How many times have you begun reading a fascinating article via your smartphone during your commute and wished to continue browsing the content once you got back home on your computer? Or perhaps you have several open tabs on your computer but need to refer to one of them when you are not in front of your monitor?
Fortunately, if you are using Google Chrome, you do not have to email yourself the links or search for the pages all over again. You just have to be logged in to your Google account on both devices, and then Google Chrome will allow you to synchronise your browsing quite easily.
For a visual step-by-step process, kindly refer to the video above, or you can watch the video on YouTube by clicking here: How to Access Chrome Tabs on All Devices: Mobile and PC, we show you how to do this.
Why Synchronise Your Chrome Tabs?
Not only does it make life easier, but it also makes it more productive since using history on other devices helps you:
Go back where you left off without any interruptions.
Transfer your tasks from the small screen to the big screen effortlessly.
Note down important facts no matter what device you used to discover them. if you want to access Chrome tabs on all devices here are all the steps for mobile and pc:
How to View Mobile Tabs on Your PC
Should you be using your PC and wish to view what is open on your phone, do the following:
First, launch Google Chrome on your PC.
Secondly, click the three dots at the top right of the page (menu).
Thirdly, hover over History.
In the menu on the left side, you will see a menu option having your devices.
Just hover your mouse over the device from where you want to access the tabs.
How to View PC Tabs on Your Mobile
Need to access your desktop tabs while you’re out and about? No problem at all:
Launch the Chrome browser on your phone or tablet.
Touch the three dots located on the side of the screen.
Then select ‘Recent Tabs’.
You will be presented with a list of tabs sorted by the device you are signed into. Just tap the tab you wish to access.
Tip for Smooth Sailing
All that is required for this technique to function without any problems is to log in to the same Google account on all your devices and have the “Sync” option checked in the Chrome settings. That is all you need to do to access Chrome tabs on all devices
Watch the Full Tutorial
If you wish to see these steps performed, watch the whole video right here: How to Access Chrome Tabs on All Devices: Mobile and PC, we show you how to do this.
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FAQ
Why can’t I see my other devices in the History menu?
The most frequent problem is that the Sync function is not active. Make sure that in Chrome Settings, both devices have “Sync everything” or at least “Open tabs” enabled. Moreover, it is important that the same Google account is connected on both devices.
Does this work if I’m using Incognito mode?
It won’t work because Incognito tabs will not be synced across devices due to privacy issues. Only the normal tabs will appear in your “Recent Tabs” or “History” menu.
How long does it take for a tab to show up on my other device?
Usually, it takes just a few seconds. But if you don’t see the tab immediately, refresh the Chrome application on your mobile device.
Can I close a tab on my PC from my phone?
Although it’s possible to view and open the tabs, it’s impossible to close a tab opened on another device from your phone.
