diff --git a/api/api.go b/api/api.go
index 6a1bb3e..1f7b7a5 100644
--- a/api/api.go
+++ b/api/api.go
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import (
 	"encoding/json"
 	"net/http"
 	"strconv"
+	"strings"
 	"woke/db"
 )
 
@@ -12,13 +13,14 @@ type Notifier func()
 
 // Server provides a REST API for alarm CRUD.
 type Server struct {
-	store  *db.Store
-	mux    *http.ServeMux
-	notify Notifier
+	store    *db.Store
+	mux      *http.ServeMux
+	notify   Notifier
+	password string
 }
 
-func New(store *db.Store, notify Notifier) *Server {
-	s := &Server{store: store, notify: notify}
+func New(store *db.Store, password string, notify Notifier) *Server {
+	s := &Server{store: store, notify: notify, password: password}
 	s.mux = http.NewServeMux()
 	s.mux.HandleFunc("GET /api/alarms", s.listAlarms)
 	s.mux.HandleFunc("GET /api/alarms/{id}", s.getAlarm)
@@ -30,7 +32,18 @@ func New(store *db.Store, notify Notifier) *Server {
 }
 
 func (s *Server) Handler() http.Handler {
-	return s.mux
+	if s.password == "" {
+		return s.mux
+	}
+	// Wrap with auth middleware
+	return http.HandlerFunc(func(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
+		auth := r.Header.Get("Authorization")
+		if !strings.HasPrefix(auth, "Bearer ") || auth[7:] != s.password {
+			writeError(w, http.StatusUnauthorized, "invalid or missing authorization")
+			return
+		}
+		s.mux.ServeHTTP(w, r)
+	})
 }
 
