How to Download Android Apps on PC
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- Way 1. Download and Run Android Apps on PC Using Android emulator
- Way 2. Download Android Apps with Windows Subsystem for Android platform on Windows 11
- Way 3. directly access the Android apps installed on your Android device on your PC by Phone Link app without emulator With a Wi-Fi connection()
- Way 4. install Android x86 Operation System on PC.
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Way 1. Download and Run Android Apps on PC Using Android emulator
If you want to download and install Android apps on PC from Google Play Store, you can use a Android emulator for Windows.
Way 2. Download Android Apps with Windows Subsystem for Android platform on Windows 11
It’s worth mentioning that the new Windows 11 OS has the native Android apps support.
Microsoft has delayed the rollout of the Android app support on Windows 11. now you can run Android apps via the Windows Subsystem for Android platform
Way 3. directly access the Android apps installed on your Android device on your PC by Phone Link app without emulator With a Wi-Fi connection()
To use Android apps on Windows 11/10/8/7 PC without emulator, you can use the Microsoft Phone Link app (formerly known as Your Phone app).
With the Phone Link app, you can directly access the Android apps installed on your Android device on your PC. With a Wi-Fi connection, you can browse Android content, play Android games, chat, etc. using your PC’s large screen and keyboard. To have the best experience, it’s advised your PC and Android device are on the same network.
Besides, you can add some Android apps as favorites on your PC, pin them to the Windows Start menu or taskbar, open them in separate windows, etc. You can interact with Android apps on your PC by using your PC’s mouse, keyboard, pen or touch-enabled screen. For more information, you can check the official Microsoft post: Use apps from your Android device on your PC.
Way 4. install Android x86 Operation System on PC.
https://www.partitionwizard.com/resizepartition/install-android-on-pc.html
Android x86 is the best Android OS for PC
DIY！个人目前玩过的几个解决方案，有几个，都用过，也都时不时用用。
Windows+Mumu安卓模拟器+米家App
优势：功能全
缺点：打开慢
Mac OS+Home App+支持Apple网关(硬)
优势：操作系统整合好，缺点：要Mac电脑、支持硬件不全、需要很多配置才好用
全生态
1. Windows/Mac/Android+ChromeApp(by Home assistant url)
2. Pad/手机+ Home Assistant App
优势：可以自由定制界面、自动适配各种宽度设备（类似bootstrape的grid system）、整合非米家生态产品进行更高阶的全屋智能管理
缺点：需要自建Home assistant，技术门槛高，有些硬件不支持