Note: This Copilot setting is being gradually rolled out and is expected to be generally available by the end of February 2025.
We are excited to announce that the Phone connection, formerly known as Phone Plugin, has been restored with enhanced performance and refreshed visual designs! With this setting Copilot on PC can connect to your mobile device, making Copilot more personalized by integrating the rich data stored on your Android, including messages and contacts. It also boosts your productivity by allowing you to perform common phone actions on your PC, such as sending messages, setting alarms and timers, locating places using the map on your device, and more, without needing to reach for your device.
What do I need to use Phone connection?
To use Phone connection with Copilot, you’ll need the following:
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An Android mobile device
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A computer
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Link to Windows app version 1.24112.110.0 or later.
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A Microsoft account
How do I use Phone connection?
On your Android device:
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Open Link to Windows app
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Sign in with your Microsoft account
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Follow the setup steps shown on the mobile device
Note: If you’re already using Phone Link on your Windows PC and have linked your Android mobile device, you can skip this step.
On your PC:
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Visit copilot.microsoft.com or open the Copilot app.
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Sign in with the same Microsoft account used for Link to Windows app on your mobile device
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Sign in with the same Microsoft account used for the Link to Windows app on your mobile device.
Go to Profile > Account in Copilot to confirm that Phone connection is turned on.
You are all set to use this feature in Copilot.
Please note: If you are a Samsung user and want to use some advanced features, including "cancel alarm" and "cancel timer," the following additional requirements need to be met:
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Samsung device with Android 14 or later
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The Clock app version 12.3.21.0 or later
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The Link to Windows Service app version 3.0.01.7 or later
What can I do with Phone Connection in Copilot?
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Ask for contacts or messages naturally: For example, “Any new messages today?” or “What’s Frank’s contact info?” if you have Frank saved in your contacts.
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Set timers for specific durations: For example, “Set a 3-minute timer for boiling eggs.”
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Set alarms through natural language commands: For instance, “Set a 7am alarm for tomorrow.”
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Send messages to your contacts: For example, “Send a message to Bruce to ask for gift ideas,” if Bruce is saved in your contacts.
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Locate a place: Find places in your phone’s map by asking naturally, such as “Locate the nearest shopping mall on my phone.”
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Start navigation in the map app (supported by select Samsung devices): You can simply ask Copilot, “Navigate to the coffee shop using my phone.”
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Cancel a timer or an alarm (supported by select Samsung devices): You can also ask Copilot to help cancel timers or alarms with simple queries, such as “Stop the timer for boiling eggs,” or “Cancel the 7am alarm.”
How do I turn off this feature in Copilot?
You can turn off Phone Connection in Copilot by navigating to Profile > Account and toggling off the feature.
I can’t see Phone Connection in Copilot
The feature is under gradual rollout and is expected to be available by end of February 2025.
Can I use more than one Android mobile device in Copilot with the same Microsoft Account?
Currently, only the most recently linked Android device will be shown in Copilot settings. If you want to switch to another device, please redo the linking process in the Link to Windows app by signing in with your Microsoft Account on that device.
Can I use this feature in the Copilot mobile app?
This feature is available only on PC and is currently not supported in the Copilot mobile app.
I am an iPhone® user. How can I use this feature?
This feature is currently not supported on iPhones®.
Provide feedback
We welcome your feedback if you are experiencing any problems. Please send us feedback from the Copilot by going to Profile > Give feedback.
