How do I install Rise Vision Player for Apple TV using Jamf Pro and Apple School Manager?

You can use Jamf Pro to easily install Rise Player on a group of Apple TV devices.  To follow this article, you need:

• Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager
• Jamf Pro

Rise Vision Player for Apple TV is in active development.  To find out more about current feature support, refer to this article.  Feel free to send feedback about the app and related articles to support@risevision.com. 

Step 1: Add the Rise Vision Player app to your Jamf Pro instance

Before you can install Rise Vision Player using Jamf Pro, add licenses for the app to your account using Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager.

1. Log in to Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager.
2. Choose "Apps and Books".
3. Search for and select "Rise Vision Player".
4. In the "Assign to" drop-down, choose your instance of Jamf Pro.
5. Enter the quantity of app licenses.  This isn't the same as the Display License which is assigned in Rise Vision and has no impact on your account.  We would recommend just entering a quantity much larger than you think you'll need.
6. Click "Get".
7. You will receive an email confirmation when the transaction completes and you're ready for the next step.

Step 2: Add the Rise Vision Player app to your devices

Now that you have your app licenses, you can use Jamf Pro to add the app to your devices.

If you're installing on many devices you may want to first create Device Groups.  Refer to your Jamf Pro documentation for help on how to make Static or Smart Groups.

1. Log in to Jamf Pro.
2. Choose "Devices" from the tabs on the top-left.
3. In the options on the left, choose "Mobile Device Apps".
4. Search for and select "Rise Vision Player".
   
5. On the bottom-right, click "Edit".
6. In the "General" tab, under "Distribution Method", choose "Install Automatically".
   
7. In the "Scope" tab, click "Add".  Find and choose the devices or device groups to install Rise Vision Player on.
8. In the "Managed Distribution" tab, check the box for "Assign Content Purchased in Volume".
   
9. Click "Save" in the lower-right.

Rise Vision Player will automatically appear in the list of installed apps on the scoped devices.  If you'd like, at this point you can manually open Rise Vision Player using the Apple TV remote and activate your display.

If you'll only be using your Apple TV for digital signage, you can follow the next optional step to enable Single-App Mode.

Optional step: Put your Apple TVs in Single App Mode

If you do not plan on using your Apple TV for purposes other than digital signage, it's best to put it into Single App Mode to automatically launch it and avoid user interference.

1. Log in to Jamf Pro.
2. Choose "Devices" from the tabs on the top-left.
3. In the list on the left, choose "Configuration Profiles".
4. In the Options tab, choose "General".  Adjust these settings:
   - Give your configuration profile a name.
   - Make sure "Distribution Method" is set to "Install Automatically".
   
5. In the Options tab, find and choose "Single App Mode" and click "Configure".  Adjust these settings:
   - Select tvOS
   - Make sure "Lock to App" is set to "Specific Bundle ID"
   - For Bundle ID use com.risevision.apple-tv-player
   
6. In the "Scope" tab, click "Add".  Find and choose the devices or device groups to set in Single App Mode.
7. Click "Save" in the lower-right.

Rise Vision Player will automatically open on the scoped devices.  Activate your displays by following the on-screen instructions.