 type alarmRequest struct {
diff --git a/api/client.go b/api/client.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..86e105b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/api/client.go
@@ -0,0 +1,192 @@
+package api
+
+import (
+	"bytes"
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"net/http"
+	"time"
+	"woke/db"
+)
+
+// Client implements db.AlarmStore via HTTP calls to a remote woke server.
+type Client struct {
+	baseURL  string
+	password string
+	http     *http.Client
+}
+
+func NewClient(baseURL, password string) *Client {
+	return &Client{
+		baseURL:  baseURL,
+		password: password,
+		http:     &http.Client{Timeout: 10 * time.Second},
+	}
+}
+
+func (c *Client) do(method, path string, body any) (*http.Response, error) {
+	var reqBody *bytes.Buffer
+	if body != nil {
+		data, err := json.Marshal(body)
+		if err != nil {
+			return nil, err
+		}
+		reqBody = bytes.NewBuffer(data)
+	} else {
+		reqBody = &bytes.Buffer{}
+	}
+
+	req, err := http.NewRequest(method, c.baseURL+path, reqBody)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+	req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
+	if c.password != "" {
+		req.Header.Set("Authorization", "Bearer "+c.password)
+	}
+	return c.http.Do(req)
+}
+
+func (c *Client) ListAlarms() ([]db.Alarm, error) {
+	resp, err := c.do("GET", "/api/alarms", nil)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+	defer resp.Body.Close()
+
+	if resp.StatusCode != http.StatusOK {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("server returned %d", resp.StatusCode)
+	}
+
+	var alarms []alarmResponse
+	if err := json.NewDecoder(resp.Body).Decode(&alarms); err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+
+	result := make([]db.Alarm, len(alarms))
+	for i, a := range alarms {
+		result[i] = a.toAlarm()
+	}
+	return result, nil
+}
+
+func (c *Client) GetAlarm(id int) (db.Alarm, error) {
+	resp, err := c.do("GET", fmt.Sprintf("/api/alarms/%d", id), nil)
+	if err != nil {
+		return db.Alarm{}, err
+	}
+	defer resp.Body.Close()
+
+	if resp.StatusCode != http.StatusOK {
+		return db.Alarm{}, fmt.Errorf("server returned %d", resp.StatusCode)
+	}
+
+	var a alarmResponse
+	if err := json.NewDecoder(resp.Body).Decode(&a); err != nil {
+		return db.Alarm{}, err
+	}
+	return a.toAlarm(), nil
+}
+
+func (c *Client) CreateAlarm(a db.Alarm) (int, error) {
+	req := alarmRequest{
+		Name:        a.Name,
+		Description: a.Description,
+		Time:        a.Time,
+		Trigger:     a.Trigger,
+		SoundPath:   a.SoundPath,
+		Enabled:     &a.Enabled,
+	}
+	resp, err := c.do("POST", "/api/alarms", req)
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0, err
+	}
+	defer resp.Body.Close()
+
+	if resp.StatusCode != http.StatusCreated {
+		return 0, fmt.Errorf("server returned %d", resp.StatusCode)
+	}
+
+	var created alarmResponse
+	if err := json.NewDecoder(resp.Body).Decode(&created); err != nil {
+		return 0, err
+	}
+	return created.ID, nil
+}
+
+func (c *Client) UpdateAlarm(a db.Alarm) error {
+	req := alarmRequest{
+		Name:        a.Name,
+		Description: a.Description,
+		Time:        a.Time,
+		Trigger:     a.Trigger,
+		SoundPath:   a.SoundPath,
+		Enabled:     &a.Enabled,
+	}
+	resp, err := c.do("PUT", fmt.Sprintf("/api/alarms/%d", a.ID), req)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+	defer resp.Body.Close()
+
+	if resp.StatusCode != http.StatusOK {
+		return fmt.Errorf("server returned %d", resp.StatusCode)
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+func (c *Client) DeleteAlarm(id int) error {
+	resp, err := c.do("DELETE", fmt.Sprintf("/api/alarms/%d", id), nil)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+	defer resp.Body.Close()
+
+	if resp.StatusCode != http.StatusNoContent {
+		return fmt.Errorf("server returned %d", resp.StatusCode)
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+func (c *Client) ToggleAlarm(id int) error {
+	resp, err := c.do("PATCH", fmt.Sprintf("/api/alarms/%d/toggle", id), nil)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+	defer resp.Body.Close()
+
+	if resp.StatusCode != http.StatusOK {
+		return fmt.Errorf("server returned %d", resp.StatusCode)
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+func (c *Client) MarkTriggered(id int) error {
+	// Client mode doesn't mark triggered — server handles this
+	return nil
+}
+
+func (a alarmResponse) toAlarm() db.Alarm {
+	alarm := db.Alarm{
+		ID:          a.ID,
+		Name:        a.Name,
+		Description: a.Description,
+		Time:        a.Time,
+		Trigger:     a.Trigger,
+		SoundPath:   a.SoundPath,
+		Enabled:     a.Enabled,
+		SnoozeCount: a.SnoozeCount,
+	}
+	if t, err := time.Parse("2006-01-02T15:04:05Z", a.CreatedAt); err == nil {
+		alarm.CreatedAt = t
+	}
+	if t, err := time.Parse("2006-01-02T15:04:05Z", a.UpdatedAt); err == nil {
+		alarm.UpdatedAt = t
+	}
+	if a.LastTriggered != nil {
+		if t, err := time.Parse("2006-01-02T15:04:05Z", *a.LastTriggered); err == nil {
+			alarm.LastTriggered = &t
+		}
+	}
+	return alarm
+}
diff --git a/db/db.go b/db/db.go
index 70d91e8..7be50c6 100644
--- a/db/db.go
+++ b/db/db.go
@@ -201,6 +201,12 @@ type Settings struct {
 	ColorClock     string
 	ColorAlarm     string
 	ShowSeconds    bool
+
+	// Client/server mode
+	ServerURL      string // If set, run as client connecting to this URL
+	ServerPassword string // Password for authenticating to remote server
+	APIPassword    string // Password required for incoming API requests (host mode)
+	PollSeconds    int    // How often to poll server in client mode
 }
 
 func DefaultSettings() Settings {
@@ -213,6 +219,10 @@ func DefaultSettings() Settings {
 		ColorClock:     "#00FF88",
 		ColorAlarm:     "#FF4444",
 		ShowSeconds:    true,
+		ServerURL:      "",
+		ServerPassword: "",
+		APIPassword:    "",
+		PollSeconds:    5,
 	}
 }
 
