How do I enable remote audio on Remote Desktop Server 2016?

Are you one of those remote workers? What are your requirements for remote desktop software for Windows 2016? Remote sound is a very important requirement for many remote desktop users. So do you know how to enable audio Remote Desktop Server 2016? To learn the answer, keep reading this article.

How to enable audio remote desktop Server 2016 [3 parts]

Do you wish to enable audio over Remote Desktop Server 2016? Want to enable audio when establishing Remote Desktop Server 2016 but don't know how to do it? Remote audio is very important for remote work, having remote audio function will bring users more convenient, fast, and accurate remote work experience. This article will provide how to enable audio Remote Desktop on Server 2016.

Part1. Starting Windows Audio Services on the remote computer

If you want to enable audio on Windows Server 2016, first you’ll need to log into the remote machine through your Remote Desktop. Continue with the following steps.

Step 1. Search for "Administrative Tools" in the "Control Panel" on your local computer and open it.

Step 2. In Administrative Tools, right-click “Services”.

Step 3. In "Services", right-click "Windows Audio".

Step 4. Finally, in the Startup Type box on the General tab, select Automatic. Then, in the "Service Status" box, select "Started". Finally, click "OK".

Part 2. Setting up Edit Group Policy on the remote computer

Ensure that the Group Policy on the remote computer does not block remote audio playback by performing the following steps:

Step 1. On the remote computer, press "Win + R" at the same time to open the "Run" dialogue box, then type "gpedit.msc" and press "OK" to launch the Local Group Policy Editor.

Step 2. Then in the pop-up window, navigate to here: “Local Computer Policy”> “Computer Configuration”> “Administrative Templates”> “Windows Components”> “Remote Desktop Services”> “Remote Desktop Session Hosts”> “Device and Resource Redirection”.

Step 3. Select “Device and Resource Redirection”. Click "Allow audio and video playback redirection" and "Allow recording redirection" on the right pane, respectively.

Step 4. Then make sure they are set to "Enabled".

Part 3. Enable remote audio playback & recording on local computer

Want to enable audio over Remote Desktop Server 2016, after completing the previous steps, the last step is to check if the RDP client allows the sound playback option.

Step 1. Press "Win+R" at the same time to open the Run box and typemstsc.exe, then click “OK”.

Step 2. Then in the Remote Desktop Connection dialogue box, select "Show Options".

Step 3. Then click the "Local Resources" button and select "Settings" under Remote Audio.

Step 4. To enable remote audio playback, make sure that Remote Audio Playback is set to "Play on this computer" (so that remote audio is played on the local computer). Then click "OK".

AnyViewer: The best free remote desktop alternative for Server 2016

Did the above two methods help you to enable audio remote desktop server 2016? If you find that you are always experiencing problems with RDP audio not working and you can't enable it yourself, it is recommended that you use an RDP alternative as a solution. AnyViewer should be your first choice.

It serves as an all-in-one, free remote desktop software specialized for Windows computers, including Windows Server 2016 that not only supports real-time synchronization of sound from remote devices, but also supports you to perform file transfers, real-time text chats, unattended remote access, and multiple meetings during a remote session. AnyViewer ensures seamless and stable remote connectivity without the need for a VPN or port forwarding. It is also LAN-independent and offers simple operation.

You can easily use it for your remote work tasks:

Step 1. Download and install AnyViewer on both of your Windows.

Step 2. Launch AnyViewer on the local Windows Server 2016, and click “Sign up” under “Login” to create a new AnyViewer account.

Step 3. On the remote Windows, log in to the same account you just created. After successfully logging in, your device will be automatically assigned to the account you logged in under.

Step 4. Go to “Device”, choose the target Windows you want to connect, and click “One-click control” to achieve the connection.

Step 5. Finally, to enable remote audio, just make sure the sound icon in the toolbar is activated.

★Tips: For more advanced features, you can upgrade your account to a professional or enterprise plan:

Control more devices with one-click control.

One computer can control numerous devices simultaneously.

Enjoy the right to connect in privacy mode.

Enjoy faster file transfer speeds.

Create groups to more efficiently handle huge numbers of devices.

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Conclusion

We hope this post helped to enable audio Remote Desktop Server 2016. If you think that enabling audio Remote Desktop Server 2016 is complicated and often fails, then you are advised to use AnyViewer. It brings you simple, fast, and efficient remote connection and real-time synchronized remote audio.