What is required to enable Managed Lost Mode on a device?

To enable Managed Lost Mode on a device, supervision is required. Supervision is a special state that Apple devices can be put into, typically during the initial setup process, that gives administrators greater control over the device. This includes the ability to enforce security policies, lock devices, and enable features such as Managed Lost Mode.

When a device is supervised, the administrator can remotely manage the device's configurations and actions, including putting the device into Lost Mode to protect its data and track its location. This capability is particularly useful in enterprise or educational environments, where devices may be lost or stolen, as it allows for a higher level of control over these devices.

Standard enrollment, device authentication, and user consent are not sufficient on their own to enable this feature. Without supervision, the device would not have the necessary management capabilities, thereby making it impossible to utilize Managed Lost Mode effectively. Therefore, supervision is the key requirement for utilizing this important feature on managed devices.