I am unable to use my integrated webcam over remote desktop connection. In remote desktop connection, show options , i enabled the local resources .But still, not able to connect . What am i missing here . Please help!
I am unable to use my integrated webcam over remote desktop connection. In remote desktop connection, show options , i enabled the local resources .But still, not able to connect . What am i missing here . Please help!
There's an article here that shows where to enable the camera:
https://www.nextofwindows.com/how-to-allow-usb-webcam-passthrough-rdp-session
But note that this only works with mstsc.exe client, which implies that you are running on Windows. It is not supported from a Mac or from a different RDP client.
That's what I am saying ,I have done the same things as mentioned in the above link but I am unable to use my integrated inbuilt webcam over remote desktop. Can u pls guide me through it .
Hi,
First of all, you need the group policy settings if you have clients that need RemoteFX capability. Refer to this link:
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/introducing-microsoft-remotefx-usb-redirection-part-1/ba-p/247035
Second, for troubleshooting, please test to see if you can redirect your webcam manually. For example:
On client PC on LAN, open Remote Desktop Connection, "Local Resources" -- "More" tab. Does the Webcam show up under Other supported RemoteFX USB devices so that you can select it? If yes, select the Webcam and continue.
If no, that is a red flag that RemoteFX isn't enabled on the workstation or the USB device isn't being detected.
Let’s enable RemoteFX USB redirection on the clients
In order to redirect USB devices from a given machine, the RemoteFX USB redirection feature must be enabled.
In Group Policy, navigate to Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Remote Desktop Services/Remote Desktop Connection Client/RemoteFX USB Device Redirection, and edit “Allow RDP redirection of other supported RemoteFX USB devices from this computer.”

Enable the policy, and specify whether you wish to allow all users or only admins to redirect devices.
On the client machines, run “gpupdate /force” (without quotes) from an Administrator command prompt to enable/disable the feature, and then restart the computer for the changes to take effect. The feature will not work until you restart.
If you deploy an RDS environment, enter the FQDN of one of the RDSH servers for the collection you want to test with and Connect, fullscreen mode.
You will likely receive cert warning and may be redirected to another RDSH, both are expected during this test.
Once connected, does the Webcam show up in Device Manager in the session?
On the Remote Desktop Connection bar at the top please check if Devices (computer) icon shows up.
When you click the icon you should see the Webcam listed with the word (redirected) next to it.
Please reply back with your results.
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Great! Very good note. I succeeded with your guide here and using below guide together.
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Hey , I did the same as you said . Changes done in the local group policy successfully .
But still I am not able to get my integrated webcam over remote desktop connection .
Below image is the device manager of the session. 
Hi,
Can you check your local and remote computer windows version? You can get it by winver.exe.


Looking forward your reply.
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local computer windows version
remote computer windows version 
Hi,
Client Configuration
The following GPOs needs to be applied on a client PC:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Connection Client > RemoteFX USB Device Redirection - set "Allow RDP redirection of other supported RemoteFX USB devices from this computer" option to Enabled. Please ensure that the RemoteFX USB Redirection Access Rights are set to "Administrators and Users" for this GPO.
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Session Host > Device and Resource Redirection - set "Allow audio and video playback redirection" to Enabled
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Session Host > Device and Resource Redirection - set "Do not allow supported Plug and Play device redirection" to Disabled
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Session Host > Device and Resource Redirection > set "Do not allow video capture redirection" to Disabled
Server Configuration
The following GPOs needs to be applied on RD Session Host:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services> Remote Desktop Session Host > Remote Session Environment > RemoteFX for Windows Server 2008 R2 -set "Configure RemoteFX" to Enabled
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Session Host - set "Do not allow supported Plug and Play device redirection" to Disabled
The GPOs above are the required for the web camera's redirection. Please first make sure that web camera redirection works over the native mstsc.exe client.
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I did the configurations you said on the client as well as server but no success in getting the webcam over server!!!.
Hi,
Please check that service is running. At a command prompt, enter services.msc

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Hi,
Let's stat over, we need to make sure that no other applications on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019 use this integrated camera. Because this integrated camera can only be used by one client or one application on the server.
Please make sure to enable the following settings on the Windows Server 2019 which running RD Session Host server.
Navigate to Start -> Setting -> Privacy -> Camera “Allow apps to access your camera” is turning on.
Please run the following commands on the client and server to check whether these group policies are implemented and deployed.
gpresult /h c:\rds.html
Client side policy:
set "Allow RDP redirection of other supported RemoteFX USB devices from this computer" option to Enabled
set "Allow audio and video playback redirection" to Enabled
set "Do not allow supported Plug and Play device redirection" to Disabled
Do not allow video capture redirection" to Disabled
Server side policy:
set "Configure RemoteFX" to Enabled
set "Do not allow supported Plug and Play device redirection" to Disabled
If you deployed the RD Gateway or RD Connection Broker roles in RDS, please check these server settings?
On the RD Connection Broker server
On the RD Gateway server
I hope you find this helpful.
Best Regards.
Hi Jingruihan-MSFT
I did everything you described above. My problem is, I get either an audio connection only or a video connection enabled. Both together not. I'm going crazy and it's not understandable either.
I would be very happy about another support. As client I use: Windows 10 Pro 20H2 with Logitech Brio webcam, host is Windows Server 2016. As I said, I have already implemented your suggestions from above and now I am at a loss.
Regards
Hi,
Haven't received your message in a few days, was your issue resolved?
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Hey, sorry I was busy and couldn't reply you. Actually, the deadline of the project was near and also the cost of the server was getting added each day ,so we went on with the third party software to access webcam over remote desktop. I tried your solutions but it didn't help in my case . I appreciate you for your help!
Ok, I see. No problem. Either way, if the previous replies is helpful, please remember to mark it as an answer which can help other community members who have the same questions and find the helpful reply quickly. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask~ Best Regards
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