Summary
Looking at your iPhone to check your messages can be distracting when you’re working.
But did you know that it’s as simple if you have a Windows PC, too?
If not, you may have toupdate Windows on your computerfirst.
Youll use this app to sync contacts and messages from your iPhone.
TapOpento launch the app to get started.
Click thePhone Linkapp that appears in the results to launch it.
After launching Phone Link, choose the mobile gadget you want to connect to by clickingiPhone.
TapPair Your Deviceswhen it appears on your iPhoneit will pop up below the QR code.
Then, tapOpenon the prompt that appears.
On the next screen, tapContinue.
Ensure the code you see matches the one on your setup screen, and tapPair.
Now, go to the Phone Link app on Windows and clickPair.
On your iPhone, tapDone.
Youre almost done setting up iMessage for your PC; theres just one more step.
Go toSettings > Bluetoothon your phone and tap theiicon next to your PC’s name.
Toggle onShare System Notifications,Show Notification, andSync Contacts.
ClickContinuein the Phone link app on Windows to sync contacts and messages from your iPhone.
And you’re done!
The good news is that the setup is a one-time process.
press the sender’s name to see the ongoing conversation in a chat window on the right.
ClickNew Messagethe blue pencil icon buttonto send a message to a contact who doesn’t have an existing thread.
Start typing the person’s name in the text box that appears and select it from the search results.
jot down your message in the chat box at the bottom and press Enter or clickSend.
This method involves using the Remote Desktop extension for Chrome, which you might download from theChrome Web Store.
However, you will also need a Mac and Windows computer and load the extension on both devices.
Launch Messages on your Mac and share the screen with the Windows PC using the Remote Desktop extension.
you’ve got the option to then interact with iMessage on the PC through the shared screen.
