From setup to scale: your experiences with ChromeOS automatic enrollment
Hi everyone, Automatic enrollment can be a real game changer when you’re deploying at scale — whether that’s ChromeOS zero-touch enrollment for new devices or ChromeOS Flex remote enrollment for existing fleets. I’d love to hear how it’s been working for you in the real world: What did your rollout look like (drop-ship to users, office-based, hybrid, global)? What’s one tip or best practice you’d share with someone setting up their next automatic enrollment deployment? If you’ve used both ChromeOS zero-touch and ChromeOS Flex, what factors usually influence your decision in practice? If useful, we’ve got a great community guide on ChromeOS enrollment essentials and an informative ChromeOS Flex case study that’s worth a read too! Looking forward to learning from your experiences 👀 Speak soon, Rafa
Bluetooth is not working
I had installed the chrome os FLEX at my older computer (samsung NP300v4a from 2012) and it is working well unless the bluetooth. It is showing it at time menu. It is off. I press to turn on, keep some seconds and goes to off again. I saw some informations: I think that my problem can be at the older bluetooth adapter (computer is from 2012 and BT is probably BT 3.0). I bought a BT dongle but it is not working too.(baseus bt5.3 that i saw it works with linux at youtube. How can i solve it? I think that can be a solution to disable the internal bluetooth adapter and use the dongle bt adapater but i don't know if it is possible.
Chrome OS Flex AUE in Google Admin
Hey. The admin console has a fantastic feature where you can see the AUE of your devices pr year. It makes it easier to plan budget for replacing devices going out of support and planning execution. https://admin.google.com/ac/chrome/devices/?sf=2&so=2&tab=dashboard However - you can only see Chrome OS devices since the "Automatic updates until" field in Google Admin is not populated as in the example below. Obviously this information is available somewhere to be displayed, but it is currently not. I would really like to avoid exporting inventory to a spreadsheet, use the certified model list (https://support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11513094?hl=en) to populate the empty field in the spreadsheet and keep track of it there. How do others plan inventory replacements? Has anyone else tried to reach out to the Chrome OS team pointing out this flaw?
Poly Studio Video stopped working
After updating to most recent version iof Chrome OS Flex (138.0.7204.221) we are no longer able to use videosource using Google Meet. First it reports missing credentials. After a restart it claims that the video source could not be used as it might be in use by other apps (no other apps are running). Screenshot from settings In norwegian "Tillatelse kreves" => eng: "Permission is required" After a hard restart (power off/on) Chrome OS says the camera can not be used. I have tried the suggested solution of "disconnent the camera and connect it again". It worked with the prevous version of Chrome OS Flex ( like version 136.0.7103.158).
Optimize your fleet management with ChromeOS Flex: Remote deployment
For IT Admins, the evolving capabilities of ChromeOS Flex offer a powerful way to modernize device fleets, enhance security, and simplify deployment. This update to Flex Remote Deployment enables efficient transformation of existing PCs and Macs into secure, cloud-first ChromeOS devices, regardless of location. Revitalize Your Hardware, Streamline Operations ChromeOS Flex extends the life of your current hardware, reducing e-waste and lowering total cost of ownership. Devices boot quickly and maintain speed, ensuring consistent productivity. The updated Flex Remote Deployment simplifies large-scale deployments, allowing automatic conversion of managed PCs to ChromeOS Flex without complex IT requirements. Deploy across your fleet via USB or network, with cloud profiles syncing settings instantly. Key management benefits include: Centralized Control: Manage all ChromeOS Flex devices alongside native ChromeOS devices via the Google Admin console. Remote Policy Configuration: Use Chrome Enterprise Upgrade for remote updates and policy configuration, ensuring consistent security. Mass Deployment: Integrate with tools like Microsoft SCCM or Windows Deployment Services for efficient rollouts. Enhanced Security and User Experience ChromeOS Flex boasts proactive security with sandboxing and blocked executables, minimizing the need for traditional antivirus. IT controls prevent data loss, and automatic background updates keep devices secure and current. Employees benefit from a fast, clutter-free experience with quick access to VDI and web apps. Get Started Today ChromeOS Flex is a no-cost download, offering an accessible path to a cloud-first OS. While it provides most ChromeOS benefits, certain hardware-specific features (like Google security chips and Android app support) are exclusive to native ChromeOS devices. Full management capabilities for ChromeOS Flex require Chrome Enterprise Upgrade or Chrome Education Upgrade. To learn more about ChromeOS Flex and its deployment options, including the newly launched remote deployment feature, you can explore the ChromeOS Flex engagement page or review the ChromeOS Flex one-pager. Furthermore, check out the official Google Blog Post.
