If you've ever hosted a get-together at home and tried to play music from your phone, you'll know how frustrating it can be when The phone's volume is very low.Laptop or PC speakers usually sound much better, but it's not always clear how to send sound from your mobile phone there or how to do the reverse and use computer audio on Android.
The good news is that there are several fairly simple ways to Share audio between Windows and Android: via Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi using specific apps, with Miracast, with Chromecast, with tools like AudioRelay, AirDroid Cast, LetsView, or even with Windows features like Mobile Link. Let's look, step by step and calmly, at all the options and in which cases it's best to use each one.
Ways to send audio from Android to a Windows PC
There are several ways to Play the sound coming from your Android phone on your computerThe most common methods are using Bluetooth, a USB cable, or Wi-Fi with audio streaming applications.
1. Stream audio from Android to Windows using Bluetooth
Windows 10 and later versions include support for Bluetooth-A2DPThis allows your PC to act as a wireless speaker and receive music or audio from your mobile device. It's a convenient solution if you already use Bluetooth daily.
For it to work, the first thing is to make sure that Windows is up to dateIn Windows 10, simply go to Settings > Update & Security and check if you have the latest important updates installed.
Then, on the PC, enter Settings > Devices > Bluetooth and other devicesActivate the Bluetooth switch and make the device discoverable for new pairings.
On your Android phone, open the Bluetooth settings, Turn on Bluetooth and search for your computer. in the list of available devices. Pair both devices by accepting the request on each one when prompted for the code or confirmation.
In some Windows configurations you will need to install an app from the Microsoft Store. Bluetooth audio receiver This will allow the system to treat the connection as if it were a speaker. After installing it, open the application, select your phone, and tap the option to open or start the connection to begin receiving sound.
When everything is ready, any music, video, or audio you play on Android will be You will hear it through the PC speakers.It's ideal for livening up a party using your mobile phone's music library but with the power of your computer's sound system.
2. Send audio from mobile phone to PC via USB (Soundwire and similar)
If you want the most stable option with no latency issues, the best choice is Stream audio from Android to Windows via USBIt's a bit more manual at first, but once it's set up it works wonderfully.
First, connect your mobile phone to your computer with a USB data cableIf your phone allows it, activate USB tethering or sharing in Settings > Connection and sharing (the menu name may vary depending on the brand) and enable the USB tethering or USB connection option.
Then install a specific application on your PC and phone, such as SoundwireOn your computer, open the program and note the server address (usually a local IP address), which will appear at the top of the window.
On your mobile device, open Soundwire, enter that server address In the corresponding field, tap the app logo to connect. If everything goes well, you'll see the status change to connected, and from that moment on, the audio playing on your mobile device will play on your PC in real time.
The advantage of this USB method is that You don't depend on the quality of the Wi-FiThe latency is minimal and the sound quality remains very high. If you need to record the session, consult the tutorial for Capture internal and external audioIn addition, the phone usually charges at the same time, so it's quite convenient for long sessions.
3. Transferring audio from Android to PC via Wi-Fi
If you prefer to go wireless, many apps allow you to Send audio from mobile phone to computer via Wi-Fi networkThe basic requirement is that both devices are connected to the same wireless network.
Again, a classic option is SoundwireInstall it on both Android and Windows. First, open the desktop version and copy the server IP address shown at the top.
On your mobile device, open Soundwire, paste that address into the server field, and tap the connection icon. As soon as the connection is established, the system will mark the status as connected. All music or audio from the mobile phone will be transferred to the PC via the Wi-Fi network.
Experience depends a lot on router, network congestion, and bandwidth usage (2,4 GHz vs 5 GHz). If possible, connect your PC via Ethernet cable and use 5 GHz Wi-Fi to reduce dropouts and lag.
Recommended method: why USB is often the best option
Although you can stream audio from Android to your PC via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, in most cases the more reliable and higher quality method It's the USB connection using an app like Soundwire or similar ones.
On the one hand, USB eliminates the typical interference of wireless connections: You won't experience micro-cuts or excessive lag. This is especially useful when there are many people on the network or the router is far away. Plus, you don't need the Wi-Fi to be particularly strong, which is great if you're on a weak network.
On the other hand, when using USB the sound quality remains stable And the quality isn't degraded as much by compression. For listening to music, watching movies, or playing games on your phone while the audio plays through your PC, this option is usually much better.
It is also a very convenient method because in many cases You don't need to install too many things Extra on the computer: all you need is the server app and the mobile client. Plus, your Android usually charges while connected, so you won't run out of battery in the middle of a party or a game.
In short: if you are looking for stability, no delays and good qualityIt's worth trying USB transmission first rather than relying solely on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Share audio from PC to Android: turn your mobile phone into a wireless speaker
It's not just about sending audio from your phone to your PC. Often what you want is Use your Android phone as a wireless computer speaker and also to turn your Android into a music player or to listen to music from your PC while in another room, watch a live stream, or simply duplicate the sound in multiple locations.
