Do I need to be on the same network?

No. On the same Wi-Fi, Servey uses a direct, high-performance stream for the sharpest possible picture. On different networks it automatically switches to a private connection between your own devices. Either way it just works.

Is it secure and private?

Yes. Servey pairs only your Mac with your own iPhone or iPad, scoped to your account. On the remote path your screen stays private and end-to-end encrypted between your devices - it hardly touches our servers.

Does it work over cellular?

Yes. Servey is built to connect reliably even on strict mobile and carrier networks where most tools give up, and it tunes quality to your connection automatically so the picture stays smooth.

Which devices are supported?

A Mac as the host, controlled from an iPhone or iPad. Servey is built natively for the Apple ecosystem - not an Electron or Java port - so it feels fast and right at home on your devices.

Do I need a VPN or port forwarding?

No. There's no VPN to configure and no ports to forward. Sign in with Google on both devices and your Mac appears - that's the entire setup.

When is it launching and how much will it cost?

Servey is a simple monthly subscription. The Terminal plan is ₹99/month in India and $1.99/month internationally; Full access - screen mirroring plus terminal - is ₹299/month in India and $4.49/month internationally. Join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment it's ready. You're never charged until launch.

Can I monitor an AI coding agent from my phone?

Yes. Servey lets you watch and steer an agent running in your Mac's terminal from your iPhone, so you can approve steps or stop it from anywhere.

Why run an AI agent on my Mac instead of the cloud?

Your Mac already has your files and environment and no metered per-token infrastructure bills - Servey just lets you reach it while you are away.

Can I take over if the agent goes wrong?

Yes. You get a real terminal and full screen control, so you can intervene the moment something looks off.

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How to run and monitor AI agents on your Mac from anywhere

By Janesh Kapoor · July 21, 2026 · Updated August 2, 2026 · 5 min read

AI coding agents love to run for a long time - refactoring, testing, building - while you would rather not be chained to your desk. Here is how to start an agent on your Mac and keep an eye on it from your phone, wherever you are.

AI agents have changed how a lot of people work: you hand one a task, it churns for minutes or hours, and it stops now and then to ask a question or show you what it did. That is fantastic - right up until you need to leave your desk while it is still running. The agent lives on your Mac, with your code, your tools, and your compute. The trick is staying connected to that Mac from whatever device is actually in your hand.

Why the agent should run on your Mac

An agent is only as capable as the machine it runs on. Your Mac has your real project checkout, your installed toolchain, your credentials, and the horsepower to actually do the work. Running the agent there - rather than on a phone-sized substitute - keeps everything local, fast, and private. The only thing missing when you walk away is a window back to it, and that is exactly the gap a good remote tool fills.

What you need to babysit an agent remotely

A real terminal on your Mac - to launch the agent, read its live output, and answer the prompts it pauses on.
Screen mirroring for the moments an agent's work spills into a browser, an app, or a GUI approval dialog.
A connection that survives you leaving the house, switching from Wi-Fi to cellular, with no VPN or port forwarding.
Low enough latency that a quick 'yes, continue', a Ctrl-C, or a one-line correction feels immediate.

A simple remote-agent workflow

Start the agent in a terminal on your Mac before you head out. Once you are away, open the same terminal from your phone to watch it work in real time. When it stops to ask whether it should proceed, type your answer right there. If it kicks off something visual - opening a browser, running an app, or surfacing a permission dialog - switch to full screen mirroring, handle it, and switch back. Your Mac never stops being the one doing the work; your phone is simply the remote control.

How Servey fits

Servey gives you a genuine shell on your Mac plus crystal-clear screen mirroring, both on your local network and remotely. Kick off a coding agent or a long build at your desk, walk away, and check in from your iPhone or iPad - read the log, approve the next step, nudge it in a new direction, or stop it. Because Servey also mirrors the full desktop with real mouse and keyboard, you are covered for the moments an agent needs a browser tab or a GUI click, not just the command line.

Setup is just signing in with Google on both devices - no VPN, no port forwarding. On the remote path your session is private and end-to-end encrypted between your own devices, and quality adapts automatically so it stays smooth even on cellular. Servey is launching soon; join the waitlist to be first to run your agents from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

Can I monitor an AI coding agent from my phone?: Yes. Servey lets you watch and steer an agent running in your Mac's terminal from your iPhone, so you can approve steps or stop it from anywhere.
Why run an AI agent on my Mac instead of the cloud?: Your Mac already has your files and environment and no metered per-token infrastructure bills - Servey just lets you reach it while you are away.
Can I take over if the agent goes wrong?: Yes. You get a real terminal and full screen control, so you can intervene the moment something looks off.

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