Gone are the days when you had to make use of Bluetooth to transfer your field from one Windows PC to another Windows PC. Sure, it was a great option back then, but, it was a very slow and time-consuming process. Of course, smaller files could be easily transferred, but large file sizes would either take up too much time or simply fail the transfer. With time, things have changed and now Windows PCs can make use of Nearby Sharing. So, let’s take a look at what it is and how you can enable and share files between PCs running Windows 11. To be fair, Nearby Sharing was available on Windows 10 1803 but (update your system to Windows 10 1803 or newer), since then, things have changed and the feature has got a new UI as well as the steps to enable Nearby Sharing. So, if you wanted to know how you can make use of Nearby Sharing on a Windows 11 PC, this is the guide for you.
Nearby Sharing on Windows 11
Before we talk about how you can enable and use nearby Sharing, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind.
Nearby Sharing will work only between Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs.Nearby Share on Android is not the same as Nearby Sharing on WindowsYou can choose to share files between devices logged into the same Microsoft Account or choose to share between any Windows 10 or 11 PCs.Make sure that both devices are nearby i.e., within the same room.Both devices have the latest driver updates for WiFi and Bluetooth.
How to enable Nearby Sharing on Windows 11
Here are the steps you need to follow to enable Nearby Sharing on your Windows 11 PC
Change Receiving Folder
Now, when you receive files from another Windows PC via Nearby Sharing, the files will be saved in the Downloads folder by default. However, if you wish to change the folder, you can follow these steps.
How to Send Files with Nearby Sharing on Windows 11
You can send any type of file to another Windows PC via nearby Sharing. You can follow these steps to send a file via Nearby Sharing.
Conclusion
And this is how you can make use of Nearby Sharing from a Windows 11 PC. This is a simple and easy way to share files across other supported Windows devices. As of now, the file-sharing application works between Windows PCs only. With regards to sharing files from or to an Android device using a Windows PC, we could possibly see the feature become a reality in the coming months. If you have questions or doubts, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.
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