Microsoft has roll out a new feature for Phone Link on Windows 11 which lets users take a peek at their messages, calls, and other information from the Start Menu.
As this feature was previously announce in the first week of May 2025, users are now reportedly gaining access to the panel with the latest Windows 11 update.
It’s currently not clear whether the this panel for Phone Link on the Windows 11 Start Menu also works with pair iOS devices.
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Microsoft Rolls Out Dedicated Phone Link Panel to All Users
The Phone Link is a mobile pairing application which comes preload on Windows 11.
This feature lets users connect iOS or Android smartphone to their laptop or desktop computer, syncing text messages and images, and enabling support for making and receiving calls.
The panel for Phone Link was spot by Android Authority on Windows-based PCs and was discover on Windows 11 version 26100.4061.
When an Android device is connect via Phone Link, it displays the phone model, battery status and connectivity details in a new panel which is locate on the right side of the Windows Start Menu.
Microsoft says that this panel allows users to keep track of their latest activities by enabling them to access their phone calls, messages, and photos directly from the Start Menu.
Phone Link also features a Recent tab which displays recently receive files or notifications on the phone.
How to Access the Dedicated Phone Link feature on Windows 11?
Follow These Steps :
- Open the Start Menu.
- Select the device type: Android or iPhone from the right-side pane.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your device with the Windows PC.
- Start accessing your phone and its contents from the Start Menu.
The Phone Link panel also includes a Send files option which, as the name suggests, enables users to quickly transfer files between the phone and PC.
You can either drag and drop files or select the require files from the Browse option.
Microsoft first introduce this feature in 2024 to register Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels and it initially include support for only Android.
In January 2025, it was expand to include support for iOS devices too, enabling iPhone users to access their phone features via the Phone Link panel in the Start Menu.
