How to Connect Samsung Galaxy to Windows PC with Link to Windows

Connect your phone with Samsung Galaxy Link to Windows and Phone Link Samsung Galaxy. Learn to connect Galaxy to PC, use Samsung Galaxy PC sync, and mirror Samsung to Windows.

Samsung's Link to Windows (Phone Link on PC) lets you access your Galaxy's content — messages, calls, notifications, photos, and even apps — directly from your Windows PC. Here's how to set it up.

Requirements

• Samsung Galaxy phone (S21 or newer for full app streaming; older models support calls/messages/notifications)
• Windows 10 or 11 PC
• Both devices on the same Wi-Fi network
• Microsoft account (for the Link to Windows app)

Step 1: Set Up on Samsung Galaxy

1. On your Galaxy, open Settings > Connected devices > Link to Windows (or search for it).
2. Toggle Link to Windows on.
3. Tap Add a computer — a QR code appears on screen.

Step 2: Set Up on Windows PC

1. On your PC, open the Phone Link app (pre-installed on Windows 11; available from Microsoft Store for Windows 10).
2. Sign in with your Microsoft account.
3. Select Android as your phone type.
4. Use the PC camera or the "Link with QR code" option — scan the QR code shown on your Galaxy.
5. Both devices connect automatically via Wi-Fi.

What You Can Do Once Connected

App Streaming Feature

On Galaxy S21 and newer with Windows 11:

• Your Galaxy's apps appear as windows on your PC desktop.
• You can type, click, and interact with Android apps using your keyboard and mouse.
• Excellent for accessing Galaxy-specific apps (Samsung Wallet, banking apps) from your PC.

Troubleshooting

• Not connecting: Ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.
• QR code not scanning: Try moving to better lighting or restarting the Link to Windows setup.
• Apps not streaming: Requires Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Windows 11 with the latest Phone Link update.
• Notifications delayed: Check notification permissions for Phone Link in Windows settings.