REST Resource: chromeosdevices

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Resource: ChromeOsDevice

Google Chrome devices run on the Chrome OS. For more information about common API tasks, see the Developer's Guide.

JSON representation 
{
  "deviceId": string,
  "serialNumber": string,
  "status": string,
  "lastSync": string,
  "supportEndDate": string,
  "annotatedUser": string,
  "annotatedLocation": string,
  "notes": string,
  "model": string,
  "meid": string,
  "orderNumber": string,
  "willAutoRenew": boolean,
  "osVersion": string,
  "platformVersion": string,
  "firmwareVersion": string,
  "macAddress": string,
  "bootMode": string,
  "lastEnrollmentTime": string,
  "kind": string,
  "recentUsers": [
    {
      "type": string,
      "email": string
    }
  ],
  "activeTimeRanges": [
    {
      "activeTime": integer,
      "date": string
    }
  ],
  "ethernetMacAddress": string,
  "annotatedAssetId": string,
  "etag": string,
  "diskVolumeReports": [
    {
      "volumeInfo": [
        {
          "volumeId": string,
          "storageTotal": string,
          "storageFree": string
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "systemRamTotal": string,
  "cpuStatusReports": [
    {
      "reportTime": string,
      "cpuUtilizationPercentageInfo": [
        integer
      ],
      "cpuTemperatureInfo": [
        {
          "temperature": integer,
          "label": string
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "cpuInfo": [
    {
      "model": string,
      "architecture": string,
      "maxClockSpeedKhz": integer,
      "logicalCpus": [
        {
          "maxScalingFrequencyKhz": integer,
          "currentScalingFrequencyKhz": integer,
          "idleDuration": string,
          "cStates": [
            {
              "displayName": string,
              "sessionDuration": string
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "deviceFiles": [
    {
      "name": string,
      "type": string,
      "downloadUrl": string,
      "createTime": string
    }
  ],
  "systemRamFreeReports": [
    {
      "reportTime": string,
      "systemRamFreeInfo": [
        string
      ]
    }
  ],
  "lastKnownNetwork": [
    {
      "ipAddress": string,
      "wanIpAddress": string
    }
  ],
  "autoUpdateExpiration": string,
  "ethernetMacAddress0": string,
  "dockMacAddress": string,
  "manufactureDate": string,
  "orgUnitPath": string,
  "tpmVersionInfo": {
    "family": string,
    "specLevel": string,
    "manufacturer": string,
    "tpmModel": string,
    "firmwareVersion": string,
    "vendorSpecific": string
  },
  "screenshotFiles": [
    {
      "name": string,
      "type": string,
      "downloadUrl": string,
      "createTime": string
    }
  ],
  "orgUnitId": string,
  "osUpdateStatus": {
    object (OsUpdateStatus)
  },
  "firstEnrollmentTime": string,
  "lastDeprovisionTimestamp": string,
  "deprovisionReason": enum (DeprovisionReason)
}
Fields
deviceId

string

The unique ID of the Chrome device.
serialNumber

string

The Chrome device serial number entered when the device was enabled. This value is the same as the Admin console's Serial Number in the Chrome OS Devices tab.
status

string

The status of the device.

Acceptable values are:

  • ACTIVE: The device is enrolled into the domain.
  • DELINQUENT: The annual license for the domain has expired and the device no longer receives policies and settings. When a new license is purchased, the device will return to ACTIVE state.
  • PRE_PROVISIONED: The device has been registered for zero-touch enrollment. A PRE_PROVISIONED device can be moved to a different organizational unit or deleted. Once enrollment is complete the device will be ACTIVE.
  • DEPROVISIONED: The device is no longer eligible to be enrolled into the domain. The order has been cancelled. The device's settings have been cached on the device. If the device is activated again, the latest system settings are applied to this newly activated device.
  • DISABLED: The device has been disabled by the administrator and cannot be used.
  • INACTIVE: The device is not enrolled into the domain.
  • RETURN_ARRIVED: The request to replace this device has arrived.
  • RETURN_REQUESTED: A request has been made to replace this device.
  • SHIPPED: The device is shipped from Google inventory. (Deprecated)
  • UNKNOWN: The status of the device cannot be determined.
lastSync

