Bug 507160

Summary:	KDEConnect cannot send commands if other device's IP has changed
Product:	[Applications] kdeconnect	Reporter:	Björn Tantau <bugs.kde.org>
Component:	android-application	Assignee:	Albert Vaca Cintora <albertvaka>
Status:	REPORTED ---
Severity:	normal	CC:	andrew.g.r.holmes
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	unspecified
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Android
OS:	Android 13.x
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed In:
Sentry Crash Report:

Description Björn Tantau 2025-07-17 16:56:35 UTC

SUMMARY

When my laptop switched from wired to wireless connection I couldn't pause media anymore.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE

1. Connect two devices: laptop and phone
2. Change IP address of laptop
3. Try to send command to laptop, like ping or pause media

OBSERVED RESULT

Silent failure, no ping arrives on laptop, media does not pause.

But events work from laptop to phone. If media changes on laptop that can be seen on the phone.

EXPECTED RESULT

Ping arrives on laptop, media pauses.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS

Version 1.33.4, installed via F-Droid.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

I tried adding the laptop via "Add by IP". But it said it was already connected to the device. So I guess the IP has to be updated in some additional field or variable or so. Restarting the phone fixes the issue.