Requirements for students’ Mac computers with classes synced with Apple School Manager
If the students are using Mac computers, the following requirements are necessary with classes synced with Apple School Manager.
Note: To take full advantage of all Classroom features, keep both teacher and student devices running the latest versions of macOS and iPadOS.
Configuration | Requirement |
|---|---|
Mac model | MacBook (Early 2015 or later) MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or later) MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or later) Mac mini (Late 2012 or later) iMac (Late 2012 or later) iMac Pro (2017 or later) Mac Pro (Late 2013 or later) |
Earliest supported macOS version | macOS 10.15.5 or later |
Bluetooth enabled | Yes |
MDM | Optional |
Managed Apple IDs | Mandatory |
See alsoClassroom infrastructure requirements for classes synced with Apple School ManagerRequirements for the teacher’s Mac with classes synced with Apple School ManagerRequirements for the teacher’s iPad with classes synced with Apple School ManagerRequirements for the students’ iPad devices with classes synced with Apple School Manager