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KDE Connect is an app that lets you connect your Android smartphone to your Linux PC.
But this finally changes now with the launch of the KDE Connect app on the App Store.
Here’s how to pair your iPhone with your Linux machine and perform various operations using KDE Connect.
What Is KDE Connect?
KDE Connect is a free andopen-sourceapp that lets you connect your Android unit to your Linux PC.
On the iPhone, download and install KDE Connect from the App Store.
Download:KDE Connect foriPhone|iPad
Next, you need the KDE Connect client on your Linux desktop too.
If you’re using one ofthe KDE Plasma distros, you likely have KDE Connect installed on your system.
In which case, you simply need to update it from the Software Manager.
KDE Connect should’ve paired your iPhone to your Linux PC by now.
KDE Connect lets you do this via the Ping action.
Next, choose theSend pingbutton in the top-right corner.
If the devices are paired properly, you should get a ping alert on your iPhone.
For this, if you’re on your iPhone, copy the text you want to use on Linux.
Then, head back to KDE Connect, tap on your connected PC, and selectPush Local Clipboard.
You should now have the copied text copied to your PC’s clipboard.
This will open up your file manager.
Choose the file you want to share and hitSelectto send it across.
To use this feature, right-snag the KDE Connect icon in the system tray and selectFind my phone.
This will buzz your phone with an alert until you find it.
For this, go to the KDE Connect app on your mobile unit and tap on your PC.
Next, click onRemote Inputand start moving your finger around the screen to move the cursor on your PC.
To select something, tap on the screen.
If you want to perform a right-click, tap with two fingers.
