Link to Windows

Name: Link to Windows
Rating: 3.8193293 (1231921 reviews)
Author: Microsoft Corporation

By: Microsoft Corporation App

Access your phone's notifications, calls, apps, photos & texts on your PC

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

3,098,397,264 ▲ 11.05M

Data as of 2026-07-21

Rating:

3.82 +5,826

(1,231,921)

Version:

1.26062.131.0

Last updated: 2026-07-20

Features & Capabilities

Link to Windows seamlessly connects your Android phone and Windows PC, allowing you to access your phone’s notifications, calls, text messages, apps, and photos right from the desktop. Simply install the Link to Windows app on your Android device and sync it with the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or later PC.

Enjoy a unified experience where you can make and receive calls, read and reply to texts, manage notifications, and transfer photos or files effortlessly between devices. The extension supports advanced features like drag and drop, cross-device copy-paste, and using multiple mobile apps on your PC, especially with compatible Microsoft Duo, Samsung, and HONOR phones. Experience enhanced productivity by leveraging your PC's larger screen and input devices to interact with your phone's content seamlessly.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication Developer Tools

By:

Microsoft Corporation

Downloads:

3,098,397,264 11.05M

Rating:

3.82

(1,231,921) 5,826 new ratings

Version:

1.26062.131.0 Last updated: 2026-07-20

Version code:

8020520

Creation date:

2015-12-16

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_SMS Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.SEND_SMS Very high risk

Size:

95.28MB

Email:

lt*****@microsoft.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-21

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 57

Other rankings

#61 in Productivity (Free)

#1 in ctrl+m (windows) keyword 8

#2 in computer keyword 26 ▲ 1

#2 in windows keyword 39

#3 in cmd+m (mac) keyword 17 ▼ 2

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Other platforms

Link to Windows (v1.26062.6.0)

4.00

(14,613)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Microsoft Corporation

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.appmanager

Email:

lt*****@microsoft.com

Website:

http://www.microsoft.com

User Reviews

User reviews for Link to Windows show a split experience: some users rate it positively (good/excellent, love the app), while many report recurring issues. The most common negatives are instability in connections to PCs/phones, frequent or unpredictable connectivity failures, and notable battery drain. Privacy concerns and perceived spyware/malware are raised by some, along with compatibility problems on newer Android versions. USB/PC detection problems and QR/account sign-in problems also appear in multiple reviews, indicating core reliability and security concerns alongside some satisfied users.

Pros

Positive overall impression among multiple reviewers calling the app good or excellent
Explicit expressions of satisfaction (e.g., "I love this app", "Nice Apps", "Excellent")
Enthusiastic, emoji-filled praise signaling strong user satisfaction

Cons

Unreliable or frequent connectivity failures to the PC/phone (not connecting, failed to connect, random connections)
Significant battery drain from using the app
Privacy and security concerns (perceived spyware/malware)
Compatibility issues with newer Android versions (reports of functioning on Android 10+ but failures on Android 13)
PC/USB detection problems (not detecting USB, not accessing the PC)