RealVNC Connect 8.5.2

This page contains the release notes for RealVNC Connect 8.5.2, including details of new features, improvements and fixes included in the release.

Release Date

August 2026

Changes

• NEW (Windows): A server status indicator on the homepage shows whether your device is ready to accept incoming connections at a glance. A green indicator means connections are ready, yellow highlights issues that may affect future connections, and red means incoming connections are currently blocked.
• NEW (Windows): Click the server status indicator to see more detail about each issue. Where possible, a "Resolve" action lets you fix the issue directly or takes you to the relevant setting. A "Learn more" link is also provided for each issue, directing you to a relevant Knowledge Base article.