KDE Connect integrates your smartphone and computer
KDE Connect bridges your Android device and computer with wireless file transfers, clipboard sharing, and notification sync over WiFi. It delivers a mature, cross-device workflow with a solid rating (4.12 from 25,903 reviews) and regional productivity presence, ranking in the top productivity charts for PL (#135), DK (#141), and NO (#146). Total downloads reach 1,000,000+, with 54K in the last 30 days, and full functionality relies on pairing with the KDE Connect desktop companion.
Pros & Cons
Cross-device operation over a local network without internet exposure
End-to-end TLS encryption for secure transfers
Desktop KDE Connect companion enables the full feature set
Open-source project with active community contributions
Requires the KDE Connect desktop app on a computer to function
Extensive permissions are requested to support wide device integration
May lack some desktop-focused features (e.g., advanced screen sharing) compared to certain competitors
About KDE Connect
KDE Connect is a productivity app developed by KDE Community.
Download Statistics
KDE Connect has been downloaded 3.2 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 54 thousand times.
User Ratings
KDE Connect is rated 4.04 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 26 thousand ratings.
App Information
KDE Connect is FREE to download. The APK download size is 6.47 MB. The latest version available is 1.35.9. The last update was on June 16, 2026.
Technical Requirements
KDE Connect requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play September 2013.
Description
KDE Connect provides a set of features to integrate your workflow across devices:
- Transfer files between your devices. - Access files on your phone from your computer, without wires. - Shared clipboard: copy and paste between your devices. - Get notifications for incoming calls and messages on your computer. - Virtual touchpad: Use your phone screen as your computer's touchpad. - Notifications sync: Access your phone notifications from your computer and reply to messages. - Multimedia remote control: Use your phone as a remote for Linux media players. - WiFi connection: no USB wire or bluetooth needed. - End-to-end TLS encryption: your information is safe.
Please note you will need to install KDE Connect on your computer for this app to work, and keep the desktop version up-to-date with the Android version for the latest features to work.
Sensitive permissions information: * Accessibility permission: Required to receive input from another device to control your Android phone, if you use the Remote Input feature. * Background location permission: Required to know to which WiFi network you are connected to, if you use the Trusted Networks feature.
KDE Connect never sends any information to KDE nor to any third party. KDE Connect sends data from one device to the other directly using the local network, never through the internet, and using end to end encryption.
This app is part of an open source project and it exists thanks to all the people who contributed to it. Visit the website to grab the source code.
Recent changes: 1.35.9: - Fixed notification sync
1.35.6: - Better support conversation notifications - Support sharing the mouse across systems by moving it past the border of the screen - Fix logic to decide when to show "Send Clipboard" - Fix receiving files with names ending in dot - Allow connections from localhost - Wait 50ms before syncing notifications so filter apps have time to filter them
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If you use Linux and Android devices, you absolutely need KDE Connect in your life!
★★★★★Jamie King· May 12, 2026
Works great! I love being able to control media, use remote input, run commands, and send copied text from my phone as well as receiving notifications, being able to interact with notifications, and texting from my computer.
★★★★★Zubair Baig· Jun 24, 2026
Pure masterpiece 1. Shares files. 2. Shares clip board (from both devices) 3. Connects with Wi-Fi, hotspot even USB tethering. 4. Command execution. Phone link from windows is nothing in terms of this There must be one time fees to use this app, simply love it
★★★★★Candergil Nhabanga· May 31, 2026
Incredible app, I liked how it synchronizes and works with my Kde desktop. One thing I would like in the app is the exit button.
★☆☆☆☆Mahmoud Ibrahim· Jun 1, 2026
You broke notification sync with your last update, when the device sends the notifications screen off. I had to downgrade using the f-droid version.
★★☆☆☆Gail Wynand· Jun 7, 2026
It is not as reliable as it used to be. Sometimes the files are sent to the computer, but often they don't, or if they are sent, they appear like for two seconds on the KDE Linux computer and then disappear and the "Receiving file (failed)" notifications popup
★★☆☆☆Ricardo Dev· Jun 27, 2026
Very unreliable, will struggle to pair even when providing the IP directly, for devices on the same subnet. Then will not connect most of the time. When it works is cool, the issue is that 9/10 times doesn't work at all...
Google Play Rankings for KDE Connect
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Technologies used by KDE Connect
KDE Connect is requesting 38 permissions and is using 38 libraries.
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Trust & Safety: KDE Connect emphasizes local-network data transfers with end-to-end encryption and explicitly states that data is not sent to KDE or third parties. Some features rely on sensitive permissions (e.g., location for Trusted Networks, Accessibility for Remote Input); these are used only for the specific functionality needed.
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