string

The date and time the device was last synchronized with the policy settings in the Admin console. The value is in ISO 8601 date and time format. The time is the complete date plus hours, minutes, and seconds in the form YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssTZD. For example, 2010-04-05T17:30:04+01:00.
supportEndDate

string

The final date the device will be supported. This is applicable only for those devices purchased directly from Google. The value is in ISO 8601 date and time format. The time is the complete date plus hours, minutes, and seconds in the form YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssTZD. For example, 2010-04-05T17:30:04+01:00.
annotatedUser

string

The user of the device as noted by the administrator. Maximum length is 100 characters. Empty values are allowed.
annotatedLocation

string

The address or location of the device as noted by the administrator. Maximum length is 200 characters. Empty values are allowed.
notes

string

Notes about this device added by the administrator. This property can be searched with the list method's query parameter. Maximum length is 500 characters. Empty values are allowed.
model

string

The device's model information. If the device does not have this information, this property is not included in the response.
meid

string

The Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID) or the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) for the 3G mobile card in a mobile device. A MEID/IMEI is typically used when adding a device to a wireless carrier's post-pay service plan. If the device does not have this information, this property is not included in the response. For more information on how to export a MEID/IMEI list, see the Developer's Guide.
orderNumber

string

The device's order number. Only devices directly purchased from Google have an order number.
willAutoRenew

boolean

Determines if the device will auto renew its support after the support end date. This is a read-only property.
osVersion

string

The Chrome device's operating system version.
platformVersion

string

The Chrome device's platform version.
firmwareVersion

string

The Chrome device's firmware version.
macAddress

string

The device's wireless MAC address. If the device does not have this information, it is not included in the response.
bootMode

string

The boot mode for the device. The possible values are:

  • Verified: The device is running a valid version of the Chrome OS.
  • Dev: The devices's developer hardware switch is enabled. When booted, the device has a command line shell. For an example of a developer switch, see the Chromebook developer information.
lastEnrollmentTime

string

The date and time the device was last enrolled. The value is in ISO 8601 date and time format. The time is the complete date plus hours, minutes, and seconds in the form YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssTZD. For example, 2010-04-05T17:30:04+01:00. For more information about automatic and manual enrollment, see the Chrome help center.
kind

string

The type of resource. For the Chromeosdevices resource, the value is admin#directory#chromeosdevice.
recentUsers[]

object

A list of recent device users, in descending order, by last login time.
recentUsers[].type

string

The type of the user.

Acceptable values are:

  • USER_TYPE_MANAGED: The user is managed by the domain.
  • USER_TYPE_UNMANAGED: The user is not managed by the domain.
recentUsers[].email

string

The user's email address. This is only present if the user type is USER_TYPE_MANAGED.
activeTimeRanges[]

object

A list of active time ranges (Read-only).
activeTimeRanges[].activeTime

integer

Duration of usage in milliseconds.
activeTimeRanges[].date

string

Date of usage.
ethernetMacAddress

string

The device's MAC address on the ethernet network interface.
annotatedAssetId

string

The asset identifier as noted by an administrator or specified during enrollment.
etag

string

ETag of the resource.
diskVolumeReports[]

object

Reports of disk space and other info about mounted/connected volumes.
diskVolumeReports[].volumeInfo[]

object

Disk volumes
diskVolumeReports[].volumeInfo[].volumeId

string

Volume id
diskVolumeReports[].volumeInfo[].storageTotal

string (int64 format)

Total disk space [in bytes]
diskVolumeReports[].volumeInfo[].storageFree

string (int64 format)

Free disk space [in bytes]
systemRamTotal

string (int64 format)

