#Link to Windows

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for Windows 11 Insiders that allows users to set their Android phone or tablet as a webcam for video calls. To use this feature, both the Android device (running Android 9.0 or later) and Windows PC require the Link to Windows app (version 1.24012 or higher) installed. Additionally, users need to be enrolled in the Windows Insider program. On the Windows PC, navigate to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices, select "Manage devices," and grant the PC access to the Android device. While currently limited to Insiders, we expect to make this feature available to all Windows 11 users in the future. It's worth noting that the Link to Windows app is also available for iOS devices, raising the possibility of using iPhones as webcams for Windows PC. Microsoft has started rolling out an upgraded Android app mirroring experience on Windows 11, allowing users to view Android apps using nearly the entire desktop screen through the Phone Link app. Expanded screen support is included in Phone Link version 1.25112.36.0 and is now available to all users with supported Android devices. Read more in our articles including "Windows 11 now enables Android phone as a webcam" and "Windows 11 now lets you mirror Android apps in almost full screen via Phone Link".