When this option is selected, performance and image quality are improved if the client machine has a GPU that supports HEVC decoding. The Allow High Efficiency Video Decoding (HEVC) option is enabled by default. See Select a Preferred Speaker for a Remote Desktop.

If you select a specific speaker, the changes do not take effect in the remote session. When you configure a preferred speaker for a remote desktop, if you select all the available speakers, the devices are updated dynamically during a remote session.

Dynamic update of redirected audio output devices.

The documentation has been updated to reflect the changes to the user interface. Some icons are different, some menus and menu items have different names, and some settings are changed from check boxes to toggle switches.

The Horizon Client for Windows user interface has a more modern appearance.

Horizon Client for Windows 2106 includes the following new features:

You can also install Horizon Client so that it runs in FIPS mode. Horizon Client supports optional RADIUS and RSA SecurID authentication. SSL/TLS encryption is always used to protect user credentials, and enhanced certificate checking is performed on the client device. Secure from any location - At your desk or away from the office, your data is delivered securely to you wherever you are.Simple connectivity - Horizon Client for Windows is tightly integrated with VMware Horizon for simple setup and connectivity.Your remote desktops and published applications are fast and responsive, regardless of where you are. Unmatched performance - The adaptive capabilities of the PCoIP display protocol and the VMware Blast display protocol are optimized to deliver the best user experience, even over low-bandwidth and high-latency connections.Support for Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.VMware Horizon Client for Windows makes it easy to access your remote desktops and published applications with the best possible user experience on the Local Area Network (LAN) or across a Wide Area Network (WAN).

These release notes cover the following topics: Horizon Client for Windows 2106 | 15 July 2021

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