- Comet Q controls iPhones remotely without installing anything on the device
- Hardware-level access survives screen locks, sleep states, and network outages
- A USB-C cable replaces cables typically 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 the first pocket-sized, browser-based remote control device built specifically for USB-C devices, covering laptops, phones, tablets and Mac minis.
What separates the device, also known as GL-RMQ1, from conventional remote desktop software is that it works at the hardware level, meaning it continues to function even when the controlled device sleeps, crashes, or loses its network connection.
It is controlled via a single USB-C cable that carries video, data and power simultaneously, eliminating the HDMI dongles and USB hubs required by traditional KVMs. A built-in USB-C pass-through port keeps the controlled device charged during every session and its video output reaches up to 2K at 60fps with two-way audio.
A single cable that replaces an entire KVM setup
The Comet Q works with iPhones from the iPhone 15 onwards, excluding the iPhone 16e and later budget models, along with iPads and a wide range of Android phones and tablets, as long as its USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alt mode.
GL.iNet claims that Comet Q is the first KVM solution ever created specifically for mobile devices, a category that previously did not have any dedicated remote control hardware.
Accessing the device requires no downloads, as any browser pointing to glkvm.com offers full control without the need to create an account.
The GLKVM app, available on Windows, macOS, App Store, and Google Play, handles touch gestures more precisely when controlled from another mobile device.
The Comet Q includes a 1.8-inch circular touchscreen, making initial setup possible without opening a laptop.
Control between operating systems with security built directly into the hardware
One of the most 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 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 person receiving them doesn’t need technical knowledge to get started.
Developers can access test hardware remotely, 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 end immediately after the dongle is disconnected, leaving no lingering background services or residual access permissions.
The Comet Q sells for $129.90 but is currently available on Kickstarter for $89, a 31% discount.
As of this writing, it has raised more than $1 million from 6,628 backers against a goal of $10,000 with just over two weeks left in the campaign.
Disclaimer: We do not recommend or endorse any crowdfunding projects. All crowdfunding campaigns carry inherent risks, including the possibility of delays, changes or non-delivery of products. Potential sponsors should carefully evaluate the details and proceed at their own discretion.
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