Total RAM on the device in bytes
cpuStatusReports[]

object

Reports of CPU utilization and temperature (Read-only)
cpuStatusReports[].reportTime

string

Date and time the report was received.
cpuStatusReports[].cpuUtilizationPercentageInfo[]

integer
cpuStatusReports[].cpuTemperatureInfo[]

object

A list of CPU temperature samples.
cpuStatusReports[].cpuTemperatureInfo[].temperature

integer

Temperature in Celsius degrees.
cpuStatusReports[].cpuTemperatureInfo[].label

string

CPU label
cpuInfo[]

object

Information regarding CPU specs in the device.
cpuInfo[].model

string

The CPU model name.
cpuInfo[].architecture

string

The CPU architecture.
cpuInfo[].maxClockSpeedKhz

integer

The max CPU clock speed in kHz.
cpuInfo[].logicalCpus[]

object

Information for the Logical CPUs
cpuInfo[].logicalCpus[].maxScalingFrequencyKhz

integer

Maximum frequency the CPU is allowed to run at, by policy.
cpuInfo[].logicalCpus[].currentScalingFrequencyKhz

integer

Current frequency the CPU is running at.
cpuInfo[].logicalCpus[].idleDuration

string (Duration format)

Idle time since last boot.

A duration in seconds with up to nine fractional digits, ending with 's'. Example: "3.5s".
cpuInfo[].logicalCpus[].cStates[]

object

C-States indicate the power consumption state of the CPU. For more information look at documentation published by the CPU maker.
cpuInfo[].logicalCpus[].cStates[].displayName

string

Name of the state.
cpuInfo[].logicalCpus[].cStates[].sessionDuration

string (Duration format)

Time spent in the state since the last reboot.

A duration in seconds with up to nine fractional digits, ending with 's'. Example: "3.5s".
deviceFiles[]

object

A list of device files to download (Read-only)
deviceFiles[].name

string

File name
deviceFiles[].type

string

File type
deviceFiles[].downloadUrl

string

File download URL
deviceFiles[].createTime

string

Date and time the file was created
systemRamFreeReports[]

object

Reports of amounts of available RAM memory (Read-only)
systemRamFreeReports[].reportTime

string

Date and time the report was received.
systemRamFreeReports[].systemRamFreeInfo[]

string (int64 format)
lastKnownNetwork[]

object

Contains last known network (Read-only)
lastKnownNetwork[].ipAddress

string

The IP address.
lastKnownNetwork[].wanIpAddress

string

The WAN IP address.
autoUpdateExpiration

string (int64 format)

(Read-only) The timestamp after which the device will stop receiving Chrome updates or support
ethernetMacAddress0

string

(Read-only) MAC address used by the Chromebook’s internal ethernet port, and for onboard network (ethernet) interface. The format is twelve (12) hexadecimal digits without any delimiter (uppercase letters). This is only relevant for some devices.
dockMacAddress

string

(Read-only) Built-in MAC address for the docking station that the device connected to. Factory sets Media access control address (MAC address) assigned for use by a dock. It is reserved specifically for MAC pass through device policy. The format is twelve (12) hexadecimal digits without any delimiter (uppercase letters). This is only relevant for some devices.
manufactureDate

string

(Read-only) The date the device was manufactured in yyyy-mm-dd format.
orgUnitPath

string

The full parent path with the organizational unit's name associated with the device. Path names are case insensitive. If the parent organizational unit is the top-level organization, it is represented as a forward slash, /. This property can be updated using the API. For more information about how to create an organizational structure for your device, see the administration help center.
tpmVersionInfo

object

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (Read-only)
tpmVersionInfo.family

string

TPM family. We use the TPM 2.0 style encoding, e.g.:
TPM 1.2: "1.2" -> 312e3200
TPM 2.0: "2.0" -> 322e3000
tpmVersionInfo.specLevel

string

TPM specification level. See Library Specification for TPM 2.0 and Main Specification for TPM 1.2.
tpmVersionInfo.manufacturer

string

TPM manufacturer code.
tpmVersionInfo.tpmModel

string

TPM model number.
tpmVersionInfo.firmwareVersion

string

TPM firmware version.
tpmVersionInfo.vendorSpecific

string

Vendor-specific information such as Vendor ID.
screenshotFiles[]

