Connecting the two lets you send text messages, see notifications, instantly grab photos, and even run apps from your Android on your Windows 11 PC. We show you how to get started.

Usually, a new laptop with Windows 11 will prompt you to add your smartphone at first setup. But if you skipped it, this should help.

The Android device needs a Wi-Fi connection for most functions but uses Bluetooth for handling phone calls from your PC. Finally, on your Windows 10 PC, go to Settings > Phone, click Add A Phone ...