Get started with the Windows App

    Windows App securely connects you to Windows devices and apps on a device of your choice from:

    • Azure Virtual Desktop
    • Windows 365
    • Microsoft Dev Box
    • Remote Desktop Services
    • Remote PC

    Windows App is available for:

    • Windows
    • macOS
    • iOS/iPadOS
    • Android/Chrome OS
    • Web browsers
    • Meta Quest VR headset

    To learn more about Windows App, see What is 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
    1. To connect to Remote Desktop Services on Windows, continue to use the Remote Desktop app on Windows.
    2. To connect to a remote PC on Windows, continue to use the Remote Desktop Connection app that comes with Windows (also known as MSTSC).
    3. To connect to a remote PC on Meta Quest, you have two options:
      1. Use Quest Remote Desktop to connect to a nearby Windows 11 PC. For more information, follow this guide.
      2. Use Windows App to natively connect to a remote PC. Follow the information in this article.

    This article shows you how to get started with Windows App on each platform. Make sure you select what you want to connect to using the buttons at the top of this article before continuing.

    Prerequisites

    macOS

    Before you can download Windows App and connect to a remote PC from macOS, you need:

    • Internet access to download Windows App from the Mac App Store.

    • Network connectivity to the remote PC.

    • A user account to access the remote PC.

    • A device running macOS 12.0 or later.


    iOS/iPadOS

    Before you can download Windows App and connect to a remote PC from iOS or iPadOS, you need:

    • Internet access to download Windows App from the App Store.

    • Network connectivity to the remote PC.

    • A user account to access the remote PC.

    • A device running iOS or iPadOS 16.0 or later.


    Android/Chrome OS

    Before you can download Windows App and connect to a remote PC from Android or Chrome OS, you need:

    • Internet access to download Windows App from the Google Play Store.

    • Network connectivity to the remote PC.

    • A user account to access the remote PC.

    • A device running:

      • Android 10 or later.
      • Chrome OS 126 or later.

    Meta Quest

    Before you can download Windows App and connect to a remote PC from Meta Quest, you need:

    • A Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S headset.

    • Network connectivity to the remote PC.

    • A user account to access the remote PC.

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