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How to Enable or Disable Calls Using Phone Link in Windows 11

Richard Nov 18, 2023 Updated Apr 17, 2026 4 min read

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Nov 18, 2023 Updated Apr 17, 2026 4 min read Reviewed Mar 19, 2026

Phone Link is a Windows feature that lets you link your phone and PC using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It lets you access your phone apps and data directly from your computer. You can use your PC screen and keyboard while your phone stays in your pocket.

When your phone is connected, you can choose how to display notifications, choose to hear audio from the PC or phone, turn allow the phone link app to sync over mobile without Wi-Fi on or off, unlink your phone from Windows, enable or disable auto startup for the phone link app, send and receive text messages from the app, add or remove Phone Link on the widgets board, turn dark mode on or off, open your phone screen in the app, turn show notifications for all my apps on or off, show notifications in the Phone Link feature feed, enable or disable using Phone Link with Windows suggestions, open Phone Link notification banners in the mobile app or Phone Link, enable or disable Phone Link to show text messages, and more.

Make and Manage Calls Using Phone Link

Why use this? Phone Link lets you make and receive calls right from your computer. This is useful if your phone is not nearby. It allows you to use your PC’s bigger screen and keyboard for your calls. Managing calls from your computer helps you stay focused while you work.

What happens when you do this? Once you turn on the setting, you can start making and receiving phone calls through the Phone Link app on your Windows computer.

How to Turn This Feature On or Off

Open the Phone Link app on your Windows PC.
If you have not added a phone, follow the steps to connect it. If your phone is already connected, click the Settings button (the gear icon) at the top right corner.
Select Features from the menu.

On the Features settings page, look for the Calls section on the right side.

Click the tile that says “Allow Phone Link to make and manage calls from my mobile device.” Toggle the switch to the On position to enable it. Toggle it to Off to disable it.

Allow phone link to make and manage calls from mobile device

That is it! You are finished.

Summary

The “Allow Phone Link to make and manage calls from my mobile device” setting lets you handle phone calls through your computer. Turning this on lets you make and receive calls from your PC, which is very convenient. The steps above help you turn this setting on or off whenever you need to, giving you more control over your calls.

How do I enable Phone Link calls on Windows 11?

Open the Phone Link app and click the Settings button (gear icon) at the top right corner. Select Features from the menu, then under Calls, toggle the "Allow Phone Link to make and manage calls from my mobile device" switch to the On position. This will enable call management directly from your Windows 11 PC.

Can I make and receive calls through Phone Link on my PC?

Yes, Phone Link allows you to make and receive calls from your mobile device directly through your Windows 11 PC. Once enabled, you can use your PC's larger screen and keyboard for calling, which is especially helpful when your phone isn't nearby or you prefer the bigger interface.

Where is the Phone Link calls setting in Windows 11?

The calls setting is located in the Phone Link app's Features section. Open Phone Link, click the Settings gear icon in the top right corner, select Features, and look for the Calls section on the right side of the page to find the call management toggle.

What are the benefits of managing calls through Phone Link on Windows 11?

Managing calls through Phone Link provides greater convenience and productivity, especially when your phone isn't readily accessible. Using your PC's larger screen and keyboard for calls helps you stay organized and focused while working or multitasking on your computer.

How do I disable Phone Link call management in Windows 11?

To disable call management, open the Phone Link app and go to Settings > Features. Under the Calls section, toggle the "Allow Phone Link to make and manage calls from my mobile device" switch to the Off position to disable this feature.

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