Overview
Anthropic launched Claude Code Remote Control, allowing users to control their computer from Claude’s web, iOS, and desktop interfaces. The feature is currently experiencing technical issues including API errors and permission limitations, but represents a step toward AI agents controlling personal devices remotely.
Key Points
- Remote control capability lets you run commands on your computer from any Claude interface - bridging the gap between AI chat and local system control
- Current implementation is buggy with API 500 errors and session management issues - early adopters should expect instability
- Permission system requires approval for every action without bypass options - security-first approach may slow automation workflows
- Only one session allowed per machine and requires desktop app to stay open - significant limitations for continuous operation
- Anthropic also announced scheduled tasks in Cowork but only while computer is awake - still missing true background automation capabilities