Android is a pretty generous operating system and even more so when it comes to linking it with other Android devices. This kindness comes hand in hand with the multi-device services, a feature that lets you share things like calls and internet with other devices. Let's see how it's used, what other benefits it offers, and how it actually works.
What are multi-device services in Android?
Multi-device services are a set of functions that facilitate the procedure of sharing elements from one device to another. For example, an internet connection, calls, video calls on Google Meet, among others.
This setting is activated when we want to use our mobile for an activity, but it is busy and With multi-device services we can share the action with another device. In this way we free up the original device and we can use it in other activities.
To use Android's multi-device services we must start a configuration process on the device. This is not a random transfer of activities, before We must indicate which group of devices we are going to useOne of the main features is that all devices must have the same Google account logged in.
Obviously, this function It must be executed on computers belonging to the same users to protect the privacy and security of the data.. Currently you can only use two types of services between devices, although more are expected, these are the first available:
- Send Google Meet calls.
- Share internet, but requires activating Bluetooth.
How to activate multi-device service on Android?
To start using the multi-device service on Android, the first thing to do is to create a group of devices. These devices must be your property and it is important to have them on hand to perform the corresponding tests. The steps to follow are:
- Take your mobile and enter the Android settings.
- Locate the section «Google» and press where it says «All the services«.
- Enter the section «connected devices and sharing«.
- Choose "multi-device services«.
- A window will open to see the configuration wizard and there you can add equipment by equipment.
- Everyone must have the same Google account associated for it to work.
- As you add devices to your list, you must accept the invitation from the other device.
Once you have your group of sinks perfectly configured, you can start using Android's multi-device services. The best thing is that you can use each item you want to share independently and send them to different devices. What do you think about this feature and how will it help you in your daily life?
