How to Send and Receive Texts on Windows 11

This guide explains how to send and receive text messages using the Phone Link app in Windows 11.

Windows allows you to use the Phone Link app  to link your phone to your PC. This lets you share data and talk to friends without picking up your phone.

The Phone Link app lets you use your phone apps right on your computer. By using a Wi-Fi connection or Bluetooth connection, you can chat, browse, and play using your computer’s big screen and keyboard.

You can also send and receive texts. Bluetooth must be turned on and paired for both your PC and linked phone. You can even send emojis, GIFs, and pictures just like you do on your phone.

Why use Phone Link?

Using your computer keyboard makes typing long messages much faster. You can also view photos and files on a larger screen instead of squinting at your phone.

What happens when done?

Once you finish these steps, your text messages will sync automatically. You will see pop-up notifications on your PC whenever a new text arrives.

How to send and receive text messages

To start, you must pair your phone to Windows using Bluetooth or connect your devices to the same Wi-Fi network.

1. Open the Phone Link app. You can find this by clicking the Start menu, selecting All apps, and choosing Phone Link. You can also click the app icon on the Taskbar (Taskbar overflow).
2. Click the Messages button in the menu.
3. Click the New message button. Search for a contact name or phone number in the box.

Type your message in the text box. You can add emojis, GIFs, and photos here.

Click the Send button when you are ready.

Receiving messages

When your phone is linked to Windows 11, you will get notifications when messages arrive from the notification center.

Click the notification to open the Phone Link app. You can read and reply to your messages directly from that window.

Summary

This guide showed you how to connect your phone to Windows 11 using the Phone Link app. By pairing your devices, you can use your computer to manage text messages, send media, and reply to notifications quickly. This setup makes multitasking easier by keeping your communications right on your desktop.

Reference: Microsoft.com