Connect Your Phone to Your Computer! Transfer Files and Notifications with KDE Connect

Platform: Android, iOS; Use with Windows, macOS and Linux computers
Application: KDE Connect

When you want to send a photo from your phone to your computer, open a connection on the computer on the phone, or see your phone's notifications on the computer screen, you usually resort to different methods.

KDE Connect is an application that facilitates the connection between the phone and the computer.

With the application, you can share files and links on supported devices, transfer clipboard texts between devices, and follow phone notifications from your computer.

It is also possible to use your phone as a remote control for the computer. With supported features, you can control media on your computer or use your phone as a remote control tool.

For example, you prepared a presentation on your computer. Instead of sitting in front of the computer during the presentation, you can use your phone as a remote control tool.

Another scenario is content production. You do not have to constantly text yourself to transfer a photo you took on the phone to the computer or to send a link you found on the computer to the phone.

On the PC side of KDE Connect 26.08.2 release October 8, 2026 has been released. The official page of the project includes support information for platforms such as Windows and macOS, as well as Android and iOS applications.

After installation, you need to pair the phone with the computer and give the necessary permissions to the features you want to use.

Important detail: Not all features may work the same on all platforms. System permissions and background restrictions, especially in iOS, can limit some functionality. On the Android side, you may also need to allow permissions for features such as notifications and file access.

In short: A useful connection tool for people who constantly carry files between their phone and computer or who want to use their devices more harmoniously.