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Tool Agents and automation Personal and everydayIntermediate · 10 min

Remote Tool for Controlling Computer Tasks

Control tasks running on your computer from your phone using the Remote tool.

ChatGPTParaphrased

What

Open in ChatGPT Open in Claude

Remote tool

Remote tool

For

Checking progress and guiding tasks running on a computer from a mobile device.

Pricing

Included with ChatGPT usage

Url

https://learn.chatgpt.com/training/walkthroughs/working-on-your-phone

What it does and when to use it

The Remote tool enables users to pair their phone with their computer via ChatGPT. This allows for remote monitoring and control of tasks, provided the computer remains awake and online.

Why it works

Facilitates remote operation of computer-based tasks by acting as a bridge between the mobile ChatGPT interface and the user's computer.

When not to use it

If the computer is not connected to the internet or is in sleep mode.

Sources and credit

Use ChatGPT Work on Your Phone ↗OpenAI · OpenAI on YouTube · Aug 28, 2026 · paraphrased

First seen on Subvolts Aug 28, 2026. Updated Sep 11, 2026. Spotted a problem? Tell us.

Where it shows up

Use ChatGPT Work on Your PhoneOpenAI · OpenAI on YouTube · Aug 28, 2026

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Questions people ask

Which AI tools does this work with?: The sources used it with ChatGPT.
Where did this come from?: OpenAI (OpenAI on YouTube). Subvolts collected, normalized and credited it; the link above opens the original.