SSH for iPhone + Apple Watch

The best SSH client for Apple Watch.

Run Codex, Claude Code, tmux, and any terminal tool on your Tailscale network—from your phone or your wrist.

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TailTerm terminal running Claude Code on Apple Watch

Real SSH

Interactive terminal sessions routed through your Tailscale network.

Built for AI tools

Use Codex, Claude Code, shells, editors, and remote development tools.

Persistent work

Separate tmux sessions keep iPhone and Watch workflows alive.

“My Mac mini at home, MacBook on the go, iPad, iPhone, and Android tablets all share one secure Tailscale network—for free. TailTerm gives me quick SSH access to every device, so I can run interactive Claude Code or Codex sessions from my wrist. Vibe coding at the gym, on a hike, or by the pool.”
— Joey, TailTerm creator

Questions

Can Apple Watch run an SSH terminal?

TailTerm sends native Watch input to an SSH session hosted by the companion iPhone, then renders the terminal output on the Watch.

Does TailTerm work with Tailscale?

Yes. TailTerm lists your Tailscale nodes and connects to SSH services through the iPhone’s active Tailscale network. Download Tailscale to connect your devices.

Can I run Claude Code or Codex?

Yes. Install the command-line tool on the remote machine, connect with TailTerm, and launch it from the SSH terminal.

Do iPhone and Apple Watch share one terminal?

No. Each device uses a separate tmux session, so its terminal size and conversation remain independent.