Tablet integration

[l-d-g]

What happened?

Currently using Barrier to operate two PCs and am interested in adding a Surface tablet to the mix. Is that integration possible?

Version

v2.0.0-RC1

Git commit hash (if applicable)

No response

If applicable, where did you install Barrier from?

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What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply)

Windows

What OS versions are you using?

Win 11

Relevant log output

Any other information

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[nbolton]

What CPU does your Surface tablet have? If it's ARM, then Windows ARM builds are a bit harder for projects to build right now due to the GitHub Windows ARM runner being beta.

By the way, please try Deskflow or Input Leap as Barrier is no longer in development.

https://github.com/deskflow/deskflow
https://github.com/input-leap/input-leap

Both are compatible with Barrier client/server so you can try on one of your computers.

If you need Windows ARM support in those projects, we would appreciate an issue being opened.

[l-d-g]

I do not have the tablet yet. I'm more trying to see if what I want to do with it is a possibility and...it sounds like it may be if I can find something that doesn't have an ARM CPU (I don't know how possible that is).

I will also look into Deskflow and Input Leap! Barrier is still running great for me though.

[l-d-g]

What CPU does your Surface tablet have? If it's ARM, then Windows ARM builds are a bit harder for projects to build right now due to the GitHub Windows ARM runner being beta.

So just for my own, better, understanding: if I had a Surface with a non ARM CPU, would the integration be possible and... relatively fluid (as in similar to the wireless KVM scheme that I have now)?

[nbolton]

if I had a Surface with a non ARM CPU, would the integration be possible

If you're asking if Synergy/Deskflow-like programs work on a Surface, then yes if you have an AMD/Intel x64 CPU. However, ARM support is currently available for Linux.

relatively fluid (as in similar to the wireless KVM scheme that I have now)?

That depends on your network connection.

[l-d-g]

I've been looking at this off and on since I initially asked, but thought I might try a different approach: is there a tablet on the market that could be integrated with this type of software?On Mar 12, 2025 5:32 AM, Nick Bolton ***@***.***> wrote: if I had a Surface with a non ARM CPU, would the integration be possible If you're asking if Synergy/Deskflow-like programs work on a Surface, then yes if you have an AMD/Intel x64 CPU. relatively fluid (as in similar to the wireless KVM scheme that I have now)? That depends on your network connection.—Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***> nbolton left a comment (debauchee/barrier#2117) if I had a Surface with a non ARM CPU, would the integration be possible If you're asking if Synergy/Deskflow-like programs work on a Surface, then yes if you have an AMD/Intel x64 CPU. relatively fluid (as in similar to the wireless KVM scheme that I have now)? That depends on your network connection. —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[nbolton]

This may be of interest: https://github.com/jglanz/deskflow-android

We're currently in the process of bringing it into the Deskflow GitHub org, so it'd be: deskflow/deskflow-android

Edit: New WIP repo will be: https://github.com/deskflow/deskflow-android

[l-d-g]

So this would work with...any android tablet on the market now?  On Jun 24, 2025 3:33 AM, Nick Bolton ***@***.***> wrote:nbolton left a comment (debauchee/barrier#2117) This may be of interest: https://github.com/jglanz/deskflow-android We're currently in the process of bringing it into the Deskflow GitHub org, so it'd be deskflow/deskflow-android —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[nbolton]

@jglanz ^

[l-d-g]

Just following up to see what the recommendations are.  Thanks!On Jun 24, 2025 8:04 AM, Nick Bolton ***@***.***> wrote:nbolton left a comment (debauchee/barrier#2117) @jglanz ^ —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[jglanz]

Hey guys, ive been disconnected for the holiday week. Yeah, i plan to migrate the android app to the deskflow org.

Fixing a couple of bugs that surfaced during the fdroid submission, but it should be available on fdroid within the week at the latest and play store soon enough.

