KDE Connect is an open-source tool for connecting smartphones and computers over a local network or Bluetooth connection. It allows users to link Android and iOS devices with a Mac without requiring the KDE desktop environment.
After installing KDE Connect on both devices, users can pair them through the same Wi-Fi network or a Bluetooth connection. Once connected, the smartphone can share notifications with the Mac, transfer files, and provide access to supported device controls.
KDE Connect also lets you use a smartphone as a remote control for media playback and system volume. Android and iOS devices can be used for presentation controls, including controlling slides and using supported motion features.
The application provides a convenient way to connect a smartphone with a Mac for file transfers, notifications, remote controls, and other device-to-computer functions.