These permissions allow you to access content from your phone on your PC. On your Android device, use the in-app camera to scan the QR code displayed on your PC.Īfter scanning the QR code, you may be asked for several permissions. To get to that QR code, open a browser on your PC and visit You'll be asked to scan a QR code that's displayed on your PC. If necessary, open the Google Play Store, search for Link to Windows, and then download the app. Then return to your PC to explore the Phone Link app. These permissions allow you to access content from your phone on your PC.įollow the prompts on your Android device and then select Done. Use this camera to scan the QR code displayed on your PC.Īfter scanning the QR code, you may be asked for additional Android permissions. After accepting, an in-app camera will open. You'll be asked permission for the app to access your camera. When asked Is the QR code on your PC ready? select Continue. In the mobile app on your Android device, select Link your phone and PC. You'll be prompted to enter a code on your Android device.Ī popup window with a QR code will appear on your PC screen. Note: If you'd like to pair your device without using a QR code, select Pair manually on your PC instead. We recommend always having the latest version of Windows installed to make sure you get the best experience with the Phone Link app.

Your phone and your PC both need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The Phone Link app requires the following to work:Ī PC running Windows 10 (with the May 2019 Update or later) or Windows 11.Īn Android device runningAndroid 7.0 (Nougat) or later. Read and reply to text messages with ease, view recent photos from your Android device, use your favorite mobile apps, make and receive calls, and manage your Android device’s notifications right on your PC. This link between your Android device and PC gives you instant access to everything you love. From your PC, you can connect to select Android, Samsung, and select HONOR devices with the Link to Windows app that's either preinstalled on your device or that you can download from the Google Play or Samsung Galaxy Store. The Phone Link experience starts on your Windows PC and the Phone Link app.

Microsoft my phone companion