While AI companies have allowed developers to interact with their PC-based coding agents via mobile, Codex users have been patiently waiting to get that feature. The wait is finally over as ChatGPT‘s Codex gets a remote-control feature on Android devices.
For months, developers on Reddit and GitHub have been asking for a way to manage their Codex sessions remotely. When you start a complex coding task on your computer, you can monitor or guide the AI agent using your smartphone. Users have had to rely on unofficial hacks or switch to other platforms like Anthropic’s Claude to get this functionality.
OpenAI is changing that as the new ChatGPT Android app code contained several text strings that pointed to a new feature designed to bridge the gap between your phone and your desktop coding environment.
ChatGPT Codex remote PC control
The ChatGPT app is set to act as a remote control for Codex. You’ll be able to check progress, provide new instructions, or fix errors in a coding session running on your PC without having to be at your desk.
Developers are always looking for tools that work across all their devices and make things easier for them. OpenAI giving Codex a remote-control feature will make it more versatile for those who need to stay productive while away from their monitors. The release date hasn’t been announced yet so it’s still under development.
Disclosure: When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.