Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Disable Cross Device Experiences Connected Devices Platform CDP using Intune Security Policy #intune #msintune
In simple words, the Connected Devices Platform (CDP) is a core Windows component that acts like a central hub for all your devices to talk to each other and your computer.
Think of it this way:
Discovery: It helps your computer "discover" other devices nearby, like your Bluetooth headphones, a smart TV on your Wi-Fi, or even your phone.
Connection: It establishes and manages the connections to these devices, whether they're physically close (using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) or further away (through cloud services).
Cross-Device Experiences: Once connected, CDP enables various "cross-device experiences," such as:
Remote app launching: Starting an app on another device from your computer.
Remote messaging: Sending messages between your devices.
Remote app sessions: Continuing an activity or app session from one device to another (e.g., starting to read an article on your phone and picking it up seamlessly on your PC).
Essentially, CDP is what makes your Windows computer "aware" of other devices around it and allows them to work together for a more integrated and convenient experience. When IT admins disable it, they are preventing these device discovery and connection capabilities on the system.
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0:00 - 0:15: The video introduces the concept of "Daily Intune Tips" and specifically mentions focusing on the "Connected Devices Platform (CDP)" in Windows. It poses the question: "What is Connected Devices Platform?"
0:15 - 0:22: The speaker explains that CDP acts as a "central hub for all your devices to talk to each other and your computer."
0:22 - 0:36: It further elaborates that CDP helps "discover the devices nearby your Windows computer" and "establishes the connection between the devices."
0:36 - 0:49: The video highlights that once connected, CDP provides a "cross-device experience," which can potentially lead to "security issues." This is the primary reason why "some of the organization might want to disable this feature."
0:49 - 0:58: The speaker reiterates that the video will focus on an Intune policy to "enable or disable Connected Devices policy."
0:58 - 1:08: The video then walks through the initial steps in the Intune Admin Center: "open up Intune Admin Center and go to Devices, Windows."
1:08 - 1:19: It explains that under "Configuration Profiles," users would be able to see an option to "create policies" and select "Settings Catalog."
1:19 - 1:36: The video demonstrates searching for "connections" in the Settings Catalog and finding the policy setting "Allow Connected Devices." It shows how to disable this setting.
1:36 - 1:47: The speaker explains the impact of disabling CDP: "the devices won't be able to discover the other devices nearby and it won't be able to connect to other devices."
1:47 - 1:57: The video concludes by stating that disabling CDP is "more preferred for fully managed company-owned devices" from an organizational perspective.
Disable Cross Device Experiences Connected Devices Platform CDP using Intune Security Policy #intune #msintune
In simple words, the Connected Devices Platform (CDP) is a core Windows component that acts like a central hub for all your devices to talk to each other and your computer.
Think of it this way:
Discovery: It helps your computer "discover" other devices nearby, like your Bluetooth headphones, a smart TV on your Wi-Fi, or even your phone.
Connection: It establishes and manages the connections to these devices, whether they're physically close (using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) or further away (through cloud services).
Cross-Device Experiences: Once connected, CDP enables various "cross-device experiences," such as:
Remote app launching: Starting an app on another device from your computer.
Remote messaging: Sending messages between your devices.
Remote app sessions: Continuing an activity or app session from one device to another (e.g., starting to read an article on your phone and picking it up seamlessly on your PC).
Essentially, CDP is what makes your Windows computer "aware" of other devices around it and allows them to work together for a more integrated and convenient experience. When IT admins disable it, they are preventing these device discovery and connection capabilities on the system.
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0:00 - 0:15: The video introduces the concept of "Daily Intune Tips" and specifically mentions focusing on the "Connected Devices Platform (CDP)" in Windows. It poses the question: "What is Connected Devices Platform?"
0:15 - 0:22: The speaker explains that CDP acts as a "central hub for all your devices to talk to each other and your computer."
0:22 - 0:36: It further elaborates that CDP helps "discover the devices nearby your Windows computer" and "establishes the connection between the devices."
0:36 - 0:49: The video highlights that once connected, CDP provides a "cross-device experience," which can potentially lead to "security issues." This is the primary reason why "some of the organization might want to disable this feature."
0:49 - 0:58: The speaker reiterates that the video will focus on an Intune policy to "enable or disable Connected Devices policy."
0:58 - 1:08: The video then walks through the initial steps in the Intune Admin Center: "open up Intune Admin Center and go to Devices, Windows."
1:08 - 1:19: It explains that under "Configuration Profiles," users would be able to see an option to "create policies" and select "Settings Catalog."
1:19 - 1:36: The video demonstrates searching for "connections" in the Settings Catalog and finding the policy setting "Allow Connected Devices." It shows how to disable this setting.
1:36 - 1:47: The speaker explains the impact of disabling CDP: "the devices won't be able to discover the other devices nearby and it won't be able to connect to other devices."
1:47 - 1:57: The video concludes by stating that disabling CDP is "more preferred for fully managed company-owned devices" from an organizational perspective.
