Remote Ring and Device Location Management on macOS
Manage device location and audio alerts across your MacFleet devices with comprehensive remote ring functionality, location tracking, and enterprise device recovery solutions. This tutorial covers remote ring implementation, audio management, and fleet-wide device location services.
Understanding Remote Ring and Device Location
Remote ring functionality on macOS provides essential device location capabilities:
- Audio Alerts - Playing sounds to help locate nearby devices
- Device Location - Finding misplaced or lost devices in enterprise environments
- Fleet Management - Centralized device tracking and recovery
- Security Enhancement - Anti-theft and device recovery capabilities
Enterprise Use Cases
Remote ring and location services benefit enterprise environments:
- Asset Recovery - Quickly locate misplaced devices in large offices
- Security Response - Audio alerts for theft prevention and device recovery
- Inventory Management - Track device locations during audits and transitions
- Emergency Protocols - Locate devices during evacuations or emergencies
- User Assistance - Help users find their devices without IT intervention
Basic Remote Ring Implementation
Simple Remote Ring Script
#!/bin/bash
# Basic remote ring implementation
basic_remote_ring() {
local ring_count="${1:-5}"
local sound_file="${2:-/System/Library/Sounds/Submarine.aiff}"
echo "=== Basic Remote Ring ==="
echo "Ring count: $ring_count"
echo "Sound file: $sound_file"
echo ""
# Validate sound file exists
if [[ ! -f "$sound_file" ]]; then
echo "Error: Sound file not found: $sound_file"
echo "Using default system sound..."
sound_file="/System/Library/Sounds/Ping.aiff"
fi
# Execute remote ring
local count=1
while [[ $count -le $ring_count ]]; do
echo "Playing ring $count of $ring_count"
afplay "$sound_file"
count=$(( count + 1 ))
# Add small delay between rings for better audio separation
sleep 1
done
echo "Remote ring completed: $ring_count rings played"
}
# Enhanced remote ring with validation
enhanced_remote_ring() {
local ring_count="${1:-5}"
local sound_file="${2:-/System/Library/Sounds/Submarine.aiff}"
local volume_level="${3:-75}"
echo "=== Enhanced Remote Ring ==="
echo "Ring count: $ring_count"
echo "Sound file: $sound_file"
echo "Volume level: $volume_level%"
echo ""
# Set system volume
osascript -e "set volume output volume $volume_level"
# Validate parameters
if [[ $ring_count -lt 1 || $ring_count -gt 50 ]]; then
echo "Warning: Ring count should be between 1 and 50, using default of 5"
ring_count=5
fi
# Play rings with enhanced feedback
local count=1
while [[ $count -le $ring_count ]]; do
echo "Ring $count/$ring_count - $(date '+%H:%M:%S')"
if afplay "$sound_file" 2>/dev/null; then
echo "✓ Ring played successfully"
else
echo "✗ Failed to play ring"
fi
count=$(( count + 1 ))
# Progressive delay (shorter for multiple rings)
if [[ $ring_count -gt 1 ]]; then
sleep 0.5
fi
done
echo "Enhanced remote ring completed at $(date '+%H:%M:%S')"
}
# Usage examples
# basic_remote_ring 3
# enhanced_remote_ring 5 "/System/Library/Sounds/Glass.aiff" 80
Available System Sounds
#!/bin/bash
# List and test available system sounds
list_system_sounds() {
echo "=== Available System Sounds ==="
echo "Location: /System/Library/Sounds/"
echo ""
local sounds_dir="/System/Library/Sounds"
if [[ -d "$sounds_dir" ]]; then
echo "Available sound files:"
ls -1 "$sounds_dir"/*.aiff 2>/dev/null | while read -r sound_file; do
local sound_name=$(basename "$sound_file" .aiff)
echo " - $sound_name"
done
else
echo "System sounds directory not found"
fi
echo ""
echo "Popular choices for remote ring:"
echo " - Submarine.aiff (deep, attention-getting)"
echo " - Glass.aiff (clear, distinctive)"
echo " - Ping.aiff (sharp, noticeable)"
echo " - Sosumi.aiff (classic Mac sound)"
echo " - Purr.aiff (softer option)"
}
# Test specific sound file
test_sound_file() {
local sound_file="$1"
if [[ -z "$sound_file" ]]; then
echo "Usage: test_sound_file <sound_file_path>"
return 1
fi
echo "Testing sound file: $sound_file"
if [[ -f "$sound_file" ]]; then
echo "Playing test sound..."
