Something that slipped through the cracks regarding yesterday’s SteamOS update is the fact that the update also includes KDE Connect. Basically, KDE Connect allows the user to interact between their smartphone/tablet and the computer. Files can be sent and received between each device. Media can be controlled remotely by the computer and vice versa, and SMS text messages can be sent with
Brand new Pixel 6. Trying to get KDE Connect working. Worked fine on my Pixel 4a but now when I try to pair, the phone is able to see the computer and vice versa. When I pair though, it seems to work but immediately the Android app says "This paired device is not reachable."
Connecting to sesman ip 127.0.0.1 port 3350 sesman connect ok sending login info to session manager, please wait login failed for display 0 If I click Ok the it takes me back to the login dialog. If I select Xvnc and some credentials then I get a blank green screen. I get similar behaviour if I disable Remote Desktop in the Sharing settings.
That seemed to do it for my friend. I have some more ideas that might help. Make sure your PC is set as discoverable in the wifi network. Install kde connect as administrator. Pc is discoverable, kde connect was installed as administrator, and I added the PC's IP into the android app with no result.
Create a Remmina RDP connection to the windows machine. Edit that connection. Under the Basic tab Choose a share folder. In Advanced tab, change sound to local. Save it and connect. Then the shared folder appears in My computer in windows. (If it does not appear, trying clicking Refresh). Share. Improve this answer.
From the system tray, right-click > Configure. This will open the familiar KDE Connect interface. In the nightly build, the buttons aren't aligned that nicely - they need some healthy padding and such - but this is expected from alpha-beta quality software that isn't still ready for everyday use. On the phone, launch the KDE Connect app.
With KDE connect, I can now control my Windows laptop, share all kinds of files, and much more. Other features There are numerous things that you can do with this app. Replying to phone vBB8ahM.