--- title: Microsoft Link to Windows Update description: Microsoft Link to Windows Update --- [Securafy Knowledge Hub](https://blog.securafy.com) - [Topics](https://blog.securafy.com/#sf-cover) - [Tools](https://blog.securafy.com/#sf-tools) - [Books & Guides](https://blog.securafy.com/#sf-books) [Talk to Securafy](https://meetings.hubspot.com/securafy/strategy-call) [Topics](https://blog.securafy.com/#sf-cover) [Tools](https://blog.securafy.com/#sf-tools) [Books & Guides](https://blog.securafy.com/#sf-books) [Talk to Securafy](https://meetings.hubspot.com/securafy/strategy-call) [Knowledge Hub](https://blog.securafy.com) / IT Operations IT Operations # Microsoft Link to Windows Update Microsoft Link to Windows Update ![Randy Hall](https://blog.securafy.com/hubfs/Randy%20Hall%202.png) By Randy Hall Updated Jul 2024 3 min read Share [**](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://blog.securafy.com/2023/12/20/microsoft-link-to-windows-update) [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.securafy.com/2023/12/20/microsoft-link-to-windows-update&text=%3Cspan+id%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper_name%22+class%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper+hs_cos_wrapper_meta_field+hs_cos_wrapper_type_text%22+style%3D%22%22+data-hs-cos-general-type%3D%22meta_field%22+data-hs-cos-type%3D%22text%22+%3EMicrosoft+Link+to+Windows+Update%3C%2Fspan%3E) [**](mailto:?subject=%3Cspan+id%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper_name%22+class%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper+hs_cos_wrapper_meta_field+hs_cos_wrapper_type_text%22+style%3D%22%22+data-hs-cos-general-type%3D%22meta_field%22+data-hs-cos-type%3D%22text%22+%3EMicrosoft+Link+to+Windows+Update%3C%2Fspan%3E&body=https://blog.securafy.com/2023/12/20/microsoft-link-to-windows-update) ![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)Sharing vital information between your smartphone and computer is easier with Microsoft's Link to Windows application. A new update makes this software compatible with more devices. Discover all the features global customers can access in this guide to the latest Microsoft Link to Windows update.  **What Is Link to Windows?** Link to Windows is one of Microsoft's most popular mobile apps. It allows users to sync their Android device to a Windows PC for easier access to different technologies. The app was first made available in 2019 for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 users.  The app has since expanded to support various Samsung devices, such as Microsoft Surface Duo and Honor phones. As long as users have the app on a compatible device, they can access key smartphone features on a PC that uses Windows 10 or 11.  **Highlights of the Microsoft Link to Windows Update** The latest Microsoft Link to Windows update has a handful of impressive benefits. Discover what the new update entails below.  **Increased Device Compatibility** Gone are the days of limited users having access to Link to Windows. Instead of being exclusive to Samsung and Honor devices, Link to Windows is now available for the following mobile devices: - OnePlus - OPPO - RealMe Apple iOS users can also take advantage of this new update. They can sync their phone with a Windows PC when downloading the Link to Windows desktop application.  **Phone Features Available on Your PC** The main purpose of Link to Windows is that you can sync your devices and streamline operations. Early versions of the app made it possible to receive messages and calls on a compatible Windows PC. Today, the app allows you to do so much more, including: - Scroll through your camera roll - Check Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity - Control media playback - Access contacts All these features and more are available at the top of your screen, so you don't have to switch back and forth between your phone and computer.  **How the Microsoft Link to Windows Update Benefits Businesses** In today's digital world, keeping track of all the information spread throughout our devices is hard. For business leaders, important files or information are hard to manage. If you work on a PC and a mobile phone, it's hard to differentiate which device has certain information.  Link to Windows and the similar Phone Link app shortcut makes it possible to leverage the files and information on both devices. You can easily check your business contacts on your phone without looking up from your computer or even change your phone's status to Do Not Disturb so you have minimal distractions when working on your desktop.  **Grow Your Business With Help From Our Technology Experts** The latest Microsoft Link to Windows update is one of the many new developments benefitting business owners.   Tagged Under IT Operations[Compliance](https://blog.securafy.com/tag/compliance)Business Continuity In This Article Need Help With Your Current Setup? Talk through your current systems, risks, and support gaps with Securafy. [Book a Strategy Call](https://meetings.hubspot.com/securafy/strategy-call) ## Join The Conversation Have a question or perspective on this topic? 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