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Metric	Smart Connect	KDE Connect
User count	150,558,227	3,168,280
Average rating	4.16	4.06
Rating count	125,495	27,664
Last updated	2026-06-08	2026-06-16
Size	173.73 MB	6.39 MB
Version	09.0.1.007.0	1.35.8

Short description	Connect and control your phone, tablet, and PC with Smart Connect. Stream, share, and collaborate across devices in one seamless ecosystem.	KDE Connect integrates your smartphone and computer for file transfer, notifications sync, remote control, and more with secure WiFi connection.
Full summary	Smart Connect unifies your digital life across phone, tablet, and PC. Move between screens without missing a beat. Control, share, and stream content anywhere in your ecosystem. Key capabilities include streaming apps and media to your PC or smart display, cross-device search and share, Mobile Desktop for on-the-go multitasking, Cross Control to extend or mirror your PC screen, Messages on PC, high‑resolution webcam via your phone’s camera, and clipboard between devices. A Windows 10/11 PC with Bluetooth and a compatible phone or tablet is required, and feature availability may vary by device. Note: Smart Connect requires elevated permissions to install and use this app. Compatibility info: https://help.motorola.com/hc/apps/smartconnect/?t=compatible	KDE Connect is a powerful Chrome extension designed to seamlessly integrate your smartphone and computer workflows. It allows wireless file transfers, shared clipboard for copy-paste across devices, and remote multimedia control. Receive and respond to notifications and calls directly from your PC, use your phone as a virtual touchpad, and access your phone files without cables. With end-to-end TLS encryption and local network communication, KDE Connect ensures your data remains private and secure. Designed for easy WiFi connectivity without USB or Bluetooth, it enhances productivity for Linux users. This open-source project requires the desktop KDE Connect app for full functionality and regularly updates to keep features current.