Enabling Audio in Remote Desktop Sessions

This guide dives into the process of enabling audio during Remote Desktop sessions. Sometimes, users need to interact visually and auditory with their remote system. In these situations, audio transmission from a remote computer to a local device is highly important. For example, access to the remote system's sound can enhance productivity and communication in remote support or collaborative working environments. This guide will detail the steps to configure both the remote and local machines for seamless audio integration in Remote Desktop sessions.

Prerequisites

Before beginning the process, make sure the following prerequisites are met:

Remote Desktop Access: You should have Remote Desktop access set up between your local and remote computers.
Administrative Rights: Make sure you have administrative privileges on remote and local machines to modify system settings.
Sound Hardware: The local computer should have sound hardware (like speakers and microphones).
Updated Software: Make sure that the local system is updated with the latest operating system patches and drivers, especially for sound devices.
Basic Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with the Remote Desktop interface and basic computer settings (like sound configuration).

Step 1: Enable Remote Audio on the Remote Computer

first, establish a Remote Desktop connection to your VPS. Once connected, follow these steps:

Access Sound Settings on Remote Computer:

Right-click on the Sound icon in the system tray and select Sounds. This action opens the Sound settings window where you can manage audio devices.

Respond to Audio Service Prompt:

If prompted with a message that the audio service is not running, click on Yes to enable the Windows Audio Service. This makes sure that essential audio services for sound playback and recording are operational.

Manually Enable Audio Services:

If needed, manually start or restart the audio services. Press Windows Key + R, type services.msc, and press Enter. Locate Windows Audio in the list, right-click it, and choose Start or Restart.

Set Default Playback and Recording Devices:

Within the Sound settings, under the Playback tab, make sure the correct playback device is enabled and set as the default. Similarly, under the Recording tab, enable and set the default recording device if necessary.

Set Default Playback and Recording Devices

By completing these steps, you make sure the remote computer is configured to handle audio output and input.

Step 2: Configure Remote Desktop Client Settings

Open Remote Desktop Connection Client:

On your local computer, open the Remote Desktop Connection client. You can find this in the Start menu under Windows Accessories, or launch it by typing mstsc in the Run dialog (Windows Key + R).

Access Advanced Settings:

Before connecting, click on Show Options to reveal more settings. This expands the interface to include additional configuration options.

Navigate to Local Resources:

Go to the Local Resources tab. This tab contains settings for local devices and resources, including audio.

Configure Remote Audio Settings:

Click on the Settings button under the Remote audio section.

Here, select Play on this computer for audio playback. Now, your local computer’s speaker will play the audio.

Optionally, if you want to use a microphone connected to your local computer for audio input on the remote computer, select Record from this computer.

Save and Connect:

Save these settings and then proceed to connect to the remote computer as usual.

These settings adjustments on the Remote Desktop client make sure that audio is transmitted from the remote computer to your local machine during Remote Desktop sessions. If you need any more information or further assistance, feel free to contact our support team by submitting a ticket.