许多人整天都在电脑和智能手机之间切换，以处理电子邮件、电话和其他工作。Phone Link应用程序（以前称为Your Phone）可帮助您通过 PC 访问手机，因此无需将手机从口袋里拿出来。
在本文中，我们将了解微软(Microsoft)的Phone Link应用程序是什么，它是如何工作的，以及它是否值得使用。
什么是 Microsoft 电话链接？
作为Microsoft(Microsoft)和三星(Samsung)合作的成果，Phone Link应用程序可让您将智能手机连接到 Windows(connect your smartphone to Windows)。您可以通过 PC 发送短信和通话、查看通知以及访问 Android 的文件。坐在您的 PC 上时，您无需一直拉出手机即可查看发生了什么。
该应用程序背后的想法是让多任务处理更容易并提高您的工作效率。
虽然它最适合三星(Samsung)设备（例如三星 Galaxy(Samsung Galaxy)或三星 Duo(Samsung Duo)），但它也适用于其他Android手机——尽管功能有限。您还可以通过Phone Link链接 iPhone 和其他 iOS 设备，但Apple用户的功能非常有限。
为避免混淆，Microsoft Phone Link应用程序是 PC 应用程序，而Android设备的同类应用程序称为Link to Windows。
如何将电话链接连接(Phone Link)到您的 PC
要使Phone Link应用程序正常工作，您需要将其安装在您的 PC 上。它预装在Windows 10和 11 上，也可以通过Microsoft Store下载。
您需要在Android设备上安装Phone Link Companion应用程序。一些三星(Samsung)设备预装了这个；否则，您可以在Google Play 商店( Google Play Store)中找到它。
设置电话链接：
- 打开手机上的应用程序。您可以通过搜索Link to Windows找到它。如果您没有该应用程序，请从Google Play 商店(Google Play Store)安装。在应用程序中，选择添加计算机(Add computer)。
- 该应用程序将为您提供链接www.aka.ms/addcomputer。将其加载到您 PC 的网络浏览器上。将出现一个弹出窗口，要求您选择一个应用程序。按选择应用程序(Choose Application)。
- 选择电话链接(Phone Link )并按打开链接(Open Link)。
- 这将打开Phone Link Windows应用程序。按Continue 继续(Continue )使用向导。
- Windows应用程序将加载一个PIN码。在您的手机上，点击继续(Continue)。
- 在您的手机上，输入PIN码并点击完成(Done)。
- 您的 PC 现在应该完成连接。在您的手机上点击完成，然后在您的 PC 上选择(Done)继续(Continue)以完成配对。
- 在您的 PC 上，选择开始(Get started)，然后选择跳过(Skip)以进入应用程序。将弹出一些进一步的信息，您可以阅读或跳过。
您的手机现在应该已连接到您的Windows PC。
注意：您可以通过(Note: )Wi-Fi或移动数据连接到您的 PC 。要允许通过移动数据访问，请打开设置(Settings)>高级功能(Advanced features)>链接到 Windows(Link to Windows)，然后打开使用移动数据(Use mobile data)。
电话链接的特点是什么
Phone Link应用程序有五个主要功能，其中一项只有三星(Samsung)用户才能使用。
- 通知：(Notifications: ) Phone Link 应用程序可让您通过 PC 访问手机的通知(access your phone’s notifications via your PC)。要使用此功能，您需要在Notifications下授予应用权限。从左侧菜单中选择通知，然后在手机上(Notifications)打开(Open)设置以授予应用权限。要查看您的通知，请点击屏幕左上角的箭头(Arrow)。
- 信息：(Messages: )通过 PC 应用查看和发送短信。从顶部菜单中选择消息以查看您的(Messages )SMS消息。通过选择新消息发送新消息(New message)。
- 照片：(Photos: ) Windows应用(Windows)程序还允许您访问手机的相册以查看最近的图像或屏幕截图。选择照片(Photos )选项卡。您可以在手机和 PC 之间复制、编辑或拖动照片，而无需触摸手机。某些三星(Samsung)型号也允许您对其他类型的文件执行此操作。
- 应用程序：(Apps: )查看您的移动应用程序并从Windows应用程序使用它们（如果兼容）。轻松将应用程序添加到您的收藏列表或将它们固定到任务栏以从桌面访问它们。您还可以通过单击打开(Open)手机屏幕将手机屏幕镜像到 PC 显示器。不幸的是，这是只有三星(Samsung)用户 可以使用的Phone Link功能之一。(Phone Link)
- 通话：通过(Calls: )Phone Link应用程序从您的 PC(Phone Link)拨打(Make)和接听电话。要访问此功能，您需要PC(BlueTooth capabilities on your PC)和手机上的蓝牙功能。选择开始(Get started)以启动此连接并开始拨打电话。此应用功能要求您拥有 Windows 10。
电话(Cons)链接应用程序(Phone Link App)的优缺点(Pros)
对于那些需要与手机保持持续联系的人来说，无论是工作还是其他，Phone Link应用程序都是一个有用的工具——尤其是对三星(Samsung)用户而言。事实上，如果你有一部三星(Samsung)手机，你将能够保持打开一个窗口以镜像手机屏幕，这意味着你可以照常使用手机。
Phone Link的常见问题之一是它经常断开连接。这使该应用程序变得毫无用处，并且似乎没有针对该问题的一致解决方案。
优点：
- 非常容易设置和连接您的手机和 PC
- 体面的用户界面和干净的设计
- 便于使用
缺点：
- 相对故障 - 许多用户报告连接问题
- 非三星用户的功能较少
电话链接值得吗？
对于许多用户来说，Phone Link是期待已久的提高生产力的应用程序。通过您的 PC 访问您的手机，而不是在两者之间交替，使多任务处理变得更加容易。它易于设置，甚至更易于使用，如果它看起来像是可以帮助您更有效地工作的应用程序，我们建议您试一试。
What Is the Microsoft Phone Link App for Windows?
