Microsoft recently announced that it has updated the Phone Link app on Windows 11 with support for Apple's iPhone. What this means is that you will now be able to make use of the software for phone calls, text messages, and even iMessage directly on your desktop or laptop running Windows 11. If you are not familiar, we have compiled a series of instructions that will guide you to set up and use iMessage on Windows 11 along with other features.
This is how to easily set up and use iMessage on your Windows 11 laptop, also offers calls, notifications, and more
Apple has a very close-knit software experience that only communicates with its own devices. While Google is pushing Apple to adopt RCS, the company remains adamant about offering the latest features in its walled garden. However, Microsoft has now completed the rollout of its Phone Link app on Windows 11, which supports some of the basic yet important iPhone features. You will now be able to send and receive iMessage on your Windows 11 computer, along with the ability to make calls and view notifications.
The process to set up and use the new Phone Link app on Windows 11 is pretty simple. Before we dive in to learn how to set up and use iMessage on Windows 11 computer, make sure you download the required apps from the Microsoft Store and Apple's App Store. Head over to the links below to download the Phone Link app for Windows 11 and the Link to Windows app for iPhone. Once you have downloaded the apps, simply follow the step-by-step instructions below:
Step 1: Launch the Phone Link app for Windows 11 on your computer. You will be presented with Android and iPhone options. Tap on iPhone, and a QR Code will be displayed.
Step 2: Now, launch the Phone Link app on your iPhone and tap on the Scan QR Code button.
Step 3: Scan the QR Code on your iPhone.
Step 4: Turn on Bluetooth on your laptop running Windows 11.
Step 5: Once you do that, you will be asked to pair over Bluetooth. Make sure that your iPhone's Bluetooth is turned on. Tap on Continue and accept all the permission prompts that appear on your iPhone.
Step 6: Your Windows 11 computer and the iPhone will exchange pairing requests, be sure to accept them on both ends.
Step 7: Lastly, head over to Settings > Bluetooth on your iPhone and connect to your PC. If your iPhone is already connected, then ignore this step.
This is all that you have to do to set up iMessage on your Windows 11 laptop or computer. You can download both apps from the official App Store and the Microsoft Store. This makes the entire process seamless and secure. As for what you can expect, you will be able to make and receive phone calls on your Windows 11 PC, send and receive iMessage, and interact with notifications.
We are glad to have iMessage running on a Windows 11 laptop. It will not only make your work and media consumption seamless but also save time. While the latest feature is more than a welcome addition, the Phone Link app for Windows 11 still lacks some major features present on the iPhone. For instance, you will not be able to send and receive photos, videos, or audio messages through the app. Furthermore, you can not make FaceTime calls yet, but there is another way through which you can achieve this. All in all, the experience is helpful but basic.
This is all there is to it, folks. We will share more related guides in the future, so be sure to stick around. Let us know how your experience is in the comments below.