Onve its all stable, the first thing i plan to do is move it into the org, so that the community can support it

Jon

[l-d-g]

Do you have a recommendation for an android based/non ipad tablet that this would work on?On Jul 5, 2025 3:14 PM, Jonathan Glanz ***@***.***> wrote:jglanz left a comment (debauchee/barrier#2117) Hey guys, ive been disconnected for the holiday week. Yeah, i plan to migrate the android app to the deskflow org. Fixing a couple of bugs that surfaced during the fdroid submission, but it should be available on fdroid within the week at the latest and play store soon enough. Onve its all stable, the first thing i plan to do is move it into the org, so that the community can support it Jon —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[jglanz]

Do you have a recommendation for an android based/non ipad tablet that this would work on?On Jul 5, 2025 3:14 PM, Jonathan Glanz @.***> wrote:jglanz left a comment (debauchee/barrier#2117)
Hey guys, ive been disconnected for the holiday week. Yeah, i plan to migrate the android app to the deskflow org.
Fixing a couple of bugs that surfaced during the fdroid submission, but it should be available on fdroid within the week at the latest and play store soon enough.
Onve its all stable, the first thing i plan to do is move it into the org, so that the community can support it
Jon

—Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: @.***>

I personally use a Samsung Tab S8 Ultra and it is AWESOME. I have it directly above my keyboard and I use it for music/video/tv etc while I'm working. Flawless.

[l-d-g]

Okay, because I'm cheap, do you happen to know how many generations back of the Samsung's stuff I could go and still have integration working?On Jul 5, 2025 5:45 PM, Jonathan Glanz ***@***.***> wrote:jglanz left a comment (debauchee/barrier#2117) Do you have a recommendation for an android based/non ipad tablet that this would work on?On Jul 5, 2025 3:14 PM, Jonathan Glanz @.***> wrote:jglanz left a comment (debauchee/barrier#2117) Hey guys, ive been disconnected for the holiday week. Yeah, i plan to migrate the android app to the deskflow org. Fixing a couple of bugs that surfaced during the fdroid submission, but it should be available on fdroid within the week at the latest and play store soon enough. Onve its all stable, the first thing i plan to do is move it into the org, so that the community can support it Jon —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: @.***> I personally use a Samsung Tab S8 Ultra and it is AWESOME. I have it directly above my keyboard and I use it for music/video/tv etc while I'm working. Flawless. —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[jglanz]

Okay, because I'm cheap, do you happen to know how many generations back of the Samsung's stuff I could go and still have integration working?On Jul 5, 2025 5:45 PM, Jonathan Glanz @.***> wrote:jglanz left a comment (debauchee/barrier#2117)

Do you have a recommendation for an android based/non ipad tablet that this would work on?On Jul 5, 2025 3:14 PM, Jonathan Glanz @.> wrote:jglanz left a comment (debauchee/barrier#2117)
Hey guys, ive been disconnected for the holiday week. Yeah, i plan to migrate the android app to the deskflow org.
Fixing a couple of bugs that surfaced during the fdroid submission, but it should be available on fdroid within the week at the latest and play store soon enough.
Onve its all stable, the first thing i plan to do is move it into the org, so that the community can support it
Jon
—Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: @.>

I personally use a Samsung Tab S8 Ultra and it is AWESOME. I have it directly above my keyboard and I use it for music/video/tv etc while I'm working. Flawless.

—Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: @.***>

@l-d-g The implementation requires the API level >= 34, which is Android 14; any 14+ device should work ;)

[l-d-g]

I'm looking at the last Pixel tablet that was released, but in the meantime, my Input Leap is having a lot of connectivity issues.  Connects on start up and within five minutes, it's gone.  On 3.0.2.  Anything known or a way to get through it?On Jul 8, 2025 9:56 AM, Jonathan Glanz ***@***.***> wrote:jglanz left a comment (debauchee/barrier#2117) Okay, because I'm cheap, do you happen to know how many generations back of the Samsung's stuff I could go and still have integration working?On Jul 5, 2025 5:45 PM, Jonathan Glanz @.***> wrote:jglanz left a comment (debauchee/barrier#2117) Do you have a recommendation for an android based/non ipad tablet that this would work on?On Jul 5, 2025 3:14 PM, Jonathan Glanz @.> wrote:jglanz left a comment (debauchee/barrier#2117) Hey guys, ive been disconnected for the holiday week. Yeah, i plan to migrate the android app to the deskflow org. Fixing a couple of bugs that surfaced during the fdroid submission, but it should be available on fdroid within the week at the latest and play store soon enough. Onve its all stable, the first thing i plan to do is move it into the org, so that the community can support it Jon —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: @.> I personally use a Samsung Tab S8 Ultra and it is AWESOME. I have it directly above my keyboard and I use it for music/video/tv etc while I'm working. Flawless. —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: @.***> @l-d-g The implementation requires the API level >= 34, which is Android 14; any 14+ device should work ;) —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: ***@***.***>