@@ -226,6 +236,10 @@ func (s *Store) LoadSettings() Settings {
 	cfg.ColorClock = s.GetSetting("color_clock", cfg.ColorClock)
 	cfg.ColorAlarm = s.GetSetting("color_alarm", cfg.ColorAlarm)
 	cfg.ShowSeconds = s.GetSetting("show_seconds", "true") == "true"
+	cfg.ServerURL = s.GetSetting("server_url", cfg.ServerURL)
+	cfg.ServerPassword = s.GetSetting("server_password", cfg.ServerPassword)
+	cfg.APIPassword = s.GetSetting("api_password", cfg.APIPassword)
+	cfg.PollSeconds = s.getSettingInt("poll_seconds", cfg.PollSeconds)
 	return cfg
 }
 
@@ -239,6 +253,10 @@ func (s *Store) SaveSettings(cfg Settings) error {
 		"color_clock":     cfg.ColorClock,
 		"color_alarm":     cfg.ColorAlarm,
 		"show_seconds":    fmt.Sprintf("%t", cfg.ShowSeconds),
+		"server_url":      cfg.ServerURL,
+		"server_password": cfg.ServerPassword,
+		"api_password":    cfg.APIPassword,
+		"poll_seconds":    fmt.Sprintf("%d", cfg.PollSeconds),
 	}
 	for k, v := range pairs {
 		if err := s.SetSetting(k, v); err != nil {
diff --git a/db/interface.go b/db/interface.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e657ab0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/db/interface.go
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+package db
+
+// AlarmStore defines the interface for alarm CRUD operations.
+// Implemented by *Store (local SQLite) and api.Client (remote HTTP).
+type AlarmStore interface {
+	ListAlarms() ([]Alarm, error)
+	GetAlarm(id int) (Alarm, error)
+	CreateAlarm(a Alarm) (int, error)
+	UpdateAlarm(a Alarm) error
+	DeleteAlarm(id int) error
+	ToggleAlarm(id int) error
+	MarkTriggered(id int) error
+}
diff --git a/main.go b/main.go
index 922a683..a38f83c 100644
--- a/main.go
+++ b/main.go
@@ -16,9 +16,19 @@ import (
 const helpText = `woke - TUI alarm clock with REST API
 
 Usage:
-  woke           Start the TUI (API server runs on :9119)
+  woke           Start the TUI (API server runs on :9119 in host mode)
   woke --help    Show this help
 
+Modes:
+  Host mode (default): Uses local SQLite, exposes REST API on :9119
+  Client mode: Connects to remote woke server, syncs alarms, fires locally
+
+  Configure mode in Settings (press 'c'):
+    - Server URL: empty = host mode, or http://host:9119 for client mode
+    - Server pass: password to authenticate with remote server
+    - API password: password required for incoming API requests (host mode)
+    - Poll seconds: how often client polls server for alarm updates
+
 API endpoints (http://localhost:9119):
 
   List alarms:
@@ -48,6 +58,9 @@ API endpoints (http://localhost:9119):
   Delete alarm:
     curl -X DELETE http://localhost:9119/api/alarms/1
 
+  With authentication (if API password is set):
+    curl -H 'Authorization: Bearer yourpassword' http://localhost:9119/api/alarms
+
 TUI keybindings:
   j/k        Navigate alarms
   a          Add alarm
@@ -64,6 +77,7 @@ func main() {
 		os.Exit(0)
 	}
 
+	// Always open local store for settings
 	store, err := db.Open()
 	if err != nil {
 		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Failed to open database: %v\n", err)
@@ -71,23 +85,37 @@ func main() {
 	}
 	defer store.Close()
 
+	settings := store.LoadSettings()
+	clientMode := settings.ServerURL != ""
+
+	// Determine alarm store: local DB or remote API
+	var alarmStore db.AlarmStore
+	if clientMode {
+		alarmStore = api.NewClient(settings.ServerURL, settings.ServerPassword)
+		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Client mode: connecting to %s\n", settings.ServerURL)
+	} else {
+		alarmStore = store
+	}
+
 	pl := player.New()
-	sched := scheduler.New(store)
+	sched := scheduler.New(alarmStore, clientMode)
 	sched.Start()
 	defer sched.Stop()
 
