Samsung opens Galaxy Connect app to Windows 11 PCs from other manufacturers

Previously, Samsung's Galaxy Connect app could only be used to establish connections between products within the Samsung universe, i.e., between Galaxy smartphones or tablets and Galaxy Books running Windows. The manufacturer is now lifting this restriction.

Galaxy, open up

Samsung isn't making a big fuss about opening the app to Windows computers from other manufacturers. Only in the changelog for version 2.1.6.0 in the Microsoft Store does Samsung state that it is extending its continuity layer to PCs outside the Galaxy Book series. For Samsung, this is a big deal, as the manufacturer previously tried to create a certain lock-in effect through exclusive features. The company is now apparently moving away from that a little.

Despite the good news for owners of a Galaxy smartphone who don't have a Galaxy Book, the function comes with some limitations. According to Samsung, the app only works on PCs running Windows 11. Those who still have Windows 10 installed on their computer are out of luck. Furthermore, the app is only supported on x64 PCs with Intel or AMD processors, meaning ARM-based PCs will continue to miss out.

A bit like Apple

According to Samsung, the Windows app allows users to seamlessly view websites opened on a Galaxy smartphone or tablet on their PC. However, users must use the Samsung Internet Browser on both mobile devices and PCs. Samsung announced this for Windows last year, and it has been available for installation in Germany since the end of March 2026.

In addition, the tool helps to copy and paste text, images, files, and videos from Galaxy smartphones and tablets or from PCs to other devices. Users can also access files on Galaxy smartphones or tablets via the file explorer on the PC.

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