The Your Phone app, now known as Phone Link, is built into Windows 11 and enables you to manage your Android device directly from your PC. With this app, you can perform a variety of tasks, including making calls and managing contacts. The latest version also allows you to control music playback on your phone. If you’re using Windows 11 and want to manage your Android phone’s music, here’s how to do it.
1. Control Your Phone’s Music Using Phone Link
To control music on your Android phone via the Phone Link app, follow these steps:
1. Click on the Windows 11 search bar and type Phone Link. Open the app from the search results.
2. On the main screen, click the Get Started button.
3. On your Android device, download and install the Link to Windows app.
4. Once installed, check the box that says I have the Link to Windows app ready and click the Pair with QR code button in the Phone Link desktop app.
5. In the Link to Windows mobile app, tap on the Link your phone and PC button.
6. On the next screen, tap Continue.
7. Use the Link to Windows app on your phone to scan the QR code displayed on your Phone Link desktop app.
8. Wait for a few seconds while the mobile app connects to your PC.
9. Once linked, you’ll see a success message on your computer. Click Continue.
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Control Music on Your Android Phone Using Phone Link
After successfully pairing your Android smartphone with your PC, you can control your phone’s music by following these steps:
1. Open the Phone Link desktop app and expand your phone’s menu.
2. Click on the music icon.
3. Select the Open Settings on Phone button on the setup screen for the audio player.
4. You will receive a notification from the Link to Windows app on your phone; tap the Open button.
5. In the Device & App notifications, tap Link to Windows and grant the necessary permissions.
6. Now, open Settings in the Phone Link desktop app, switch to Personalization, and enable the toggle for Audio Player.
7. Start playing audio on your smartphone, and you’ll be able to control it from your PC.
2. Control Your Phone’s Music via Spotify
If you frequently use the Spotify mobile app for your music needs, you can take advantage of Spotify Connect, which allows you to control music playback on one device from another.
To control your phone’s music using Spotify Connect from Windows 11, follow these steps:
1. Click on the Windows 11 search bar and type Spotify. Open the Spotify app from the results.
2. On your Android device, open the Spotify app and tap the Settings gear icon in the top-right corner.
3. In the Settings menu, scroll down to the Devices section and select Connect to a Device.
4. Make sure you’re logged into the same Spotify account on both your Android device and your desktop.
5. Once connected, your PC will appear on the Devices screen. Tap on your PC’s name to connect.
6. Switch to the Spotify desktop app; your mobile phone should now be listed in the Connect to a Device section.
By following these methods, you can easily control music playback on your Android phone from your Windows 11 PC. Learn More
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