Model mismatch between /model and actual model when using remote control
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 25, 2026 by jsnider3 Closed Mar 28, 2026
Description
When connecting to a Claude Code session via remote control, there is a model identity mismatch:
- Started a Claude Code session configured as Sonnet 4.6
- Connected via remote control on claude.ai
- claude.ai shows the model as Opus 4.6
- Asking the model to identify itself (both through remote control and the terminal) returns Opus 4.6
- However,
/modelin the terminal still shows Sonnet 4.6
Expected behavior
The model identity should be consistent across all surfaces — /model, the remote control UI, and the model's self-identification should all agree.
Unclear
Whether the actual model serving the session changed to Opus when remote control connected (billing/usage concern), or if this is purely a display inconsistency.
Environment
- Claude Code CLI (latest)
- Remote control via claude.ai/code
- Pro/Max plan
- Linux (WSL2)
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