How-To: Set up VDI Access on a Chromebook

Steps to setup the app:

  1. Open the Play Store by clicking the circle in the bottom left, then search for play store.
    play store app in search
  2. Search for “WMware Horizon View”.
    VMware Horizon Client in search
  3. Click Install to install the app.
  4. Open the app, you may be prompted to grant some permissions to the app
    1. Allow Horizon to get the list of your attached USB devices.
      1. Can allow or not
    2. Allow Horizon to make and manage phone calls.
      1. Must allow for the app to function
    3. Allow Horizon to access photos, media, and files on your device.
      1. Can allow or not
  5. Enter dcfvdi.wisconsin.gov for the server address.
    1. Click Connect.
      sign in page
  6. Login using the DCF VDI Login with Entra Authenticator App instructions as usual
  7. NOTE: The app, by default does not request permission for the microphone or webcam, so you will need to manually enable these if you intend to use teleconferencing programs like Zoom or
    Teams while connected via the Chromebook.
    1. Right click the Horizon icon in the dock and select App Info.
      app info selection when right clicking
    2. The permissions for Camera and Microphone need to be enabled for teleconferencing
       permissions settings