- Comet Q’s remotely controls iPhones without installing anything on the device
- Hardware-level access survives screen locks, hibernates, and network outages
- A 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 unveiled Comet Q, what it says is the world’s first pocket-sized browser-based remote control device built specifically for USB-C devices, covering laptops, phones, tablets and Mac minis.
What sets the device, also known as the GL-RMQ1, apart from conventional remote desktop software is that it works at the hardware level, meaning it continues to work even when the controlled device goes to sleep, locks up or loses its network connection.
Its control runs through a single USB-C cable that carries video, data and power simultaneously, eliminating the HDMI dongles and USB hubs that traditional KVMs require. A built-in USB-C passthrough port keeps the controlled device charged through each session, and its video output reaches up to 2K at 60 fps with two-way audio.
A single cable that replaces an entire KVM setup
Comet Q works with iPhones from iPhone 15 and up, except iPhone 16e and newer budget models, along with 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 control hardware at all.
Accessing the device requires no downloads as any browser pointing to glkvm.com provides full control without requiring account creation.
Available across Windows, macOS, the App Store and Google Play, the GLKVM app handles touch gestures more accurately when controlling from another mobile device.
The Comet Q includes a 1.8-inch circular touchscreen, which makes initial setup possible without opening a laptop.
Cross-OS control with security embedded directly in the hardware
One of the more unusual aspects of Comet Q is that the operating systems involved no longer need to match at all.
Users can remotely control an iPhone from a Windows browser, control a MacBook from an Android tablet or manage an iPad from a Linux device without complexity.
Wi-Fi credentials can also be preset before shipping, meaning the recipient doesn’t need any technical knowledge to get started.
Developers can remotely access test hardware, while IT teams can monitor multiple devices from a single interface without remaining physically present.
Security measures operate at the hardware level through support for WireGuard, Tailscale and ZeroTier along with 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 for $129.90, but is currently available on Kickstarter for $89, a 31% discount.
At the time of writing, it has raised over $1 million from 6,628 backers toward a $10,000 goal with just over two weeks left in the campaign.
Disclaimer: We do not recommend or endorse any crowdfunding project. All crowdfunding campaigns have inherent risks, including the possibility of delays, changes or non-delivery of products. Potential backers should carefully assess the details and proceed at their own discretion.
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