Enabling Accessibility Features with Link to Windows

Microsoft's My Phone Companion, also known as Link to Windows, offers a range of accessibility features designed to enhance your Android experience when linked to your PC. One of the key benefits is the ability to navigate through your Android screen using your keyboard and mouse. This feature is particularly useful for individuals with disabilities who may have difficulty using their mobile device independently.

To enable these accessibility features, you'll need to first ensure that the Link to Windows accessibility service is enabled on your PC. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Select the Start button on your PC and search for 'Link to Windows.'

2. Click on the result to open the app.

3. Toggle the switch next to 'Link to Windows' to turn it On.

Alternatively, you can enable the accessibility service manually by following these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.

2. Scroll down and select 'Accessibility.'

3. Look for 'Link to Windows' or 'Your Phone Companion' (depending on your device) and toggle the switch next to it to turn it On.

Once you've enabled the accessibility service, spoken Narrator feedback will play through your speakers or headphones plugged into your PC. This feature provides a more immersive experience, allowing you to focus on the content on your screen rather than manually navigating through menus.

In addition to screen reading and focus tracking, Phone Link also supports other accessibility features like TalkBack. This feature allows you to initiate an app or phone screen session before enabling the service. To do this:

1. Open the Phone Link app on your PC.

2. Select either 'Apps' or 'Phone screen,' depending on which Android device you're using.

By following these steps, you'll be able to enable accessibility features with Link to Windows and enhance your overall experience when linking your Android device to your PC.

For more information on Microsoft Phone Link and Link to Windows, please refer to our introduction article.

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