Continuing Activities Across Devices on Android

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, users expect a seamless transition between their devices. Android offers a feature called "Continuity" that allows users to continue their activities across multiple devices. Whether you're browsing the web, reading an article, or watching a video, Continuity ensures a smooth transition from one device to another. In this guide, we'll explore how to leverage this feature effectively on Android devices.

Prerequisites

To take full advantage of Continuity on Android, make sure you have the following:

Android devices with Android 7.0 (Nougat) or a higher version
A Google account signed in on all devices
The same app installed on each device (if applicable)

Enabling Continuity

Before we dive into utilizing Continuity features, we need to ensure that it's enabled on all devices. Follow these steps to enable Continuity:

Go to the Settings app on your Android device.
Scroll down and tap on Google or Google Account.
Tap on Account services.
Locate and tap on Search, Assistant & Voice.
Tap on Voice Match.
Enable the Access with Voice Match option.

Note: The exact location of these settings may vary slightly depending on your Android version and device manufacturer.

Using Chrome Tabs

One of the most helpful features of Continuity is the ability to access open Chrome tabs across devices. This feature is particularly useful when you want to continue reading an article or browsing a website on a larger screen. Here's how you can utilize this feature:

Ensure that you're signed in to the same Google account on all devices.
Open the Chrome browser on your first device.
Navigate to the website or page you want to continue on another device.
Tap on the Tab switcher button (usually located in the top-right corner of the browser).
Scroll down to the bottom, where you'll find a section titled Other devices.
Tap on the device you want to continue on.
The selected tab will open on the chosen device, allowing you to seamlessly continue your browsing experience.

Handoff with Google Drive

Continuity also enables seamless handoff between different devices for Google Drive documents. Here's how you can take advantage of this feature:

Make sure you have the Google Drive app installed on all devices.
Sign in to the same Google account on each device.
Open the Google Drive app on your first device.
Locate the document you want to continue on another device.
Tap on the document to open it.
When you're ready to switch to another device, simply open the Google Drive app on the target device.
You'll find a Recent or Shared with me section that includes the document you opened on the first device.
Tap on the document to continue editing or viewing it on the second device.

Handoff with Google Photos

With Continuity, you can seamlessly continue viewing images or videos from Google Photos on different devices. Here's how you can enable this feature:

Install the Google Photos app on all devices.
Sign in to the same Google account on each device.
Open the Google Photos app on your first device.
Locate the image or video you want to continue viewing on another device.
Tap on the item to open it.
When you want to switch to another device, open the Google Photos app on that device.
You'll find the same image or video in the Recent highlights or another relevant section.
Tap on the item to continue viewing it on the second device.

Conclusion

Taking advantage of Continuity features on Android devices allows you to effortlessly transition between devices while maintaining your momentum. Whether you're browsing the web, working on documents, or viewing media, Continuity ensures a seamless experience. Enable Continuity on your devices and make the most of this fantastic feature!