afplay "$sound_file"
echo "✓ Sound test completed"
else
echo "✗ Sound file not found: $sound_file"
return 1
fi
}
# Usage
list_system_sounds
Volume and Audio Management
#!/bin/bash
# Manage system volume for remote ring
manage_system_volume() {
local action="${1:-get}"
local volume_level="${2:-50}"
case "$action" in
"get")
echo "=== Current System Volume ==="
local current_volume=$(osascript -e "output volume of (get volume settings)")
echo "Current volume: $current_volume%"
# Check if muted
local mute_status=$(osascript -e "output muted of (get volume settings)")
if [[ "$mute_status" == "true" ]]; then
echo "Status: MUTED"
else
echo "Status: UNMUTED"
fi
;;
"set")
echo "=== Setting System Volume ==="
echo "Target volume: $volume_level%"
# Unmute if muted
osascript -e "set volume without output muted"
# Set volume level
osascript -e "set volume output volume $volume_level"
echo "✓ Volume set to $volume_level%"
;;
"mute")
echo "=== Muting System ==="
osascript -e "set volume with output muted"
echo "✓ System muted"
;;
"unmute")
echo "=== Unmuting System ==="
osascript -e "set volume without output muted"
echo "✓ System unmuted"
;;
"max")
echo "=== Setting Maximum Volume ==="
osascript -e "set volume without output muted"
osascript -e "set volume output volume 100"
echo "✓ Volume set to maximum (100%)"
;;
*)
echo "Usage: manage_system_volume [get|set|mute|unmute|max] [volume_level]"
return 1
;;
esac
}
# Emergency volume override for remote ring
emergency_volume_override() {
echo "=== Emergency Volume Override ==="
echo "Overriding all audio settings for maximum audibility"
# Store current settings
local current_volume=$(osascript -e "output volume of (get volume settings)")
local current_mute=$(osascript -e "output muted of (get volume settings)")
echo "Current settings saved - Volume: $current_volume%, Muted: $current_mute"
# Set emergency volume
osascript -e "set volume without output muted"
osascript -e "set volume output volume 100"
echo "✓ Emergency volume activated (100%, unmuted)"
# Return function to restore settings
echo "To restore previous settings, run:"
echo "osascript -e \"set volume output volume $current_volume\""
if [[ "$current_mute" == "true" ]]; then
echo "osascript -e \"set volume with output muted\""
fi
}
# Usage
manage_system_volume "get"
Advanced Remote Ring Features
Intelligent Remote Ring System
#!/bin/bash
# Intelligent remote ring with adaptive behavior
intelligent_remote_ring() {
local ring_pattern="${1:-standard}"
local duration="${2:-30}"
local priority_level="${3:-normal}"
echo "=== Intelligent Remote Ring System ==="
echo "Pattern: $ring_pattern"
echo "Duration: ${duration}s"
echo "Priority: $priority_level"
echo ""
# Set volume based on priority
case "$priority_level" in
"low")
local volume=40
local sound="/System/Library/Sounds/Purr.aiff"
;;
"normal")
local volume=70
local sound="/System/Library/Sounds/Submarine.aiff"
;;
"high")
local volume=85
local sound="/System/Library/Sounds/Glass.aiff"
;;
"emergency")
local volume=100
local sound="/System/Library/Sounds/Sosumi.aiff"
emergency_volume_override
;;
*)
local volume=70
local sound="/System/Library/Sounds/Submarine.aiff"
;;
esac
# Set system volume
osascript -e "set volume output volume $volume"
# Execute ring pattern
case "$ring_pattern" in
"standard")
standard_ring_pattern "$duration" "$sound"
;;
"pulse")
pulse_ring_pattern "$duration" "$sound"
;;
"escalating")
escalating_ring_pattern "$duration" "$sound"
;;
"morse_sos")
morse_sos_pattern "$duration" "$sound"
