# Device Properties in DEX Workflows

**Last Updated On**: 20 Jul 2026  
**10 minutes read**

## About Device Properties

Device Properties are built-in details that **DEX Manager Plus** can collect from a managed endpoint—for example, **Wi-Fi Link Speed**, **OS Drive Free Space**, or **Battery Health**. You can use them in any workflow without defining them yourself. When you configure a device property in a workflow, its value is collected from the device, so you can build conditions and actions around real device data such as its network, disk, or battery state.

> **Note**  
> Device Properties are currently available on **Windows** endpoints.

When you build workflow logic, you can reference three types of variables:

- **Device Properties:** Built-in device details that are ready to use in any workflow, covering areas such as network, disk, and battery state. These are listed in [Device Properties Reference](#device-properties-reference).
- **Sensor fields:** Device data fields collected through sensors. You can access sensor fields directly in a workflow, without first adding a Sensor stage.
- **Previous stage outputs:** Values produced by earlier stages in the same workflow—for example, the user’s response from an **Engage** stage. Reference these to branch or act on what happened earlier in the flow.

### Sensor Fields: Direct Access or a Sensor Stage

You can bring a sensor field into a workflow in two ways: reference it directly in a stage such as a **Switch**, or add a **Sensor** stage and reference its output. Both achieve the same result. Accessing the field directly is simpler, because it removes the need for a separate Sensor stage and keeps the workflow smaller.

## How to Use Device Properties in Workflow Stages

Device Properties are available in a workflow out of the box, so you can use them directly in your workflow logic:

- **Switch:** Compare a variable against a threshold or expected value to branch the workflow—for example, “Battery Health is less than 80%” or “Wi-Fi Connected is true”.
- **Function:** Run a Deluge or JavaScript function on the server, passing device properties as its parameters—for example, to transform a value or apply custom logic before it is evaluated.
- **Engage and Send Mail:** Reference a variable’s value in a message so end users or administrators see the actual reading, such as the remaining disk space.

For how these stages connect on the canvas, see [Managing Workflows in DEX Manager Plus](https://www.manageengine.com/digital-employee-experience/help/dex/managing-workflows.html).

### Example

To warn users about an aging battery, evaluate **Battery Health** in a Switch (for example, less than 80%), then use **Send Mail** to alert IT or **Engage** to notify the user on the matching branch.

## Device Properties Reference

The following device properties are available, grouped by category. Each row lists the display name shown in the workflow editor, its data type, and what it measures.

| Group | Display Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network | Primary Adapter Connection Type | Enum | The connection type of the primary network adapter of the device — e.g. Ethernet, Wi-Fi. |
| Network | Wi-Fi Band | Float | The frequency band of the Wi-Fi adapter of the device — e.g. 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. |
| Network | Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) | String | The SSID (network name) of the Wi-Fi network the device is connected to. |
| Network | Wi-Fi Access Point (BSSID) | String | The BSSID (MAC address) of the wireless access point the device is connected to. |
| Network | Wi-Fi Channel | Integer | The Wi-Fi channel ID in use by the device. |
| Network | Wi-Fi Protocol Standard | Enum | The Wi-Fi protocol standard used by the device — e.g. 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax. |
| Network | Ethernet Link Speed | Float | The link speed of the Ethernet adapter of the device, in Mbps. |
| Network | Wi-Fi Link Speed | Float | The current link speed of the Wi-Fi adapter of the device, in Kbps. |
| Network | Wi-Fi Connected | Boolean | Whether the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. |
| Network | Ethernet Connected | Boolean | Whether the device is connected via Ethernet. |
| Network | Wi-Fi Adapter Available | Boolean | Whether a Wi-Fi adapter is installed and available on the device. |
| Disk | OS Drives Total Size (Combined) | Integer | The combined total size of all OS drives on the device, in bytes. |
| Disk | OS Drive Free Space (Combined) | Integer | The combined free space across all OS drives on the device, in bytes. |
| Disk | Non-OS Drives Total Size (Combined) | Integer | The combined total size of all non-OS drives on the device, in bytes. |
| Disk | Non-OS Drive Free Space (Combined) | Integer | The combined free space of all non-OS drives in bytes. |
| Disk | Logical Free Disk Space | Integer | The logical free space (free + purgeable) for OS drives in bytes. |
| Battery | Battery Available | Integer | Whether a battery is present and available on the device. |
| Battery | Battery Design Capacity | Integer | The original design capacity of the battery on the device, in mAh. |
| Battery | Battery Full Charge Capacity | Integer | The maximum charge the battery can currently hold, in mAh. |
| Battery | Battery Health | Integer | The health of the device battery as a percentage of its original design capacity (0–100%). |
| Battery | Battery Name | String | The name or model of the battery in the device. |
| Battery | Battery Chemistry | String | The battery type — e.g. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) or Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH). |
| Battery | Battery Manufacturer | String | The name of the manufacturer of the battery in the device. |
| Battery | Battery Serial Number | String | The serial number of the battery in the device. |
| Battery | Battery Power Plan | String | The currently active Windows power plan on the device. |
| Battery | Sleep Timeout (Plugged In) | Integer | Idle minutes before the device sleeps when plugged in. |
| Battery | Sleep Timeout (On Battery) | Integer | Idle minutes before the device sleeps on battery. |
| Battery | Display Timeout (Plugged In) | Integer | Idle minutes before the display turns off when plugged in. |
| Battery | Display Timeout (On Battery) | Integer | Idle minutes before the display turns off on battery. |
| Battery | Disk Timeout (Plugged In) | Integer | Idle minutes before the disk powers off when plugged in. |
| Battery | Disk Timeout (On Battery) | Integer | Idle minutes before the disk powers off on battery. |
| Battery | Hibernation Timeout (Plugged In) | Integer | Idle minutes before the device hibernates when plugged in. |
| Battery | Hibernation Timeout (On Battery) | Integer | Idle minutes before the device hibernates on battery. |
| Battery | Battery Cycle Count | Integer | The total number of charge-discharge cycles completed by the device battery. |
| Battery | Battery Charge Level | Integer | The current battery charge level of the device, as a percentage (0–100). |
| Battery | Battery Remaining Time | Integer | The estimated remaining battery time at the current charge level, in minutes. |
| Battery | Battery Backup Time (Full Charge) | Integer | The estimated battery backup time at full charge (100%), in minutes. |
| Battery | Battery Discharging | Integer | Whether the battery is currently discharging (1 = yes, 0 = no). |
| Battery | Battery Charging | Integer | Whether the battery is currently charging (1 = yes, 0 = no). |
| Battery | Battery Critical State | Integer | Whether the battery is in a critically low state (1 = critical, 0 = normal). |