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Sync your smartphone and Windows computer wirelessly using Microsoft Phone Link. Text, call, back up photos, and more no matter if you have an Android or an iPhone. Skip to main content
Connect your smartphone to your Windows PC using Microsoft Phone Link. Write texts, make calls, back up photos and more with either an Android or an iPhone. Skip to main content
Data that you can send from your phone to your computer might include photos, videos, notes, contact lists, and so on. You can use a USB cable to transfer most files and information for both iPhones and Androids, or you can use Bluetooth to transfer iPhone files to a Mac or Android files to a Windows computer.
Connecting the two lets you send text messages, see notifications, instantly grab photos, and even run apps from your Android on your Windows 11 PC. We show you how to get started.
To connect your Android phone to your computer that has Windows, first plug your phone into your computer with a USB cable. When your Android is plugged in, swipe down from the top of your phone's screen to open the notification panel.
Microsoft's "Phone Link" app integrates your Android phone with your PC, giving you access to your phone's notifications, text messages, photos, and more---right on your PC. Microsoft's Phone Link app is included with Windows 11, too. You can also link Windows 11 PCs with an Android phone.
Phone Link is Microsoft’s attempt to keep you in front of your Windows computer even while using your Android device. The app syncs your Android smartphone to your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, helping you get notifications, calls, and texts on your desktop.