How to Use Android Nearby Share on Windows 11

This article explains how to install and use the Android Nearby Share feature with Windows 11.

Android Nearby Share feature allows users with Android devices to securely send and receive photos, documents, and more with nearby Windows PCs.

You can also share folders between your Android device and Windows desktops and laptops. The Nearby Share feature controls who can discover your device and send files to you.

This feature is still in beta and may change when the final version is released.

To install and use the Android Nearby app, your Windows computers (i.e., desktops and laptops) must run a 64-bit version and up—ARM devices not currently supported.

Also, you must ensure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your Windows PC.

Set up the Android Nearby Share app with Windows

As described above, Android users with the Nearby Share app can securely send and receive photos, documents, and more between nearby Android devices and Windows PCs.

Nearby Share is already installed on Android 6+ devices, so you do not need an additional app.

You must ensure that your Windows device has Wi-Fi or Bluetooth enabled.

First, if you don’t already have the Nearby Share app installed on Windows, use the link below to download and install the latest version.

Download the Android Nearby app

Once you install it, a pop-up window will appear, allowing you to sign into your Google account and set up your profile.

Sign in to your Google account. Under the Receiving tile, select the contacts from your contact list who can share with you when they are nearby.

Devices you signed into with your Google account email address will not need approval to send files to your Windows devices.

After setting up Nearby Share on Windows, your Windows device will begin listening and waiting for Android devices with Nearby Share enabled.

On your Android device, locate the Nearby Share feature from the Settings app and turn it on. You must verify and agree to the terms to start sharing with nearby devices.

Once set up, select a file or image you want to share, then select Nearby Share and choose the nearby Windows device you want to share with.

That should do it!

Windows also has a Phone Link app that lets you share with your Android devices for those who do not want to add additional software to their machines. Howerver, the Android Nearby app is easy to use.

Reference:

Android Nearby Share app

Conclusion:

• The Android Nearby Share app allows for secure photos, documents, and more transfer between Android devices and Windows PCs.
• Windows users can install the app by downloading it from the provided link and then signing in to their Google account to set up the profile.
• Once the setup is complete, users can select files on their Android device and share them with nearby Windows devices using the Nearby Share feature.