How to Hear Audio from Computer in Windows 11’s Phone Link App
Audio streaming in Windows 11’s Phone Link app lets you play sound from your phone directly through your computer speakers. This built-in feature routes music, phone calls, and app alerts straight to your PC so you can enjoy better sound quality without wearing headphones.
Most Android phones running Android 14 or higher support this feature when paired with a Windows 11 computer that has a Bluetooth radio supporting Bluetooth Low Energy.
Open Phone Link, click the gear icon, go to Features, then Apps, and select Computer under “Hear audio from.” This routes your phone’s sound through your PC speakers.
System Requirements and Compatibility
System requirements for Phone Link audio dictate a computer running Windows 11 paired with an Android phone running version 9.0 or newer. Checking Windows 11 Sound Settings (Settings System Sound) ensures the correct output device is chosen and the computer isn’t muted.
How to Change Your Audio Settings
Audio routing configuration takes place inside the Windows 11 Phone Link app settings. Open the Phone Link app. Anyone connecting a device for the first time should follow the on-screen prompts to pair their phone, then click the gear icon to open Settings , navigate to the Features tab, and scroll down to the Apps section.
- Open the Phone Link app.
- If you have not added a phone, follow the prompts to add one. If your phone is already connected, click the Settings button (the gear icon) at the top right corner.
- Select the Features tab.
- Scroll down to the Apps section.
- Under the Hear audio from option, select either Computer or Mobile device.
Troubleshooting Audio Issues
Persistent audio switching back to the mobile device points to Bluetooth configuration issues as a primary troubleshooting starting point.
Supported Devices
Supported hardware for Phone Link audio features includes Surface Duo devices alongside select models from Samsung Galaxy, HONOR, OPPO, ASUS ROG, and Xiaomi. Hardware compatibility relies heavily on the specific Link to Windows app version installed on the mobile device.
Summary
The Phone Link app bridges mobile and desktop hardware, routing phone audio directly to the computer.
Why is there a delay in audio when using Phone Link?
Audio delay during Phone Link sessions usually stems from weak Wi-Fi or Bluetooth signal strength between the connected hardware.
Does Phone Link support high-fidelity audio streaming?
Audio quality handles calls and standard apps well, though it lacks the high-fidelity performance of a dedicated headset.
Can I use Phone Link audio with third-party Bluetooth headphones?
Third-party Bluetooth headphones function properly with this setup. Linking the phone to the PC routes mobile audio as a standard input, allowing Windows 11 Sound Settings to target Bluetooth headphones as the primary output device.
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