In a long-awaited announcement, Microsoft revealed that its Phone Link service will now be compatible with iOS devices, bringing iMessage functionality to Windows OS. Previously limited to Android, Phone Link allowed users to conveniently handle calls, respond to messages, and view notifications on their Windows machines.
Now, Apple users can use iMessage directly on their Windows computer using Microsoft Phone Link. Here is a detailed guide on; how to use iMessage on Windows 11 using the Microsoft Phone Link app. If you are an Android user, check out our guide to connect your Android phone to your Windows 11 PC using the Phone Link app.
How to Use iMessage on Windows PC With Phone Link
Now, to set up Phone Link for iMessage on the Windows operating system, you have to update your Windows OS to the latest version of Windows 11. To do that, go to Settings > Windows Update and check for updates.
After updating, download the Microsoft Phone Link app from the Microsoft Store on your Windows 11 machine. Additionally, on your iPhone, you need to download the Link to Windows app by Microsoft from the App Store.
After that, follow the steps mentioned below to use iMessage on Windows using Microsoft Phone Link:
1. Open the Phone Link app on your Windows device.
2. Then, you will be presented with an option to choose your phone. For iOS devices, select the iPhone option.
3. Now, you will see the setup options. Here, click the Turn on Bluetooth and follow the on-screen instructions to enable it. Also, ensure that Bluetooth is turned on, on your iPhone.
4. After that, you will receive a QR code on your Windows device.
5. Simply open the Link to Windows app on your iPhone.
6. Then tap the Scan QR Code button to scan the QR code and pair your iPhone with the Phone Link app.
7. Click on the Continue button on your iPhone to proceed with the Bluetooth pairing process. Following that, you will receive the pairing code. Click the Pair button on both devices to complete the pairing.
8. Now, you are almost done! Just follow the on-screen instructions to sync your contacts and notifications.
9. Once completed, click on the Continue button.
10. Your iPhone will now prompt you for certain permissions, which you can review based on your preferences.
Now, your iPhone is successfully linked to your Windows device using Phone Link.
Conclusion
That’s it! This is how you can use iMessage on Windows using Microsoft Phone Link. However, please note that there are some limitations. Currently, not all features of iMessage are supported, such as images and multimedia. If it gets the features, we will update this article with new features and improvements from Microsoft in their Phone Link app.
