Making calls from your Windows computer, whether with an Android mobile or iPhone, offers unmatched convenience. This article will guide you to pair your mobile device with your computer, allowing you to make and receive calls directly from your PC. The operating system of your mobile does not matter, the process is simple and we will explain it to you step by step.
Call from your PC: Connect your Android or iPhone to Windows
To get started, you need to download the app Link to Windows. This application is available on both Google Play for Android as in App Store for iOS. Download and install it on your mobile, and make sure you sign in with your Microsoft account, which must be the same one you use on your computer.
Installation and initial configuration
Once you have installed the application, open the mobile application and you will see a screen asking you to connect your mobile to the computer. Click on the “Scan QR code” button to open your mobile camera and scan the code that appears on your computer.
Preparations in Windows for calls with Android or iPhone
Open the application Mobile Link on your Windows. Normally, this application comes pre-installed, but if you don't have it, you can download it from the Microsoft Store. Choose the type of mobile that you are going to link, whether it is an Android or an iPhone.
Mobile and computer pairing
After selecting the operating system of your mobile, a screen with a QR code will open. Point your mobile camera using the Link to Windows application to scan this code. The application will ask you for permissions to access various elements of your mobile, such as Bluetooth, text messages and calls. Accept all necessary permissions to ensure full functionality.
Activate Bluetooth and pair your devices
Once linked, the application will ask you to make a Bluetooth pairing between your mobile and your computer. Click on “Start pairing” from your PC and also accepts from your mobile. Search your PC name on the mobile and complete the pairing process.
Additional permissions and synchronization
With Bluetooth pairing completed, the mobile app will ask you for additional permissions to sync contacts and call history. Make sure you grant these permissions to be able to make calls directly from your PC.
Make calls from Windows without problems
With everything configured, open the Mobile Link application on your computer and select the Settings tab. Calls. Here, you will be able to see your synced contact list and a phone dialer. Choose a contact or manually dial the number who you want to call. The call will be made through your mobile, but you will use your computer's speakers and microphone.
Use "Your Phone" for Android
For Android users, the app Your telephone Windows also allows you to make calls. Install the Your Phone Companion app on your mobile from Google Play. Once installed, sign in with your Microsoft account.
Settings in the “Your Phone” application
After signing in, grant the app the necessary permissions to access contacts, messages, and calls. Follow the instructions on your PC to complete the setup. The app will ask you to add your phone number and Bluetooth connection permissions.
Complete synchronization of your Android or iPhone with Windows
In the Your Phone app on Windows, turn on the options to allow calls, notifications, and access to photos and messages. Set up Bluetooth pairing making sure to allow access to contacts and call history.
Complete configuration without errors
After completing all the steps, you can now see the phone dialer in the Your Phone application. Contacts will be synchronized, allowing you to search or dial numbers manually. Calls are managed from your mobile but they are run from the PC, using its speakers and microphone.
By following these steps, you can enjoy the convenience of making calls from your computer, keeping your mobile phone synchronized and accessible at all times. This integration makes it easy to manage your communications without having to constantly switch between devices.
I am Sebastián Vidal, a computer engineer passionate about technology and DIY. Furthermore, I am the creator of tecnobits.com, where I share tutorials to make technology more accessible and understandable for everyone.