Prevent Host Computer Locking using Remote Desktop with HoloLens on Windows 10

Prevent Host Computer Locking using Remote Desktop in HoloLens (Windows 10)

Microsoft HoloLens 2 is a powerful mixed reality device that allows users to interact with holograms in the real world. To make the most out of this device, you can connect it to a host computer running Windows 10 with a Pro license using Remote Desktop. However, the host computer may lock the screen after a certain period of inactivity, causing the Remote Desktop connection to disconnect. In this article, we will discuss how to prevent the host computer from locking the screen while connected to the HoloLens using Remote Desktop.

Prerequisites

• A host computer running Windows 10 with a Pro license
• Microsoft HoloLens 2
• A stable Wi-Fi connection

Connecting to the Host Computer using Remote Desktop

To connect to the host computer using Remote Desktop, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows button on the HoloLens to open the Start menu.
2. Use your gaze to select the “Settings” app and air tap to open it.
3. Select “Network & Internet” and then “Wi-Fi”.
4. Find the network you want to connect to and air tap on it to connect.
5. Once connected, go back to the Start menu and select the “Microsoft Store” app.
6. Search for “Remote Desktop” and install the app.
7. Launch the Remote Desktop app and enter the IP address of the host computer.
8. Enter the username and password of the host computer and select “Connect”.

Preventing the Host Computer from Locking the Screen

To prevent the host computer from locking the screen while connected to the HoloLens using Remote Desktop, follow these steps:

1. On the host computer, press the Windows key + X and select “Control Panel”.
2. In the Control Panel, select “Hardware and Sound” and then “Power Options”.
3. Select “Change plan settings” next to the active power plan.
4. Select “Change advanced power settings”.
5. Expand “Power buttons and lid” and then “Lid close action”.
6. Change the setting to “Do nothing” when the lid is closed.
7. Expand “Sleep” and then “Allow hybrid sleep”.
8. Change the setting to “Off”.
9. Click “OK” to save the changes.

Connecting using Microsoft Connect (Wi-Fi Direct)

Alternatively, you can connect the HoloLens to the host computer using Microsoft Connect (Wi-Fi Direct). This method does not require a Wi-Fi network and allows for a more stable connection. To connect using Microsoft Connect, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows button on the HoloLens to open the Start menu.
2. Use your gaze to select the “Settings” app and air tap to open it.
3. Select “Network & Internet” and then “Wi-Fi”.
4. Select “Microsoft Connect”.
5. On the host computer, open the Remote Desktop app and enter the IP address of the HoloLens.
6. Enter the username and password of the HoloLens and select “Connect”.

• Connecting the HoloLens to a host computer using Remote Desktop can be useful for development and productivity purposes.
• To prevent the host computer from locking the screen while connected to the HoloLens using Remote Desktop, change the power settings in the Control Panel.
• As an alternative, you can connect the HoloLens to the host computer using Microsoft Connect (Wi-Fi Direct) for a more stable connection.

References

• Using Remote Desktop
• Connecting to the Local Computer
• Using Wi-Fi Direct

	


	
Prevent Host Computer Locking using Remote Desktop in HoloLens (Windows 10)

	
Microsoft HoloLens 2 is a powerful mixed reality device that allows users to interact with holograms in the real world. To make the most out of this device, you can connect it to a host computer running Windows 10 with a Pro license using Remote Desktop. However, the host computer may lock the screen after a certain period of inactivity, causing the Remote Desktop connection to disconnect. In this article, we will discuss how to prevent the host computer from locking the screen while connected to the HoloLens using Remote Desktop.

	
Prerequisites

	

		
A host computer running Windows 10 with a Pro license
		
Microsoft HoloLens 2
		
A stable Wi-Fi connection
	

	
Connecting to the Host Computer using Remote Desktop

	

		
Press the Windows button on the HoloLens to open the Start menu.
		
Use your gaze to select the “Settings” app and air tap to open it.
		
Select “Network & Internet” and then “Wi-Fi”.
		
Find the network you want to connect to and air tap on it to connect.
		
Once connected, go back to the Start menu and select the “Microsoft Store” app.
		
Search for “Remote Desktop” and install the app.
		
Launch the Remote Desktop app and enter the IP address of the host computer.
		
Enter the username and password of the host computer and select “Connect”.
	

	
Preventing the Host Computer from Locking the Screen

	
To prevent the host computer from locking the screen while connected to the HoloLens using Remote Desktop, follow these steps:

	

		
On the host computer, press the Windows key + X and select “Control Panel”.
		
In the Control Panel, select “Hardware and Sound” and then “Power Options”.
		
Select “Change plan settings” next to the active power plan.
		
Select “Change advanced power settings”.
		
Expand “Power buttons and lid” and then “Lid close action”.
		
Change the setting to “Do nothing” when the lid is closed.
		
Expand “Sleep” and then “Allow hybrid sleep”.
		
Change the setting to “Off”.
		
Click “OK” to save the changes.
	

	
Connecting using Microsoft Connect (Wi-Fi Direct)

	
Alternatively, you can connect the HoloLens to the host computer using Microsoft Connect (Wi-Fi Direct). This method does not require a Wi-Fi network and allows for a more stable connection. To connect using Microsoft Connect, follow these steps:

	

		
Press the Windows button on the HoloLens to open the Start menu.
		
Use your gaze to select the “Settings” app and air tap to open it.
		
Select “Network & Internet” and then “Wi-Fi”.
		
Select “Microsoft Connect”.
		
On the host computer, open the Remote Desktop app and enter the IP address of the HoloLens.
		
Enter the username and password of the HoloLens and select “Connect”.
	

	

	

		
Connecting the HoloLens to a host computer using Remote Desktop can be useful for development and productivity purposes.
		
To prevent the host computer from locking the screen while connected to the HoloLens using Remote Desktop, change the power settings in the Control Panel.
		
As an alternative, you can connect the HoloLens to the host computer using Microsoft Connect (Wi-Fi Direct) for a more stable connection.
	

	
References

	

		
Using Remote Desktop
		
Connecting to the Local Computer
		
Using Wi-Fi Direct