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How to send and receive iMessages on Windows
If you're an iPhone user with a Windows PC, Microsoft has a feature that allows you to send and receive iMessages directly from your PC. You can also view your phone's notifications and place or receive calls.
Android users have been able to send and receive messages for quite a while. iOS messaging compatibility means iPhone users also don't have to stop what they're doing on their computer to pick up their iPhone every time they get a message. After a slower, several-week rollout, Microsoft announced in May 2023 that Phone Link for iOS was available to all Windows 11 users.
However, there's at least one catch: because Microsoft is working within the confines of what Apple allows for iMessage and alerts, you can't access your chat history, send or receive group messages, nor view or send images and videos.
Still, the capability you do get is better than nothing. Below I'll walk you through how to check for access, show you what's required, demonstrate how to pair your two devices, and explain how to use your PC to send messages in iMessage.
How to send iMessages from your iPhone on a PC
Do I need to be on Windows 11, or can I use Windows 10?
According to Microsoft, you'll need to have Windows 11 installed on your PC to use Phone Link for iOS.
Can I turn off alerts for specific apps in the Phone Link app?
Yes. Just go to the Settings page in the Phone Link app, where you'll find the option to turn off alerts and notifications for all apps or specific apps, if you find getting all of your iPhone alerts on your PC is too noisy.
