Make SOTI XSight Chat Available in Lockdown

Publish Date: 26-Apr-2024 Last Modified Date: 19-Sep-2025 SOTI XSight, SOTI MobiControl
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Summary

This article describes adding the bundle ID for SOTI XSight Chat to devices using a Lockdown profile. The process ensures the application is allowed and the chat interface is accessible to the end-user on the lockdown screen.

Related SOTI ONE Platform Products

SOTI XSight;SOTI MobiControl

Related Device OS

Windows Modern;Android Classic;Android Enterprise

Situation

This article is intended for devices using SOTI MobiControl lockdown, aiming to enhance Live Support functionality and provide seamless accessibility for end users.

Environment

Perform this process on cloud-hosted and on-premise instances of SOTI MobiControl.  It is only applicable for SOTI XSight versions 4.3 and later.

Process Description

1. Navigate to the current Lockdown Profile in your SOTI MobiControl environment.

2. Edit the existing Lockdown Profile under Configuration.

3. Add a home screen by selecting the plus icon.

Note: This page may vary in appearance, depending on the specific SOTI MobiControl version.

4. Enter the display name. This gets displayed under the icon for the lockdown item.

5. In the Action field, select Launch

6. In the Package Name or URL field, enter the following sub-activity of the SOTI XSight Chat service: net.soti.sabhalib/.view.chat.ChatActivity.

Note: This applies to all versions of SOTI XSight that support Live Support functionality.

7. Once all the fields have been completed, select Add, followed by Save.

8. Assign the edited Lockdown Profile to all required devices.

9. Once the profile is installed on the devices, the SOTI XSight chat interface icon appears onn the Lockdown screen.

10. Select the SOTI XSight Chat icon to open the chat interface.

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