How to use Nearby Sharing on Windows 11?

 


Nearby Sharing is a feature in Windows 11 that allows users to share files, links, and other items with nearby devices over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.Although this feature is started from Windows 10, some users still don;t know what nearby sharing is and how to use it on Windows 11 and Windows 10. In this article, we will discuss what Nearby Sharing is, what it can do, and how to use it on Windows 11.

What is Nearby Sharing?

Nearby Sharing is a feature in Windows 11 that allows users to share files, links, and other items with nearby devices. The feature uses Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to create a secure wireless connection between two devices, making it easy to share items without the need for cables or external storage.

Key feature of Nearby Sharing:

Easy sharing: Nearby Sharing makes it easy to share items with nearby devices without the need for cables or external storage.

Secure connection: The feature uses a secure wireless connection to ensure that items are shared securely.

Multiple device support: Nearby Sharing supports sharing with multiple devices simultaneously, making it useful for collaborative work or sharing with friends and family.

How to use Nearby Sharing on Windows 11?

It sounds that Nearby Sharing is even much more convenient than iTunes of Apple.Now you must want to know how to use it across multiple devices.

Step 1: Turn on Nearby Sharing

  • Press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings app;
  • Click on System from the list of options;
  • Click on Nearby sharing from the right-hand list;
  • Click on switch the option about how you would like to use nearby sharing;
How to use Nearby Sharing on Windows 11?

Step 2: Share an item

  • Select the item you want to share (e.g., a file, photo, video, or link);
  • Right-click on the item and select Share;
  • Select Nearby sharing from the list of options;
  • Choose the device you want to share the item with from the list of available devices;
  • Wait for the other device to accept the share request.

Step 3: Receive an item

To ensure you can receive an item successfully, please make sure that Nearby Sharing is turned on, and wait for the other device to initiate the share request. Once your device is receiving the request from from other devices, please click to accept the share request. Then the item will be downloaded to your device.

Conclusion

Nearby Sharing is a useful feature in Windows 11 that allows users to share files, photos, videos, and links with nearby devices over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily use Nearby Sharing on your Windows 11 and Windows 10 device.