New Start Menu in Windows 11 with Phone Integration (Changes and Improvements)

In this article, we will talk about the latest Windows 11 Updates related to the New Start Menu in Windows 11 with Phone Integration.

If you want to have the New Start Menu Integration in Windows 11, you need to meet these requirements:

• Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 4805 and higher in Beta Channel and 26120.3000 and higher in Dev channel.
• Phone Link version 1.24121.30.0 or higher.
• Your PC must be signed in with a Microsoft account and must have Bluetooth LE capability.
• Not supported for PCs running Pro Education or Education SKUs.

New Improvements and Changes that Microsoft is implementing:

1. Easy set up for new users: Brand new users can now connect their Android or iPhone device to their PC from the Start menu.
2. Connected iPhone users can now access features from the Start menu.
3. Both Android and iPhone connected users can now share files across devices directly from the Start menu.

How to Setup Phone in the Start Menu

To get started, open the Start menu and select the device type (Android or iPhone) from the right-side pane. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your device with the PC and start accessing your phone from the Start Menu in no time.

New iPhone Integration

Connected iPhone users can now access their phone features directly from the Start menu. This seamless integration allows iPhone users to enjoy the same benefits as Android users, including ability to view phone’s battery status and connectivity, ability to access messages and calls, and keeping track of the latest activities, all conveniently integrated into the Start menu.

Sending Files to the Phone

Now, you can easily send files across your devices (Android/iPhone and Windows PC) right from the Start menu. Select “Send files” to begin transferring.

From the New Window, you just need to drop and drop files, or manually select them. It will be sent to the phone in seconds.

For more information about this Feature, you can check this article from the Microsoft Blog.

For a more in-depth look over the Phone Integration in the Start Menu, you can watch the video below from the youtube channel.