Control Your Desktop Remotely Using Gemini Mobile Agents
Access and process desktop files from your mobile Gemini app.
Use the Gemini mobile app to remotely trigger 'Spark' agent tasks on your macOS device, allowing you to access local files or run workflows while away from your desk.
The Scenario
You are commuting to a meeting and realize you need a summary of a specific file that is currently sitting on your office computer's local drive.
Before & after
If you forget to prepare a document before a meeting, you have to run back to your desk or remotely log into your computer, taking 5–10 minutes.
Connect the mobile app to your Google account and use voice or text to trigger tasks on your desktop remotely. This takes about 30 seconds to initiate.
The Prompt
Gemini, access my Mac at the office and prepare a summary of the [FILE_NAME] file in my 'Documents' folder so I can view it on my phone now.
One of the most powerful features of the new Gemini release is the ability to bridge the gap between mobile convenience and desktop power. Instructions given on your phone can now influence the file structures and document workflows on your primary workstation.
Source
Release notes | Gemini API | Google AI for Developers"You will be able to instruct Gemini Spark to execute tasks or access local files on your Mac directly from the Web or mobile app."
