How does KDE Connect work?

You simply install the KDE Connect Android app on your Android device and the desktop app on your desktop PC, and then pair the devices so that they can communicate (encrypted). KDE Connect works over Wi-Fi so as long as your phone and your PC are on the same WiFi network most of its features will “just work”.

Is KDE Connect good?

KDE Connect is easily the best tool for sharing between Android and Linux. It allows you to see your phone’s notifications and text messages from the Linux desktop. It also lets you reply to those texts through your phone without picking it up or unlocking it.

How do I call using KDE Connect?

KDE Connect also allows users to use your Android phone to act as a mouse and control your Linux system. To do this, open the Remote input section, and voilà! Your Android phone will now act as a mouse. You can even use your phone to enter text in your Linux systems, like a keyboard.

Where does KDE Connect send files?

It defaults to the Android Download directory. You also have the option to customize it and turn notifications on/off. Files shared from Android to Linux appear in your Downloads directory (as determined by Qt’s QStandardPaths module).

What port does KDE Connect use?

KDE Connect uses dynamic ports in the range 1714-1764 for UDP and TCP. So if you are behind a firewall, make sure to open this port range for both TCP and UDP. Otherwise, make sure your network is not blocking UDP broadcast packets.

Is KDE Connect encrypted?

Encryption. KDE Connect uses TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption protocol for communication.

Where does KDE Connect store files?

How do you send files from laptop to phone using KDE Connect?

2 Answers. Open KDE Connect on the panel, and from there you will see a small folder icon on the right hand side , click on it, it will open you files on your phone. If you are running Dolphin file manager split the screen so that you have your android on one side and your computer files on the other side.

How do I set up KDE Connect?

Set up KDE Connect Launch the KDE Connect Indicator and KDE Connect app. In your phone, the list of devices running KDE Connect service will be shown. Click on the available devices to pair the device. Once done, you could see a request for incoming connection on your system.

What is KDE Connect Ubuntu?

KDE Connect is an open-source platform to integrate some feature of your phone directly into your PC. In simple words, it is a Linux application that is also available for Windows and macOS (not officially) to connect smartphones with PC or laptops.