/remote-control
Remote Control
Code from your phone. Continue on your laptop. Switch instantly.
Official Claude Code feature to continue a local terminal session from your phone, tablet, or any browser via claude.ai/code or the Claude mobile app.
Requirements
Paid subscription
Pro / Max / Team / Enterprise
claude.ai login
API key is NOT supported
Run claude first
Accept workspace trust once per project
How to Enable
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Method 1: Server mode (multi-session) — Runs server, shows URL + QR code to connect from any device
claude remote-control
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Method 2: Start session with remote — Start Claude Code session with remote control enabled
claude --remote-control "My Project"
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Method 3: From within an active session — Type this inside an active Claude Code session to enable remote
/remote-control
# or shorthand:
/rc
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Enable permanently (all sessions) — Use /config to always enable remote control for future sessions
/config
# Set: remoteControl: true
Connect from Another Device
- 1 Run any enable command above — a URL and QR code will appear in your terminal.
- 2 On your phone/tablet: scan the QR code or open the URL directly.
- 3 Or go to claude.ai/code → find the session by name (look for the green computer icon).
- 4 Press Spacebar to toggle the QR code on/off when using claude remote-control.
Known Limitations
- No API key support — must authenticate via claude.ai
- Terminal must stay open — closing it ends the remote session
- Network loss > ~10 min causes automatic session timeout
- Ultraplan and Remote Control cannot run simultaneously