How to Get Photo Notifications from Your Phone on Windows 11
Phone photo notifications in Windows 11 pop up on your screen the exact second you take a picture or screenshot on your Android phone. This feature uses the Link to Windows app and Bluetooth to send your latest camera shots straight to your computer screen without needing a cable. You can click any notification to open the photo right away in the Windows Photos app to view, crop, or share it.
Getting this set up takes less than two minutes once your phone and your Windows 11 PC are linked together. Turning on this setting saves you from emailing pictures to yourself or plugging in a USB cord just to grab a quick snapshot.
Enable photo notifications on Windows 11 by opening Settings, navigating to Bluetooth & devices, then Mobile devices. Manage your connected phone and toggle on “Get new photo notifications.” This allows your PC to alert you instantly when you take new photos or screenshots on your Android device.
What You Need to Know
Windows 11 has a feature called Mobile devices (also known as Phone Link) that lets your PC connect with your phone. With a recent update, you can instantly see new photos or screenshots from your Android device on your PC.
When this is set up, every time you take a photo or screenshot on your phone, your PC will show you a notification, so you don’t have to check your phone all the time.
Steps to Turn On Photo Notifications
- Open Windows Settings
Click the Start menu (the Windows icon at the bottom left) and then click Settings, or press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings directly.
- Go to Bluetooth & Devices
In the Settings window, click on Bluetooth & devices on the left side.
Windows 11 Bluetooth and devices settings page - Open Mobile Devices
Find and click the Mobile devices section on the right.
Windows 11 Mobile devices tile - Allow Your PC to Access Your Phone
Click on the Manage devices button under Allow this PC to access your mobile device.
Manage mobile devices on Windows 11 - Turn On Photo Notifications
Find the option called Get new photo notifications and switch it On.
Manage mobile devices portal with photo notifications toggle
What Happens Next?
More Help & Info
If you'd like to learn more about this feature or see official details, check out the Microsoft blog.
Summary
- You can get instant notifications on your Windows 11 PC when new photos or screenshots are taken on your Android phone.
- To use this, open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices on your PC and allow it to access your phone.
- Turn on Get new photo notifications to start receiving alerts.
- This makes it easier to view and edit your phone photos right from your PC.
Enjoy staying connected to your phone photos without needing to pick up your device!
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