Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service

Generic USB devices

HDX technology providesoptimized supportfor most popular USB devices. These devices include:

  • Monitors
  • Mice
  • Keyboards
  • Voice over Internet Protocol phones
  • Headsets
  • Webcams
  • Scanners
  • Cameras
  • Printers
  • Drives
  • Smart card readers
  • Drawing tablets
  • Signature pads

Optimized support offers an improved user experience with better performance and bandwidth efficiency over a WAN. Optimized support is usually the best option, especially in high latency or security-sensitive environments.

HDX technology providesgeneric USB redirectionfor specialty devices that don’t have optimized support or where it is unsuitable. For more information about generic USB redirection, seeGeneric USB redirection.

For more information about USB devices and Citrix Workspace app for Windows, seeConfiguring composite USB device redirectionandConfiguring USB support.

Generic USB devices