FAQ

Which webcams are supported by the various PCoIP host client configurations?

Last Update: 2012/12/06

Configuration

Supported Webcams

PCoIP Zero Client connected to a PCoIP Host Card

We have not found a web cam that does not work. However, high-resolution web cams will default to a lower resolution as the PCoIP Zero Clients

VMware View client connection to a PCoIP Host Card

Firmware 3.3.0 supports HID devices only

PCoIP Zero Client connected to a VMware View virtual desktop

USB webcams are generally not reliable though some specific models have been found to work:
HP Deluxe Webcam KQ246AA RMN:DC8870
Logitech Webcam 5000 M/N:V-UAX16 P/N:861306-0000

VMware View Client connected to a VMware View virtual desktop

Uses VMware's USB drivers. Please contact VMware regarding USB support

 

***Please note that VMware have stated in their VMware View Administrators Guide that webcams are not supported for redirection - https://pubs.vmware.com/view-51/topic/com.vmware.view.administration.doc/GUID-F8EE4473-FB6E-411A-BD30-EAB2EBE4DB5B.html

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