How to Set Up Samsung Link to Windows to Get Calls and Texts on Your PC

Complete Samsung Link to Windows setup for Samsung Galaxy calls on PC and texts on PC Samsung. Use Phone Link Samsung Galaxy for Samsung Galaxy Windows integration.

Samsung's Link to Windows feature (powered by Microsoft Phone Link) lets you answer calls, reply to messages, view notifications, and even run phone apps — all from your Windows PC without touching your phone.

What Link to Windows Can Do

Requirements

• Samsung Galaxy running Android 9+ (One UI 1.5+)
• Windows 10 (version 2004+) or Windows 11
• Both devices signed into Microsoft account
• Both devices on the same Wi-Fi network (initial setup)

Setup: Step-by-Step

On Your Samsung Galaxy

1. Go to Settings > Connected devices > Link to Windows.
2. Toggle Link to Windows ON.
3. Tap Add a computer.
4. A QR code appears on your Galaxy screen — keep it visible.

On Your Windows PC

1. Open the Phone Link app (Start menu > search "Phone Link", or download from Microsoft Store).
2. Sign in with your Microsoft account.
3. Select Android as your phone type.
4. Select Link with QR code and scan the QR code displayed on your Galaxy.
5. Confirm the pairing code shown on both devices.

Grant Permissions

On your Galaxy, accept permission prompts for:

• Contacts (for caller ID)
• Notifications (for notification sync)
• Phone (for calls)
• Messages (for SMS/MMS)

Using Link to Windows Day-to-Day

• Incoming calls: A notification on your PC lets you answer with your PC's microphone and speakers.
• Send SMS: Open Phone Link > Messages tab > type and send.
• App streaming: For Galaxy S21+ on Windows 11 — open Phone Link > Apps > launch any Android app as a PC window.

Troubleshooting

• Not syncing: Ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi; restart Phone Link app and Link to Windows on Galaxy.
• No app streaming option: Requires Galaxy S21 or newer + Windows 11 + latest Phone Link update.
• Calls not working on PC: Check Bluetooth is enabled on both devices — calls route via Bluetooth.