Is Android Enterprise supported on XR headsets?

Yes. Google has published Android Enterprise for Android XR documentation, and enterprise management capabilities shipped via an April 2026 firmware update for supported devices.

Management is possible on fully managed devices only. There is no work profile - COPE or BYOD - support. EMMs may use AMAPI or a custom DPC.

Six EMM partners were validated at launch: ArborXR, ManageXR, Microsoft Intune, Omnissa Workspace ONE, Samsung Knox Manage, and SOTI MobiControl. Google has indicated more partners will be validated in the coming months.

The XR validation requirements are adapted from the standard mobile set:

• Core management is intact - provisioning (QR, zero-touch, DPC identifier), security (passcode, wipe, compliance, Play Integrity), silent app distribution, managed configurations, Wi-Fi, certificates, and system update policies are all required
• Camera and screen capture controls are mandatory - reflecting the always-on spatial cameras in XR headsets
• Dedicated device features are included - lock task mode, persistent preferred activities, and dedicated device security policies are part of the XR validation, confirming Google expects many XR deployments to be kiosk-style
• Some mobile features are relaxed or removed - NFC provisioning, eSIM, Smart Lock, keyguard features, and advanced IME management are absent. Advanced VPN, store layouts, and several Play management features are recommended rather than required

• Lock task mode supports a single 3D app only. No status bar means no notifications or Quick Settings in lock task
• Media Projection (screen casting) must be limited to 2880x2880 resolution
• Custom DPCs for XR require managed Google Accounts for enrolment

• Samsung Galaxy XR - the only shipping Android XR headset (launched October 2025). Android Enterprise support arrived via an April 2026 firmware update. Samsung Knox management is also available, and Samsung has committed to five years of software and security updates
• XREAL Project Aura, Samsung smart glasses, and Google AI glasses are announced for 2026 but not yet available

• Fully managed only - XR devices are company-owned, purpose-deployed hardware under this management model
• Confirm EMM support - six partners are validated at launch (see above). If your EMM is not on the list, check with your vendor for their XR roadmap
• Samsung Knox provides additional management capabilities for Galaxy XR alongside Android Enterprise
• Test lock task mode carefully if planning kiosk-style deployments - the single 3D app limitation and lack of notifications are material constraints

For a detailed analysis including the full feature comparison with mobile validation, see Android Enterprise lands on Android XR.