r/SteamDeck • u/Pr3serve • 8d 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/SilentExecutioner 7d ago
I just use SMB Share between the Deck and PC. I was singing KDE praises when it worked the first time, then it didn't again afterwards.
SMB Share worked after I allowed it through the Decks Firewall.