Raspberry Pi Citrix Client

01-05-2021 admin

RX-HDX is designed based on the popular Raspberry Pi 3 Model B platform. The device comes with built-in 10/100 Ethernet and integrated 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz) WiFi.RX-HDX+ is a newly released model based on the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ platform. The device comes with built-in Gigabit Ethernet and integrated 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Wifi. Has anyone setup a citrix client on a Pi? I am using the RPITC image for the raspberry pi. I have also tried installing the receiver on Raspbian Jessie but i received the same errors there.

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Hey, so I thought I would just create a post on how to create a cheap Thin Client like device which can be used to access Citrix remotely. The latest version of Citrix Workspace App ( previously known as receiver / ica client ) for Linux now contains HDX for Microsoft Teams but does require a couple of dependencies.

Prep the Pi

I have tested this on both the Raspberry Pi 3 and 4 which both worked well. First, we need to do is head over to https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspberry-pi-os/ and download the desktop image.

Once downloaded, unzip and write to the MicroSD Card with your favourite tool, alternative see the instructions at https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/installation/installing-images/ for a guide on how to do it.

Next, we need to boot your new Raspberry Pi OS installation and run through the setup process. Ensure you install the latest updates and reboot as part of the wizzard!!

Once rebooted we will now need to install some bits to get the HDX, WebCam and SaaS working nicely with Citrix. Firstly open the terminal using the shortcut on the taskbar at the top of the screen.

Next, we need to use the package manager to install the required packages.

Download Citrix

Unfortunately due to Citrix's licensing structure, you will not find it in the software centre or via apt. They also make it hard to link directly to packages so we will have to do download the packages manually

Go to https://www.citrix.com/en-gb/downloads/workspace-app/linux/workspace-app-for-linux-latest.html and look for 'Debian packages' under Available Downloads.

Under here select 'Web Packages Only'

And then locate the 'Citrix Workspace app for Linux Web Client (ARM HF)' and click Download file.

Optional - USB Support

If you want USB support then under 'USB Packages' download the ARM HF version as above.

Install Citrix Packages

Once downloaded you will need to open the terminal again.

Then you will need to change to your downloads directory and run the dpkg command

This will now have installed the Citrix client ( and USB support if specified ) to your PI.

Webcam & Mic

There is one last step required to enable WebCam and Microphone to be enabled in your Citrix session. Again from a terminal run

This will open the preference tools, select the 'Mic & Webcam' tab and select the option 'Use my microphone and webcam'

And there you go, you are now ready to use your Pi to access Citrix and use MS Teams with full HDX support :)

Troubleshooting

If HDX is not working then open a termin and run

this will check that you have all the dependencies installed and flag up any that are not.