It covers how this works withPhone Link, Apple Devices, and iTunes.

Although originally only available for Android phones, it also works with iPhones.

Use it to access text messages, see your notifications, and make calls from your gear.

The Search box highlighted on the Windows 11 taskbar.

Using your phone, scan theQR codethats displayed on your monitor.

On your phone, tapPair your devices>Open.

TapGetto download and plant the app, then open it.

iPhone highlighted in Phone Link.

If prompted, scan the QR code thats on your PC again.

If not prompted, you’re free to continue to the next step.

TapOKto give the app permission to use your camera.

The QR code highlighted in Phone Link.

TapContinue>OKwhen asked about Bluetooth.

Take note of the code displayed on your PC, and tapPair.

TapPairon your phone as well.

A QR code, Open button and an app link to open Link to Windows running on an iPhone.

TapAllowwhen asked about access to notifications.

TapAcceptto share usage data, orDeclineto keep your data private.

OpenSettings, and tapBluetooth.

Steps to download and open Link to Windows app on an iPhone.

Tap your Windows PC in the list of Bluetooth connections.

Turn on theShow NotificationsandSync Contactstoggle switches.

On your PC, tapContinue, and thenContinueagain.

OK, Continue, and OK highlighted on iPhone.

Your iPhone is now linked, allowing you to make and receive calls and texts on your PC.

Use the dialer to input a number manually, or select a contact.

it’s possible for you to also clickMessagesto view your text messages.

Pair highlighted in Phone Link on a PC running Windows 11.

you might send and receive text messages by clicking one of your contacts.

To view phone notifications, click>.

Your iPhone notifications are displayed in this menu.

The Pair, Allow and Done buttons highlighted on an iPhone.

iTunes is available if you want to manage audiobooks and free podcasts.

Connect your iPhone to your Windows 11 computer using its USB cable.

You might also need to provide your passcode.

Accept and Decline, Bluetooth, and the target PC highlighted when setting up Link to Windows on an iPhone.

If you see a prompt on your gear, such as in iTunes, selectContinue.

Your iPhone now appears on the left side of the app.

Select a category, such asMoviesorMusic, to view those items that are stored on your phone.

Show Notifications and Sync Contacts toggles highlighted in iPhone Bluetooth settings.

FAQ

Once your iPhone is unlocked, kick off the Photos app on your PC.

Then clickImport(found at the top of the window) and select your iPhone from the list.

Your iPhone has to be on and unlocked so that Windows can see it.

Continue highlighted in Phone Link on a PC running Windows 11.

Messages highlighted in Phone Link on a PC running Windows 11.

iPhone notifications highlighted in Phone Link.

Steps to Trust a PC when connecting an iPhone to a PC running Windows.

Continue highlighted in iTunes on a PC running Windows 11.

File Sharing highlighted under iPhone details in iTunes on PC running Windows 11.