Introduction to Mobile Access for Codex
- OpenAI has enabled mobile access to Codex through the ChatGPT app, allowing users to access Codex from anywhere, and the setup process involves updating the Codex app on a MacBook and the ChatGPT app on an iPhone, then connecting the two devices 10s.
- The connection process requires signing in on the desktop, clicking on "get started" and "allow", then authorizing the phone, and finally, clicking on "continue" and "authorize" to complete the setup 1m20s.
- Once connected, users can access Codex on their phone by clicking on the "Codex" option in the left side menu of the ChatGPT app, and they can choose to keep their Mac awake, enable computer use, and set up the Chrome extension 2m30s.
Functionality and File Management on Mobile Codex
- Codex on the phone allows users to work on files, including markdown files, and perform tasks such as finding a file and turning its content into bullet points, and users can see the projects on the desktop version and the mobile version of the Codex app 4m10s.
- The mobile Codex app can access folders and files on the connected desktop device, and users can start a new chat from within a specific project and give commands to Codex to perform tasks on the files 6m20s.
Notifications and Device Compatibility
- The Codex app sends notifications to the user when a task is completed, such as when it finishes updating a file, and the app can be linked to different devices, although some users may experience issues with certain devices, such as Mac mini 10m30s.
- OpenAI Codex now allows users to access it from anywhere, and notifications about ongoing tasks are sent to the user's phone or Apple Watch, providing flexibility and convenience 10s.
Cross-Device Functionality and Remote Control
- The Codex app on mobile devices offers similar functionality to its desktop counterpart, enabling users to perform various tasks through the ChatGPT app, including connecting to multiple computers at the same time 42s.
- Users can connect multiple computers to Codex, with the ability to add at least three devices, and control them remotely, which is particularly useful for tasks that require full computer use, such as opening apps and clicking around 1m30s.
Release Status and Platform Support
- The new feature is rolling out in preview on iOS and Android across all plans, including the free plan, but only in supported regions, and it is also available on macOS, with support for Windows coming soon 3m30s.
Impact and Future Implications
- The update has the potential to be a game-changer, especially with the ability to control computers remotely, and it may give other AI platforms, such as Anthropic, a run for their money 4m20s.
- A school community for AI enthusiasts is being created, aiming to help knowledge workers build AI agents like Codex or Claude Co-work without requiring extensive coding or development experience 6m10s.
