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Windows App connects remotely to your Windows devices and apps from Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 Cloud PCs, Microsoft Dev Box, Remote Desktop Services, and PCs, securely connecting you to Windows devices and apps.
You can use Windows App on many different types of devices on different platforms and form factors, such as desktops and laptops, tablets, smartphones, and through a web browser. If you connect using a web browser on a desktop or laptop, you can connect without having to download and install any software.
Windows App is available for the following platforms:
- Windows
- macOS
- iOS/iPadOS
- Android/Chrome OS
- Web browsers
- Meta Quest VR headset (preview)
Introductory video
Learn about Windows App in this video:
What can you do with Windows App?
The following table shows what services and products you can connect to from different platforms:
| Connect to | Windows | macOS | iOS/ iPadOS |
Android/ Chrome OS |
Web browser |
Meta Quest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Virtual Desktop | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Windows 365 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Microsoft Dev Box | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Remote Desktop Services | ❌¹ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Remote PC | ❌² | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅³ |
To connect to Remote Desktop Services on Windows, continue to use the Remote Desktop app on Windows.
To connect to a remote PC on Windows, continue to use the Remote Desktop Connection app that comes with Windows (also known as MSTSC).
To connect to a remote PC on Meta Quest, you have two options:
- Use Quest Remote Desktop to connect to a nearby Windows 11 PC. For more information, follow the guidance from Meta.
- Use Windows App to natively connect to a remote PC. Follow the information in this article.
Note
You only need to sign in to Windows App to connect to Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 Cloud PCs, Microsoft Dev Box, Remote Desktop Services. For the platforms that support remote PC connections, you can use Windows App without signing in.
Signing in requires a Microsoft work or school account provided by your administrator. You can't sign in to Windows App using a personal Microsoft account (MSA).
Features
Windows App is designed with a customizable home screen to cater to your unique workflow needs. You can access Windows across multiple different services and remote PCs from a single place, and pin your favorites you access most. And if you use multiple accounts, you can easily switch between them with our easy account switching feature.
There are many features to enhance your remote experience, such as:
- Multiple monitor support.
- Custom display resolutions.
- Dynamic display resolutions and scaling.
- Device redirection, such as webcams, audio, storage devices, and printers.
- Microsoft Teams optimizations.
- Sign in with multiple accounts and easily switch between them.
How can I get Windows App?
To learn how to download and install Windows App on your device, then connect to your Windows devices and apps, use the following link.