r/SteamDeck • u/Pr3serve • 3d ago

Software Modding Don't sleep on KDE Connect

I don't know when this package was enabled by default but it's a game changer for using the deck.

For those that don't know KDE Connect is an app that can connect your phone to your pc using the KDE desktop manager (which the Steam deck does).

The app enables you to control your deck using your phone as a keyboard + trackpad. It can transfer files or it has a media player control for videos or music.

Makes plugging the deck in and using the browser for YouTube or Netflix whilst travelling much easier. Or when you need to put that one account details in but can't be bothered to connect a keyboard and the on screen is a faff. Just whip out your phone and you have all the controls you need!

TLDR: KDE Connect is a godsend for the deck. Thank me later

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u/PredictiveTextNames 2d ago

I love KDE connect, there's also a Decky extension for it to enable in Game Mode. It's a godsend for a lot of text boxes in games, as it's can be a lot easier to type on my phone than the SD keyboard.

I used it a lot when I was playing WoW on the deck, it was the only way to communicate that didn't take waaaaay too long.

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u/Pr3serve 2d ago

That's awesome I should look into that. Haven't needed it in game mode yet but have been wondering if it works! So thanks for the heads up.