Pair the iPhone
The Mac remains the full console. The iPhone receives a persistent pairing to control selected session commands remotely.
In the live console, click “Remote” in the top bar.
The “Connect my remote” sheet shows a six-digit code. You can tap it to copy it.
Select this Mac from the automatically detected list.
Once the code is accepted, check one simple command before moving away from the Mac.
Apple Watch is the iPhone companion. It displays and controls a subset of commands; iPhone remains necessary for pairing and the full console.