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Phone Link: Easily Connect Your Phone to Windows 10/11

Roy Ulerio
Roy Ulerio

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Internet of Everything era, PC, laptop and mobile phones have become essential parts of our daily lives. The most popular systems are Windows for computers, and Android or iOS for mobile phones, with many users relying on both. So, how can we seamlessly use our phone on Windows? The good news is that Phone Link App offers a Windows built-in solution that lets you do just that—no need to install third-party software! Simply follow my steps, and you’ll be able to connect your phone to your computer effortlessly. Let’s get started!

Link your phone and pc

Notice:

  • You can connect your Andriod with Windows 10 or 11, if you are using an iPhone, you may need to update to Windows 11 to use this function. Next I will take Android as an example to show you how to operate a mobile phone on a computer.

iPhone requires Windows 11

How to Link Your Phone to Windows by Phone Link?

Step 1 You'd better login same Microsoft account both in Windows and Android devices. And open the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth button on your phone and PC.

login Microsoft account on Windows and Android

Step 2 Unlock your phone and head to Settiings, find the Connecting option.

Open settings and find connecting option

Step 3 Select the link to windows option and open it.

Open the link to windows option

Notice:

  • If there is no this option on your phone, you can also downlaod link to windows to your phone via Google play Store

Download link to windows from google play

Step 4 Choose the sign in to add a computer option.

Sign in and add computer

Step 5 You may need to link your phone to your microsoft account, just enter your password and sign in.

Enter your Microsoft password

Step 6 Then open your computer and find the phone link application on your windows(usually preinstallled).

Find Phone link and open it

Step 7 Choose the brand of your phone and you will get an QR code on your computer screen.

Choose the brand of your phone system

Step 8 Back to your phone and click the sign in using the QR code on your PC.

sign in using the QR code

Step 9 Scan the QR code with your phone and you will get an PIN code on your computer.

scan the QR code and pair your device

Step 10 Back to your phone and enter this PIN from your computer on your phone.

Enter PIN code on your phone

After all those steps, your computer will pair with your computer. and just wait for a moment for windows to prepare your devices. Then your devices will be all set and free to use.

You are all set

Some Useful Functions on Phone Link

Next I will show you how to use those functions in phone link on computer. Including how to send message, use apps, make phone calls, and check your photos on windows. With the ability to now make this PC/Phone connection, Microsoft also hope their Windows customers will never have to worry about missing an important phone call or text while focusing on their Windows PC.

1. Sending messages

After connect your phone to Windows, now you can receive or send messages on your computer not your phone.

Send or receive messages on computer

2. Using APPs

After connect your phone to Windows, You can click one of your apps to open or mutiopen and use them.

Using apps on computer

3. Making phone calls

After connect your phone to Windows, you can make or receive calls from your computer though bluetooth.

make a phone call on your computer

4. Check your photos

After connect your phone to Windows, you can admire your photo on a bigger screen or back up them to your computer.

check your photo on computer

Troubleshoot Phone Link

If you're having trouble setting up the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or 11 PC, or if you need to remove a device from your PC, you can check out Microsoft’s support article

All in all, just follow my steps and you can always link your phone to Windows, hope you will never missing any important call or message from your phone when you are using computer.