--- title: "Snapdragon Guardian Technology is on your side, worldwide" url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/laptops-and-tablets/snapdragon-guardian-technology" description: "Snapdragon Guardian Technology enhances PC security with always-on connectivity for out-of-band PC management. Cloud-based device management." --- Manageability # Snapdragon Guardian Technology is on your side, worldwide ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/hero-banner-1?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) ## It’s your laptop. Manage it from (virtually) anywhere. Available first on the new Snapdragon® X2 Elite platform. ## Ready everywhere you go, anywhere you’re not ### Always-on connectivity Peace of mind is a privilege. It comes standard with Snapdragon Guardian Technology—thanks to reliable cellular connectivity to a secure cloud, even when Wi-Fi is unavailable. ### Security hardware that works harder Built onto the Snapdragon X2 Elite, the most powerful processor for Windows PCs, Snapdragon Guardian enables access to your device when offline, powered down, or unbootable. ### Optionality from chip to cloud Snapdragon Guardian delivers out-of-band PC management for all, fusing hardware, firmware, and cloud integration with access through partner apps and web portals. ### Low-power, highly personalized privacy No passive monitoring here. Users are always in control, with Snapdragon Guardian’s entire subsystem living on “low-power island” until called into action. ## Enterprise-grade protection, for one, for all - For Enterprise - For Small Businesses - For Consumers ### For Enterprise DID YOU KNOW? #### ~82% of data breaches are linked to lost or stolen devices.¹ Snapdragon Guardian enables administrators to reach PCs that are off or won’t boot. Once connected, enterprise IT teams can provide remote support to staff or push software updates fleet‑wide to devices anywhere in the world. ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/emp-care?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) ## PC management made simple - ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/happy-tall-guy?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) #### In the know, on the go Travel tends to come with enough stress, even when it is uneventful. So, when laptops are left in a rideshare, forgotten in an airplane seatback pocket, or won’t boot before an overseas flight, Snapdragon Guardian comes up clutch—with real-time location tracking and remote support. - ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/placing-in-car?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) #### Attack surface, recalibrated Theft can happen in the blink of an eye. While Snapdragon Guardian can’t prevent a laptop from being stolen, it can take the lead on damage control. Built-in security capabilities include advanced endpoint management, access controls, geofencing, and lock-and-wipe protection. - ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/family-learning?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) #### Flexibility for the whole family Laptops aren’t just for students or creatives. They’re owned, used, and loved by just about everyone, including grandma and grandpa. Snapdragon Guardian makes being the designated family “IT pro” easier than ever. Troubleshoot and provide on-device support from anywhere. - ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/laptop-on-the-table?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) #### In the know, on the go Travel tends to come with enough stress, even when it is uneventful. So, when laptops are left in a rideshare, forgotten in an airplane seatback pocket, or won’t boot before an overseas flight, Snapdragon Guardian comes up clutch—with real-time location tracking and remote support. - ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/meetings?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) #### In the know, on the go Travel tends to come with enough stress, even when it is uneventful. So, when laptops are left in a rideshare, forgotten in an airplane seatback pocket, or won’t boot before an overseas flight, Snapdragon Guardian comes up clutch—with real-time location tracking and remote support. ## How Snapdragon Guardian Technology works ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/snapdragon-guardian?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) ### Protection that’s built in Snapdragon Guardian is built into a subsystem within the Snapdragon X2 Elite system-on-a-chip (SoC). Because it’s backed by dedicated cellular modems and versatile connectivity options, when users need its powerful protection capabilities, they’re only a call away. ### Recover, secure, support Below-OS control enables three key actions: 1. locate and track laptops for local rescue, 2. lock and wipe to safeguard personal and enterprise data when recovery is not possible, and 3. troubleshoot and manage remotely to streamline IT operations. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is Snapdragon Guardian Technology? Snapdragon Guardian Technology is a game-changing security offering for consumers, retailers, and businesses. Available exclusively on our Snapdragon X2 Elite platform, it offers laptop management features including locate and lock and wipe. ### How is Snapdragon Guardian Technology different from “find my device” tools? Snapdragon Guardian Technology goes further than other “find my device” tools with always-on cellular connectivity so that devices can be found nearly anywhere, even if they’re off. It also empowers device admins to take preventative actions like remote locking, data wiping, and geofencing. ### Which devices have Snapdragon Guardian Technology? Snapdragon Guardian Technology is available first on devices powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite platform. However, not all laptops with Snapdragon will support Snapdragon Guardian—full functionality depends on cellular variants and OEM enablement. ### How does Snapdragon Guardian Technology work? Snapdragon Guardian Technology takes advantage of built-in 4G & 5G cellular modems and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity to keep devices manageable virtually anytime, anywhere—even when PCs are offline, powered down, or unbootable. ### What is in-band vs. out-of-band support? In-band support refers to commands sent through the same network path as primary data or user traffic. Out-of-band support, which Snapdragon Guardian Technology enables, speaks to a separate, dedicated channel that allows users to diagnose, update, lock, and locate devices—even if the OS is down, or the device is disconnected from Wi-Fi. ### Will Snapdragon Guardian Technology always work? Almost. Snapdragon Guardian Technology offers always-connected manageability outside dead-battery situations or areas with no cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity. Unless the battery is completely dead or somewhere with no Wi-Fi or cellular. ### What can be done remotely? Snapdragon Guardian Technology allows for a range of capabilities, from location tracking and remote lock-and-wipe to remote remediation and geofencing. It also enables IT admins to push remote updates and policies across entire device fleets. ### Who can track my device? Only administrators can track devices with Snapdragon Guardian Technology. In an individual consumer context, that is likely the device owner. For small business and enterprise use cases, tracking and remote PC management would be the responsibility of dedicated IT teams. ### Will Snapdragon Guardian Technology work after a factory reset? Yes, it will work after a Windows OS reset. Snapdragon Guardian is built directly into the chip, below the operating system, so that it will work even when Windows doesn’t and it cannot be easily disabled by an unauthorized person. ### Does Snapdragon Guardian work internationally? Yes. Built-in 4G & 5G cellular modems allow for tracking and remote management, even in international settings. Cellular modem hardware, plans, and connectivity may vary. 1 Source: Verizon, "2025 Data Breach Investigations Report," 2025 https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/T3b1/reports/2025-dbir-data-breach-investigations-report.pdf 2 SOURCE: Kensington, "Secure Your Device, Protect Your Data" (2025) https://www.kensington.com/siteassets/solution-pages/security/2025/secure-your-device-protect-your-data_white_paper_gb-en_final_1745519661.pdf 3 SOURCE: Absolute Software (2020) https://www.absolute.com/blog/how-to-guide-tracking-and-recovering-laptops