kdeconnect-cli Command Examples

Use KDE Connect for sharing files or text to a device, ringing it, unlocking it, and much more. More information: https://kdeconnect.kde.org.

• List all devices:

kdeconnect-cli --list-devices

• List available (paired and reachable) devices:

kdeconnect-cli --list-available

• Request pairing with a specific device, specifying its ID:

kdeconnect-cli --pair --device {{device_id}}

• Ring a device, specifying its name:

kdeconnect-cli --ring --name "{{device_name}}"

• Share an URL or file with a paired device, specifying its ID:

kdeconnect-cli --share {{url|path/to/file}} --device {{device_id}}

• Send an SMS with an optional attachment to a specific number:

kdeconnect-cli --name "{{device_name}}" --send-sms "{{message}}" --destination {{phone_number}} --attachment {{path/to/file}}

• Unlock a specific device:

kdeconnect-cli --name "{{device_name}}" --unlock

• Simulate a key press on a specific device:

kdeconnect-cli --name "{{device_name}}" --send-keys {{key}}