{"id":399714,"date":"2026-02-10T14:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T22:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maketecheasier.com\/make-receive-android-phone-calls-windows\/?update=20260210"},"modified":"2026-02-10T14:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T22:25:00","slug":"make-receive-android-phone-calls-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/make-receive-android-phone-calls-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Link Your Android Phone to Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re using a Windows PC and an Android phone, linking the two can significantly streamline your daily workflow. Once connected, you can transfer files between devices, view calls and notifications on your PC, and even lock your computer remotely. Read on to learn how to connect your Windows PC to Android for a more seamless experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<nav class=\"content-toc-wrapper relative lazyblock-toc-Z14QgWv wp-block-lazyblock-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><div id=\"content-toc-header\" class=\"content-toc-header flex cursor-pointer items-center justify-between\">\n                <span class=\"text-sm font-semibold\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n                <span class=\"toc-caret\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"chevron\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-chevron\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"content-toc hidden w-full\"><div class=\"toc\"><ul class=\"toc-content font-semibold\"><li><a href=\"#phone-link\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">1. With Phone Link<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#with-usb-cable\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">2. With a USB Cable<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#pushbullet\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">3. Give Pushbullet a Try<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#samsung-flow\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">4. Go for Samsung Flow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"phone-link\">1. With Phone Link<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started with the process, first check if you have the Phone Link app on your Windows PC (it should be available by default). If it&#8217;s not, you can download it from the Microsoft Store. On your Android device, download and install the <strong>Link to Windows<\/strong> app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up, open the Phone Link app on your Windows device and click <strong>Get Started<\/strong>. Log in with your Microsoft account. Select whether you want to connect with an <strong>Android<\/strong> or an <strong>iPhone<\/strong>. Phone Link will now generate a QR code. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-phonelink-choose-android.png\" alt=\"Selecting Android phone option in PhoneLink on PC. \" class=\"wp-image-853727\" style=\"width:495px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-phonelink-choose-android.png 495w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-phonelink-choose-android-159x225.png 159w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-phonelink-choose-android-318x450.png 318w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-phonelink-choose-android-319x451.png 319w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: if you don&#8217;t wish to proceed with a QR code, click <strong>Continue without QR code<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Move to the Link to Windows app on your Android phone and also log in with your Microsoft account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, your Android phone should already attempt to connect to PhoneLink on PC. Make sure you grant the necessary permissions. If you see a message at the top saying &#8220;Couldn&#8217;t connect your devices,&#8221; do this. Tap on the person icon in the upper left corner. Select <strong>Add your PC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"853743\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-person-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Tapping on person icon in the Link to Windows app on Android. \" class=\"wp-image-853743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-person-icon.jpg 313w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-person-icon-101x225.jpg 101w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-person-icon-201x450.jpg 201w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-person-icon-202x451.jpg 202w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"853744\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-add-pc-option.jpg\" alt=\"Connect Android To Windows Android Add Pc Option\" class=\"wp-image-853744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-add-pc-option.jpg 313w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-add-pc-option-101x225.jpg 101w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-add-pc-option-201x450.jpg 201w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-add-pc-option-202x451.jpg 202w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the next screen, tap <strong>I see a QR code on my PC<\/strong> to switch to scanning mode. Scan the code on the PC to finally connect the two devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-see-qr-code.jpg\" alt=\"Tapping on &quot;I see a QR code on my PC&quot; option in Link to Windows app on Android. \" class=\"wp-image-853746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-see-qr-code.jpg 313w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-see-qr-code-101x225.jpg 101w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-see-qr-code-201x450.jpg 201w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-see-qr-code-202x451.jpg 202w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"587\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-phonelink-phone-view.png\" alt=\"Viewing Android phone in Phone Link app on PC. \" class=\"wp-image-853750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-phonelink-phone-view.png 587w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-phonelink-phone-view-220x225.png 220w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-phonelink-phone-view-440x450.png 440w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-phonelink-phone-view-441x451.png 441w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the two are paired, you can use Phone Link on PC to do the following (after you&#8217;ve given the necessary permissions, of course.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/android-notifications-in-windows-10\/\">View notifications<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send text messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View &amp; save photos from your phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make calls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View SMS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View phone stats (such as battery, Wi-Fi\/Bluetooth status)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mirror phone to PC (available on select Android phones)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle DND mode on phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play sounds on your phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control music playback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Conversly from your Android phone, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lock PC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View PC Clipboard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that you can connect multiple Android phones to PhoneLink and you can easily switch between them by going to <strong>Settings \u2192 Devices<\/strong> and selecting the device in question. You will need to follow the steps above for every device you add to PhoneLink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently Microsoft also added the option to <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/access-phone-from-windows-start-menu\/\">access your phone from the Start menu in Windows<\/a>, so you can initiate a file transfer or access your messages with a simple click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"with-usb-cable\">2. With a USB Cable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before apps like Phone Link were a thing, we used to connect our devices with a good old USB cable. If you&#8217;re in a hurry and don&#8217;t want to waste time setting up apps, your USB cable provides the easy solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember to enable the <strong>File Transfer<\/strong> on your Android phone, so its contents will actually be visible on your Windows PC. Try these fixes if you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/fix-missing-charging-this-device-via-usb-notification\/\">not seeing the &#8220;Charging this device via USB&#8221; notification<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-usb-transfer.png\" alt=\"Switching to &quot;File transfer&quot; option in USB Preferences on Android. \" class=\"wp-image-853755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-usb-transfer.png 315w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-usb-transfer-101x225.png 101w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-usb-transfer-203x451.png 203w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once this is done, your Android phone should appear in the File Explorer sidebar on top of <strong>This PC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pushbullet\">3. Give Pushbullet a Try<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t enjoy using PhoneLink or having to rely on a USB cable, there are other apps you can try. For instance, Pushbullet. You will, of course, have to install the app on both your devices first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then log in with the same email account on PC and on your Android phone to pair the two devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-pushbullet-800x439.png\" alt=\"Using Pushbullet to connect Windows PC with Android phone. \" class=\"wp-image-853764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-pushbullet-800x439.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-pushbullet-400x220.png 400w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-pushbullet.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With Pushbullet, you can easily send files between devices, but the app also allows you to view notifications and SMS in the free tier. You can also connect more than one device and even your browser (through the Firefox extension). This is enough for my needs, but if you want something a bit advanced that could give you access to more from your phone, you can try <strong>AirDroid Personal<\/strong> or even <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/airdroid-business-review\/\">AirDroid Business<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"samsung-flow\">4. Go for Samsung Flow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those with a Samsung Galaxy device, your best option for a smooth experience is Samsung Flow. You need to install the app on both your PC and your mobile device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-samsung-flow-files.png\" alt=\"Transferring files with Samsung Flow. \" class=\"wp-image-853797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-samsung-flow-files.png 614w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-samsung-flow-files-237x225.png 237w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-samsung-flow-files-473x450.png 473w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/connect-android-to-windows-android-samsung-flow-files-474x451.png 474w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting is then super easy. Once the two devices are paired, you can view notifications, transfer files, sync your clipboard and mirror your phone&#8217;s screen on PC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest option to connect your Windows PC with Android is by using a USB cable. However, for more control, the first choice should be using Phone Link, since it&#8217;s already preinstalled on Windows 11. If you&#8217;d rather use something else, we offer suggestions on additional services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your goal is solely to <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/remotely-transfer-photos-from-an-android-phone-to-computer\/\">transfer files between devices between Windows and Android<\/a>, then you might want to check out additional methods. 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