Key Takeaways
- This policy manages whether Today View appears on the iOS lock screen.
- When the policy is enabled, users cannot see Today View widgets without unlocking the device.
- When the policy is disabled, users can view Today View widgets on the lock screen.
- This setting helps organizations protect data and control devices using Intune.
Hey, let’s discuss about How to Manage Today View on the iOS Lock Screen using Intune. This policy controls whether the Today View is shown on the lock screen in the Notification Center on iOS devices. Today View shows widgets like calendar events, weather, news, and app shortcuts. By using this policy, admins can decide if users are allowed to see this information when the device is locked.
When this policy is disabled(set to false), the Today View is hidden on the lock screen. This means users must unlock their iPhone or iPad to see widgets and personal information. The policy works on devices running iOS 7 and later.
The main purpose of this policy is to protect user and company data. Widgets can sometimes show sensitive information, such as meeting details or messages. Blocking Today View on the lock screen reduces the risk of data being seen by someone else.
This policy is especially useful in work or shared devices. If a device is lost or left unattended, no personal or corporate information is visible on the lock screen. This helps organizations follow security and privacy rules.
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How to Manage Today View on the iOS Lock Screen using Intune
The policy is also available for user-enrolled devices, which means it can be applied even when users enroll their own iPhones using Intune. This gives IT teams better control while still allowing users to use their personal devices safely.
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How this Helps Supervised Devices
This policy helps supervised devices by improving security and control. When Today View is disabled on the lock screen, no widgets or work information are visible unless the device is unlocked. This protects company data if the device is lost, stolen, or left unattended, and ensures all supervised devices follow the same security and compliance rules set by the organization.
Create a Profile
To deploy a policy for iOS or iPadOS devices, first sign in to the Microsoft Intune admin center. Go to Devices and select Configuration profiles. Then click Create profile to open the profile creation window. Select platform and profile type from here. After that, click Create to begin configuring your new policy.
| Steps | Details |
|---|---|
| Platform | iOS/iPadOS |
| Profile Type | Settings Catalog |
Basic Step
After this, you will be directed to the Basics tab. In this section, you need to provide a name and description for the policy to clearly identify its purpose. For example, you can name it Allow Lock Screen Today View and add a description such as To allow lock screen today view. Click Next to continue.
Configuration Settings
Next, you will be in the Configuration settings tab. In this section, click on Add settings to open the settings picker window. In the search bar, type Lock screen today view or select the Restrictions category from the list. Then, select the policy Allow Lock Screen Today View.
After selecting the policy, you will be on the Configuration Settings page. Here, the lock screen today view policy is displayed. By default, the lock screen today view is enabled. If you continue with this, click Next to Proceed.
Block Lock Screen Today View Policy
Here, you can block or don’t configure the Lock screen today view policy by toggling the button right to left. Then the policy is disabled. Click Next to Continue.
Scope Tag
After configuring the settings, click Next. You will then reach the Scope Tag section. Scope tags help you organize and filter policies based on departments, locations, or roles. They make it easier to manage and assign policies to the right groups. If you want to add a scope tag for your policy, you can easily do that. Once done, click Next to continue further.
Assignments
In this section, you can assign the policy to specific groups. Assignments ensure that the policy is applied only to the devices or users, helping maintain control and compliance. To assign a group, click Add Group, select HTMD Supervised Devices – iOS iPadOS Group, then click Next to continue.
Final Step
After Assignments, you will reach the Review + Create page. Here, you can review all the information and settings you have entered. If everything looks correct, click Create to proceed. If you need to make any changes, you can go back to the previous tabs and edit the configurations. Once you click Create, the policy will be successfully created and ready for deployment.
Monitoring Status
When the policy is created successfully, you can sync the device on the Company portal for faster deployment. After syncing is completed, you can check the status on the Intune Portal. Go to Devices > Configuration and search for the policy.
How to Check on End User Device
An end user can check this on their iPhone or iPad by unlocking the device and opening Settings. Go to Face ID & Passcode and enter the passcode. Scroll down to Allow Access When Locked and look for Today View. If Today View is turned off and cannot be enabled, it means the policy is applied and managed by the organization using Intune.
How to Remove Assigned Group from this Policy
After creating the policy, if you want to remove the specific group that you previously selected, you can easily do that. First, go to Devices > Configuration policies. In the Configuration policy section, search and select the policy. In the Assignment section, you will find an Edit option and click on it. Then, click the Remove option.
For detailed information, you can refer to our previous post – Learn How to Delete or Remove App Assignment from Intune using by Step-by-Step Guide.
How to Delete this Policy from Intune Portal
If you want to delete this policy for any reason, you can easily do so. First, search for the policy name in the configuration section. When you find the policy name, you will see a 3-dot menu next to it. Click on the 3 dots, then click the Delete button.
For detailed information, you can refer to our previous post – How to Delete Allow Clipboard History Policy in Intune Step by Step Guide.
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