The deskbird mobile app gives employees access to workspace booking, scheduling, check-in, and colleague visibility on iOS and Android. This article covers technical requirements and MDM considerations for IT administrators.
1. What the app offers
The deskbird mobile app enables employees to:
- Book desks, meeting rooms, and parking spots
- View and manage their schedule for the week
- Check in via QR code scan or geolocation (if enabled by the admin)
- See colleagues' locations and schedules
- Manage their notification and auto check-in preferences
Admins and managers can also book on behalf of colleagues and manage their bookings directly from the mobile app.
2. Technical requirements & MDM considerations
System requirements
- Minimum OS: Android 6.0 (API level 23) or iOS 16
- Authentication: Google or Microsoft SSO (users log in via their company account)
- Internet connection required (Wi-Fi or mobile data)
MDM and VPN considerations
If your organization uses Mobile Device Management (MDM) or a VPN that restricts network requests, you may need to allow-list the following URLs:
Floor plan loading
If the floor plan fails to load for users, allow-list:https://deskbird-production-floor-plan.web.app/
OAuth login redirect
If users cannot log in or the app does not return after authentication, allow-list both redirect URLs:https://app.deskbird.com/mobileoauth2redirect?code=xxx&state=yyydeskbird://mobileoauth2redirect?code=xxx&state=yyy
The code and state parameters are generated dynamically per session.
App permissions
The app may request the following permissions depending on which features are enabled in Admin settings:
- Camera — required for QR code scanning to book or check in
- Location — used for automatic check-in via geolocation, if enabled
- Notifications — for booking reminders, check-in reminders, and colleague activity
3. Download the Mobile App
The deskbird app is available free on both iOS and Android:
Minimum system requirements: Android 6.0 (API level 23) or iOS 16.
4. FAQs
This is usually caused by an MDM policy or VPN blocking requests to the floor plan host. Allow-list the following URL in your MDM or VPN configuration: https://deskbird-production-floor-plan.web.app/
This is typically caused by an MDM policy blocking OAuth redirect URLs. Allow-list both of the following in your MDM configuration:
https://app.deskbird.com/mobileoauth2redirect?code=xxx&state=yyydeskbird://mobileoauth2redirect?code=xxx&state=yyy
The code and state parameters are dynamic and generated per session — allow-listing the base URL pattern is sufficient.
The app requests the following permissions depending on which features are active:
- Camera — for QR code scanning (booking and check-in)
- Location — for geolocation-based auto check-in (only if enabled in Admin settings)
- Notifications — for booking confirmations, reminders, and colleague activity updates
Permissions are requested only when the relevant feature is first used.
No. The mobile app requires an active internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data) to load data, make bookings, and sync status. Offline mode is not supported.
Check the following on the user's device and in deskbird settings:
- Notification permissions are granted for the deskbird app in the device's system settings (iOS: Settings > Notifications > deskbird; Android: Settings > Apps > deskbird > Notifications)
- Do Not Disturb or Focus modes are not blocking notifications
- The user has not disabled notifications in their deskbird profile (Profile > Notifications)
- The app is up to date — push notification delivery improvements are included in recent releases
Yes. deskbird offers a dedicated kiosk app for meeting room displays. See Kiosk Mode for Meeting Rooms for setup instructions.