Here is a comparison table detailing the main ways to enroll an Apple device in Addigy.
| Feature / Option | Account-driven Device Enrollment | Profile-based Device Enrollment | Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| How Enrollment is Initiated | User signs in with Managed Apple ID in Settings | User installs an Addigy MDM Enrollment profile manually | Device is assigned in Apple Business/School Manager, enrollment occurs during setup |
| Supported OS Versions | iOS 17+, macOS 14+, | iOS 4+, iPadOS 13.1+, macOS 10.7+, tvOS 9+ | iOS 7+, iPadOS 13.1+, macOS 10.9+, tvOS 10.2+ |
| Supervision upon Enrollment | No (iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro); Yes (Mac) | No (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV); Yes (Mac) | Yes (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac) |
| Device Ownership Model | Company-owned or BYOD | Company-owned or BYOD | Company-owned (institutional deployment) |
| User Authentication Required | Yes, with Managed Apple ID | No | Optional (depends on MDM settings) |
| Privacy Focus | High (especially for BYOD) | Standard | Standard (full control for organization) |
| Enrollment Removal | User can remove in Settings | User can remove in Settings | Optional: Admin can prevent removal (lockable) |
| Payload/Configuration Support | Full Device Enrollment payload set | Full Device Enrollment payload set | Full Device Enrollment payload set + Supervised-only options |
| Supervision Enforcement | Only on Mac | Only on Mac | Yes (all platforms; supervision is automatic) |
| Use Case | BYOD or company-owned with privacy needs | General manual enrollment; flexible use cases | Zero-touch deployment for company-owned devices |
| Initiation Location | (On Device) Settings > Work or School Account | Download/install profile from Addigy portal/email | Device Setup Assistant (out-of-box experience) |
| Apple Business/School Manager Required | Yes | No (but can be used) | Yes |
| Managed Apple ID Required | Yes | No | No (unless User Enrollment is selected) |
| User Enrollment Option | Yes (for BYOD) | Yes (for BYOD) | Yes (if chosen during setup) |
Key Takeaways
- Account-driven Device Enrollment is best for privacy-focused BYOD or company-owned scenarios, requiring a Managed Apple ID and newer OS versions.
- Profile-based Device Enrollment is the traditional manual method, widely compatible, and does not require a Managed Apple ID or Apple Business/School Manager.
- Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) is the gold standard for zero-touch, supervised, company-owned deployments, offering the highest level of management and control, including the ability to lock MDM enrollment and enforce supervision on all platforms.
- Supervision is only automatic and enforced with ADE, unlocking additional management features.
- Removal of enrollment can be restricted with ADE, making it ideal for institutional devices.
For the most up-to-date and detailed enrollment allowed, please consult Apple’s official deployment guides, and Addigy’s Knowledge Base for additional information.