Windows Computer Use and mobile access for Codex

OpenAI · Beginner ·🧠 Large Language Models ·3mo ago

Key Takeaways

The Codex app on Windows now features computer use and mobile access, allowing users to control their computer and perform tasks remotely using their mobile phone, with integration with ChatGPT app on iOS or Android.

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Codex on Windows can now do more on your computer without you having to sit in front of it. We've added both computer use and mobile access to the latest version of the Codex app on Windows along with a series of improvements to the overall app experience. Computer use can control any app on your computer and perform tasks on your behalf. If you plan to have Codex perform tasks that can be completed in the browser, check out the Codex for Chrome integration as it can work in multiple tabs at the same time all in the background. For everything else, computer use is a great option. To get started, go into the settings in your Codex app and enable the computer use option. From here, you can use add computer in your composer for any new conversation to turn on computer use. You can even at mention specific apps that are installed on your computer. Once Codex starts using your computer to perform tasks, it will take over your computer screen and cursor. You will see a visual change of your desktop and the cursor while Codex is at work. This is a great opportunity for you to get up, stretch, grab a glass of water, or run off to your next meeting. Just leave your laptop at your desk having Codex do all the work and just bring a notepad. Trust me, it's a power move for you to do things with pen and paper while your AI agent is doing all the work. And if you have to check in on Codex doing the work, you can use the ChatGPT app on iOS or Android. To set it up, click the mobile icon at the bottom of your Codex app or go into the settings connections menu. You'll have to make sure that you're signed into your ChatGPT account to enable access. Once you're signed in, scan the QR code and log into Codex on your ChatGPT mobile app and your Windows device should appear in the list automatically. From here, you can see existing running tasks or start new as long as your computer is turned on and connected to the internet. You can use existing plugins or even start new tasks that involve computer use to have Codex do work while you're on the go. With these changes, Codex can get more done on Windows without tying you to your desk. Give it a try and let us know what you think.

Original Description

Codex on Windows can now use your computer to work across desktop apps, while you step away from your desk. You can also now use your mobile phone to control the Codex running on your Windows machine. See how to enable Computer Use in the Codex app, mention installed apps in a conversation, and connect your Windows device to the ChatGPT mobile app to monitor or start tasks on the go. Chapters: 00:00 New features for Codex on Windows 00:29 Enable Computer Use 00:43 Let Codex work on your computer 01:08 Connect to Codex from ChatGPT mobile app
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The Codex app on Windows now allows users to control their computer and perform tasks remotely using their mobile phone, with integration with ChatGPT app on iOS or Android. This feature enables users to multitask and increase productivity. To get started, users need to enable computer use in the Codex app and set up mobile access using the ChatGPT app.

Key Takeaways
  1. Enable computer use in the Codex app
  2. Set up mobile access using the ChatGPT app
  3. Scan the QR code to log into Codex on the mobile app
  4. Start new tasks or view existing running tasks on the mobile app
💡 The Codex app on Windows can now be controlled remotely using a mobile phone, allowing users to multitask and increase productivity.

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Chapters (4)

New features for Codex on Windows
0:29 Enable Computer Use
0:43 Let Codex work on your computer
1:08 Connect to Codex from ChatGPT mobile app
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