How to Link Android Mobile Device to Windows 11

What You Need

• A PC running Windows 11.
• An Android phone running Android 8.0 or newer.
• Your phone and PC must be connected to Wi-Fi 📶 network (either directly or through a router).

Which Devices Work?

• Android phones running Android 8.0 or newer.
• Link to Windows app version 1.23112.189 or newer.

How to Connect Your Android Phone to 🪟 Windows 11

Android users can connect their phones to Windows 11 using the Link to Windows app.

Follow these steps to complete the setup:

Step 1Open the Settings App

Click the Start menu ⊞ and choose Settings. Press Win+I on your keyboard as a shortcut.

Step 2Go to Bluetooth & Devices

Open the Settings ⚙️ app and click Bluetooth 🔷 & devices on the left side.

Step 3Select Mobile Devices

Locate the Mobile devices option under 'Bluetooth & devices' on the right side. Expand it with a click.

Step 4Manage Your Devices

Click the "Manage devices" button under "Allow this PC to access your mobile device."

Step 5Sign In to Your Microsoft Account

A window prompts a sign-in. Click the Sign in button if a Microsoft account is missing. Click the "Add device" button afterward to link the phone.

Step 6Scan the QR Code

A popup window containing a QR code appears on the PC screen. Scan this QR code using the phone camera.

Step 7Open Link to Windows on Your Phone

Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the Quick Settings menu (a panel of frequently used toggles and shortcuts), then find the Link to Windows app. This connects your phone to your Windows 11 computer.

Press and hold the Link to Windows button inside Quick Settings to reveal the connection screen. Select "Sign in using the QR code on your PC."

Step 8Confirm Your Connection

Verify that the code on the phone matches the code on the PC to confirm the link. Approve the permission requests on your phone so your PC can access its content. Tap Done on the phone once everything looks correct.

Special permissions like File Access may be requested by the phone to allow content browsing from the PC. Follow the on-screen prompts on the mobile device to grant these permissions.

Select Done on the phone to finish.

Step 9Check Your Windows PC

Return to the mobile device settings on the Windows PC. The connected phone appears active and ready for use.

Setup is complete.

Summary

Linking an Android phone to Windows 11 establishes direct control of mobile features from the PC.