Are you tired of struggling with your crappy webcam and would you like to be able to use your smartphone as a high-tech camera for your videos?
SO Link to Windows is made for you!
Thanks to this magical app developed by the little geniuses at Microsoft, you will be able to transform your Android phone into a competition webcam in no time.
Gone are the days when you had to bother with cables and stupid drivers, now you just have to install the app Link to Windows on your smartphone from the Play Store, pair it with the app Your Phone on your PC and that's it! Your two devices communicate via Bluetooth or WiFi and presto, you can use the front or rear cameras of your phone as video sources. The app is even pre-installed on Samsung Galaxy models Note10 et Note10+for even more practicality.
In addition to being able to have fun with your mobile camera, you will be able to control your smartphone from your PC like a real power user. Like checking and responding to your SMS, managing your notifications, accessing your favorite apps, and even copying and pasting or dragging and dropping files between the two!
Well, there are still a few things to know before getting started. First of all, you must have a PC running Windows 10 or 11 and an Android smartphone that's not too prehistoric either (7.0 minimum recommended). For older versions of Android, some functions may not be available. Then, to take advantage of the most stylish functions such as the phone's screen mode, drag and drop and apps, it is better to have a mobile from the Microsoft, Samsung or Honor team. Finally, for multitasking between apps, count on 8 GB of RAM on your PC.
Technically, it works by using your network connection to sync your devices through a common Microsoft account. It's a bit like a universal remote control (the PC) that controls your smartphone. Screen mirroring in particular uses streaming protocols to send content from the mobile screen to your monitor in real time. No worries about performance, latency is almost imperceptible!
Regarding security, Microsoft ensures that it uses robust protocols to protect the connection between your devices. On the other hand, intensive use can drain a lot of battery and data, which needs to be monitored.
But other than that, it's just a joy! Here is a concrete tutorial to guide you:
Steps to configure Link to Windows on your Note10:
- Access the Settings of your Note10: Open the “Settings” app on your phone.
- Select “Advanced functions”: In the settings menu, select “Advanced Features,” then tap “Link to Windows.”
- Activate “Link to Windows”: Use the button to enable “Link to Windows”.
Steps to configure Link to Windows on your computer:
- Open your PC Settings : Click the Start Menu, then “Settings”.
- Access Accounts : Select “Accounts”, then sign in with the same Microsoft account used on your phone.
- Install the “Your Phone” application: Go to the Microsoft Store, search for the “Your Phone” app and install it.
And for device pairing:
- Open the “Your Phone” application on your PC: Launch the previously installed application.
- Follow the setup instructions: A notification on your phone will ask you to confirm the connection. Select “Continue”.
- Customize the settings according to your preferences : Choose the options (photos, messages, notifications, etc.) that you want to synchronize.
You are now ready to use the features of Link to Windows for seamless integration between your smartphone and your PC! What happiness!
Come on, that's it for me, friends.
See you soon !
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