;;
"heartbeat")
heartbeat_pattern "$duration" "$sound"
;;
*)
echo "Unknown pattern: $ring_pattern, using standard"
standard_ring_pattern "$duration" "$sound"
;;
esac
}
# Standard ring pattern
standard_ring_pattern() {
local duration="$1"
local sound="$2"
local end_time=$(($(date +%s) + duration))
echo "Playing standard ring pattern for ${duration}s"
while [[ $(date +%s) -lt $end_time ]]; do
afplay "$sound"
sleep 2
done
}
# Pulse ring pattern (quick bursts)
pulse_ring_pattern() {
local duration="$1"
local sound="$2"
local end_time=$(($(date +%s) + duration))
echo "Playing pulse ring pattern for ${duration}s"
while [[ $(date +%s) -lt $end_time ]]; do
# Triple pulse
for i in {1..3}; do
afplay "$sound" &
sleep 0.3
done
sleep 2
done
}
# Escalating ring pattern (increasing frequency)
escalating_ring_pattern() {
local duration="$1"
local sound="$2"
local end_time=$(($(date +%s) + duration))
local sleep_interval=3
echo "Playing escalating ring pattern for ${duration}s"
while [[ $(date +%s) -lt $end_time ]]; do
afplay "$sound"
sleep $sleep_interval
# Decrease interval (increase frequency)
if [[ $sleep_interval -gt 1 ]]; then
sleep_interval=$((sleep_interval - 1))
fi
done
}
# Morse code SOS pattern
morse_sos_pattern() {
local duration="$1"
local sound="$2"
local end_time=$(($(date +%s) + duration))
echo "Playing Morse SOS pattern for ${duration}s"
while [[ $(date +%s) -lt $end_time ]]; do
# S (3 short)
for i in {1..3}; do
afplay "$sound" &
sleep 0.2
sleep 0.3
done
sleep 0.5
# O (3 long)
for i in {1..3}; do
afplay "$sound" &
sleep 0.6
sleep 0.3
done
sleep 0.5
# S (3 short)
for i in {1..3}; do
afplay "$sound" &
sleep 0.2
sleep 0.3
done
sleep 3
done
}
# Heartbeat pattern
heartbeat_pattern() {
local duration="$1"
local sound="$2"
local end_time=$(($(date +%s) + duration))
echo "Playing heartbeat pattern for ${duration}s"
while [[ $(date +%s) -lt $end_time ]]; do
# Double beat
afplay "$sound" &
sleep 0.2
afplay "$sound" &
sleep 1.5
done
}
# Usage examples
# intelligent_remote_ring "pulse" 30 "high"
# intelligent_remote_ring "morse_sos" 60 "emergency"
Location-Based Ring Management
#!/bin/bash
# Location-aware remote ring
location_based_ring() {
local location_context="${1:-office}"
local time_context="${2:-business_hours}"
echo "=== Location-Based Ring Management ==="
echo "Location context: $location_context"
echo "Time context: $time_context"
echo ""
# Determine appropriate ring settings based on context
case "$location_context" in
"office")
handle_office_environment "$time_context"
;;
"meeting_room")
handle_meeting_room_environment "$time_context"
;;
"public_space")
handle_public_space_environment "$time_context"
;;
"home_office")
handle_home_office_environment "$time_context"
;;
"warehouse")
handle_warehouse_environment "$time_context"
;;
*)
echo "Unknown location context, using default settings"
intelligent_remote_ring "standard" 30 "normal"
;;
esac
}
# Office environment settings
handle_office_environment() {
local time_context="$1"
echo "Configuring for office environment..."
case "$time_context" in
"business_hours")
# Moderate volume, professional sound
intelligent_remote_ring "standard" 20 "normal"
;;
"after_hours")
# Higher volume, more attention-getting
intelligent_remote_ring "escalating" 45 "high"
;;
"lunch_break")
# Softer approach during break times
intelligent_remote_ring "pulse" 25 "low"
;;
esac
}
# Meeting room environment settings
handle_meeting_room_environment() {
local time_context="$1"
echo "Configuring for meeting room environment..."
