wireless sync

Untethered data matching

Wireless sync is the automatic transfer and updating of data between devices without physical cables, typically over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Photos, contacts, and files sync wirelessly between phones and computers, keeping everything current across devices: Turn on wireless sync so your calendar updates automatically.

The term distinguishes from older methods requiring USB connections.

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devices · backup · data · data transfer · file sharing · connection · transfer · airplay · smartphone · tablet · laptop · refresh · update · stay connected · realtime · streaming · antenna · signal

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Opposites
synchronization vs. isolation

wireless syncoffline storage

Data preserved without network connection

disconnected · unsynchronized · air-gapped · desync · out of sync

Family

wire, wires, wired, wiring, wireless, sync, syncs, synced, syncing

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated G