How to Connect Two Android Phones Together?

How do you remotely access one Android phone from another Android phone? Is there a way to remote control one Android phone from another so that you do not have to carry two phones together? Can you transfer files between two Android phones? All these scenarios can be easily achieved when you can connect two Android phones together.

But how? Actually, there are several ways to connect two Android phones remotely and successfully. Lucky you, today we will illustrate 2 ways on how to connect two Android phones remotely. Let's check them!

Can You Link an Android Phone to Another Android?

Yes, you can link an Android phone with another Android phone. There are mainly two ways to connect two Android phones. Bluetooth is the most basic way to connect two phones wirelessly.

But here is a better way which is to use a third-party Android app to remotely control another phone. After successfully linking the phones, you can perform various useful activities remotely.

What Happens When You Pair Two Android Phones?

After you pair two Android phones, you become eligible to transfer files between the connected phones. Transferring files in this way is faster and far more secure than transferring through emails and social media apps.

Apart from that, you can remotely access and control one phone from another. This is useful in providing remote support, troubleshooting, taking advantage of the features of the other phone, and much more.

For example, you can remotely access the camera of the other phone and check the surroundings. This will turn the other phone into a security camera or pet camera. You can access the installed apps and even play games installed on one phone from the other phone.

We will illustrate how you can use legitimate methods to connect two Android phones to perform all these actions.

How to Connect Two Android Phones Remotely?

We have already stated that there are two legitimate ways to connect two Android phones remotely. Linking two Android phones through Bluetooth is very simple, but there are certain limitations.

That is why a better alternative to connect two Android phones is through a third-party app. Let us check out these legitimate ways one by one.

1Link Two Android Phones via Bluetooth

Bluetooth is the most basic technology to connect two phones wirelessly. Once you link two phones via Bluetooth, you can transfer files starting from documents and music to photos and videos. However, it is not the most preferred way to connect two android phones remotely.

This is because you cannot remotely access the other phone, and the speed of transfer of files is very low. But you can connect the phones instantly without installing any third-party app.

Here are the steps on how to connect two Android phones together via Bluetooth.

Step 1: Swipe down the Quick Settings menu from the top of the home screen on both phones.

Step 2: Tap on the Bluetooth icon to turn on Bluetooth on both phones.

Step 3: On any phone, tap and hold the Bluetooth icon from Quick Settings. When the Bluetooth screen opens, tap on the Pair New Device option.

Step 4: Select the other Android phone name from the list to pair both phones. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Step 5: Tap and hold the Bluetooth icon from Quick Settings once again. This time, select the other phone from the list of paired devices. If the connection is successful, you will see "Connected" label below the connected phone.

2Connect Two Android Phones via Remote Control App

The best Android app to remotely control another phone is AirDroid Personal and AirDroid Remote Support. This is because you get complete remote control of the linked Android phone. Most importantly, Android phones do not have to be rooted to get remote access and control.

The connection between the phones is established through the internet. However, there is no limitation to the internet connection. One phone can be connected to a cellular network, while the other phone can have a Wi-Fi network.

Starting from file transfer and tutorial gestures to remote control and mirror phone screen, all the useful features of AirDroid Personal are available. The connection established is fully secured as well.

AirDroid Remote Support also allows access to an Android phone from another Android, but the features provided after you pair devices using AirDroid Remote Support have some slight differences. Refer to the following comparison chart for these differences:

Here are the steps on how to link two Android phones together.

Step 1: Install the AirDroid Personal or AirDroid Remote Support app on the phone that you want to control. Open the app after installation and register an account.

Step 2: Sign into your AirDroid account and all the permission requests. Follow the on-screen instructions and tap on the Ok button in Security & Remote Features page.

Step 3: Turn on the Remote Control or any other feature that you want to avail. For remote controlling the device via AirDroid Personal, you should install AirDroid Control Add-on additionally.

Step 4: Install the AirMirror app on the phone through which you want to control the linked phone.

Step 5: Launch the app after installation. Sign in with your AirDroid account with which you are already signed in from the other phone. After signing in, you will see the other phone that you can control remotely.

Key Features of AirDroid Personal:

Here are the main features of the AirDroid Personal app that you can avail after you link two Android phones.

Remote Control: You can control the linked phone from the controller phone remotely. You can perform various features of the linked phone, such as operating settings, opening apps, and much more.

Screen Mirroring: You can check the screen of the linked phone on the controller phone any time you want. For example, you can use it for live streamers or presentations.

Remote Camera: You can access the linked phone's camera from the controller phone. You can use it for remote photography and viewing the surroundings of the phone from the front and rear cameras.

Transfer Files: You can use it to send and share files with hyper-fast and original quality between two Android phones.

What are the Benefits of Connecting Two Phones Together?

Here are the several benefits of connecting two phones together.

Conclusion

Connecting two Android phones is possible via Bluetooth. But Bluetooth has too many limitations. Therefore, the best way to link two Android phones is through AirDroid Personal app. We have illustrated how to remotely control Android phone from another Android phone. Starting from file transfer and screen mirror to remotely access camera and remote control, everything is achievable thanks to AirDroid Personal.

FAQ about Connecting Two Android Phones

Can you mirror a phone to another phone?

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Yes, you can definitely mirror a phone to another phone remotely. AirDroid Personal app offers the feature to mirror one Android phone to another after linking them through the app.

How do I merge two phones?

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Technically speaking, you cannot merge two phones into one. However, you can control one phone from another. That way, you do not have to carry both phones. You can leave one phone at home and access it remotely when you need to.

How do I sync my Android phone to another Android phone?

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You can use Google account to backup your Android phone to another Android phone. If you want to backup photos and videos, you can use Google Photos app to sync them.