-	model := ui.NewModel(store, sched, pl)
+	model := ui.NewModel(store, alarmStore, sched, pl, clientMode)
 	p := tea.NewProgram(model, tea.WithAltScreen())
 
-	// Start HTTP API server — notify TUI on mutations via p.Send
-	srv := api.New(store, func() { p.Send(ui.AlarmsChangedMsg{}) })
-	go func() {
-		addr := ":9119"
-		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "API server listening on %s\n", addr)
-		if err := http.ListenAndServe(addr, srv.Handler()); err != nil {
-			fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "API server error: %v\n", err)
-		}
-	}()
+	// Start HTTP API server only in host mode
+	if !clientMode {
+		srv := api.New(store, settings.APIPassword, func() { p.Send(ui.AlarmsChangedMsg{}) })
+		go func() {
+			addr := ":9119"
+			fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "API server listening on %s\n", addr)
+			if err := http.ListenAndServe(addr, srv.Handler()); err != nil {
+				fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "API server error: %v\n", err)
+			}
+		}()
+	}
 
 	if _, err := p.Run(); err != nil {
 		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Error: %v\n", err)
diff --git a/scheduler/scheduler.go b/scheduler/scheduler.go
index d8abcb3..25bd8d9 100644
--- a/scheduler/scheduler.go
+++ b/scheduler/scheduler.go
@@ -15,19 +15,21 @@ type AlarmEvent struct {
 
 // Scheduler checks alarms every second and fires events when they trigger.
 type Scheduler struct {
-	store    *db.Store
-	events   chan AlarmEvent
-	stop     chan struct{}
-	mu       sync.Mutex
-	parser   cron.Parser
+	store      db.AlarmStore
+	events     chan AlarmEvent
+	stop       chan struct{}
+	mu         sync.Mutex
+	parser     cron.Parser
+	clientMode bool // If true, skip MarkTriggered/ToggleAlarm (server handles it)
 }
 
-func New(store *db.Store) *Scheduler {
+func New(store db.AlarmStore, clientMode bool) *Scheduler {
 	return &Scheduler{
-		store:  store,
-		events: make(chan AlarmEvent, 10),
-		stop:   make(chan struct{}),
-		parser: cron.NewParser(cron.Minute | cron.Hour | cron.Dom | cron.Month | cron.Dow),
+		store:      store,
+		clientMode: clientMode,
+		events:     make(chan AlarmEvent, 10),
+		stop:       make(chan struct{}),
+		parser:     cron.NewParser(cron.Minute | cron.Hour | cron.Dom | cron.Month | cron.Dow),
 	}
 }
 
@@ -90,11 +92,14 @@ func (s *Scheduler) check(now time.Time, firedThisMinute map[int]string) {
 
 		if s.shouldTrigger(a, now) {
 			firedThisMinute[a.ID] = currentMinute
-			_ = s.store.MarkTriggered(a.ID)
 
-			// Disable one-shot alarms after triggering
-			if a.Trigger == "once" {
-				_ = s.store.ToggleAlarm(a.ID)
+			// In host mode, update the DB; in client mode, server handles this
+			if !s.clientMode {
+				_ = s.store.MarkTriggered(a.ID)
+				// Disable one-shot alarms after triggering
+				if a.Trigger == "once" {
+					_ = s.store.ToggleAlarm(a.ID)
+				}
 			}
 
 			select {
diff --git a/ui/config.go b/ui/config.go
index a5aab7f..3a11691 100644
--- a/ui/config.go
+++ b/ui/config.go
@@ -20,6 +20,10 @@ const (
 	cfgColorClock
 	cfgColorAlarm
 	cfgShowSeconds
+	cfgServerURL
+	cfgServerPassword
+	cfgAPIPassword
+	cfgPollSeconds
 	cfgFieldCount
 )
 
@@ -43,6 +47,10 @@ func newConfigModel(cfg db.Settings) *configModel {
 	} else {
 		c.fields[cfgShowSeconds] = "false"
 	}
+	c.fields[cfgServerURL] = cfg.ServerURL
+	c.fields[cfgServerPassword] = cfg.ServerPassword
+	c.fields[cfgAPIPassword] = cfg.APIPassword
+	c.fields[cfgPollSeconds] = strconv.Itoa(cfg.PollSeconds)
 	return c
 }
 