# Always use discrete settings in meeting areas
intelligent_remote_ring "heartbeat" 15 "low"
}
# Public space environment settings
handle_public_space_environment() {
local time_context="$1"
echo "Configuring for public space environment..."
# Discrete but effective
intelligent_remote_ring "pulse" 30 "normal"
}
# Home office environment settings
handle_home_office_environment() {
local time_context="$1"
echo "Configuring for home office environment..."
case "$time_context" in
"business_hours")
# Can be more assertive at home
intelligent_remote_ring "escalating" 40 "high"
;;
"evening")
# Considerate of household
intelligent_remote_ring "standard" 20 "low"
;;
esac
}
# Warehouse environment settings
handle_warehouse_environment() {
local time_context="$1"
echo "Configuring for warehouse environment..."
# Loud environment requires maximum volume
intelligent_remote_ring "morse_sos" 60 "emergency"
}
# Usage
# location_based_ring "office" "business_hours"
Enterprise Remote Ring Management System
#!/bin/bash
# MacFleet Remote Ring and Device Location Management Tool
# Comprehensive device location, audio alerts, and fleet tracking
# Configuration
SCRIPT_VERSION="1.0.0"
LOG_FILE="/var/log/macfleet_remote_ring.log"
REPORT_DIR="/etc/macfleet/reports/location"
CONFIG_DIR="/etc/macfleet/location"
SOUND_DIR="/etc/macfleet/sounds"
POLICY_DIR="/etc/macfleet/policies/location"
# Create directories if they don't exist
mkdir -p "$REPORT_DIR" "$CONFIG_DIR" "$SOUND_DIR" "$POLICY_DIR"
# Ring policies for different scenarios
declare -A RING_POLICIES=(
["standard_office"]="volume:70,pattern:standard,duration:30,sound:submarine"
["quiet_environment"]="volume:40,pattern:pulse,duration:15,sound:purr"
["emergency_locate"]="volume:100,pattern:morse_sos,duration:120,sound:sosumi"
["meeting_room"]="volume:30,pattern:heartbeat,duration:10,sound:glass"
["warehouse_floor"]="volume:100,pattern:escalating,duration:60,sound:submarine"
["public_area"]="volume:60,pattern:pulse,duration:25,sound:ping"
["after_hours"]="volume:85,pattern:escalating,duration:45,sound:glass"
["healthcare_facility"]="volume:50,pattern:heartbeat,duration:20,sound:purr"
["education_campus"]="volume:65,pattern:standard,duration:30,sound:ping"
["retail_store"]="volume:75,pattern:pulse,duration:35,sound:submarine"
)
# Location tracking configurations
declare -A LOCATION_CONFIGS=(
["high_security"]="gps_tracking,wifi_triangulation,bluetooth_beacons,audit_logging"
["standard_office"]="wifi_tracking,bluetooth_detection,basic_logging"
["public_access"]="limited_tracking,privacy_compliant,minimal_logging"
["healthcare"]="hipaa_compliant,secure_tracking,encrypted_logs,audit_trail"
["education"]="ferpa_compliant,student_privacy,controlled_tracking,parent_notification"
["retail"]="customer_privacy,basic_tracking,loss_prevention,inventory_integration"
)
# Emergency response levels
declare -A EMERGENCY_LEVELS=(
["green"]="normal_operation,standard_ring,basic_logging"
["yellow"]="elevated_response,enhanced_ring,increased_logging"
["orange"]="urgent_response,emergency_ring,comprehensive_logging"
["red"]="critical_response,maximum_ring,full_audit_trail"
)
# Logging function
log_action() {
local message="$1"
local severity="${2:-INFO}"
local timestamp=$(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')
echo "[$timestamp] [$severity] $message" | tee -a "$LOG_FILE"
}
# Enterprise remote ring with full management
enterprise_remote_ring() {
local device_id="${1:-$(hostname)}"
local ring_policy="${2:-standard_office}"
local location_context="${3:-office}"
local emergency_level="${4:-green}"
local initiated_by="${5:-$(whoami)}"
log_action "Starting enterprise remote ring" "INFO"
log_action "Device: $device_id, Policy: $ring_policy, Context: $location_context" "INFO"
echo "=== Enterprise Remote Ring Management ==="
echo "Device ID: $device_id"
echo "Ring Policy: $ring_policy"
echo "Location Context: $location_context"
echo "Emergency Level: $emergency_level"
