🪟💡 Windows 11 adds a genius feature for your smartphone within the Start menu – here's how to enable it!

 Microsoft has finally added a great feature to the Start Menu in Windows 11: improved integration with your smartphone, specifically through the "Link to Windows" app (formerly known as Your Phone). The new feature allows you to view phone notifications, calls, messages, and recent photos directly in the Start Menu, making the experience between your computer and phone more seamless and integrated.

✅ Feature: View Smartphone Activity in the Start Menu

This feature allows you to see recent interactions with your phone directly from the "Recommended" section of the Start Menu, such as:

Photos you recently took.

Text messages you received.

Recent calls.

App notifications.

📱 Supported Phones:

This feature works best with:

Android phones (Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Huawei are partially supported).

Currently, iPhones are not supported with the same integration.

 📥 How to activate the feature step by step:

1. Make sure Windows 11 is up to date:

Go to Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates. You must be on version 23H2 or later.

2. Install the "Link to Windows" app on your phone:

On your Android phone, search for "Link to Windows" in the Google Play Store.

Sign in with the same Microsoft account as your computer.

3. Open the "Phone Link" app on your computer:

You can search for it using the Start button.

Follow the instructions to link your phone.

4. Enable the "Phone Recommended Content" feature:

Go to Settings > Personalization > Start.

Enable the option: "Show recommendations related to your mobile device."

🧠 Important Notes:

The phone and computer must be on the same Wi-Fi network or connected via Bluetooth.

 Some features may require permissions on your phone (allowing notifications, accessing photos, etc.).

📌 Summary:

This addition means you don't need to constantly switch between your phone and computer. You can now keep up with all the latest updates directly from your phone via the Start menu, saving time and increasing productivity.

Would you like an illustrated explanation or video explaining the steps?

Here's a detailed video explanation of how to use the smartphone integration feature in the Windows 11 Start menu:

New Start Menu in Windows 11 with Phone Integration

This video demonstrates the new updates to the Start menu, including how to connect your smartphone (Android or iPhone) to your PC and view notifications, messages, photos, and calls directly from the Start menu.AZAZ

🪟 Windows 11 Integrates Your Smartphone into the Start Menu!

Discover how to connect your smartphone to Windows 11 and access it directly from the Start Menu.

If you need further clarification or have any additional questions, feel free to ask!