Remap the Mac Option and Command Keys - Amazon AppStream 2.0

Remap the Mac Option and Command Keys

When you use a device that runs macOS or Mac OS X to connect to AppStream 2.0, you can remap the Mac Option and Command keys on your keyboard.

A modifier key modifies the action of another key when you use both keys together. You can use a modifier key with another key to perform a task such as printing. A Meta key is a special type of modifier key. You can use a Meta key to temporarily change the function of another key when you use both keys together.

You can remap this Mac key To this key during a streaming session

Option key

Keyboard key labeled "option" representing a modifier key on Apple keyboards.

  • Remote Alt key

  • Local modifier key

Command key

Key labeled "command" on a keyboard, typically found on Apple devices.

  • Remote Control key

  • Remote Meta key

Follow these steps to remap the Mac Option and Command keys during an AppStream 2.0 streaming session.

To remap the Mac Option and Command keys

  1. Use a web browser to connect to AppStream 2.0.

  2. In the top left of the AppStream 2.0 toolbar, choose the Settings icon, and choose Keyboard Settings.

  3. Choose the options that correspond to the keys that you want to remap.

    Preferences window showing display, resolution, and keyboard settings options.

Follow these steps to remap the Mac Option and Command keys on AppStream 2.0 web browser access v2.

To remap the Mac Option and Command keys on AppStream 2.0 web browser access v2

  1. Use a web browser to connect to AppStream 2.0.

  2. From the top menu of the AppStream 2.0 toolbar, choose the Preferences menu.

  3. Choose General, Keyboard, and the options that correspond to the keys that you want to remap.