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How to Use the Chrome to Phone Extension
Send web pages from Google Chrome straight to your mobile phone
By Kat Aoki Kat Aoki Freelance Contributor California State University Kat Aoki has nearly 10 years worth of professional IT and troubleshooting experience. She currently writes digital content for technology companies in the U.S. and Australia. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 2, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Chrome Safari Firefox Microsoft What to Know
Turn on Google Sync: In Chrome, select your profile image > Turn on sync. Open web pages and bookmarks sync to all Google accounts.To turn off, choose Sync is on from the profile menu, then choose Turn off.With Sync, passwords, bookmarks, open windows, browsing history, and setting info are synced across devices. With Chrome, you can send links directly to your mobile phone, allowing you to continue browsing or streaming without interruption. The official Chrome to Phone extension is no longer available, but there's a way to get the same functionality with Google Sync. How to Set up Google Sync
This feature lets you sync all of your Google services, including Gmail, Contacts, Calendar, and yes, Chrome. You can access your web browsing history and important bookmarks across all your devices. If you haven't already, you'll need to set up a Google Account and download Chrome to your device. Open Chrome on your computer. Do not use Incognito mode. Sign in to your Google account. At the top right of your Chrome browser, select your Profile image. Then, select Turn on sync. Your open web pages and bookmarks are now synced to the same Google account on your smartphone. Open the Chrome app to view. To see your open web pages, go to Recent tabs under your phone's Chrome app menu. To see all of your bookmarks, go to Bookmarks under the Chrome app menu. Once Google Sync is active, and you're signed in, you'll also sign in automatically to all of your other Google products. When you turn on Google Sync, you can: Access your bookmarks from any device.See your browsing history and any open windows.Access to the same passwords, auto-fill information, settings, and preferences across devices. If You Don' t Want to Sync Anymore
If you later decide Google Sync isn't right for you, you can turn it off with the following steps: Open Chrome on your computer. Do not use Incognito mode. At the top right of your Chrome browser, select your Profile image. Select Sync is on. Select Turn off in the Settings window that appears. A Final Word About Google Sync
Turning off sync won't affect anything. You'll still be able to view and access your browsing history and bookmarks on all of your previously synced devices. But, keep in mind that if you make any new changes (like bookmark an important Google Doc on your laptop), it won't sync to your mobile phone. Google Sync makes sharing links and web pages across your different devices simple and easy. You can set it up with a few keystrokes, and it doesn't require you to install any additional Chrome extensions. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Sync Chrome Bookmarks How to Save Passwords in Chrome for iOS How to Bookmark All Tabs in Chrome on Android How to Use Google Chrome Commands What Is the Google Chrome Browser? How to Speed up a Chromebook How to Import Bookmarks to Google Chrome How to Back Up Chrome Bookmarks How to Use the Chrome Password Manager How to Disable Chrome Sync on Your Devices Chrome Not Playing Video? How to Fix The Top 10 Internet Browsers for 2022 How to Enable and Disable the Chrome PDF Viewer How to Get Google Calendar on Your Windows Desktop How to Fix a Privacy Error In Chrome How to Install and Use Microsoft Edge for Android Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies