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Support for plug and play webcam redirection

Starting with the 2411 version, Citrix Workspace app for Mac supports plug and play (PnP) webcam redirection for Linux VDA and Windows VDA. With this feature, when you connect a built-in or external camera to your device, it is automatically detected in the virtual sessions. If you unplug a camera form the device, Citrix Workspace app for Mac can promptly detect the change and remove the disconnected cameras from your selection options in the virtual sessions.

Support for continuity camera

Starting with the 2305 version, you can use the iPhone as your webcam with the continuity camera. For a seamless connection, mount your iPhone such that its camera is available to the Mac device. You must select Webcam > Automatic Camera Selection for the iPhone to appear automatically on the Mac device as an external camera. You can switch to any other camera manually, for example by selecting Webcam > FaceTime HD Camera. The Continuity Camera works wired or wirelessly and provides a high-quality image.

Prerequisites

  • This feature is supported on a Mac device running on macOS version 13.
  • This feature is supported on an iOS device running on iOS version 16.
  • You must be signed into the same Apple account in the Citrix Workspace app on both your iOS device and Mac device.
  • For a wired connection, the iPhone must be connected to the Mac device through a USB.
  • For a wireless connection, the iPhone and Mac devices must be in proximity and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on.

Some of the advantages are:

  • Center Stage - Keeps the image within the frame as you move around.
  • Portrait mode - Blurs the background of the image.
  • Studio Light - Provides a bright effect on the image. It dims the background and illuminates the image.
  • Desk View – The iPhone splits the Ultra Wide camera feed into two. It shows the desk and faces both at the same time.
  • Share Windows - The iPhone splits the Ultra Wide camera feed into two. It shows the desk and faces both at the same time. The share windows function available in the video conferencing apps can be used to share the Desk View feed.

Support for background blur for webcam

Starting with the 2402 version, Citrix Workspace app for Mac supports background blur when using a webcam. You can enable the background blurring feature by navigating to Preferences > Mic & Webcam and select Turn on blur when using webcam. Webcam blur

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