@@ -145,6 +153,12 @@ func (c *configModel) save(m *Model) (tea.Model, tea.Cmd) {
 		return *m, nil
 	}
 
+	pollSeconds, err := strconv.Atoi(strings.TrimSpace(c.fields[cfgPollSeconds]))
+	if err != nil || pollSeconds < 1 || pollSeconds > 60 {
+		c.err = "Poll seconds must be 1-60"
+		return *m, nil
+	}
+
 	cfg := db.Settings{
 		SnoozeMinutes:  snooze,
 		TimeoutMinutes: timeout,
@@ -158,6 +172,11 @@ func (c *configModel) save(m *Model) (tea.Model, tea.Cmd) {
 	showSec := strings.TrimSpace(c.fields[cfgShowSeconds])
 	cfg.ShowSeconds = showSec == "true"
 
+	cfg.ServerURL = strings.TrimSpace(c.fields[cfgServerURL])
+	cfg.ServerPassword = strings.TrimSpace(c.fields[cfgServerPassword])
+	cfg.APIPassword = strings.TrimSpace(c.fields[cfgAPIPassword])
+	cfg.PollSeconds = pollSeconds
+
 	if cfg.DefaultSound == "" {
 		cfg.DefaultSound = "default"
 	}
@@ -185,6 +204,10 @@ func (c *configModel) View() string {
 		"Clock color:",
 		"Alarm color:",
 		"Show seconds:",
+		"Server URL:",
+		"Server pass:",
+		"API password:",
+		"Poll (sec):",
 	}
 
 	hints := [cfgFieldCount]string{
@@ -196,6 +219,10 @@ func (c *configModel) View() string {
 		"hex e.g. #00FF88",
 		"hex e.g. #FF4444",
 		"space to toggle",
+		"empty=local, or http://host:9119",
+		"password to auth with server",
+		"password for incoming API requests",
+		"1-60, client poll frequency",
 	}
 
 	var lines []string
diff --git a/ui/form.go b/ui/form.go
index b4540d8..34e57eb 100644
--- a/ui/form.go
+++ b/ui/form.go
@@ -135,13 +135,13 @@ func (f *formModel) save(m *Model) (tea.Model, tea.Cmd) {
 	if f.editing != nil {
 		alarm.ID = f.editing.ID
 		alarm.Enabled = f.editing.Enabled
-		if err := m.store.UpdateAlarm(alarm); err != nil {
+		if err := m.alarmStore.UpdateAlarm(alarm); err != nil {
 			f.err = fmt.Sprintf("Save failed: %v", err)
 			return *m, nil
 		}
 		m.statusMsg = "Alarm updated"
 	} else {
-		if _, err := m.store.CreateAlarm(alarm); err != nil {
+		if _, err := m.alarmStore.CreateAlarm(alarm); err != nil {
 			f.err = fmt.Sprintf("Save failed: %v", err)
 			return *m, nil
 		}
diff --git a/ui/model.go b/ui/model.go
index 364a408..4ae38a8 100644
--- a/ui/model.go
+++ b/ui/model.go
@@ -29,12 +29,15 @@ type alarmsLoadedMsg []db.Alarm
 type snoozeFireMsg db.Alarm
 type autoTimeoutMsg struct{}
 type AlarmsChangedMsg struct{}
+type pollTickMsg struct{}
 
 // Model is the main bubbletea model.
 type Model struct {
-	store     *db.Store
-	scheduler *scheduler.Scheduler
-	player    *player.Player
+	store      *db.Store       // For settings (always local)
+	alarmStore db.AlarmStore   // For alarm CRUD (local or remote)
+	scheduler  *scheduler.Scheduler
+	player     *player.Player
+	clientMode bool
 
 	// State
 	alarms       []db.Alarm
@@ -63,13 +66,15 @@ type Model struct {
 	statusMsg    string
 }
 
