📤 How to Use Nearby Sharing on Windows 11 Laptop or Desktop PC 📤
0🔑 Want to quickly share files, photos, or links between your Windows 11 laptop or desktop and another nearby device? With Nearby Sharing, you can easily transfer content between devices over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Here's how to enable and use this feature:
Steps to Enable Nearby Sharing on Windows 11:
Open Settings
Click on the Start menu and select Settings, or press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
Go to System
In the Settings window, click on System from the left sidebar.
Select Nearby Sharing
Scroll down and select Nearby Sharing.
Turn On Nearby Sharing
Toggle the switch to On under the Nearby sharing section. This will allow you to share content with nearby devices.
You can also choose whether you want to share content with Everyone nearby or My devices only.
Enable Bluetooth
Ensure that Bluetooth is turned on for both devices you want to share content with.
You can turn on Bluetooth by going to Settings Devices Bluetooth & devices, and toggling the Bluetooth option to On.
Share Content
To share a file, photo, or link, right-click the item and select Share from the context menu.
A list of nearby devices will appear. Select the device you want to send the content to.
Accept the Transfer on the Receiving Device
On the receiving device, a notification will pop up asking if you want to accept the transfer.
Click Accept to start the transfer process.
Tips:
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Connection: Nearby Sharing works best when both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network or paired via Bluetooth.
Sharing Websites: You can also use Nearby Sharing to send links directly from the Edge browser by clicking the Share button in the address bar.
Device Compatibility: Make sure that both devices are running Windows 10 or Windows 11 and support the Nearby Sharing feature.
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