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iPhone Control From Anywhere: Pocket Device Unveiled
4 Jul
Summary
- Pocket-sized device offers browser-based remote control for USB-C gadgets.
- Hardware-level access works even when devices are locked or asleep.
- Single USB-C cable handles video, data, and power, replacing KVM setups.
GL.iNet has introduced the Comet Q, a pocket-sized device enabling browser-based remote control for USB-C gadgets, including iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. Operating at the hardware level, it maintains control even if the target device is asleep, locked, or disconnected from the network. This eliminates the need for traditional KVM setups as a single USB-C cable manages video, data, and power simultaneously, with a passthrough port keeping the device charged.
The Comet Q supports iPhones from model 15 onwards (excluding budget variants) and Android devices with DisplayPort Alt Mode. Setup is user-friendly, requiring no software installation via a web browser at glkvm.com. A 1.8-inch touchscreen facilitates initial configuration. The device enables cross-OS control, allowing users to manage an iPhone from a Windows browser or a MacBook from an Android tablet.
Security is a key feature, with hardware-level support for WireGuard, Tailscale, and ZeroTier, plus optional two-factor authentication. Sessions automatically terminate upon disconnection, leaving no residual access. Currently available on Kickstarter for $89, down from $129.90, the project has surpassed its $10,000 goal, raising over $1 million from more than 6,600 backers.
