Anthropic has released a new mobile feature for Claude Code called Remote Control, allowing users to issue commands and manage coding tasks from their iPhone or Android devices. Until now, Claude Code was limited to desktop apps, terminals, and IDEs. The new mode lets developers start work on their computers and continue controlling it remotely from mobile devices, without interrupting local execution. The feature launches as a Research Preview for Claude Max subscribers, with plans to expand access to Claude Pro users later.

Key Points

• Remote Control enables mobile command and monitoring of Claude Code sessions running locally on a user’s computer.
• The feature is currently available to Claude Max subscribers ($100–$200/month) and will later roll out to Claude Pro users ($20/month).
• It works as a synchronization layer between the local CLI, the Claude mobile app, and the web interface.
• Local context stays intact, including filesystem access, environment variables, and MCP servers.
• The system is designed with security in mind, using outbound connections only and encrypted communication.
• Remote Control replaces unofficial community workarounds like SSH, VPNs, and custom WebSocket bridges.
• Claude Code has reached a $2.5 billion annualized run rate as of February 2026 and is seeing massive adoption among developers.

Key Quotes

• Noah Zweben described the feature as a way to “take a walk, see the sun, walk your dog without losing your flow.”
• According to Anthropic’s documentation, “Claude keeps running on your machine, and you can control the session from the Claude app.”
• The article notes that Remote Control is “not a cloud-based replacement for local development, but a portal into it.”
• On security and architecture: “Your files and MCP servers never leave your machine; only the chat messages and tool results flow through the encrypted bridge.”

Implications

• Mobile access to Claude Code strengthens Anthropic’s position in the fast-growing agentic coding space.
• Developers can shift further from hands-on coding to high-level oversight, even while away from their desks.
• The feature lowers friction between idea and execution, reinforcing the rise of “vibe coding” using natural language.
• As AI-written code continues to grow, tools like Remote Control may accelerate the emergence of solo developers building and maintaining complex systems on their own.

Source: https://venturebeat.com/orchestration/anthropic-just-released-a-mobile-version-of-claude-code-called-remote