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What Is Microsoft Phone Link?
The result of a partnership between Microsoft and Samsung, the Phone Link app lets you connect your smartphone to Windows. You can make texts and calls, check your notifications, and access your Android’s files via your PC. While sitting on your PC, you won’t need to keep pulling your phone out to see what’s going on.
The idea behind the app is to make multitasking easier and increase your productivity at work.
While it works best for Samsung devices (such as the Samsung Galaxy or Samsung Duo), it does work for other Android phones, too—though with limited functions. You can also link iPhones and other iOS devices through Phone Link, though there are severely limited functions for Apple users.
To avoid confusion, the Microsoft Phone Link app is the PC app, while the cognate app for Android devices is called Link to Windows.
How to Connect Phone Link to Your PC
For the Phone Link app to work, you need to have it installed on your PC. It comes pre-installed on Windows 10 and 11 and can also be downloaded via the Microsoft Store.
You need to have the Phone Link Companion app installed on your Android device. Some Samsung devices come with this pre-installed; otherwise, you can find it on the Google Play Store.
To set up Phone Link:
- Open the app on your phone. You can find it by searching for Link to Windows. If you don’t have the app, install it from the Google Play Store. In the app, select Add computer.
- The app will give you the link www.aka.ms/addcomputer. Load this on your PC’s web browser. A pop-up will appear asking you to choose an application. Press Choose Application.
- Select Phone Link and press Open Link.
- This will open the Phone Link Windows app. Press Continue to move forward with the wizard.
- The Windows app will load a PIN code. On your phone, tap Continue.
- On your phone, type the PIN code and tap Done.
- Your PC should now finalize the connection. Tap Done on your phone and select Continue on your PC to finalize the pairing.
- On your PC, select Get started and then Skip to enter the app. Some further information will pop up that you can read or skip.
Your phone should now be connected to your Windows PC.
Note: You can connect to your PC via Wi-Fi or your mobile data. To allow access via mobile data, open Settings > Advanced features > Link to Windows, then toggle on Use mobile data.
What Are the Features of Phone Link
There are five primary features of the Phone Link app, one of which is only accessible by Samsung users.
- Notifications: The Phone Link app lets you access your phone’s notifications via your PC. To use this feature, you need to grant the app permission under Notifications. Select Notifications from the left-hand menu and then Open settings on your phone to grant the app permission. To see your notifications, tap the Arrow at the top-left of the screen.
- Messages: View and send text messages via the PC app. Select Messages from the top menu to see your SMS messages. Send a new message by selecting New message.
- Photos: The Windows app also lets you access your phone’s photo album to view recent images or screenshots. Select the Photos tab. You can copy, edit, or drag photos between your phone and PC without touching your phone. Some Samsung models let you do this with other types of files, too.
- Apps: View your mobile apps and use them (if compatible) from the Windows app. Easily add apps to your list of favorites or pin them to the taskbar to access them from your desktop. You can also mirror your phone screen to your PC monitor by clicking Open phone screen. Unfortunately, this is one of the Phone Link features only available to Samsung users.
- Calls: Make and receive phone calls from your PC via the Phone Link app. To access this feature, you will need BlueTooth capabilities on your PC and phone. Select Get started to initiate this connection and start making calls. This app feature requires that you have Windows 10.
The Pros and Cons of the Phone Link App
For those who need to maintain constant contact with their phone, either for work or otherwise, the Phone Link app can be a helpful tool—especially for Samsung users. In fact, if you have a Samsung phone, you will be able to keep a window open that mirrors your phone’s screen, meaning that you can use your phone as usual.
One of the commonly reported issues with Phone Link is that it disconnects often. This makes the app pretty useless, and there doesn’t seem to be a consistent fix for the issue.
The pros:
- Very easy to set up and connect your phone and PC
- Decent UI and clean design
- Easy-to-use
The cons:
- Relatively glitchy – many users report connectivity issues
- Non-Samsung users have less functionality
Is Phone Link Worth It?
For many users, Phone Link is the long-awaited productivity-boosting app. Accessing your phone through your PC, rather than alternating between both, makes multitasking far easier. It’s easy to set up and even easier to use, and we recommend giving it a go if it seems like the kind of app that could help you work more effectively.
