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:

  1. Started a Claude Code session configured as Sonnet 4.6
  2. Connected via remote control on claude.ai
  3. claude.ai shows the model as Opus 4.6
  4. Asking the model to identify itself (both through remote control and the terminal) returns Opus 4.6
  5. However, /model in 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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