VMware Horizon Client

Provides access to VMware Horizon virtual desktops and hosted applications.

VMware Horizon Client for Android - Access Desktops Anytime

"VMware Horizon Client" is an Android application that allows users to access VMware Horizon virtual desktops and hosted applications securely from their mobile devices. It enhances the user experience with optimized protocols for mobile connectivity, enabling seamless use of Windows applications and files while ensuring security through smart card authentication and RSA soft token integration. With unmatched performance over various networks, it supports both corporate WiFi and cellular connections for flexible remote work.

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By: Omnissa HoldCo LLC

Users: 1,923,254

3.20K

Rating: 2.85

(5,353)

1 ratings

Version: 8.13.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-15)

Creation date: 2011-07-14

Email: vi*****@vmware.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Permissions

Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)

Phone: read phone status and identity

Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Camera: take pictures and videos

Microphone: record audio

Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections

Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity

Other:

view network connections
full network access
run at startup
control vibration
prevent device from sleeping
install shortcuts

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VMware Horizon Client for Android makes it easy to work on your VMware Horizon virtual desktop and hosted applications from your Android phone or tablet, giving you on-the-go access from any location.

IMPORTANT NOTE: A VMware Horizon virtual desktop or hosted application is required to use the VMware Horizon Client for Android. Contact your IT department for further assistance.

This app uses the Device Administrator permission.

FEATURES:

ENHANCED USER EXPERIENCE
The VMware Blast Extreme protocol used with Horizon 7 is designed and optimized for mobile users. Blast Extreme leverages H.264 hardware decoding to deliver the best remote experience while reducing power consumption.

LEAVE THE DESKTOP BEHIND WITH HOSTED APPLICATIONS
VMware Horizon 6 and later supports hosted applications in addition to virtual desktops. With hosted applications, leave the desktop behind and run applications like local Android apps.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Unity Touch bridges the gap between your touch screen and your Windows applications. 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.

UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
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 cellular connection at a local café.

SECURE FROM ANY LOCATION
Whether you’re at your desk or away from the office, you’re always secure with VMware Horizon. Leverage smart card authentication with the Biometric Associates baiMobile smart card readers. Use the newly integrated RSA soft token for simpler access.

NOTE REGARDING APPLICATION PERMISSIONS: When you install the VMware Horizon Client, you will be prompted to allow the app to read phone status and identity. These permissions are due to the integrated RSA SDK and the RSA soft token feature. For security purposes, the RSA SDK requires access to the phone state, device's network state and Wi-Fi state in order to verify the device's identity.
For more information, refer to RSA FAQ: http://www.rsa.com/android/help120.htm

EULA
http://www.vmware.com/download/eula/

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works well on multiple devices
Good performance for text-based tasks
Useful for remote access to VDI
Nice ability to turn the screen into a touchpad

Cons

Frequent crashes and connection issues
Keyboard input issues, especially with Samsung devices
Problems with app updates leading to various bugs
Interface issues such as sizing and scaling problems

Most mentioned

Connection issues, especially over mobile data
Keyboard problems, including visibility and input blocking
Crashes and app stability concerns
Performance varies based on device used

User reviews

It works, kinda. Really janky how it just closes sessions when anything at all happens on your phone. I should be able to answer a phone call without reconnecting to a server.

Tyler Barnwell, 2024-12-06

Took away the button to control mouse preferences and pull up the on screen keyboard. This had made this unusable.

Jeremiah Van Eyck, 2024-09-17

I figured this thing would run like a turd on my old phone, but it actually works really well. It's not the smoothest app of all time, but it does work almost as well as it does on a PC. I'm able to load up my company's VDI and check and work on various things, mostly text-based, when I'm out and about if someone has a question. Haven't tried it with anything remotely graphics intensive, get it?, but it does work quite well