Installation and Setup Guide

\"server-list\": [{
\"server\": \"123.456.1.1\",
\"description\": \"View Server 1\",
\"default\": true,
\"username\": \"User1\",
\"domain\": \"TestDomain1\"
}]}
}"
}
You can install Horizon Client for Android only on certain Chromebook models. For information, see
“System Requirements for Chromebooks,” on page 8.
Configure Horizon Client in Thin Client Mode
You can congure Horizon Client to work on a thin client by enabling the Thin Client mode seing.
Prerequisites
Install Horizon Client on the thin client. For thin client requirements, see “System Requirements for Thin
Clients,” on page 8.
Procedure
1 Start Horizon Client on the thin client.
2 Tap the  (gear) icon in the upper-right corner of the Horizon Client window.
3 Tap Thin Client mode and select the Thin Client mode check box.
What to do next
See “Using Horizon Client on a Thin Client,” on page 20.
Using Horizon Client on a Thin Client
Some features are dierent or unavailable when you use Horizon Client in thin client mode.
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The Horizon Client window resolution is set to  by default. The auto-t resolution is the same
as the thin client's HDMI output. For example, if the thin client supports HDMI 4K output, the auto-t
resolution is 4K. If the thin client supports HDMI 1080p output, the auto-t resolution is 1920x1080. You
can downscale the resolution by modifying the Horizon Client Resolution seing.
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The Horizon Client Presentation Mode and Stay Awake display seings are not available.
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You cannot modify the Horizon Client Keyboard seings.
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The Horizon Client Tools radial menu is not available in remote desktops and applications.
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In general, the gestures you use in Horizon Client depend on the thin client model and the type of
external input device that you use with the thin client. For example, you might have a keyboard, mouse,
remote control, or game controller. See the documentation for the external input device for more
information.
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The Unity Touch sidebar contains Keyboard, , and Disconnect icons. For more information, see
“Using the Unity Touch Sidebar with a Remote Desktop,” on page 48 and “Using the Unity Touch
Sidebar with a Remote Application,” on page 50.
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The Unity Touch sidebar is supported on Remix Mini and NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV devices. The
Unity Touch sidebar is not supported on Amazon Fire TV.
VMware Horizon Client for Android Installation and Setup Guide
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