Your phone may soon be able to shut down or restart your PC with just a couple of taps
Microsoft’s Link to Windows application for Android is reportedly set to gain expanded PC control capabilities. Code discovered within the app suggests that users will soon be able to shut down, restart, or put their computers to sleep directly from their Android devices—features that Microsoft has not yet officially confirmed.
Windows Latest uncovered evidence indicating that the Link to Windows and Phone Link applications will eventually offer greater control over PC operations beyond what’s currently available. At present, these applications already enable users to lock their computers remotely from an Android phone, but the discovered code hints at a broader set of future capabilities.
While the exact timeline for these new features remains uncertain, the discovery underscores Microsoft’s commitment to deepening integration between Windows PCs and Android devices. This cross-platform functionality appears to be evolving to offer users more seamless control over their desktop environments from their mobile devices, potentially addressing common workflow frustrations for remote workers and others who need quick access to PC power controls.