How to Mirror Your Samsung Phone on Windows 11

Mirroring your Samsung phone to a Windows 11 PC allows you to display and, in some cases, control your phone from your computer. This can be useful when you want to view photos on a larger screen, respond to messages, demonstrate an app, play mobile content, or work with your phone without constantly picking it up.

Samsung phones and Windows PCs can communicate through Microsoft’s Phone Link application, while compatible Samsung devices may also support wireless display features such as Smart View. Depending on your phone model and Windows setup, you can choose between these options.

The best method depends on what you want to do. If you want to access phone apps and notifications from Windows, Phone Link is usually the most convenient option. If you simply want to display your phone’s screen on your PC, wireless display or Smart View can be more suitable when supported.

Before starting, make sure your Samsung phone and Windows 11 PC are connected to the same Wi-Fi network when using a wireless mirroring method. Keeping both devices updated can also prevent compatibility problems.

Using Microsoft Phone Link

Microsoft Phone Link is built into Windows 11 and can connect your Android phone to your PC. Compatible Samsung phones can provide additional features, including the ability to interact with phone applications from Windows.

First, open Phone Link on your Windows 11 computer.

1. Press the Windows key.
2. Type Phone Link.
3. Open the application.
4. Select Android when asked what type of phone you have.
5. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

Your PC will show a QR code that you can scan with your Samsung phone.

On your Samsung phone:

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Install or update the Link to Windows application if necessary.
3. Open the application.
4. Sign in using the same Microsoft account used on your Windows PC.
5. Select the option to link your phone to the PC.
6. Scan the QR code shown in Phone Link.
7. Allow the requested permissions.

Once the connection has been established, Windows will display information from your phone inside Phone Link.

On supported Samsung devices, you may see an option such as Apps that lets you launch supported phone applications through your PC.

The exact features available depend on your Samsung model, Android version, and Windows configuration.

Use Link to Windows on Samsung

Many newer Samsung phones have Link to Windows integrated directly into the Quick Settings panel.

To check:

1. Swipe down from the top of your Samsung phone.
2. Swipe down again to expand Quick Settings.
3. Look for Link to Windows.
4. Tap it to enable the feature.
5. Follow the instructions shown on your phone.

If you cannot find Link to Windows, open Settings and search for:

Link to Windows

On supported devices, you can then connect your phone to your Windows 11 PC.

Once connected, Phone Link can provide features such as notifications, text messages, photos, calls, and supported app access.

However, Phone Link is not identical to traditional screen mirroring. Some features allow you to interact with your phone through Windows, while others simply synchronize information between the two devices.

If your primary goal is to see the entire Samsung screen on your computer, use the wireless display options described below if your devices support them.

Use Samsung Smart View

Samsung’s Smart View feature is designed primarily to mirror a phone’s display to compatible TVs and other supported display devices. Some Windows PCs may also support receiving wireless displays through Microsoft’s Wireless Display functionality.

To check whether your Windows 11 PC supports wireless display reception, open:

Settings → System → Optional features

Select View features and search for:

Wireless Display

If it is available, install the Wireless Display optional feature.

After installation, open the Start menu and search for:

Wireless Display

Open the Wireless Display application.

On your Samsung phone:

1. Swipe down to open Quick Settings.
2. Find Smart View.
3. Tap Smart View.
4. Wait for available devices to appear.
5. Select your Windows PC if it appears.
6. Confirm the connection on the PC if Windows asks for permission.

If your PC does not appear, the computer’s hardware, Wi-Fi adapter, driver, or network configuration may not support Miracast reception.

Smart View availability and behavior can also vary between Samsung phone models.

Use Windows Wireless Display

Windows 11 includes support for wireless display technology on compatible hardware.

First, make sure Wireless Display is installed.

Open:

Settings → System → Optional features → View features

Search for Wireless Display, select it, and install it.

Then launch the Wireless Display application.

On your Samsung phone, open Smart View and look for your PC.

If the computer appears, select it and accept the connection request.

Once connected, your Samsung phone’s display should appear on the Windows 11 screen.

This method is particularly useful when your goal is straightforward screen mirroring rather than accessing individual phone functions through Phone Link.

Keep both devices relatively close to the Wi-Fi router for the best experience. Wireless mirroring can introduce some delay, so it may not be ideal for activities requiring extremely low latency.

Use a USB Connection

If wireless mirroring is unreliable, a wired connection can sometimes provide a more stable connection, although Windows does not provide a universal built-in USB screen-mirroring feature for Samsung phones.

