Recently, OpenAI released an exciting update that allows users to remotely control the desktop version of Codex through the ChatGPT app on their mobile devices. This feature breaks the limitation of only being able to operate on a computer, enabling users to easily manage AI tasks even when away from their computers.

Before using this remote control feature, users just need to update the ChatGPT app on their mobile devices to the latest version. With this update, users can view the status of Codex running on their Mac in real time, including all conversation threads, approval requests, and project contexts. This way, no matter where users are, they can conveniently approve tasks, check progress, or even issue new instructions.

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OpenAI emphasized that users' files, credentials, and permission settings remain on the computer running Codex, while updates such as screenshots, terminal outputs, code differences, test results, and approval requests are pushed in real time to users' mobile devices, ensuring information security and smoothness. To complete the connection, users just need to generate a QR code in the Codex app on their Mac and scan it with the ChatGPT app on their iPhone, iPad, or Android device to pair easily.

It is worth noting that currently, this feature only supports Codex for Mac, and support for remote control of Codex for Windows will be released in the future. OpenAI stated that this is not just a function for remote task assignment, but also provides users with a complete mobile work experience. Users can easily handle all conversations, review outputs, approve commands, switch models, or start new tasks on their phones, greatly improving work flexibility and efficiency.

This innovative move makes AI applications more flexible, helping users better utilize technology in their daily work and improve work efficiency.

Key points:  

📱 Users can remotely control the Mac version of Codex through the mobile ChatGPT app, breaking the limitation of only being able to operate on a computer.  

🔄 All updates, such as screenshots and approval requests, are pushed in real time to the phone, ensuring users always stay updated on task progress.  

📊 This feature currently only supports Codex for Mac, and support for Codex for Windows will be released in the future.