Hi there,

I’m a long time Windows user looking to switch to Linux. One of my most used apps is Phone Link, which I use to make/receive calls and texts through my desktop. It’s a lot easier on my hands, which have limited endurance, and typing is a lot easier on my keyboard than my phone.

With my limited research, I saw that KDE Connect almost fits the bill, except it doesn’t sync phone calls.

Is there a Linux app with all the functionality of Windows Phone Link?

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    3 days ago

    The solution the other person posted works in my testing, if you’re using pipewire, just tested it I’m using android 16. Very neat!

    Connect your phone to your computer via Bluetooth. On your phone, set the Bluetooth setting for the computer connection, to be ‘headphones’ and give it audio and call history permissions, phone call permission, etc. Then when you make or receive a call, it uses the mic and speakers of your computer for the call.

    I didn’t know you could do this, very neat!

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      3 days ago

      Cool thanks! My goal is to install Linux on a laptop I don’t use frequently to make sure I can set it up with all my apps. Will have to try this once I get around to installing Linux.