All You Need to Know About Honeywell MDM: Features and Use Cases

Your business relies on mobile devices — but not just any devices. They need to be tough, reliable, and built to perform in harsh conditions and around-the-clock operations. That’s where Honeywell devices come in.

What are Honeywell devices?

Honeywell devices are enterprise-grade, rugged mobile devices designed to support a wide range of operations across industries. Honeywell Android devices, like tablets and handheld mobile computers, are built to withstand harsh work environments, making them ideal for use in logistics, manufacturing, retail, field services, and more.

Honeywell devices serve as a backbone in business operations, but are you leveraging their full potential? Are you managing it the right way? Are they secured?  

In this blog, we will explore the major challenges faced by businesses in managing Honeywell devices and how SureMDM simplifies and strengthens Honeywell Mobile Device Management. 

Challenges of Managing Honeywell Devices 

A typical day of an IT admin managing Honeywell devices manually would begin with manual device setups — configuring Wi-Fi, pushing apps, and applying settings one by one across dozens of devices, which is both time-consuming and error-prone. As the day goes on, security issues emerge — outdated devices miss critical patches, raising the risk of data breaches. Meanwhile, app crashes from inconsistent updates frustrate retail staff and hurt productivity.

Did You Know? 60% of data breaches leverage known vulnerabilities for which patches are already available.

In a warehouse, a non-responsive device with no remote access means costly delays as IT scrambles to retrieve or repair it. Without a centralized solution, manual device management turns into constant firefighting, leading to inefficiency, delays, and unnecessary strain on IT resources.

Businesses need a smarter, more efficient solution to manage their rugged Honeywell devices — one that streamlines operations, enhances security, and reduces IT workload.

Managing Rugged Honeywell Devices the Smart Way — with SureMDM

SureMDM simplifies Honeywell device management, allowing businesses to secure, monitor, and manage devices with ease. The combination of Honeywell devices and SureMDM delivers enhanced performance and streamlines operations across your organization.

• Express Enrollment: Enroll Honeywell devices into SureMDM with ease. Choose from different Android enrollment methods like Zero-Touch, QR Code, and pre-approved list-based enrollment methods. Get your devices up and running in minutes — with minimal IT effort.
• Enhanced Remote Configuration with Honeywell OEMConfig (Honeywell UEMConnect): Honeywell OEMConfig (UEMConnect) allows SureMDM to access advanced, device-specific settings for Honeywell devices. IT admins can remotely manage configurations like network, display, USB, battery, and account sync — all without custom development. 
• Lockdown Devices for Focused Use: Lock apps or block websites on Honeywell devices to restrict user access to business-essential applications and prevent access to non-business-related sites, improving employee productivity.  
• Real-Time Remote Control: Troubleshoot devices remotely without the need for physical visits or device shipping with faster remote connections, two-way voice calling, and screen recording of the remote sessions. This not only saves time and money but also enhances operational efficiency.  
• Smarter Monitoring for Better Performance: Gain real-time visibility into device status, health, and performance with key metrics like battery life, CPU usage, and storage.
• Stay Secure, Stay Compliant, and Stay Ahead of Threats: Secure your mobile environment with Mobile Threat Defense (MTD) by detecting app-based threats, enforcing compliance policies, and generating threat reports. With Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Zero Trust Identity and Access Management (IAM) ensure only verified users and devices access corporate resources using strong authentication and access controls.

SureMDM + Honeywell Devices Across Industries

• Logistics and Warehousing: Maximize device uptime and operational efficiency through seamless remote monitoring and troubleshooting. Enhance safety by restricting device usage to essential apps and activating driver safety mode.
• Manufacturing: Ensure devices are securely configured and optimized on the factory floor with centralized remote management. Reduce downtime and distractions by locking devices to critical manufacturing applications.
• Retail: Secure and manage devices remotely to guarantee the smooth operation of key business apps. Boost employee productivity and prevent unauthorized usage with kiosk mode controls.
• Healthcare: Safeguard sensitive patient information with stringent security policies and continuous compliance monitoring. Simplify device oversight while ensuring vital healthcare applications remain accessible.
• Field Services: Support mobile teams with reliable remote device management to minimize downtime. Improve focus and efficiency by restricting devices to task-specific applications.

Final Thoughts on Your Honeywell Device Management Strategy 

Honeywell devices are designed for tough work conditions, but managing them manually puts your operational efficiency and enterprise security at risk. SureMDM offers a centralized, secure solution that simplifies device management, enhances employee productivity, and reduces downtime—unlocking the full potential of your devices. Take control with SureMDM and confidently drive your business forward.

FAQs on Honeywell Device Management

Can MDM help track lost or stolen Honeywell devices?

Yes. SureMDM can track a Honeywell device’s current or last-known location (both indoors and outdoors), remotely lock the device, display a recovery message, send SIM-change alerts, and perform a remote wipe if necessary to protect data.

Why do businesses need MDM for Honeywell devices? 

Businesses use Honeywell devices for critical operations like scanning, inventory, and field services. An MDM solution such as SureMDM centrally manages these devices to keep them secure, updated, and productive. IT teams can remotely deploy apps, push updates, enforce security policies, and track or troubleshoot devices in real time. This minimizes downtime, safeguards data, and boosts overall operational efficiency.

How do I enroll Honeywell devices into an MDM platform?

Honeywell devices can be enrolled into an MDM platform like SureMDM using different Android enrollment methods like QR code, ZTE, or Pre-approved list-based enrollment, depending on your business requirements.

How does MDM improve the security of Honeywell devices?

MDM solutions like SureMDM enhance the security of Honeywell devices by enforcing built-in MTD, password, and encryption policies, restricting unauthorized apps or settings, and enabling remote lock or wipe for lost or stolen devices. SureMDM also ensures devices run the latest OS updates, monitor compliance in real time, and help prevent data breaches or misuse.