Cursor's iPhone App Now Lets You Remotely Control AI Agents on Your Computer

At a glance

Cursor's iPhone app now lets you view and send messages to AI agents (AI programs that handle tasks on their own) running on your own computer. The agents keep running on your computer, not in the cloud, and the app simply connects you to that computer.

Key points

1. 1

   In the app, tap your computer, then approve the connection request in the desktop app.

2. 2

   Your computer must be turned on and connected to the internet for this to work.

3. 3

   If you turn on the 'Keep this computer awake' setting, it won't fall asleep when you step away. A laptop must be charging and have its lid open.

4. 4

   Enterprise customers have this feature off by default, and an administrator must turn it on in the settings.

Why it matters

You can check on and direct AI work on your computer while away from it, which could change how you work.