1. Use AudioRelay to send audio from the PC to the mobile phone
One of the most comprehensive solutions is Audio RelayAvailable for Windows, Linux, and Mac, and with a client app for Android, its main purpose is to turn your phone into a wireless speaker for your computer, with the option to also use USB to reduce latency.
With AudioRelay you can Receive all audio from your PC on your mobile device Whether connected via Wi-Fi or cable, you can listen to music, movies, and even monitor what's playing on your computer. It also allows you to play sound from your PC and mobile device simultaneously, replace a speaker or microphone, and even send audio from your computer to a distant speaker using your phone as a bridge.
The system uses the codec opus to compress audio and reduce network traffic without losing too much quality. It includes several buffer settings to adapt latency to your connection, and options for control mobile volume from PC and customize the device names.
The Premium version allows you to listen to PC audio in multiple Android devices at the same timeControl playback from the notification, modify sound quality, remove microphone usage time limits, remove ads, and get future advanced features.
If you don't want to use Wi-Fi, AudioRelay also supports USB tethering To achieve a connection without noticeable delays. The experience will depend on the quality of your network and the mobile device itself, as not all Android devices are designed to offer low audio latency.
2. Other ways to stream audio from PC to Android
Besides AudioRelay, there are two simple methods for send sound from computer to phoneBluetooth and Soundwire-type applications.
With Bluetooth, on your computer go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth and other devicesActivate Bluetooth and pair your mobile device. On Android, accept the connection. Once paired, you can select your phone as the output device in the Windows sound mixer and Listen to PC audio on your mobile device.
With Soundwire, the process is similar to the one we used before, but in reverse. You install the application on your computer and on your Android device, and connect both to the... same Wi‑Fi networkYou enter the server's IP address on your mobile device and establish the connection. From that moment on, Windows audio will travel to your phone as if it were a wireless speaker.
Use PC audio as if it were a microphone on Android
A slightly more advanced case is when you want to The laptop's speaker output becomes a microphone input for the phone. This is useful for using a voice changer running on your PC, a text-to-speech synthesizer, or any audio processing software you have installed on Windows, such as [insert example software here]. remove background noise from audioBut you need it to reach the mobile phone as if it were a real microphone.
The most direct option would be to link the laptop headphone output with the mobile phone's microphone input, usually through a USB-C to 3,5 mm adapter (especially in phones like Samsung that no longer have an audio jack).
The problem is that the mobile phone's TRRS connector expects a passive microphone with very low levelsThe laptop's output delivers a signal designed to power headphones, with more power. Connecting it directly could not only distort the signal but even damage something if the correct levels and pin configurations are not respected.
To do it properly, you would need to physically separate the connections of Headphones and microphone on both ends (for example, with dedicated audio splitters), and use some kind of attenuator or interface that lowers the PC's output level to what a mobile phone can accept as a microphone. In other words, a simple TRRS-to-TRRS cable isn't enough.
Another idea is to use Bluetooth This allows the PC to act as an audio input device (hands-free profile or similar) and for the phone to detect it as a headset microphone. The key here is finding Windows software that takes the stereo mix as input and presents it to the system as a Bluetooth microphone profile compatible with Android.
The difficulty with this approach is that many apps are designed for just the opposite purpose: using the phone's microphone on the PCOr simply stream audio to your phone as if it were a speaker, but without Android recognizing it as a microphone for apps like TikTok or similar. Currently, you need to fine-tune Bluetooth profiles, and finding a free solution that works with all apps might not be easy.
Stream screen and audio between Android and PC with AirDroid Cast and Miracast
If you also want audio mirror your mobile screen to your computer (or even from an iPhone to a PC) while maintaining the sound, there are very complete tools that integrate both: image and bidirectional audio.
AirDroid Cast: Screen mirroring with two-way audio
AirDroid Cast is an application designed for Share your mobile screen on your PC or Mac and also for record mobile screen with a two-way audio system. This means you can see and hear what's happening on the phone from your computer, but also use the PC's microphone and speakers to interact.
The setup process is quite simple: you install AirDroid Cast on your Android device and on your computerYou open the desktop version and choose the wireless connection mode (via local network or even remotely if necessary).
In the program window on your PC you will see a QR code and a 9-digit codeOn your mobile device, open AirDroid Cast, scan the QR code or manually enter the transmission code, and accept the mirroring request when it appears on the screen.
Once the transmission has started, on the PC you will be able to choose between share multimedia sounds from the device (to hear everything coming out of the mobile) and use the microphone, so that you have a two-way audio channel perfect for meetings, online classes, presentations, etc.
AirDroid Cast offers several connection methods for both Android and iOS, allowing remote duplication provided the connection can handle it, and also a USB mode for those who have network problems but need screen and audio synchronized with minimal latency.
Miracast: Share screen and sound from Android to Windows
Another option is to pull MiracastIt's a wireless display standard that allows you to mirror your Android screen on your PC, including audio. However, it only works if both your computer and phone are compatible with this protocol.
