Bug 437904 - KDEConnect on MacOs is unstable, meanwhile Soduto project pairs well with KDEConnect Android and could be mentioned in the KDEConnect readme as the project has less popularity and its very much stable.
Summary: KDEConnect on MacOs is unstable, meanwhile Soduto project pairs well with KDE...
Status: REPORTED
Alias: None
Product: kdeconnect
Classification: Applications
Component: macos-application (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 1.10
Platform: macOS (DMG) macOS
: NOR crash
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Ruixuan Tu
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Reported: 2021-05-31 12:19 UTC by ajayk
Modified: 2025-12-19 15:19 UTC (History)
3 users (show)

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2021-05-31 12:19 UTC, ajayk 		Details
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Description ajayk 2021-05-31 12:19:19 UTC 
Created attachment 138897 [details]
The screenshot of Soduto in action

SUMMARY


STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Build for Macos
2. Sleep the mac, or lock the android phone

OBSERVED RESULT
The connection breaks and requires restarting of the apps

EXPECTED RESULT
Connection should not break

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
macOS: 11.3.1 on M1


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
My intention is not to file a bug, i can understand the macos build is not stable yet. But https://github.com/soduto/Soduto a FOSS Mac app pairs seamlessly with KDEConnect Android and works even if mac sleeps or phone locks
The project is not very well known, and i got this from digging around a lot.

I believe that this app should be mentioned in the readme of Kdeconnect as an alternative for mac client as it is a wonderful app but with very less popularity.
Comment 1 post 2025-12-03 11:11:55 UTC 
I don't really see Soduto as a valid alternative. It hasn't been updated since 2021, and it's missing a lot of features. There's no configuration, or list of features it does support, but at least remote control and multimedia control weren't working for me.
Comment 2 kaovilai 2025-12-19 15:14:01 UTC 
Can confirm soduto pairs fine on macos with my android. discover immediately.
Comment 3 kaovilai 2025-12-19 15:15:11 UTC 
(In reply to kaovilai from comment #2)
> Can confirm soduto pairs fine on macos with my android. discover immediately.

kde connect however do not work reliably unless i kill all kde connect processes (some has to be via terminal, not visible to in "Force Quit Applications") on the mac forcing restart.
Comment 4 kaovilai 2025-12-19 15:19:21 UTC 
clipboard is working, which is what I am looking to do.

remote/media control I would just use bluetooth keyboard apps tbh, not this.