# AFK Remote — Remote Desktop for Vibe Coding

> Remote Desktop for Vibe Coding (iPhone/iPad app by Bookhead LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afk-remote/id6756719961 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bookhead LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829473590)
- Category: Developer Tools, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afk-remote/id6756719961/reviews.md

## What is AFK Remote?

AFK is a remote desktop app that connects your iPhone to your Mac — built specifically for AI-assisted development.

Modern coding is about directing AI agents, reviewing their output, and verifying results. AFK lets you do this from anywhere: your couch, your bed, or your favorite coffee shop.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Install the free macOS companion app (AFK Host)
2. Pair your iPhone once
3. Connect anytime over WiFi or cellular
4. Voice-command your AI tools and watch the magic happen

VOICE-FIRST DESIGN

Typing prompts on a phone keyboard is painful. AFK uses push-to-talk voice input optimized for natural language instructions. Just hold, speak your command, and release. Your words go straight to Claude Code, Cursor, or any AI tool you're using.

INSTANT WINDOW SWITCHING

Vibe coding means jumping between apps — terminal, browser, simulator, diff viewer. AFK gives you quick-switch buttons to instantly focus the window you need. No squinting at a shrunken desktop or hunting for tiny window edges.

LOW LATENCY STREAMING

WebRTC peer-to-peer connection means everything feels immediate. Scrolling, tapping, voice — no lag, no stutter. Works great on WiFi and surprisingly well on cellular.

YOUR REAL ENVIRONMENT

This isn't a sandboxed cloud IDE. It's your actual Mac — your configs, your tools, your local databases, your running services. Everything you've set up, accessible from your pocket.

WORKS WITH ANY AI TOOL

• Claude Code
• Cursor
• GitHub Copilot
• Windsurf
• Aider
• VS Code
• Xcode
• Terminal
• Any app on your Mac

FEATURES

• Push-to-talk voice transcription
• Touch-optimized virtual keyboard
• Sticky modifier keys (Cmd, Option, Control)
• Customizable shortcut grid
• Smart window management
• Paste from iOS clipboard
• Gesture support
• Secure device pairing
• No account required

REQUIREMENTS

• macOS companion app (AFK Host) - free download from afk.dev
• Works over any network after pairing

PRIVACY

AFK remote access directly and encrypted to your Mac with no servers in between. Device credentials are stored securely.

Perfect for developers who want to stay productive without being chained to their desk. Code review from the couch. Run tests from the kitchen. Ship features from anywhere.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.1 — 2026-03-10

- Hardware keyboard support - use external Bluetooth/connected keyboards
 - Hardware mouse/trackpad support - use external pointing devices
 - Key repeat for soft keyboard - hold keys to repeat
 - Fixed auto-zoom jumping to windows outside visible area

### 1.5.1 — 2026-02-27

What's New in Version 1.5.1

New Features:
 • Multi-device support — Pair with multiple computers and switch between them
 • Device renaming — Swipe on a device to rename it for easy identification
 • Auto-zoom on window switch — Viewport automatically zooms to fit the selected window
 • Keyboard-aware viewport — Screen shifts up when keyboard opens so you can see what you're typing
 • Modifier key hold gesture — Hold ⌘ ⌥ ⌃ ⇧ to keep them pressed, enabling Cmd+click and similar gestures
 • Stats for Nerds — Debug overlay showing FPS, bitrate, latency, and connection quality
 • Agent notifications — Get push notifications from AI coding agents like Claude Code

Improvements:
 • Better notification permission flow with clearer explanations
 • Improved voice input with transcribing indicator
 • Window focus syncs with host-initiated changes
 • Faster reconnection when resuming from background

Bug Fixes:
 • Fixed modifier key combos sending extra characters
 • Fixed stale connections when retrying from failed state
 • Various stability improvements

### 1.2.0 — 2026-01-21

Fix reliability issues in certain network.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-01-14

- Watch mode: notify when a window is waiting for your next step instruction
- Onboarding tutorial
- More stable connection

### 1.0 — 2026-01-02

No release notes.

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