Using Claude Code Remote Control

Study Guide

Overview

Claude Code Remote Control is a feature that lets you connect to a running Claude Code session from any device, including Claude Code Web in a browser or the Claude mobile app on your phone. This means you can start a session at your desk, walk away, and continue interacting with it from anywhere, without losing context or progress.

How to Start a Remote Control Session

Starting a New Session

To begin, navigate to your project directory in the terminal and run:

claude remote-control

This starts a new Claude Code session and displays a URL you can use to connect via Claude Code Web. If you press the space bar, a QR code appears that you can scan with your phone to open the session in your mobile browser or the Claude mobile app.

Enabling Remote Control on an Existing Session

If you are already in a Claude Code session and want to hand it off to a remote device, type:

/remote-control

This will display the connection URL within your current session. Note that the URL is provided for convenience. Since Claude Code is tied to your Claude account, you can also access the session directly from your mobile device without explicitly clicking the link.

How It Works

  • Same experience everywhere: Once connected, you get the full Claude Code experience on your remote device, with access to the same tools, MCP servers, configurations, and file system.
  • Runs on your machine: Everything continues to execute on your local machine. Nothing is moved to the cloud. The remote device is simply a window into your running session.
  • Real-time sync: The conversation stays in sync across devices. If you type from your mobile app, the terminal on your machine updates in real time, and vice versa.

Configuration Options

Always-On Remote Control

By default, you must explicitly enable remote control each time you start a session. However, you can change this in your configuration. Use the /config command to enable remote control for all sessions, so it is always available without requiring the extra step.

Spawn Mode

Claude Remote Control also includes a spawn mode that lets you create entirely new Claude Code sessions from a remote device. As of the time of this video, spawn mode is available to Max, Team, and Enterprise users.

How to Use Spawn Mode

  1. Run claude remote-control in your terminal.
  2. Open Claude Code Web or the Claude mobile app.
  3. Tap the environment button and select your device.
  4. From there, you can spawn multiple new Claude Code instances remotely.

Availability

Remote control is currently rolling out to Pro and Max plan users. Spawn mode requires a Max, Team, or Enterprise plan.

Key Takeaways

  • Remote control bridges the gap between your desk and mobile workflow, letting you interact with Claude Code sessions from anywhere.
  • All processing stays local on your machine, preserving security and access to your full development environment.
  • The QR code and URL-based connection make setup fast and frictionless.
  • Spawn mode (for higher-tier plans) adds the ability to create new sessions remotely, turning your phone or tablet into a full Claude Code launcher.
  • Configuring always-on remote control removes the need to enable it manually each time.
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