Snap the Thief (Android devices)

Applies To: WatchGuard EPDR This topic applies to the WatchGuard EPDR endpoint security product., WatchGuard EPP This topic applies to the WatchGuard EPP endpoint security product.

When anti-theft is enabled, you can take a photo of the person using the Android device. The feature is not available if the device has privacy mode enabled. For information on anti-theft and privacy mode, see Configure Anti-Theft Settings for Android Devices.

Snap the Thief is not available on iOS devices.

To take a photo of the person holding an Android device:

1. In WatchGuard Cloud, select Configure > Endpoints.
2. Select Computers.
3. From the left pane, select My Organization.
4. Select the Android group.

5. From the list of devices, select the device you want to take a photo from.

6. Below the map, click Snap the Thief.
   The Snap the Thief dialog box opens.

7. In the text box, enter an email address to send a photo of the potential thief to.
8. Specify when you want the photo to be taken:
   • Now— WatchGuard Endpoint Security immediately takes a photo from the device and sends it to the specified address.
   • When the Screen is Touched — WatchGuard Endpoint Security takes a photo and sends it to the specified address when the user or potential thief touches the device screen.

Related Topics

Configure Mobile Device Security Settings

Manage Android Devices