Seeking a private server-based alternative to Windows Phone Link
Windows Phone Link sends data through Microsoft’s servers. Alternatives such as and Sefirah work only when the devices are on the same network.
Their connections can be slow or unreliable, and users may need to reconnect whenever they move to another place. They cannot connect devices on different networks and may fail even on the same network when a mesh system is used.
Sending traffic through a could keep devices connected across locations without handing the data to an outside provider. No specific tool that provides this setup was identified.
Key points
- Windows Phone Link routes data through Microsoft’s servers.
- and Sefirah generally require both devices to use the same network.
- Changing locations or networks can require a new connection.
- Connections may fail on mesh Wi-Fi even when both devices appear to share one network.
- A private could offer while keeping data under the owner’s control.