echo "Initiated By: $initiated_by"
echo "Ring ID: $(uuidgen)"
echo ""
# Parse ring policy
local policy_settings="${RING_POLICIES[$ring_policy]}"
if [[ -z "$policy_settings" ]]; then
log_action "Unknown ring policy: $ring_policy, using standard_office" "WARNING"
policy_settings="${RING_POLICIES[standard_office]}"
fi
# Extract policy parameters
local volume=$(echo "$policy_settings" | grep -o 'volume:[0-9]*' | cut -d: -f2)
local pattern=$(echo "$policy_settings" | grep -o 'pattern:[^,]*' | cut -d: -f2)
local duration=$(echo "$policy_settings" | grep -o 'duration:[0-9]*' | cut -d: -f2)
local sound=$(echo "$policy_settings" | grep -o 'sound:[^,]*' | cut -d: -f2)
echo "--- Policy Configuration ---"
echo "Volume: $volume%"
echo "Pattern: $pattern"
echo "Duration: ${duration}s"
echo "Sound: $sound"
# Apply emergency level modifications
apply_emergency_modifications "$emergency_level" volume pattern duration
# Execute pre-ring checks
if ! pre_ring_validation "$device_id" "$location_context"; then
log_action "Pre-ring validation failed" "ERROR"
return 1
fi
# Record ring initiation
record_ring_event "$device_id" "$ring_policy" "$location_context" "$initiated_by" "started"
# Execute ring based on policy
execute_policy_ring "$volume" "$pattern" "$duration" "$sound"
# Record ring completion
record_ring_event "$device_id" "$ring_policy" "$location_context" "$initiated_by" "completed"
# Generate location report
generate_location_report "$device_id" "$ring_policy" "$location_context"
log_action "remote ring completed for device: $device_id" "INFO"
}
# Apply emergency level modifications
apply_emergency_modifications() {
local emergency_level="$1"
local -n vol_ref=$2
local -n pat_ref=$3
local -n dur_ref=$4
echo "--- Emergency Level: $emergency_level ---"
case "$emergency_level" in
"yellow")
vol_ref=$((vol_ref + 15))
dur_ref=$((dur_ref + 10))
echo "Enhanced response: Volume +15%, Duration +10s"
;;
"orange")
vol_ref=$((vol_ref + 25))
dur_ref=$((dur_ref + 20))
pat_ref="escalating"
echo "Urgent response: Volume +25%, Duration +20s, Escalating pattern"
;;
"red")
vol_ref=100
dur_ref=$((dur_ref * 2))
pat_ref="morse_sos"
echo "Critical response: Maximum volume, Double duration, SOS pattern"
;;
esac
# Cap volume at 100%
if [[ $vol_ref -gt 100 ]]; then
vol_ref=100
fi
}
# Pre-ring validation
pre_ring_validation() {
local device_id="$1"
local location_context="$2"
echo "--- Pre-Ring Validation ---"
# Check audio system availability
if ! command -v afplay >/dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "✗ Audio system not available"
log_action "Audio system check failed" "ERROR"
return 1
fi
# Check if device is in do-not-disturb mode
local dnd_status=$(defaults read ~/Library/Preferences/ByHost/com.apple.notificationcenterui.* doNotDisturb 2>/dev/null || echo "0")
if [[ "$dnd_status" == "1" ]]; then
echo "⚠️ Device is in Do Not Disturb mode"
log_action "Device in DND mode - ring may be muted" "WARNING"
fi
# Check system volume
local current_volume=$(osascript -e "output volume of (get volume settings)" 2>/dev/null || echo "50")
echo "Current system volume: $current_volume%"
# Check if muted
local mute_status=$(osascript -e "output muted of (get volume settings)" 2>/dev/null || echo "false")
if [[ "$mute_status" == "true" ]]; then
echo "⚠️ System is currently muted"
log_action "System muted - will override for ring" "WARNING"
fi
# Location-specific validations
case "$location_context" in
"meeting_room")
echo "Meeting room context - using discrete settings"
;;
"healthcare_facility")
echo "Healthcare context - ensuring HIPAA compliance"
;;
"education_campus")
echo "Education context - ensuring appropriate volume levels"
;;
esac
echo "✓ Pre-ring validation completed"
return 0
}
# Execute ring based on policy
execute_policy_ring() {
local volume="$1"
local pattern="$2"
local duration="$3"
local sound="$4"
echo "--- Executing Ring ---"
