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Mobile Access

Access omx from your phone or tablet by running the server with network access enabled.

Local Network​

Start omx with the host bound to all interfaces:

omx --serve --host 0.0.0.0

Then open http://<your-ip>:5281 on your phone. Find your local IP with ipconfig (Windows) or ifconfig (macOS/Linux).

Remote Access with Tailscale​

For secure access from anywhere:

  1. Install Tailscale on both your computer and phone
  2. Start omx with Tailscale's IP:
omx --serve --host 0.0.0.0
  1. Open http://<tailscale-ip>:5281 on your phone

Authentication​

Set a password to protect your instance:

omx --set-password

You'll be prompted for a password on first connection.

Tips​

  • The web UI is fully responsive and works well on mobile screens
  • Use the model switcher to pick a model suited for quick mobile interactions
  • File attachments work through your phone's file picker