Auto connect android and PC

Thomas Chappell 20 Reputation points
2026-08-25T13:10:43.03+00:00

How to automatically connect my android phone and my pc win 11 when both are on?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
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Paulo GM 71,975 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-08-25T13:57:57.9666667+00:00

Hi,

Are you referring to connecting it via cable or wirelessly? If you want to connect it wirelessly, you can use Phone Link to connect your phone to your PC. While the AI has already provided the general details, I’ll walk you through the steps to connect your phone and PC.

  • Ensure Phone Link on your PC is updated as well as the Link to Windows app on your Android device
  • Open the Phone Link, select Android to generate QR code
  • Sign in with your Microsoft account, then select Sign in using the QR code on your PC
  • Scan the QR code and follow the on-screen instructions

To make sure both devices automatically connects, ensure your Link to Windows app on your mobile is always enabled. On your PC, open the Phone Link app then go to its settings > General > App behavior > and enable the option Start Phone Link when I sign in to Windows. This should open the app automatically on PC startup and connect to your mobile seamlessly.

If this is not the auto connection you are referring to, could you provide more details to the issue?

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  1. AI answer

    2026-08-25T13:10:57.97+00:00

    To have an Android phone connect automatically with a Windows 11 PC, use Phone Link / Link to Windows and make sure the required connection conditions are met.

    1. On the Windows 11 PC, open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices.
    2. Turn on Allow this PC to access content and capabilities from your mobile devices.
    3. Select Add device.
    4. Scan the QR code with the Android phone and complete the permission prompts on the phone.
    5. Keep both devices:
      • turned on
      • nearby
      • connected to the same Wi-Fi network

    For some features, the connection method differs:

    • General Phone Link connection: both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
    • Calls: the PC must also have Bluetooth enabled and supported, because Phone Link uses Bluetooth for calling.
    • Start menu mobile device access: Android and PC must be connected via Wi-Fi.

    If automatic reconnection is not working, first verify:

    1. The PC is running Windows 11.
    2. The Android phone is running Android 10 or later.
    3. The phone has Link to Windows app version 1.23112.189 or later.
    4. Both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.

    If pairing fails because the codes do not match, close and reopen Phone Link on the PC and start setup again. After more than 3 failed code-matching attempts, linking is temporarily blocked and restarting the setup avoids the code-matching path.

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