Enabling Audio Transmission from GCP Cloud VM using Remote Access App

[rajdesai1]

I have set up a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) virtual machine (VM) running Ubuntu Server. As expected, the VM doesn't have any audio hardware installed. Currently, I'm using Google's remote desktop app to access the VM, but I can switch to any other compatible app if needed. However, audio transmission is not functional through the remote access app. How can I enable audio transmission from the GCP Cloud VM to my local machine despite the absence of audio hardware? Additionally, I'm curious to know if there are specific operating systems that inherently support this functionality. Any insights or solutions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[Willbin · Accepted solution]

Hello @rajdesai1,

Welcome to Google Cloud Community!

Yes, GCP Remote Desktop app does not support audio transmission and this feature is not built into the app. However, since you are using Ubuntu you can use a third-party tool like "PulseAudio" to redirect audio from the VM to your client machine.

I think this document might be useful for you.

Thanks 

[rajdesai1]

It works. thank you for your help!

[flooid-russjeff]

Hi. I'm very interested in knowing what client you used to connect to the remote display as Google Chrome Remote Desktop does not support audio transmission? Did you use VNC?