object

A list of screenshot files to download. Type is always "SCREENSHOT_FILE". (Read-only)
screenshotFiles[].name

string

File name
screenshotFiles[].type

string

File type
screenshotFiles[].downloadUrl

string

File download URL
screenshotFiles[].createTime

string

Date and time the file was created
orgUnitId

string

The unique ID of the organizational unit. orgUnitPath is the human readable version of orgUnitId. While orgUnitPath may change by renaming an organizational unit within the path, orgUnitId is unchangeable for one organizational unit. This property can be updated using the API. For more information about how to create an organizational structure for your device, see the administration help center.
osUpdateStatus

object (OsUpdateStatus)

The status of the OS updates for the device.
firstEnrollmentTime

string

Date and time for the first time the device was enrolled.
lastDeprovisionTimestamp

string

(Read-only) Date and time for the last deprovision of the device.
deprovisionReason

enum (DeprovisionReason)

(Read-only) Deprovision reason.

OsUpdateStatus

Contains information regarding the current OS update status.

JSON representation 
{
  "state": enum (UpdateState),
  "targetOsVersion": string,
  "targetKioskAppVersion": string,
  "updateTime": string,
  "updateCheckTime": string,
  "rebootTime": string
}
Fields
state

enum (UpdateState)

The update state of an OS update.
targetOsVersion

string

New platform version of the OS image being downloaded and applied. It is only set when update status is UPDATE_STATUS_DOWNLOAD_IN_PROGRESS or UPDATE_STATUS_NEED_REBOOT. Note this could be a dummy "0.0.0.0" for UPDATE_STATUS_NEED_REBOOT for some edge cases, e.g. update engine is restarted without a reboot.
targetKioskAppVersion

string

New required platform version from the pending updated kiosk app.
updateTime

string

Date and time of the last successful OS update.
updateCheckTime

string

Date and time of the last update check.
rebootTime

string

Date and time of the last reboot.

UpdateState

The update state of an OS update.

Enums
UPDATE_STATE_UNSPECIFIED The update state is unspecified.
UPDATE_STATE_NOT_STARTED There is an update pending but it hasn't started.
UPDATE_STATE_DOWNLOAD_IN_PROGRESS The pending update is being downloaded.
UPDATE_STATE_NEED_REBOOT The device is ready to install the update, but must reboot.

DeprovisionReason

The reason a device was deprovisioned.

Enums
DEPROVISION_REASON_UNSPECIFIED The deprovision reason is unknown.
DEPROVISION_REASON_SAME_MODEL_REPLACEMENT The device was replaced by a device with the same model.
DEPROVISION_REASON_UPGRADE The device was upgraded.
DEPROVISION_REASON_DOMAIN_MOVE The device's domain was changed.
DEPROVISION_REASON_SERVICE_EXPIRATION Service expired for the device.
DEPROVISION_REASON_OTHER The device was deprovisioned for a legacy reason that is no longer supported.
DEPROVISION_REASON_DIFFERENT_MODEL_REPLACEMENT The device was replaced by a device with a different model.
DEPROVISION_REASON_RETIRING_DEVICE The device was retired.
DEPROVISION_REASON_UPGRADE_TRANSFER The device's perpetual upgrade was transferred to a new device.
DEPROVISION_REASON_NOT_REQUIRED A reason was not required. For example, the licenses were returned to the customer's license pool.
DEPROVISION_REASON_REPAIR_CENTER The device was deprovisioned by a repair service center.

Methods

action

 Takes an action that affects a Chrome OS Device.

get

 Retrieves a Chrome OS device's properties.

list

 Retrieves a paginated list of Chrome OS devices within an account.

moveDevicesToOu

 Moves or inserts multiple Chrome OS devices to an organizational unit.

patch

 Updates a device's updatable properties, such as annotatedUser, annotatedLocation, notes, orgUnitPath, or annotatedAssetId.

update

 Updates a device's updatable properties, such as annotatedUser, annotatedLocation, notes, orgUnitPath, or annotatedAssetId.