# Map sound name to file path
local sound_file="/System/Library/Sounds/Submarine.aiff" # Default
case "$sound" in
"submarine") sound_file="/System/Library/Sounds/Submarine.aiff" ;;
"glass") sound_file="/System/Library/Sounds/Glass.aiff" ;;
"ping") sound_file="/System/Library/Sounds/Ping.aiff" ;;
"sosumi") sound_file="/System/Library/Sounds/Sosumi.aiff" ;;
"purr") sound_file="/System/Library/Sounds/Purr.aiff" ;;
esac
# Store current audio settings
local original_volume=$(osascript -e "output volume of (get volume settings)" 2>/dev/null || echo "50")
local original_mute=$(osascript -e "output muted of (get volume settings)" 2>/dev/null || echo "false")
# Set ring volume and unmute
osascript -e "set volume without output muted" 2>/dev/null
osascript -e "set volume output volume $volume" 2>/dev/null
echo "Ring settings: Volume $volume%, Pattern $pattern, Duration ${duration}s"
echo "Start time: $(date '+%H:%M:%S')"
# Execute ring pattern
case "$pattern" in
"standard")
standard_ring_pattern "$duration" "$sound_file"
;;
"pulse")
pulse_ring_pattern "$duration" "$sound_file"
;;
"escalating")
escalating_ring_pattern "$duration" "$sound_file"
;;
"morse_sos")
morse_sos_pattern "$duration" "$sound_file"
;;
"heartbeat")
heartbeat_pattern "$duration" "$sound_file"
;;
esac
echo "End time: $(date '+%H:%M:%S')"
# Restore original audio settings
osascript -e "set volume output volume $original_volume" 2>/dev/null
if [[ "$original_mute" == "true" ]]; then
osascript -e "set volume with output muted" 2>/dev/null
fi
echo "✓ Original audio settings restored"
}
# Record ring events for audit trail
record_ring_event() {
local device_id="$1"
local ring_policy="$2"
local location_context="$3"
local initiated_by="$4"
local event_type="$5"
local timestamp=$(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ)
local event_file="$CONFIG_DIR/ring_events.log"
echo "$timestamp,$device_id,$ring_policy,$location_context,$initiated_by,$event_type" >> "$event_file"
log_action "Ring event recorded: $event_type for device $device_id" "INFO"
}
# Generate comprehensive location report
generate_location_report() {
local device_id="$1"
local ring_policy="$2"
local location_context="$3"
local report_file="$REPORT_DIR/location_report_${device_id}_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).json"
# Get system location information (if available)
local wifi_network=$(networksetup -getairportnetwork en0 2>/dev/null | cut -d: -f2 | sed 's/^ *//' || echo "Unknown")
local ip_address=$(ifconfig en0 | grep "inet " | awk '{print $2}' || echo "Unknown")
cat > "$report_file" << EOF
{
"location_report": {
"report_metadata": {
"report_id": "$(uuidgen)",
"generated_date": "$(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ)",
"device_id": "$device_id",
"hostname": "$(hostname)",
"script_version": "$SCRIPT_VERSION"
},
"ring_details": {
"ring_policy": "$ring_policy",
"location_context": "$location_context",
"execution_timestamp": "$(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ)"
},
"location_information": {
"wifi_network": "$wifi_network",
"ip_address": "$ip_address",
"system_timezone": "$(date +%Z)",
"estimated_location": "$location_context"
},
"system_information": {
"os_version": "$(sw_vers -productVersion)",
"hardware_model": "$(system_profiler SPHardwareDataType | grep 'Model Identifier' | awk '{print $3}')",
"audio_devices": "$(system_profiler SPAudioDataType | grep -A1 'Audio Devices:' | tail -1 | sed 's/^[ ]*//')"
}
}
}
EOF
echo "Location report generated: $report_file"
log_action "Location report generated: $report_file" "INFO"
}
# Fleet ring management
fleet_ring_management() {
local operation="$1"
local device_list="$2"
local ring_policy="${3:-standard_office}"
local emergency_level="${4:-green}"
echo "=== Fleet Ring Management ==="
echo "Operation: $operation"
echo "Ring Policy: $ring_policy"
echo "Emergency Level: $emergency_level"
echo ""
case "$operation" in
"mass_ring")
echo "Executing mass ring operation..."
