How to Use Open Source Software With Your Android Phone
KDE Connect is an open source software that lets you control your PC or Linux machine with your Android phone. It offers many features that allow you to share files, send and receive messages, control your computer multimedia and more.
Before you can use KDE Connect, you must first install it on your PC and your phone. You can download it from the Google Play Store or the Microsoft Store, depending on the platform you're using.
Once you've installed the application, you'll be able to see a menu showing what controls you can use on your device. These include notifications, volume control, media playback and more. In the past, the menu was a bit bare, but since its recent update, the program has been refined.
In order to pair your PC and phone, you'll need to accept the pairing request. Once the pairing is accepted, your computer and phone will automatically be connected. Then you can control your media player and desktop music from your phone.
The app also allows you to check your phone's battery life, signal strength and more. Additionally, you can set up your phone as your virtual mouse. This can be helpful for users who watch movies while sitting on the couch.
While KDE Connect can be used with all kinds of devices, it's best to use it with an Android phone. If you have a GNU/Linux distribution, you can get a copy of the desktop app from F-Droid.