The device list shows computers and phones that can be paired, along with actions for a selected device. KDE Connect links a Windows PC with a phone so files, notifications, links, and remote controls can pass between them.
KDE Connect pairs devices for shared actions
Pair the Windows PC with a phone running KDE Connect to make the devices available to each other. Once connected, the Windows app provides access to device-specific actions and information. Features depend on what the connected device supports and has enabled.
Files, links, and notifications move between devices
Send files in either direction, browse files stored on the phone remotely, or pass a link to the other device to open it there. These options cover common handoffs, such as moving a photo to the PC or sending a web address from the computer to the phone.
Phone notifications can appear on the desktop, and KDE Connect supports replying to text messages from the computer. That keeps incoming messages visible while working at the PC.
A phone can control media and presentations
Use the phone as a virtual trackpad or presentation remote when the PC needs input from across the room. For desktop music playback, the phone can pause tracks, skip to another song, and adjust volume.
- Ring the connected phone to help locate it.
- View the phone's battery level from the desktop.
- Run predefined commands on a connected device or create custom commands.
Device actions depend on the connection
The computer and phone need a working connection for their KDE Connect features to communicate. KDE Connect also supports VPN connections, including situations where a network does not allow devices to communicate directly.
Pros
- Transfers files and browses phone files remotely
- Syncs phone notifications and supports desktop replies to texts
- Turns a phone into a trackpad or presentation remote
- Offers media controls, phone ringing, and battery status
System requirements: 64-bit only
Can KDE Connect transfer files between a PC and a phone?
Yes. It can send files between paired devices and browse phone files remotely from the computer.
Can phone notifications and text messages appear in Windows?
Phone notifications can sync to the desktop, and text messages can be answered from the computer.
Can a phone control a computer's music or presentation?
Yes. A connected phone can control playback and volume, or act as a trackpad or presentation remote.