Microsoft Windows 11 Phone Link to Add Remote Shutdown and Restart
Microsoft's Windows 11 Phone Link app is set to introduce remote shutdown and restart controls for connected Android phones, according to code findings. The update may also include a sleep mode option, though users would need to unlock their PC before executing restart or shutdown commands after enabling sleep. The release timeline remains unconfirmed.
Additionally, the code includes labels such as "pc_controls_restart_label" and "pc_controls_shutdown_label," indicating that "restart" and "shutdown" options will become part of the Phone Link feature set.
Beyond shutdown and restart functions, Phone Link is reportedly set to introduce a sleep mode option. However, users wishing to maintain a remote connection between their phone and PC should note a limitation: once sleep mode is enabled, users must first unlock their Windows 11 PC before executing a restart or shutdown command. The specific rollout timing for this update remains unclear, and further developments await official confirmation from Microsoft.
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