Companion Apps

Native apps for macOS, iOS, and Android to enhance your OpenClaw experience

OpenClaw includes native companion apps for macOS, iOS, and Android that provide enhanced interfaces, voice features, and mobile access to your Gateway.

macOS Menu Bar App

The macOS companion app provides:

  • Menu Bar Access - Quick access from your menu bar
  • Voice Wake - Always-on voice activation
  • Voice Overlay - Visual voice interface
  • WebChat - Built-in chat interface
  • Canvas Access - View Canvas visual workspace
  • Gateway Status - Monitor Gateway health
  • Quick Actions - Common tasks at your fingertips

Download & Installation

The macOS app is available as a Universal Binary (works on Intel and Apple Silicon):

  • Requirements: macOS 14+
  • Download: Available from releases or via installer
  • Installation: Drag to Applications folder

Features

  • System-wide voice wake
  • Menu bar quick access
  • Health monitoring
  • Remote Gateway access
  • Voice call support

iOS App

The iOS app connects as a node to your Gateway:

  • Node Pairing - Pairs with Gateway via WebSocket
  • Canvas Surface - Access visual Canvas workspace
  • Voice Features - Voice wake and talk mode
  • Camera Access - Send photos and images
  • Mobile Chat - Chat interface optimized for iOS
  • Notifications - Push notifications for messages

Setup

  1. Install the iOS app on your iPhone/iPad
  2. Pair with your Gateway (via LAN, Tailscale, or SSH tunnel)
  3. Configure voice and permissions
  4. Start using OpenClaw on iOS

Android App

The Android app provides similar features:

  • Node Pairing - Connects as a node to Gateway
  • Canvas + Chat - Full Canvas and chat interfaces
  • Camera - Camera access for photos
  • Voice Features - Voice wake and talk mode
  • Background Operation - Runs in background
  • Notifications - Android notifications

Setup

  1. Install the Android app
  2. Pair with your Gateway
  3. Grant necessary permissions
  4. Configure voice and settings

Node Architecture

iOS and Android apps work as "nodes" that connect to your Gateway:

  • WebSocket Connection - Connect via Gateway WebSocket
  • Pairing - Secure pairing process
  • Remote Access - Access Gateway remotely via Tailscale or SSH
  • Isolated Sessions - Each node can have its own sessions

This architecture allows you to use OpenClaw on multiple devices while maintaining a single Gateway.

Features Comparison

Feature macOS iOS Android
Menu Bar ✅ ❌ ❌
Voice Wake ✅ ✅ ✅
Canvas ✅ ✅ ✅
Camera ✅ ✅ ✅
Chat Interface ✅ ✅ ✅

Remote Access

Mobile apps can connect to your Gateway remotely:

  • Tailscale - Secure VPN connection
  • SSH Tunnel - Encrypted tunnel to Gateway
  • LAN Access - Connect when on same network
  • Discovery - Automatic Gateway discovery

See our Remote Access guide for detailed setup instructions.

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