The Surprising TRUTH About KDE Connect and scrcpy Nobody Tells You

In this video, I’ll walk you through KDE Connect, the ultimate tool to seamlessly integrate your Android phone with your Linux PC. From file transfers and SMS replies to remote input and media control, KDE Connect transforms your workflow without needing any cable or extra app.
📱 I’ll also mirror my phone using scrcpy to show you exactly how it all works in real time.

✅ Covered in this video:

Installing KDE Connect on Linux and Android

Pairing your phone with PC

Sending files from phone to PC

Using your phone as a wireless touchpad

Sending SMS from desktop

Running custom commands

Controlling presentations with your phone

Media playback control

Bluetooth mode (beta)

Using scrcpy for mobile mirroring (demo only)

⚡ Terminal Command to Install KDE Connect on Linux:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install kdeconnect

📲 Install KDE Connect on Android:
Google Play Store – KDE Connect

💻 Install scrcpy (for phone mirroring):

sudo apt install scrcpy

⚙️ Uses of KDE Connect:

📂 Wireless file sharing

🖱️ Use phone as a remote mouse/keyboard

📩 Read and reply to SMS on PC

🎵 Control media playback

🖼️ Run custom desktop commands

📽️ Control presentations remotely

🔋 View phone battery on PC

🔔 Sync notifications

⏱️ Timestamps / Video Chapters:

00:04 - Introduction to KDE Connect
00:30 - Install KDE Connect on Linux
00:52 - Installing KDE Connect on Android
00:59 - Launching and Pairing Devices
01:25 - Using scrcpy for live mobile demo
01:45 - Sending Files from Phone to PC
02:22 - Remote Input: Use Phone as Mouse
02:45 - Run Command Feature
03:43 - SMS from Desktop
03:57 - Remote Presentation with Impress
04:22 - Multimedia Control
04:46 - Enable Bluetooth Mode (Beta)
04:54 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-up
04:59 - Like, Share, Subscribe!

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