Claude Code Remote Control — Control Your Terminal from Your Phone

Claude Code just launched a feature that changes how developers interact with their coding sessions — Remote Control. You can now continue your local Claude Code session from your phone, tablet, or any web browser.

What is Remote Control?

Remote Control lets you access your local Claude Code terminal session from any device. Your session runs on your local machine with full access to all your files, MCP tools, and configurations — but you can interact with it remotely through the Claude mobile app or web interface.

This means you can start a big coding task, walk away from your desk, and continue monitoring progress or granting permissions from your phone while spending time with your family.

Requirements

• Claude Pro or Max subscription — Available as a research preview on Pro and Max plans only
• Latest Claude Code version — Update to the most recent version
• Updated mobile app — If accessing from phone, update the Claude mobile app

Method 1: Start a New Remote Session

Navigate to your project directory and run:

\bash
claude remote-control
\\

Or use the short command:

\bash
claude rc
\\

You'll see a URL for web access and can press Space to show a QR code for your phone.

Accessing from Your Phone

1. Scan the QR code with your phone camera
2. Claude app opens
3. Tap sidebar → Code → Find your "In Progress" session
4. Click on the session to start interacting

Method 2: Enable Remote Control on Existing Session

1. Open your existing Claude Code session
2. Rename your session for easy identification
3. Enable remote control from within the session
4. Access via the provided URL

Real-Time Sync Across All Devices

Your session syncs across three places simultaneously:

• Terminal — Your local terminal
• Web app — Claude web interface
• Mobile app — Claude app on your phone

You can grant permissions, send messages, and monitor progress from any device.

Why This Matters

• Start large feature builds and monitor from anywhere
• Grant permissions from your phone while with family
• Keep all local tools, MCP servers, and file access intact
• Work on the same session across multiple devices seamlessly

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Originally published at ayyaztech.com