Anthropic releases Claude Code Remote Control for mobile development

Anthropic has released Remote Control, a mobile synchronization layer for Claude Code that allows developers to control local terminal sessions from smartphones and tablets.

Key Details

Remote Control bridges local CLI environments with the Claude mobile app and web interface, enabling users to initiate complex tasks in their terminal and maintain control from mobile devices. The feature decouples the AI agent from the physical workstation while keeping Claude running on the local machine.

Currently available as a Research Preview for Claude Max subscribers ($100-$200 monthly), with plans to expand to Claude Pro ($20 monthly) users soon. Team and Enterprise plans don't have access during this initial phase.

Setup and Commands

To use Remote Control:

• Update to Claude version 2.1.52
• Execute claude remote-control or use the in-session slash command /rc
• Authenticate CLI using /login command first
• Navigate to project directory before running the command

The terminal generates a unique session URL and QR code (toggleable via spacebar) that, when scanned, opens a synchronized session in the Claude mobile app.

Architecture and Security

The system functions as a secure bridge between local terminals and Anthropic's cloud interface, which provides the Opus 4.6 and Sonnet 4.6 models. Your desktop initiates an outbound connection to Anthropic's API - no inbound ports are opened, and your computer isn't exposed to the open web.

Local context including filesystem access, environment variables, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers remains active on your machine. Only chat messages and tool results flow through the encrypted bridge - your files and MCP servers never leave your local system.

This release addresses previous community workarounds where developers used tools like Tailscale for secure tunneling, Termius/Termux for mobile SSH access, Tmux for session persistence, and custom WebSocket bridges for mobile UI access.