Use Link to Windows with your Galaxy phone

Last Update date : Apr 28. 2021
Use Link to Windows with your Galaxy phone

Your Galaxy phone and Windows 10 PC can work together when you use Link to Windows. This feature allows you to seamlessly connect your phone and PC so you can transfer your phone’s photos and videos, manage your notifications, answer incoming calls, and send messages. You can also mirror your phone’s screen and use your PC to navigate your apps and settings.

Note: Information provided applies to devices sold in Canada. Available screens and settings may vary for smartphones sold in other countries.

Setting up Link to Windows allows you to connect your phone and Windows 10 PC. You will be able to use your computer to sync, view, and edit your phone’s contents, such as your documents and photos. Newer Galaxy phones will include the Link to Windows feature, but it is also available on the Play Store.

Set up Link to Windows

Note: Before using Link to Windows, make sure your Windows 10 PC has been updated and you have added your Microsoft account.

When your phone and Windows 10 PC are connected with Link to Windows, you can make calls and send messages right from your computer.

Make calls and send messages with Link to Windows

If your phone happens to be across the room, you can also receive messages if you need to quickly reply to a text. You can keep track of your call and message history from your PC as well.

Your phone’s notifications and alerts can be viewed on your Windows 10 PC when using Link to Windows, so you will never miss an important reminder or message.

Manage your phone notifications with Link to Windows

Just sync your phone’s notifications to see them on your PC or customize which apps will send notifications. You can turn off some alerts, keep them all on, or refresh your alerts to check the most recent ones.

If you have tons of images and videos on your phone, you can transfer those multimedia files to your Windows 10 PC with Link to Windows.

Share and transfer files with Link to Windows

Your recent files will automatically sync from the Gallery app so you can see them on your computer’s screen. You can also copy, share, and save your images and videos if you need to send them in an email or move them to a folder on your desktop.

Link to Windows allows you to mirror your Galaxy phone’s screen to your Windows 10 PC.

Screen mirror your phone with Link to Windows

You can change your phone’s settings, move files, and open your apps on your computer if you need to give your phone a charging break. Even though your phone’s screen will be off, you can still keep track of things like your phone’s battery life when the screen is mirrored.

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