The mobile phone has become an almost essential element in our lives, not in vain they have become real pocket computers with which to carry out all kinds of tasks. Surely on more than one occasion we would have liked to be able to write on it directly from our PC, without having to physically unlock it.
Fortunately, it is easy to access our mobile directly from the PC, through different third-party programs. In this way we can carry out different operations such as accessing notifications, writing messages, sharing photos and other files or making calls. Next, we are going to see what are the best options to be able to control our mobile and be able to write using the computer.
AirDroid, control the mobile from a desktop
It is an application that gives us access to most of the most important functions that we can carry out with the mobile, but from the computer. The service has a free version, as well as applications for both Windows and macOS. Although, we can also use any web browser to use it easily. For this it will be necessary that both the PC and the mobile are connected to the same network.
To start the first thing we have to do is download AirDroid on our mobile accepting those requests for permissions that you request. We must also open our preferred browser on the PC and write web.airdroid.com in the address bar or simply click on this link.
Once installed on the phone, we can register and log in. Now on the main screen we click on the Scan icon that we find at the top of the screen next to AirDroid web and we scan the QR code that appears in the browser and we are done, we will be connected and we will be able to access the functions of our mobile from the PC browser.
The program’s web interface is similar to that of a desktop, where we can see the available functions on the left, as well as tools and information about our phone on the right.
In order to carry out any action, it will be necessary to grant the pertinent permissions from the “Me and Security” and “Remote features” section. We can use the camera, duplicate the screen, write messages, access our contacts, etc, as long as we grant the necessary permissions so that it is enabled in On.
The only limitation that we are going to find is that it is not compatible with third-party applications, but we can make calls, write SMS, access our photos, videos and music, set an alarm, etc.
Airdroip also has a Premium version that is priced at $3.99 per month or $29.99 per year that allows us to remove advertising, although most of the functions are available with its free plan.
AirDroid Cast, mirror the screen on PC
With AirDroid Cast we will be able to share the screen of our mobile with the PC to be able to use it completely, being able to write from the computer without the need for the phone, but since it does so, it is to replicate the screen if it will be necessary for the screen to be on. In return, we will be able to work with third-party applications, write for WhatsApp, Telegram, etc., as well as move files to and from our mobile.
The app allows basic form mirroring in the free version. To start we must download the application for Windows or macOS from the developer’s websiteas well as the android cast app for mobile.
Later we must start the applications on both devices. A QR code and a number will appear in the PC application. From the mobile application we must write down the numbering or scan the QR code to start the transmission. For security it will be necessary to grant permissions for the screen to be transmitted to the computer.
To be able to write on the mobile, we will need to click on the “Activate the control” button. In order to activate it, it will be necessary that we have contracted its Premium version that has a cost of 3.49 euros per month. In this way we will have access to all the applications and we will be able to manage it from the PC and write on it, just as we would do it directly from the mobile. With the free version it will only be possible to mirror the phone screen to the computer.
Mobile Link and Link to Microsoft Windows
Formerly known as Your Phone. It is a Microsoft application specially developed to link our Android mobile with the PC. In this way, we will be able to access a large number of functions such as answering text messages, receiving calls, seeing notifications, etc., all for free. In addition, we can copy, edit and even drag and drop photos without having to touch the phone.
To start we must run the application that is natively pre-installed in both Windows 10 and Windows 11 under the name of Mobile Link. To run it, we’ll use the Start menu search engine to type mobile link and select the app. We will also need to download the Link to Windows application for mobile from the Play Store.
Once we run the application in Windows we will have to log in with our Microsoft account, something that we will also have to do from the mobile application, in both cases with the same account. Next, from the web browser of the PC we access the address www.aka.ms/addComputer. By doing this, it will show us in the Mobile Link application a PIN that we must write in the mobile application to link both devices. Later we must accept the necessary permissions to display the content of the mobile on the PC.
Once this is done we will have access to the application. On the left side of the screen we have access to notifications, messages, photos, calls and contacts. To be able to write any message from the computer, just click on the Messages section and we will be able to write without using the mobile.
Its main drawback is that we won’t be able to use it with third-party applications like WhatsApp or Telegram, so if we want to write, it will be exclusively through SMS.