Connect your Samsung phone to the Windows 11 computer using a compatible USB cable.

Your phone may ask what you want to use the USB connection for. Select an appropriate option such as File Transfer if you need to access files.

For actual screen mirroring over USB, you generally need compatible third-party software. One commonly used open-source option is scrcpy, which can display and control an Android device from a Windows computer.

With USB debugging enabled, scrcpy can provide a responsive mirrored display.

However, USB debugging is a developer feature. Only enable it when you understand why you need it, and disable it afterward if you do not need it.

Make Phone Link Start Automatically

If you regularly connect your Samsung phone to your Windows 11 PC, you can configure Phone Link to make the connection more convenient.

Open Phone Link and review its settings.

Depending on the version of Phone Link and Windows 11, you may find options related to:

• Starting Phone Link with Windows
• Notifications
• Messages
• Photos
• Calls
• Mobile devices
• Connected devices

Keep the Link to Windows feature enabled on your Samsung phone.

Your phone and PC should also remain connected to the internet for many Phone Link features to function properly.

Troubleshoot Samsung Screen Mirroring

If your Samsung phone does not appear when you try to mirror it, start by checking the basics.

Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then restart both the phone and Windows PC.

If you are using Wireless Display, verify that the feature is installed:

Settings → System → Optional features → Wireless Display

If Wireless Display is already installed but mirroring still fails, check your wireless adapter and graphics drivers through Device Manager.

You should also install available Windows updates and Samsung phone updates.

If you are using Phone Link, make sure:

• Phone Link is installed and updated.
• Link to Windows is enabled on your Samsung phone.
• Both devices use the appropriate Microsoft account.
• Required permissions have been granted.
• Battery-saving restrictions are not preventing Link to Windows from running.
• Your phone has an active internet connection.

Some Samsung models support more Phone Link features than others. Therefore, an option available on one Samsung phone may not be available on another.

Choose the Best Mirroring Method

The right option depends on what you want to accomplish.

If you want to receive notifications, messages, calls, photos, and supported phone apps on your PC, use Phone Link.

If you want to display your entire Samsung screen, try Smart View with Windows Wireless Display when your phone and PC support the required wireless display technology.

If you want a wired connection, USB-based tools such as scrcpy can be considered, particularly when wireless mirroring is unstable.

Phone Link is generally the easiest option because it is integrated into Windows 11 and works particularly well with supported Samsung devices. Traditional screen mirroring, however, may require Wireless Display support on the Windows computer.

Conclusion

Mirroring a Samsung phone on Windows 11 can make it much easier to view and interact with your mobile device from a larger screen.

For most users, Phone Link is the simplest starting point. Install or open Phone Link on Windows 11, enable Link to Windows on your Samsung phone, and pair the devices using the QR code provided by Windows.

If you specifically want to see the complete phone screen, check whether your Windows 11 PC supports Wireless Display and whether your Samsung phone supports Smart View for the connection.

When wireless mirroring does not work, check your Wi-Fi connection, update Windows and your Samsung phone, and verify that the necessary wireless display features and drivers are installed.

For a wired solution, compatible Android mirroring software can provide an alternative. Regardless of which method you choose, the capabilities available will depend on your Samsung model, Android version, Windows 11 version, and PC hardware.

FAQs

1. Can I mirror my Samsung phone to Windows 11 without installing an app?

Yes, in some cases. If your Samsung phone supports Smart View and your Windows 11 PC supports Miracast, you may be able to use Windows’ Wireless Display feature without installing a separate third-party mirroring application. Phone Link is another built-in Windows option for connecting supported Samsung devices.

2. Why doesn’t my Samsung phone appear in Windows Wireless Display?

Your PC may not support Miracast reception, Wireless Display may not be installed, or your wireless adapter and drivers may not support the required technology. Make sure Wireless Display is installed under Settings → System → Optional features and update your wireless and graphics drivers.

3. Is Phone Link the same as screen mirroring?

No. Phone Link connects your Samsung phone with Windows and provides features such as notifications, messages, photos, calls, and supported applications. Some supported Samsung devices can also provide app interaction, but Phone Link is not necessarily a complete real-time mirror of everything displayed on your phone.

4. Can I control my Samsung phone from Windows 11?

Yes, on supported Samsung devices and configurations. Phone Link can provide interaction with supported mobile applications, while tools such as scrcpy can provide broader screen viewing and control when configured appropriately. The features available depend on your Samsung phone and Windows setup.