Introduction to Amazon WorkSpace Client for Windows
An Amazon WorkSpace is a cloud-based desktop that can act as a substitute for a conventional desktop that you can use for your day-to-day business tasks such as editing documents, accessing web applications, sending and receiving company email.
It is a collection of an operating system, compute resources, storage space, and software applications that allow a user to perform day-to-day tasks just like using a traditional desktop.
You can use Amazon WorkSpaces to provision either Windows or Linux desktops to gain quick access to thousands of desktops to workers across the globe. Amazon WorkSpaces is a secure desktop computing service that runs on the AWS cloud.
Features:
- Functionality: Amazon WorkSpace offers great functionality, with fully managed services for you. It also beats the need for you to have and manage multiple desktops, saving you time and money.
- Security: It utilises streaming protocols to provide a secure and high-quality experience.
- Bundle Options: It provides different workspace bundle options that offer different software and hardware options based on the needs of its users. Users can also launch the number of workspaces they need.
- Uses existing Windows licences: users can bring existing Windows licence to Amazon WorkSpace and run them on hardware specifically dedicated to the user. you can enjoy a 16 percent reduction applied to each workspace if you bring their licence. However, your organisation must maintain at least 200 work areas in the given AWS region every month.
- Easy Set up: When you pick a bundle that is best suited to your needs you receive an email providing instructions on where to download the Amazon WorkSpaces, the applications they need, and how to connect to your Amazon WorkSpace. When you are no longer an Amazon WorkSpace, you can easily delete it.
- Security: it provides access to your WorkSpaces based on IP address, device type, or through the use of their digital certificates. The Amazon Workspace helps its users to achieve compliance and security requirements, including HIPAA compliance and PCI compliance.
- Storage: it provides each user with access to varying amounts of persistent storage (SSD Volumes) in the AWS cloud based on the bundle selected.
- Amazon WorkSpaces can be accessed from Windows and Mac computers, Chromebooks, iPads, Fire tablets, and Android tablets and supported web browsers
Are Workspaces free? Should I create an Amazon WorkSpace?
Amazon workplace provides the option for you to bring your devices, which can again save IT departments money. This flexibility makes it ideal for seasonal work or organisations that employ contractors for temporary work on big projects.
It also works well for salespeople who may require access to information while on business trips and remote workers who have access to all the same files and applications no matter where they are working.
Download and install Amazon WorkSpaces on your computer
GET Compatible PC App
| App |
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Maker |
 Amazon WorkSpaces |
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1.17 |
AMZN Mobile LLC |
Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
Install Amazon WorkSpaces app on your Windows in 4 steps below:
- Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .
- Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
- Using Amazon WorkSpaces on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:
- Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Amazon WorkSpaces"
- The search will reveal the Amazon WorkSpaces app icon. Open, then click "Install".
- Once Amazon WorkSpaces is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Amazon WorkSpaces.
- Now enjoy Amazon WorkSpaces on PC.
Download a Compatible APK for PC
| Download |
Developer |
Rating |
Current version |
| Get APK for PC → |
AMZN Mobile LLC |
1.17 |
2.4.25 |
Get Amazon WorkSpaces on Apple macOS
Download on Android: Download Android
Benefits of Amazon WorkSpace:
- It is customizable to fit your exact requirements
- It also beats the need for you to have and manage multiple desktops, saving you time and money.
- It is easy to use and can be used from anywhere in the world
- It works on almost every desktop operating system
Disadvantages:
- It is highly dependent on an internet connection and can become slow or stop when there is a slow internet connection.
Top Pcmac Reviews
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Saved credentials bugged, copy/paste doesn’t work
By whereisaaron (Pcmac user)
Generally an ok client with good streaming, but not nearly as good as Jump and other RDP clients. Two biggest current annoyances are:
Saved credentials just does not work, you can enable the option, and it even prompt to save credentials, but you go to another app and come back, it has disconnected you and just prompts for credentials all over. Hopefully a bug that can be fixed.
Copy/paste doesn’t work. I can’t manage to copy any text into a workspaces session. Once I thought I managed to copy text out to the ipad. Again, just too buggy for production use.
The relative/touchpad mouse mode scaling makes the mouse fly around at a uselessly fast speed. That mode should be for fine control, but the opposite is true. Again see Jump for how to do mouse control well.
The connection status display just says ‘calculating’ forever, how long does it take to calculate a ping time? About 54ms I figure :-)
The radial dial has not option to disconnect _and_ hibernate/stop the instance.
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Solid Showing
By Stevie Stets (Pcmac user)
Little inconsistencies stop this from being a 5 Star review. Bluetooth keyboard works seamlessly, as expected. Typical iOS pinch to zoom work as expected as well. Obviously there is no mouse support, perhaps Apple Pencil support is on the way? For some reason, when I have video overlay playing the Bluetooth audio cuts out when I switch to the WorkSpaces client, weird!
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Finally! Full iPad Pro screen support w/ latest update!
By Billdias123459 (Pcmac user)
I have been waiting for this bug fix release for awhile to allow full use of my larger iPad pro’s screen. That seems to have been resolved, and now the experience is better than ever on this device.
Thank you!
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So Close!
By bhwilkoff (Pcmac user)
With just a couple of extra features, this app could be perfect!
Please include split-screen and support for the x1 mouse. Thank you!
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