Hi @expertguy Congratulations on the launch, I wanted to test this but cant im not able to connect via scan or via code even if i have installed on both devices and in same network
it says:
That access code isn't registered. Open Maccess Helper on your Mac and try the code shown there.
Mackie explaining processes in plain language is the feature that would actually get me to use this over just running ps. But does the list refresh live? I run agentic workflows overnight that spawn and kill subprocesses constantly. Checking from my phone the next morning, I want current state. If I have to tap refresh every time to see what changed, that breaks the use case.
I was waiting for this kind of product. Thanks for building it. And congrats for the launch.
Nice! I've used several things like this over the years, but this looks like a well thought out combination of previous stabs at discrete aspects of the problem space evolved into the agentic generative AI era. Love the ability to pick from such a wide range of options for its "brain."
Question. What does the relay service layer look like? Are you using a premae service or your own server etc? Did you consider using wifi direct? for local relay. Wifi direct gets around school office lan blockers etc. So it works locally beyond the home wifi etc. Thanks
been wanting this since I keep leaving my Mac running some long job at home and then needing to poke at it from my phone. the "pair over Wi-Fi or use Online Access from anywhere" bit is the part I'd want to understand better before turning it on though - is Online Access relayed through your servers or is it a direct connection to the Mac, and what's actually protecting the trackpad/screen session at that point, just the Apple ID or something separate
About Maccess on Product Hunt
“Your Mac, in your pocket — trackpad, screen, and AI”
Maccess launched on Product Hunt on August 22nd, 2026 and earned 190 upvotes and 16 comments, placing #4 on the daily leaderboard. Control your Mac from iPhone with touchpad, keyboard, screen mirroring, files, and Mackie AI. Pair over Wi-Fi or use Online Access from anywhere.
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Hi @expertguy Congratulations on the launch,
I wanted to test this but cant im not able to connect via scan or via code even if i have installed on both devices and in same network