Pairing iPhone To Windows 11 Circular Task

To pair your iPhone with Windows 11, you can follow these steps:

1. Connect via USB: Since you have already connected your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable, ensure that your iPhone is unlocked and that you trust the computer when prompted.
2. Use the Phone Link App: While the Phone Link app is primarily designed for Android devices, you can still use it for basic functionalities. However, for iPhone-specific features, you may need to rely on other methods, as the app may not fully support iOS.
3. Music Streaming: If your goal is to stream music from your iPhone to your car, consider using Bluetooth directly from your iPhone to your car's audio system. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on both your iPhone and your car, and then pair them directly through the car's Bluetooth settings.
4. Alternative Apps: If you want to manage your music library, consider using iTunes or the Apple Music app on your Windows 11 PC. This way, you can sync your music library with your iPhone.

If you are still facing issues with the Phone Link app, it may be worth checking for updates or looking for specific iOS-compatible apps that can facilitate the connection between your iPhone and Windows 11.

References:

• Get started with Windows App to connect to devices and apps (remote-pc)
• Pair devices

Hi troothteller,

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A Forum and sharing the details of your experience.

The Phone Link app supports both Android and iOS. If you see Google Play, it means the app is assuming an Android setup. For iPhone, you’ll need the Link to Windows app from the Apple App Store, not Google Play. Please kindly follow the steps below to resolve this issue.

1 - On your PC

• Open Phone Link.
• Select iPhone as your device type.
• Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.

2 - Start Pairing

• Click Link new device in Phone Link.
• A QR code will appear on your PC screen.

3 - On your iPhone

• Open the Camera app and scan the QR code.
• This will prompt you to install Link to Windows from the App Store.
• Accept Bluetooth pairing requests on both devices.

4 - Grant Permissions

• Enable notifications, messages, and contacts sync when prompted.

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Again, on the PC, this procedure presumes that it is pairing the Android phone. That's how it comes up. I do not see my iPhone among the devices. There, another redundant procedure I went through just for your benefit. On the iPhone it went to the Google Play store even though I already had Link To Windows on it. I wish people on this forum would read what I post before they post; otherwise, I would not have to go through the same steps again just to confirm what is already happening. On Apple's Community forum I have a similar thread, only that one draws less traffic than this one.

Hendrix-V, We are finally cutting to the chase. My iOS version is 16.7.12. This doesn't change anything. I am going through the process again even though I know it is going to fail. The
Pair button became available on the phone; and I hit it. A code appeared on the screen. But the phone did not pair. The iPhone shows Bluetooth on. On my Windows 11, Bluetooth discoverable is on. Under Mobile Devices, where it says Add Device, that feature presumes it is Android. Where it says Devices and Add Device, with the iPhone on, that feature is not discovering it. What is missing from my Settings for both Windows 11 and iPhone?