How to Connect iPhone using the Phone Link App in Windows 11

This article explains how to connect your iPhone device using the Phone Link app in Windows 11.

Windows allows users to use the Phone Link app to link their phones and seamlessly communicate and transfer data.

The Phone Link app lets you instantly access your Android or iPhone apps from your PC. Then, using a Wi-Fi connection or Bluetooth connection, browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.

The Phone Link app initially only supported Android phones. However, as of the recent Windows 11 build, iPhone users can connect their phones to Windows using the Phone Link app.

You can also send and receive text messages in Windows using the Phone Link app. It is required to have Bluetooth turned on, paired, and connected for both your PC and linked phone. Whatever you do on your phone, like sending emojis, GIFs, and pictures via text messages, can also be done via the Phone Link app.

Connect iPhone to Windows 11 using the Phone Link app

As mentioned above, The Phone Link app lets you instantly access your Android or iPhone apps from your PC. Then, using a Wi-Fi connection or Bluetooth connection, browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.

Here’s how to connect your iPhone to Windows 11

First, open the Phone Link app.

Then choose to add your phone. If phones are connected to the Phone Link app, click the Settings button (gear) at the top right corner and select My Devices.

iPhone connection to Windows 11 using the Phone Link app

Click the Add ( + ) button on the My Devices page to link a new device.

iPhone connection to Windows 11 using the Phone Link app

Select the iPhone button in the next window to link your device.

iPhone connection to Windows 11 using the Phone Link app link iPhone button

Net, scan the code on the screen to install the companion app for your iPhone when you pair using the QR code.

iPhone connection to Windows 11 using the Phone Link app QR code

Once you installed the app, confirm the permissions to allow the Phone Link app to connect and interact with your iPhone.

iPhone connection to Windows 11 using the Phone Link app

That should do it!

Conclusion:

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