Claude API" displayed instead of "Max" plan, and Remote Control unavailable on Max subscription

Preflight Checklist

• [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
• [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
• [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Description

On Claude Code v2.1.56 (native build), the startup screen shows "Claude API" instead of "Max" even after logging in with Max plan subscription (oauth_token). Additionally, claude remote-control returns an error saying the feature is not enabled.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Install Claude Code native build (~/.local/bin/claude)
2. Login via /login with Max plan subscription
3. Launch Claude Code → shows "Claude API" instead of "Max"
4. Run claude remote-control → error occurs

Actual Behavior

• Startup screen shows: Opus 4.6 · Claude API
• Running claude remote-control returns:

Error: Remote Control is not enabled for your account. Contact your administrator.

Auth Status Output

{
  "loggedIn": true,
  "authMethod": "oauth_token",
  "apiProvider": "firstParty"
}

Environment

• Claude Code version: v2.1.56
• OS: macOS (Apple Silicon)
• Plan: Max subscription
• Installation: native build (~/.local/bin/claude)

What Should Happen?

• Startup screen should show "Max" plan instead of "Claude API"
• claude remote-control should work as documented for Max plan users

Error Messages/Logs

Error: Remote Control is not enabled for your account. Contact your administrator.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Install Claude Code native build (~/.local/bin/claude)
2. Login via /login with Max plan subscription (oauth_token)
3. Launch Claude Code
4. Observe startup screen shows "Opus 4.6 · Claude API" instead of "Max"
5. Run claude remote-control in terminal
6. Error appears: "Remote Control is not enabled for your account"

Claude Model

Opus

Is this a regression?

No, this never worked

Last Working Version

2.1.56

Claude Code Version

2.1.56

Platform

Other

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

• Auth status confirms oauth_token authentication
• Other Max plan users on Twitter/X are successfully using Remote Control
• This may be a Japan region-specific rollout issue