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Using Claude Code Remote Control

Learn more about using Claude Code remote control to access Claude Code sessions on the go.

Mar 17, 2026·2m·Watch on YouTube ↗

📖 CHAPTERS

1. 1

   Remote Control: continue the same Claude Code session from anywhere

   The video introduces Claude Code Remote Control, which lets you connect to a Claude Code session running on your computer from Claude Code Web or the Claude mobile app. The goal is seamless “pick up where you left off” continuity when you’re away from your desk.

2. 2

   Start a new remote-enabled session from your project directory

   To begin, you navigate to your project folder and launch Remote Control, which starts a fresh session and provides a connection URL. This URL can be opened in Claude Code Web to attach to the running session.

3. 3

   Connect from a phone via QR code

   For mobile convenience, Remote Control can display a QR code that you scan with your phone. Scanning opens the session in your mobile browser or directly in the Claude app.

4. 4

   Hand off an existing Claude Code session using /remotecontrol

   If you already have a Claude Code session running in your terminal, you can enable remote access without restarting. A simple command prints the URL needed to attach from another device.

5. 5

   Account-based access: the link is convenience, not required

   The video clarifies that the URL is primarily for convenience. Because Claude Code sessions are tied to your Claude account, you can access the session from your mobile device without necessarily clicking the provided link.

6. 6

   Same Claude Code experience remotely (tools, MCP, config, filesystem)

   Once connected, remote clients provide the same experience as the local session. You retain access to the same tools, MCP servers, configuration, and filesystem because everything continues running on your machine.

7. 7

   Nothing moves to the cloud; everything runs on your machine

   Remote Control does not migrate your environment to the cloud. It simply connects your web/mobile interface to the session running locally, maintaining local execution and context.

8. 8

   Real-time sync across devices

   The conversation stays synchronized across all connected devices. Inputs from the mobile app appear in the terminal in real time, enabling fluid switching between devices.

9. 9

   Default behavior vs always-on remote control via /config

   By default, you choose whether to enable Remote Control per session. You can change this behavior in configuration to automatically allow Remote Control for all sessions.

10. 10

    Spawn mode: create new sessions remotely

    Remote Control includes a spawn mode that lets you start new Claude Code sessions from web or mobile. This supports launching multiple instances without being at your desk.

11. 11

    Selecting your machine and spawning multiple instances

    In the web or mobile UI, you can choose the remote session by using the environment selector and picking your device. From there you can spawn and manage multiple Claude Code instances.

12. 12

    Availability and rollout (plans and current expansion)

    The video notes that, at the time of recording, Remote Control is available to Max, Team, and Enterprise users, with rollout underway to additional tiers. It specifically mentions ongoing rollout to Pro and Max plan users.