{"id":201449,"date":"2021-03-13T14:00:46","date_gmt":"2021-03-13T11:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-use-the-chrome-os-phone-hub-with-your-android-handset\/"},"modified":"2021-03-13T14:00:46","modified_gmt":"2021-03-13T11:00:46","slug":"how-to-use-the-chrome-os-phone-hub-with-your-android-handset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-the-chrome-os-phone-hub-with-your-android-handset\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Use the Chrome OS Phone Hub with Your Android Handset"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Use the Chrome OS Phone Hub with Your Android Handset&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/phone-hub-chrome-os.png\" alt=\"chrome os phone hub\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A smartphone and a laptop\u2014many of us have these two gadgets in our lives. If they h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>en to be an Android phone and a Chromebook, the Phone Hub feature makes them work together. We\u2019ll show you how it works.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cPhone Hub\u201d feature was introduced in Chrome OS 89. It allows you to more seamlessly move between your phone and laptop. That includes synced notifications and controlling certain things on your phone <em>from<\/em> your Chromebook.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Link an Android Phone to a Windows 10 PC With Microsoft&#8217;s &#8220;Your Phone&#8221; App<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, you need to connect your Android phone to your Chromebook through the computer\u2019s Settings menu. To do so, click the clock on your Chromebook\u2019s navigation bar (known as the \u201cShelf\u201d) to bring up the Quick Settings panel. Select the gear icon to open the Settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-712461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-04-9.18.15-AM.png\" alt=\"open Quick Settings and tap the gear\" width=\"561\" height=\"244\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the Settings menu, go to the \u201cConnected Devices\u201d tab in the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5.png\" alt=\"connected devices in settings\" width=\"533\" height=\"252\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see \u201cAndroid Phone\u201d listed here. Click the \u201cSet Up\u201d button to begin the process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-715140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6.png\" alt=\"set up android phone\" width=\"587\" height=\"130\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A new window will open with a drop-down menu that lists the active Android devices\u00a0associated with your Google account. Select the one that you want to use and click \u201cAccept &amp; Continue.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715141\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7.png\" alt=\"select a device and continue\" width=\"651\" height=\"461\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Enter your Google account\u2019s password and click \u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8.png\" alt=\"enter account password\" width=\"649\" height=\"317\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If your devices communicate and authenticate correctly, the two will be connected. Click \u201cDone\u201d to return to your Chromebook\u2019s Settings menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/9.png\" alt=\"click done\" width=\"649\" height=\"351\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your phone\u2019s name will now be listed in the \u201cConnected Devices\u201d section. Select it to proceed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/9a.png\" alt=\"select the connected phone\" width=\"636\" height=\"170\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here are all the settings that pertain to your connected Android device. First, make sure that \u201cPhone Hub\u201d is toggled on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-715144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10.png\" alt=\"toggle on phone hub\" width=\"630\" height=\"184\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There are two toggles under \u201cPhone Hub\u201d for additional features. Enable the ones that you want to use.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Notifications:<\/strong> Notifications from \u201cchat apps\u201d on your connected device will appear on the Chromebook.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recent Chrome Tabs:<\/strong> If you use Chrome on your Android device, your recent tabs will appear in the Hub.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-718426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-12_16-02-27.jpg\" alt=\"phone hub settings\" width=\"611\" height=\"235\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With the above steps complete, you\u2019ll see a phone icon appear on your Chromebook\u2019s Shelf. Click it to open the Phone Hub.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-715145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/11.png\" alt=\"open the phone hub\" width=\"617\" height=\"414\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There are a few things going on in the Phone Hub, so let\u2019s break it down. Starting at the top, you can see the name of your Android device, its signal strength, and its battery level. The gear icon will take you directly to the Settings we previously looked at.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-718430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-12_16-07-11-2.jpg\" alt=\"phone hub top section\" width=\"469\" height=\"117\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The middle section has a few action buttons that can control your connected Android device.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enable Hotspot:<\/strong> If your phone supports it and you\u2019ve enabled Instant Tethering on your Chromebook, the computer will connect to your phone\u2019s internet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Silence Phone:<\/strong> Silences the ringer and notification sounds on your Android device.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Locate Phone:<\/strong> Rings your phone loudly so that you can easily find it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-718424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-12_16-07-11a.jpg\" alt=\"phone hub middle buttons\" width=\"469\" height=\"153\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, the bottom section shows the two most-recent tabs that you accessed in the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.android.chrome\">Google Chrome browser<\/a> on your Android device. Simply select one to open the page on your Chromebook.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-718431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-12_16-07-11b-1.jpg\" alt=\"phone hub bottom tabs\" width=\"469\" height=\"210\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it! You\u2019ll receive notifications from your Android device on your Chromebook, and all of these tools are just a click away. The Phone Hub will hopefully help you not need to pick up your phone so often while using your Chromebook.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Chrome OS Instant Tethering Comes to More Android Phones, Here&#8217;s How to Do It<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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