The info on this page applies to the following version of Windows and supported devices:
Windows 11
Android devices
When you use Link to Windows with your Android in Microsoft Teams (free), you'll find it quicker and easier to manage the things you do every day. Your SMS text messages, contacts, and Meet links for video chats come together all in one place. You'll have instant access to everything you love!
Connect your Android to Microsoft Teams (free) with Link to Windows
Before you start, here are some items you might want to review.
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For frequently asked questions, see Learn how to get SMS messages in Microsoft Teams (free).
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If you're not sure if your mobile device supports the Link to Windows app, see what devices support Link to Windows (pre-installed).
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Learn more about Phone Link help & learning.
You can link your phone from Chat on your taskbar.
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Open Teams.
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After the QR code appears on your desktop, scan the QR code with your phone.
Note: Link to Windows app is preinstalled on select mobile devices running Android 9.0 or later. For all other Android devices running Android 7.0 or later, you'll be prompted to download the Link to Windows app from the Google Play Store.
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Enter the verification code that appears on your desktop into your phone. Then enter your Microsoft Account (MSA) password.
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You'll receive several notifications on your Android device requesting permission to access things like your SMS text messages and contacts. Allowing access to this information lets us display it in the Link to Windows app and simplifies sending messages to contacts through Microsoft Teams (free). Review the requests to finish linking your Android to Microsoft Teams (free).
After the pairing is complete, you'll see your SMS text messages in the window under Recent. Your SMS text messages and the most recent one-to-one group chats from Teams are now in one place to view.
Note: To help keep your online experiences safe and positive, you can stop people from reaching you or showing you any inappropriate content by blocking them on your Android device. For steps, see the manual for your device.
You can unlink your Android phone in different ways depending on the Teams version you are using.
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In Teams, select More options at the top of the window > Settings .
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Select Mobile device .
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Select Disconnect SMS messages to discontinue sending and receiving SMS text messages on Teams or Cancel to exit without submitting any changes.
If you disconnect SMS messages, your text messages will be removed when you restart Teams.
Note: After disconnecting your Android from Teams, your phone remains linked with Link to Windows. You can unlink a device in the Link to Windows app at any time.
Get SMS text messages, notifications, and create Meet links for video chats in Teams
After you connect your Android to Microsoft Teams (free) with Link to Windows, you’ll have instant access to your contacts, where you can read, reply, and receive notifications to SMS text messages. You can also create a Meet link for a video chat and send it to anyone, even if they’re not on Teams.
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Open Microsoft Teams (free).
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Select Chat from the app bar on the left side of the screen. You can view your text messages and your one-to-one and group chats.
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Select the message you want to send a reply.
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You can type your message in the reply field and use the Emoji button .
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When you're ready, select Send to reply to the message.
When you receive a notification, you have the following options: reply in the notification window, open the notification, or select the "X" to exit without submitting any changes.
Send a reply in the notification window
Step 1: After the notification appears at the lower-right of the screen, type your message in the reply field.
Step 2: When you're ready, select Send to reply to the text message.
Open the notification
Step 1: Select the notification.
Step 2: After the Chat window opens, you can view the text message.
Step 3: Type your message in the reply field, then select Send to reply to the text message.
Create a Meet link for a video call in Teams
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Open Microsoft Teams (free).
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Select Chat from the app bar on the left side of the screen.
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Find the person you want to video call.
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Select Meet at the top of the screen.
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After you see the Meet link copied prompt, paste the link in the reply field and send.
You can invite anyone to join your call by sharing the link with multiple people in your Chat list.
Related topics
Frequently asked questions about the Phone link
Phone Link requirements and setup
Contact us
For more help, contact support or ask a question in the Microsoft Teams Community.
