Even Chromebook users have a way to connect their Android phone if they need to share files between devices. But connecting your Android to your Chromebook does more than that.

This article explains how to download, set up, and use Microsoft's Phone Link, which connects your Android phone and computer to share calls, texts, photos, and more.

Below, we'll show you how to wirelessly control your Android device from a Windows PC using the built-in Miracast support or Microsoft's Phone Link app.