Connect to a Horizon Server
Omnissa Horizon Client starts with a focused connection workflow: enter a Horizon server name or address, add an optional description, and tap Connect. That form is useful for employees who move between a company gateway and a hosted environment, because each endpoint can be labeled before the session begins. The Horizon branding and large input fields keep the first step easy to understand on a phone or tablet.
After a server accepts the connection, the client can present entitled virtual desktops or published applications in one mobile workspace. Horizon supports deployments hosted on-premises or in the cloud, while the organization controls which resources appear. The app therefore fits remote staff, contractors, and field teams who already have a Horizon account and need a consistent entry point away from a desk.
Work Through Touch, Keyboard, and Remote Tools
Once a remote desktop or published app is available, Horizon Client turns a touchscreen into a practical input surface. Touch gestures, stylus input, an on-screen keyboard, navigation keys, and a virtual touchpad help with text entry and pointer work when no physical keyboard is nearby. The client can switch between regular and full-screen touchpad layouts, which makes small phone screens more manageable.
The in-session tools menu keeps common controls close at hand, including keyboard visibility, settings, disconnect, gesture help, and full-screen options. Users who prefer a desk-like setup can add a Bluetooth mouse, keyboard, trackpad, or external display where their device supports it. This combination suits quick approvals, line-of-business apps, and longer remote sessions that need more precise control.
Redirect Files and Enterprise Peripherals
Client Drive Redirection extends a remote session to files stored on the Android device. Users can open, edit, and transfer supported documents, PDFs, spreadsheets, and images between local storage and the virtual desktop, making it easier to carry working material without emailing copies to themselves. The workflow is particularly helpful for field visits or tablet-based work where the phone holds the latest reference file.
The client also supports USB storage, smart cards, and other supported accessories when the Horizon environment and device allow them. External monitors and peripherals can turn a tablet into a fuller workstation, while high-quality audio and video support helps with conferencing inside hosted apps. These options make Horizon more than a remote screen: they connect everyday mobile hardware with managed enterprise resources.
Tune Client Settings for Managed Workflows
The Client settings page groups controls for display, touch, Thin Client mode, keyboard, security options, Horizon Blast, Geolocation Redirection, Derived Credentials, data sharing, and log collection. This gives administrators and users a clear place to adapt the session to a tablet, Samsung DeX-style desktop, or a repurposed thin-client device. Display and touch choices can make remote controls easier to use, while logging can help prepare details for troubleshooting.
Shortcuts and favorites keep frequently used servers, remote desktops, and published applications easier to reach after the first connection. Organizations can also expose unauthenticated access or policy-controlled authentication when their Horizon deployment supports it. These management features suit teams that need repeatable access patterns, consistent device behavior, and a practical way to adjust the client without leaving the app.
