Bug 507160 - KDEConnect cannot send commands if other device's IP has changed
Summary: KDEConnect cannot send commands if other device's IP has changed
Status: REPORTED
Alias: None
Product: kdeconnect
Classification: Applications
Component: android-application (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: unspecified
Platform: Android Android 13.x
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Albert Vaca Cintora
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Reported: 2025-07-17 16:56 UTC by Björn Tantau
Modified: 2025-07-17 16:56 UTC (History)
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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.