Configure audio devices for remote desktop environment

I.2.1.1 Configure audio devices for remote desktop environment

The corresponding configuration is required both on the terminal server and on the client computer.

Configuration of audio devices for remote desktop is only partially supported from SwyxWare version 13.10. Use this function for test purposes only.

To configure the audio devices on the terminal server

1 Type "Services" in the search field on the taskbar and confirm with the Enter key.

2 Set the start mode of the "Windows Audio" service to "Automatic" and start the service.

3 Check if a recording and a playback device are enabled in the operating system.

4 Open the Windows Command Prompt via Start | Run.

5 Type "gpedit.msc" in the command line to open the Group Policy Editor.

6 Configure the following policies using the "Edit policy setting" hyperlink:

Entry path	Required Setting
Computer Configuration\ Administrative Templates\ Windows Components\ RemoteDesktopServices\ RemoteDesktopService host\ DeviceAndResourceRedirection\ Allow audio and video playback redirection	Enabled
Computer Configuration\ Administrative Templates\ Windows Components\ RemoteDesktopServices\ RemoteDesktopService host\ DeviceAndResourceRedirection\ Allow audio recording redirection	Enabled
Computer Configuration\ Administrative Templates\ Windows Components\ App Privacy\ Let Windows apps access the microphone	Enabled, Default for all apps: Force Allow

7 Install SwyxIt!

8 Open the Windows Command Prompt via Start | Run.

9 Type "regedit" in the command line to open the Registry Editor.

10 Configure the following registry value under:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Swyx\Client Line Manager\CurrentVersion\Options\EnableRemoteAudio
REG_DWORD value=0x01

To configure the audio devices on the Client computer

The audio devices you want to use with SwyxIt! are connected to the client computer.

1 Type "Remote Desktop Connection" in the search box on the taskbar and confirm with the Enter key.

2 Select "Show options".

3 Select the "Local Ressourses" tab.

4 In the "Remote audio" section, click "Settings".

5 Enable the "Play on this computer" and "Record from this computer" options.

6 Open the RDP connection to the terminal server.

7 Launch SwyxIt! and log on to SwyxServer.

8 In SwyxIt! click on "Settings | Local Configuration..." in the menu bar.

The "Properties" page opens.

9 Select the "Audio Mode" tab.

10 Make sure that the desired audio devices are marked as "Remote Audio" in the list.

The configuration is complete, you can use your audio devices with SwyxIt! on the terminal server.

Last modified date: 01/24/2024