On the PC side, with Windows 8.1 or higher, you need to the graphics card and the network card They support Miracast. There are several ways to check: for example, with the dxdiag tool (Win + R, type "dxdiag"), save the information and check the text file to see if Miracast appears as available and supported.
You can also use Windows PowerShell To check if your wireless network card is ready: run the command Get-NetAdapter | Select Name, NdisVersion and verify that the NdisVersion value in WLAN is 6.40 or higher. If it isn't, you'll need to update your drivers or, in the case of desktops without Wi-Fi, purchase a network card that supports Miracast.
On Android, the wireless projection function has different names depending on the brand: "Wireless Projection," "Casting," "Screen Mirroring," or similar. On Huawei phones, for example, you can go to Settings > Device Connectivity > Wireless Projection and select your PC from the list of available devices.
Once the connection is established, the mobile phone screen appears on the computer and The audio is transmitted in sync.If something goes wrong, it's usually due to outdated drivers or because the PC and phone are not on the same Wi-Fi network or with a sufficiently stable signal.
Stream audio from Android to PC using other mirroring tools
Besides AirDroid Cast, there are other apps for screen mirroring that already integrates audio in the connection from Android to Windows. Two examples are ApowerMirror and LetsView.
With ApowerMirror, if your computer supports Miracast, you can download the tool to your PC, open it, and use the function from your mobile device. Send / Cast / Wireless DisplayThe phone will search for available devices, you select your computer and the mirroring with sound will be created.
On the latest Xiaomi phones (like some Mi 5 or Mi 6 models), the option to Wireless display It comes integrated and allows easy connection to the PC to link screen and audio without the need for too many extra apps.
LetsView, for its part, has an integrated Miracast protocol that facilitates Stream Android screen with audio to computerAgain, it is important that the PC meets the system requirements (Windows 8.1 or higher, compatible graphics card and network) and that everything is on the same Wi-Fi network.
In LetsView, after installing the application and verifying that your system is compatible with Miracast, you only need activate the wireless projection function On your phone, select the PC's name and accept the connection. This will allow you to see and hear what's happening on your mobile device on your computer's large screen.
Apps and extra features to integrate audio between Windows and Android
In addition to specific solutions for audio and screen mirroring, there are features within the Windows-Android ecosystem itself that help to manage the sound between both devices.
Mobile Link (Link to Windows) and audio controls
Application Mobile Link / Windows Link (formerly Your Phone) lets you view notifications, messages, and apps from your Android device directly from your PC. Its features include an audio control section for managing your phone's playback.
To use it, check on your phone that notifications from the music or audio app The notifications you want to control are activated: Settings > Notifications > select the app and enable "Show notifications".
On your PC, open Mobile Link, go to Settings and in the Personalization section activate the option "Show the audio that is currently playing from my phone"From then on, when you play music or podcasts on Android, you'll see a small player within the Mobile Link panel.
From that integrated player you will be able to pause, resume, skip to the previous or next trackAnd if you use multiple audio apps, you can switch between different sources using a drop-down list. It's a convenient way to control what's playing on your phone without having to constantly touch it.
Mobile Link also allows synchronization of the static wallpaper of your phone as a background within the Windows app itself. It only supports static backgrounds, not dynamic, video, or 3D backgrounds; to activate it, go to Settings > Features > Wallpaper within the app and turn on the switch.
Quick Share and other sharing features
Some manufacturers offer tools such as QuickShareAlready installed on many Android devices since version 6, these apps allow you to quickly share files with other devices, including Windows PCs where you install the corresponding application.
Although Quick Share is more geared towards sharing files (including audio) The ability to transmit audio in real time can be useful if you want to wirelessly transfer tracks, voice notes, or recordings from one device to another, so you can edit or play them on the equipment that best suits you at any given time.
Send audio from your mobile phone to a TV using Android
In some scenarios, more than using the PC you want send phone audio directly to TVIn many cases this is done via Wi-Fi using specific apps and the cast function of the Android device or the TV itself.
One alternative is to install an app on your mobile phone such as HI-FI CastFirst, you connect the phone and the TV to the same Wi‑Fi networkThen, you open the app, grant permission to access media files, and enter the main menu.
Within the menu, by pressing on the three dots you will see different options; choose Playback devices and select your television if it appears in the list of compatible devices (DLNA, Chromecast built-in, etc.).
Once the connection is made, all you have to do is Play music from Hi-Fi Cast so that the audio is sent to the TV. It's a quick way to set up a makeshift sound system if the TV has good speakers or is connected to a soundbar.
This entire ecosystem of tools, protocols, and apps makes it possible for you to do this today. Share audio between Windows and Android in almost any direction.From mobile to PC, from PC to mobile, with or without a screen, via cable, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Choosing the ideal method depends on whether you prioritize quality, latency, convenience, or avoiding complicated setup.
