Requirements for the students’ iPad devices with MDM-synced classes
If the students are using iPad devices, the following requirements are necessary with MDM-synced classes.
Note: To take full advantage of all Classroom features, keep both teacher and student devices running the latest versions of macOS and iPadOS.
Configuration | Shared iPad requirements | One on one requirements |
|---|---|---|
iPad version | iPad Pro iPad 5th generation or later iPad Air 3rd generation, with at least 32 GB of storage iPad Air 2 iPad mini 4th generation or later, with at least 32 GB of storage | iPad Pro iPad 5th generation or later iPad Air 3rd generation iPad Air 2 iPad mini 4th generation or later |
Earliest supported OS version | iPadOS 13.5 or later | iPadOS 13.5 or later |
Bluetooth enabled | Yes | Yes |
Supervision | Yes | Yes |
iPad must be enrolled in a mobile device management (MDM) solution | Yes The MDM solution must also be linked to Apple School Manager. | Yes |
A configuration profile containing class information that is pushed to students’ iPad devices | Yes | Yes |
Managed Apple IDs | Yes | Optional |