This tiny dongle lets you take over an iPhone remotely from your Windows browser, and it costs only $89

Date:
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Description:
The Comet Q uses hardware-level remote access to control phones, tablets, and laptops directly through browsers and USB-C.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Comet Qs controls iPhones remotely without installing anything on the device Hardware-level access survives screen locks, sleep states, and network interruptions One USB-C
cable replaces cables normally required for traditional KVM setups GL.iNet, the Hong Kong-based networking company behind a range of popular OpenWrt routers, has revealed the Comet Q, what it says is as the world's first browser-based, pocket-sized remote-control device built specifically for
USB-C devices, covering laptops, phones , tablets, and Mac minis.

What separates the device, also known as the GL-RMQ1, from conventional
remote desktop software is that it operates at the hardware level, meaning it keeps working even when the controlled device sleeps, locks, or loses its network connection. Its control runs through a single USB-C cable carrying video, data, and power simultaneously, eliminating the HDMI dongles and USB hubs that traditional KVMs demand. A built-in USB-C passthrough port keeps
the controlled device charged throughout every session, and its video output reaches up to 2K at 60 fps with two-way audio. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: A single cable that replaces an entire KVM setup The Comet Q
works with iPhones from the iPhone 15 onward, excluding the iPhone 16e and later budget models, alongside iPads and a wide range of Android phones and tablets, provided their USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode.

GL.iNet claims the Comet Q is the first KVM solution ever built specifically for mobile devices, a category that previously had no dedicated remote
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Accessing the device requires no downloads, as any browser pointed to glkvm.com delivers full control without requiring account creation.

The GLKVM app, available across Windows, macOS, the App Store, and Google Play, handles touch gestures more precisely when controlling from another mobile device. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners
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The Comet Q includes a 1.8-inch circular touchscreen, which makes initial setup possible without needing to open a laptop. Cross-OS control with security embedded directly into the hardware One of the more unusual aspects of the Comet Q is that the operating systems involved no longer need to match at all.

Users can remotely operate an iPhone from a Windows browser, control a
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Wi-Fi credentials can also be preset before shipping, which means the person receiving it needs no technical knowledge to get started.

Developers can access testing hardware remotely, while IT teams can supervise multiple devices from a single interface without remaining physically
present.

Security measures operate at the hardware level through support for
WireGuard, Tailscale, and ZeroTier, alongside optional two-factor authentication.

GL.iNet also says that remote sessions terminate immediately after the dongle is disconnected, leaving no lingering background services or residual access permissions.

The Comet Q retails at $129.90 but is currently available on Kickstarter for $89, a 31% discount.

As of the time of writing, it has raised over $1 million from 6,628 backers against a $10,000 goal with just over two weeks remaining on the campaign.

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