Setting Up Gaming for Children in our Waiting Room
Who can I work with to establish gaming system options (apps) for the iPad stations in our clinics for the kids?
Who can I work with to establish gaming system options (apps) for the iPad stations in our clinics for the kids?
Unfortunately, Apple Arcade cannot be shared across devices in a business setting based on the terms of use.
For an MDM, you can purchase Apple Business Essentials starting at $2.99/device/month, Jamf starting at $4/device/month, Kandji starting at $4/device/month, Mosyle starting at $1/device/month, plus many more who don't have easy to access pricing. I have personally used all 4 of these, plus a few more. They're well worth the cost.
The most expensive is Jamf Pro for Mobile at $5.75/device/month. With 20 locations averaging 4 iPads, you're looking at less than $6k/year. There are likely additional costs if you're using an MSP, but if you have in-house IT, there shouldn't be.
Definitely connect with the business team at an Apple Store or head to https://www.apple.com/business to learn more about how Apple can support you.
You can subscribe to Apple Arcade on one Apple account and share it with up to 5 other Apple accounts each of which can have up to 10 devices associated with it for a total of 60 devices over Family Sharing.
Not sure whether comercial use like this is allowed in the terms of service of Apple Arcade though.
click here ➜ Family Sharing - Apple
You would probably want an MDM (Mobile Device Management) platform to manage the devices. You can ask your internal IT or search for a local MSP that manages Apple devices for assistance.
Our IT guy said they did use that, and it was costing 30k/year. Seems rather steep for 20 locations, with an average of 4 iPads per location. I see the subscription is $7/mo/host. Would that be per location? Moreover, if I use the Apple Arcade with up to 5 shares per household, why can't I share one account per location (consisting of 4 iPads per location). These are the issues I'm trying to resolve to find the best solution. If I went to an Apple store would they be able to answer my questions?
I appreciate all your help. Thank you :)
Setting Up Gaming for Children in our Waiting Room