Samsung has widened access to Galaxy Connect, allowing the Windows 11 app to run on non-Galaxy PCs that meet the required system specifications. The change means Galaxy continuity features are no longer tied only to Galaxy Book laptops, giving Galaxy phone and tablet users more flexibility when choosing a companion computer.
For many users, that shift matters because it opens the door to cross-device workflows without forcing a switch to Samsung hardware. Galaxy Connect remains centered on the Galaxy ecosystem, but its reach now extends beyond Galaxy Book and into compatible Windows 11 devices from other brands.
What Galaxy Connect now offers
Galaxy Connect is built to make movement between Galaxy devices and a PC feel smoother. One of its most practical functions is copy and paste across devices, which lets users transfer text, links, or other information between a mobile device and a computer with less friction.
The app also gives PC users access to mobile storage through File Explorer. That makes it possible to browse files stored on a Galaxy phone directly from the computer, which can simplify document handling and file transfers.
Another feature in the package is multi-control. With it, a mouse and keyboard connected to the PC can also control a nearby Galaxy device, making it easier to work across screens without constantly switching input devices.
Support now extends beyond Galaxy Book
Until now, Galaxy Connect had been limited to Galaxy Book laptops. That restriction left Galaxy users with non-Samsung PCs unable to take full advantage of the continuity experience Samsung designed for its ecosystem.
The new Galaxy Connect version 2.1.6.0 changes that setup. Samsung has added support for non-Samsung PCs, provided the device meets the system requirements specified by the company.
Compatibility still has clear limits
The broader rollout does not mean Galaxy Connect can run everywhere. The app requires Windows 11, so devices on other operating systems remain outside support.
Hardware support is also limited to x64 PCs based on Intel or AMD processors. ARM-based PCs are not compatible, which means Windows 11 alone is not enough to guarantee access to Galaxy Connect.
Tablet users also get a familiar continuity path
Galaxy Connect is not only useful for phone owners. Samsung also includes second screen support for Galaxy tablets, allowing a tablet to work as an additional display for a PC.
That feature adds another layer to the continuity experience, especially for users who want to extend desktop space without using a separate monitor. It keeps the tablet within the same connected workflow as the phone-to-PC tools.
Samsung Internet remains part of the experience
Browser continuity is also included in the setup through Samsung Internet Browser. When the same browser is used on both mobile and PC, users can continue a webpage on the computer from where they left off on the phone.
That keeps browsing activity aligned across devices and adds to the broader idea behind Galaxy Connect: maintaining momentum when moving between a mobile device and a Windows 11 PC.
The expansion to non-Galaxy Windows 11 computers gives Galaxy users more room to choose their preferred laptop or desktop without losing access to core continuity tools. As long as the device runs Windows 11 and uses supported Intel or AMD x64 hardware, Galaxy Connect is no longer confined to Galaxy Book.
Source: www.sammobile.com