Published by VMware, Inc. on 2024-01-24
What is VMware Horizon Client?
The VMware Horizon Client for iOS is an app that allows users to access their VMware Horizon virtual desktop and hosted applications from their iPhone or iPad. The app is designed to provide an enhanced user experience, leave the desktop behind with hosted applications, work smarter, and provide unmatched performance. The app is also secure from any location, allowing users to leverage smart card authentication and the integrated RSA soft token for simpler access.
1. VMware Horizon Client for iOS makes it easy to work on your VMware Horizon virtual desktop and hosted applications from your iPhone or iPad, giving you on-the-go access from any location.
2. With an external monitor or AirPlay, your iPhone or iPad display turns into a trackpad / keyboard while the external screen shows your VMware Horizon desktop.
3. IMPORTANT NOTE: A VMware Horizon virtual desktop or hosted application is required to use the VMware Horizon Client for iOS.
4. VMware Horizon 6 and later supports hosted applications in addition to virtual desktops.
5. The adaptive capabilities of the Blast Extreme and PCoIP display protocol make your virtual desktop fast and responsive regardless of whether you are connecting over your corporate WiFi network or over a cellular connection at a local café.
6. The VMware Blast Extreme protocol used with Horizon 7 is designed and optimized for mobile users.
7. With Unity Touch, you can easily browse, search, and open Windows applications & files, choose favorite applications and files, and switch between running applications all without the Start Menu or Task Bar.
8. With hosted applications, leave the desktop behind and run applications like local iOS apps.
9. Whether you’re at your desk or away from the office, you’re always secure with VMware Horizon.
10. Unity Touch bridges the gap between your touch screen and your Windows applications.
11. Blast Extreme leverages H.264 hardware decoding to deliver the best remote experience while reducing power consumption.
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
Install VMware Horizon Client app on your Windows in 4 steps below:
Download a Compatible APK for PC
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Get VMware Horizon Client on Apple macOS
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- Enhanced user experience with the VMware Blast Extreme protocol optimized for mobile users
- Hosted applications support in addition to virtual desktops
- Unity Touch feature to easily browse, search, and open Windows applications & files without the Start Menu or Task Bar
- External monitor or AirPlay support to turn iPhone or iPad display into a trackpad/keyboard while the external screen shows the VMware Horizon desktop
- Unmatched performance with adaptive capabilities of the Blast Extreme and PCoIP display protocol
- Secure access with smart card authentication and integrated RSA soft token
- Mouse support is now available as an accessibility feature
- The idea of using the iPhone screen as a trackpad for the desktop is innovative
- The touch menus can be useful for some users
- The app crashes for 30 minutes every time the network is changed
- There is no option to change the timeout period or reset the cache
- The need to constantly re-enter the password and wait for the virtual desktop to load is frustrating
- The left side bar, movable overlay radial menu, and function key strip take up valuable screen real estate and cannot be disabled, making it difficult to have a clean remote session.
More Unnecessary Screen Clutter
Connectivity issue
Constantly having to re-enter password
Make iPhone Usable Track Pad When Using iPad Please