Deploy ThingLink apps for iOS with Jamf

Jamf Pro allows you to deploy ThingLink, ThingLink AR, Tarina by ThingLink, and ThingLink Capture across your organization’s iPhones and iPads.

Adding the App 

1. Go to Jamf Pro, navigate to Devices, and select Mobile Device Apps under Content Management.
2. Select + New and choose App Store app or apps purchased in volume under Choose an App Type.
   

3. Enter the name of the app you want to deploy (ThingLink, ThingLink AR, ThingLink Capture, or Tarina by ThingLink) in the search field, then click Next.

4. On the search results page, choose the appropriate iOS app listing and click Add next to the app you want to install.
   
5. You’ll be taken to the app configuration page. You can save the app with the default configuration, or make the following changes:
   • Check Automatically force app updates to keep the app up to date.
   • Change the Distribution Method to Install Automatically/Prompt Users to install if you plan to distribute the app among large groups of users.

Distributing the App

Once the app has been added, you can distribute it to select devices or assign it to groups of users.

For Single Devices

1. Go to Jamf Pro and navigate to Devices > Inventory.
2. Select the device you want to distribute the app to.
3. Click Managed Apps and select Add Apps.
4. Add ThingLink, ThingLink AR, Tarina by ThingLink, or ThingLink Capture to install the selected app.

For Groups

1. Go to Jamf Pro, navigate to Devices, and select Mobile Device Apps under Content Management
2. Select the ThingLink, ThingLink AR, Tarina by ThingLink, or ThingLink Capture app.
3. Open the Scope tab and click Edit.
4. Select one or more devices or user groups
5. Click Save

Using the apps

ThingLink app

The ThingLink app allows users to access their ThingLink profiles to create or view content. Users need to sign in when they launch the app. For best results, we recommend setting up one of the forms of single sign-on (SSO) supported by ThingLink.

ThingLink AR app

The ThingLink AR app does not require users to sign in. Users only need the shortcode or QR code for the content they want to view. See ThingLink AR mode for more information on sharing content with the app.

Tarina by ThingLink app

Tarina is a companion app for iPhones and iPads designed for students to create interactive stories by adding hotspots to images. Students can create and edit projects offline without signing in; their work is stored locally on the device.

To upload projects to ThingLink, share them with others, or submit them to a teacher’s folder, students need to sign in with a ThingLink account. See Getting started with Tarina for teachers and administrators for more information.

ThingLink Capture app

ThingLink Capture lets users scan real-world objects and spaces with a LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad and turn them into 3D models. Users can upload their scans to ThingLink, where they can add interactive hotspots and share their models.

To upload scans, users need to sign in to their ThingLink account. ThingLink Capture requires a compatible device with a LiDAR scanner. Check the current App Store requirements before deploying it, and see ThingLink Capture: Scan and create interactive 3D experiences for supported devices and usage instructions.

Questions or issues?

Feel free to contact our support team if you have any questions about ThingLink mobile apps or distributing them via Jamf.