This tutorial will show your how to remotely lock your Windows 11 PC from the Link to Windows app on your Android phone mobile device.
When you pair your Android device to your Windows PC using the Link to Windows app on your Android device and Phone Link on your PC, you can seamlessly transfer (share) content between your PC and mobile devices.
The Link to Windows app version 1.25071.155 or higher on your Android phone includes a refreshed experience for Windows Insiders. This update brings a modernized design, smarter onboarding, and new ways to access content and remotely control your PC including the ability to lock your PC from your Android phone when connected.
Requirements to try out the new refreshed Link to Windows experience:
- Make sure you’re running the latest Windows Insider Preview build on your PC from any Insider Channel.
- Have Phone Link version is 1.25062.83.0 or higher installed on PC.
- Opt-in to the Link to Windows Beta from the Play Store on Android phone.
- Update the Link to Windows app from the Play Store on the Android phone and ensure the version is 1.25071.155 or higher.
- Pair your Android phone to your PC from Link to Windows on your phone and Phone Link on your PC.
- Go to Windows Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices > Manage devices on the PC and ensure you are logged in with the same Microsoft account as Link to Windows and see your Android phone listed and enabled.
- Turn on Remote PC controls in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices > Manage devices on the PC.
Reference:
Previewing a refreshed Link to Windows experience for Android phones
Hello Windows Insiders, We’re excited to begin rolling out an update for the Link to Windows app that includes a refreshed experience for Windows Insiders. This update brings a modernized design, smarter onboarding, and new ways t
blogs.windows.com
Please note that this experience is rolling out, so not all Insiders will see it right away.
Here's How:
1 Open the Link to Windows app on your Android phone.
2 If the connected PC (ex: "BrinkW11") you want to remotely lock is not shown here, then perform the steps below to select the connected PC: (see screenshots below)
- Tap on the account icon.
- Tap on the connected linked PC you want if listed at the top.
- If not, then tap on Settings, swipe the dots until you see the connected PC, and tap on Access PC.
3 Tap on the Lock PC button. (see screenshot below)
4 Tap on Lock to confirm. (see screenshot below)
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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