Use a computer from your phone
Choose a machine and receive useful results remotely.
Reviewed 6 October 2026 · 2 min read
Import example project ↗Two named conversations, shared files, revisions and a preview.
Before you start
The computer needs Helios running, a connection and the required permissions. Visual interaction generally requires an unlocked user session.
When several computers are linked, name the target. The computer doing a build and the platform receiving the finished app are separate choices.
- Connect the computer and review computer access.
- Identify the device, project/application and intended action in your phone request.
- Check readiness before a long install or build.
- Request relevant logs and screenshots/recordings for visual work.
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Example request
On my Windows gaming PC, open the budget project, run its tests and launch it. Return the test result and a screenshot. If the desktop is locked, finish non-interactive checks and report the visual check as blocked.
Check the result
- Evidence names the intended computer and project.
- Queued commands are distinguished from completed jobs.
- Logs do not expose secrets.
Common blockers
Online does not mean unlocked. Installs may also need an OS prompt or account sign-in.
Clarify an ambiguous target before a destructive or expensive action.
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