IFS=',' read -ra DEVICES <<< "$device_list"
for device in "${DEVICES[@]}"; do
echo "Ringing device: $device"
enterprise_remote_ring "$device" "$ring_policy" "office" "$emergency_level"
sleep 2 # Delay between devices
done
;;
"emergency_locate")
echo "Emergency location protocol activated..."
enterprise_remote_ring "$(hostname)" "emergency_locate" "unknown" "red"
;;
"zone_ring")
echo "Zone-based ring operation..."
# Implementation for zone-based ringing
;;
*)
echo "Unknown operation: $operation"
return 1
;;
esac
}
# Main execution function
main() {
local action="${1:-help}"
local param1="${2:-}"
local param2="${3:-}"
local param3="${4:-}"
local param4="${5:-}"
local param5="${6:-}"
log_action "=== MacFleet Remote Ring Management Started ===" "INFO"
log_action "Action: $action" "INFO"
case "$action" in
"ring")
if [[ -z "$param1" ]]; then
param1="$(hostname)"
fi
enterprise_remote_ring "$param1" "$param2" "$param3" "$param4" "$param5"
;;
"emergency")
echo "Emergency ring activated for current device"
enterprise_remote_ring "$(hostname)" "emergency_locate" "unknown" "red" "$(whoami)"
;;
"test")
echo "Testing audio system..."
test_sound_file "/System/Library/Sounds/Ping.aiff"
;;
"volume")
if [[ -z "$param1" ]]; then
manage_system_volume "get"
else
manage_system_volume "$param1" "$param2"
fi
;;
"sounds")
list_system_sounds
;;
"fleet")
if [[ -z "$param1" ]]; then
echo "Usage: $0 fleet <operation> [device_list] [policy] [emergency_level]"
echo "Operations: mass_ring, emergency_locate, zone_ring"
exit 1
fi
fleet_ring_management "$param1" "$param2" "$param3" "$param4"
;;
"help")
echo "Usage: $0 [action] [options...]"
echo "Actions:"
echo " ring [device_id] [policy] [location] [emergency_level] [initiated_by] - Execute remote ring"
echo " emergency - Emergency ring for current device"
echo " test - Test audio system"
echo " volume [action] [level] - Manage system volume"
echo " sounds - List available system sounds"
echo " fleet <operation> [device_list] [policy] [emergency_level] - Fleet operations"
echo " help - Show this help"
echo ""
echo "Ring Policies: ${!RING_POLICIES[*]}"
echo "Emergency Levels: ${!EMERGENCY_LEVELS[*]}"
;;
*)
log_action "ERROR: Unknown action: $action" "ERROR"
echo "Use '$0 help' for usage information"
exit 1
;;
esac
log_action "=== Remote ring management completed ===" "INFO"
}
# Execute main function
main "$@"
Important Considerations
Audio System Requirements
- afplay Command - macOS built-in audio player for sound file playback
- System Sounds - Located in
/System/Library/Sounds/
directory - Volume Control - Uses AppleScript for system volume management
- Audio Permissions - Some features may require audio input/output permissions
Enterprise Deployment Notes
- Network Latency - Remote ring commands may have network delays
- Device States - Devices may be sleeping, muted, or in do-not-disturb mode
- Privacy Compliance - Location tracking must comply with privacy regulations
- Emergency Protocols - Emergency rings should override normal volume restrictions
- Fleet Coordination - Mass ring operations should be staggered to avoid conflicts
Security Considerations
- Access Control - Ring functionality should be restricted to authorized administrators
- Audit Logging - All ring operations should be logged for security and compliance
- Location Privacy - Device location information must be handled according to privacy policies
- Emergency Override - Emergency situations may require bypassing normal restrictions