Webcam Support

USB webcams are supported between the Graphics Agent for Windows and Anyware Software Clients for Windows or Linux. Webcams can be used with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other conferencing applications running on the remote desktop.

For detailed information about tested webcams, their performance metrics, and information on testing your own webcams, see HP Anyware Webcam Support in the our Knowledge Base.

As of Graphics Agent for Windows 21.07, this feature is enabled by default.

Requirements

Webcam support in HP Anyware requires the following:

• Anyware Software Client for Windows or Anyware Software Client for Linux, 21.07+
• Anyware Standard Agent for Windows or Anyware Graphics Agent for Windows, 21.07+
• USB-attached webcam.

Notes and Limitations

• Webcams must be connected via USB. Webcams that are not USB, such as embedded laptop webcams, are not supported.
• Linux agents are not supported.
• Anyware Software Client for macOS is not supported.

Setup

On the client, connect the webcam as described in the following guides:

• Anyware Client for Windows: USB Bridging of Webcams
• Anyware Client for Linux: USB Bridging of Webcams

No setup is required on the remote host.