How to Use Phone Link to Connect Your Smartphone in Windows

Tap a step to see how to use Phone Link in Windows.

  1. Install the companion app on your phone

    Follow the on-screen instructions to install the "Link to Windows" companion app on your phone.

  2. Connect with a QR code

    Scan the QR code shown on your PC screen with your phone's camera to link the two accounts.

  3. Check texts, notifications, and photos

    Once connected, you can read text messages, receive notifications, and view photos directly on your PC.

  4. Why it helps

    It saves you from constantly picking up your phone during work, since you can check texts and notifications right on your PC screen.

When Checking Your Phone Mid-Task Gets Tedious

Instead of repeatedly reaching for your phone while working, being able to check texts and notifications directly on your Windows screen lets you stay focused and work more efficiently.

Organize Your Notifications Too

Once notifications start flowing to your PC, it's worth reviewing how your phone groups similar alerts together, so your notification panel on either device doesn't get cluttered with repeated items.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this feature work with every smartphone?

It's supported on most recent Android devices, and some manufacturers offer additional features, such as screen mirroring, on top of the basics.

How do I disconnect it if I want to stop using it?

You can unlink the account from the Phone Link app's settings, or simply delete the companion app on your phone to break the connection.