How to Get FileZilla Alerts from Windows 11 on a Google Pixel Pro
If you want FileZilla transfer-complete alerts from your Windows 11 desktop
to appear on your Google Pixel Pro smartphone, there are three practical options.
Option 1: Phone Link + Windows Notifications
This is the easiest method. Windows 11 can mirror desktop notifications
to your Android phone using Microsoft Phone Link.
- Install and open Phone Link on Windows 11.
- Install and open Link to Windows on your Pixel.
- Pair your phone with your PC.
- Enable notification syncing.
- In FileZilla, right-click the transfer queue.
- Select Action after queue completion → Show notification bubble.
When FileZilla finishes a transfer, Windows shows a notification, and
Phone Link forwards that notification to your Pixel.
Pros
- No scripting required.
- Easy to set up.
- Uses normal Android notifications.
Cons
- Your PC must stay powered on.
- Your phone and PC need to remain connected through Phone Link.
Option 2: Pushover Push Notifications
This is the most reliable option if you want direct push notifications
on your Pixel when FileZilla finishes an upload or download.
- Create a Pushover account.
- Install the Pushover app on your Pixel.
- Create a PowerShell script that sends a Pushover message.
- In FileZilla, right-click the transfer queue.
- Select Action after queue completion → Run command....
- Set FileZilla to run your PowerShell notification script.
When the queue completes, FileZilla runs the script, and Pushover sends
a push notification directly to your Pixel.
Pros
- Very reliable.
- Works well for development and server upload workflows.
- Does not depend on Phone Link notification mirroring.
Cons
- Requires a little setup.
- Requires a third-party push notification service.
Option 3: Email Alerts Through Gmail
FileZilla can also run a PowerShell script that sends an email when
transfers finish. Your Pixel can then receive the alert through Gmail.
FileZilla Queue Complete
↓
Run PowerShell Script
↓
Send Gmail Message
↓
Pixel Receives Gmail Notification
Pros
- Creates a permanent email record.
- Works with Gmail notifications you already use.
Cons
- More setup than Phone Link.
- Gmail notification delivery may be delayed.
- SMTP authentication can be annoying to configure.
Recommended Setup
For a Windows 11 development workstation using FileZilla, the best setup is:
- Pushover for reliable upload-complete alerts.
- Phone Link as a simple backup.
- Gmail only if you want a written audit trail.
For most users, Phone Link is the easiest starting point. For serious
upload workflows, Pushover is usually the best long-term choice.