-func NewModel(store *db.Store, sched *scheduler.Scheduler, pl *player.Player) Model {
+func NewModel(store *db.Store, alarmStore db.AlarmStore, sched *scheduler.Scheduler, pl *player.Player, clientMode bool) Model {
 	m := Model{
-		store:     store,
-		scheduler: sched,
-		player:    pl,
-		now:       time.Now(),
-		settings:  store.LoadSettings(),
+		store:      store,
+		alarmStore: alarmStore,
+		scheduler:  sched,
+		player:     pl,
+		clientMode: clientMode,
+		now:        time.Now(),
+		settings:   store.LoadSettings(),
 	}
 	m.applySettings()
 	return m
@@ -107,11 +112,15 @@ func (m *Model) applySettings() {
 }
 
 func (m Model) Init() tea.Cmd {
-	return tea.Batch(
+	cmds := []tea.Cmd{
 		tick(),
 		listenForAlarms(m.scheduler),
-		loadAlarmsCmd(m.store),
-	)
+		loadAlarmsCmd(m.alarmStore),
+	}
+	if m.clientMode {
+		cmds = append(cmds, pollTick(m.settings.PollSeconds))
+	}
+	return tea.Batch(cmds...)
 }
 
 func tick() tea.Cmd {
@@ -127,7 +136,7 @@ func listenForAlarms(sched *scheduler.Scheduler) tea.Cmd {
 	}
 }
 
-func loadAlarmsCmd(store *db.Store) tea.Cmd {
+func loadAlarmsCmd(store db.AlarmStore) tea.Cmd {
 	return func() tea.Msg {
 		alarms, err := store.ListAlarms()
 		if err != nil {
@@ -137,6 +146,12 @@ func loadAlarmsCmd(store *db.Store) tea.Cmd {
 	}
 }
 
+func pollTick(seconds int) tea.Cmd {
+	return tea.Tick(time.Duration(seconds)*time.Second, func(t time.Time) tea.Msg {
+		return pollTickMsg{}
+	})
+}
+
 func (m Model) Update(msg tea.Msg) (tea.Model, tea.Cmd) {
 	switch msg := msg.(type) {
 	case tea.WindowSizeMsg:
@@ -154,6 +169,10 @@ func (m Model) Update(msg tea.Msg) (tea.Model, tea.Cmd) {
 		m.refreshAlarms()
 		return m, nil
 
+	case pollTickMsg:
+		m.refreshAlarms()
+		return m, pollTick(m.settings.PollSeconds)
+
 	case tickMsg:
 		m.now = time.Time(msg)
 		if m.firingAlarm != nil {
@@ -244,7 +263,7 @@ func (m Model) handleKey(msg tea.KeyMsg) (tea.Model, tea.Cmd) {
 		switch key {
 		case "y", "Y":
 			if m.cursor < len(m.alarms) {
-				_ = m.store.DeleteAlarm(m.alarms[m.cursor].ID)
+				_ = m.alarmStore.DeleteAlarm(m.alarms[m.cursor].ID)
 				m.refreshAlarms()
 				if m.cursor >= len(m.alarms) && m.cursor > 0 {
 					m.cursor--
@@ -280,7 +299,7 @@ func (m Model) handleKey(msg tea.KeyMsg) (tea.Model, tea.Cmd) {
 	case " ":
 		// Toggle enabled
 		if m.cursor < len(m.alarms) {
-			_ = m.store.ToggleAlarm(m.alarms[m.cursor].ID)
+			_ = m.alarmStore.ToggleAlarm(m.alarms[m.cursor].ID)
 			m.refreshAlarms()
 		}
 	case "a":
@@ -341,7 +360,7 @@ func autoTimeoutCmd(dur time.Duration) tea.Cmd {
 }
 
 func (m *Model) refreshAlarms() {
-	alarms, err := m.store.ListAlarms()
+	alarms, err := m.alarmStore.ListAlarms()
 	if err == nil {
 		m.alarms = alarms
 	}
@@ -372,6 +391,17 @@ func (m Model) View() string {
 	dateLine = lipgloss.PlaceHorizontal(m.width, lipgloss.Center, dateLine)
 	sections = append(sections, dateLine)
 
+	// Connection status
+	var connStatus string
+	if m.clientMode {
+		connStatus = fmt.Sprintf("[Client: %s]", m.settings.ServerURL)
+	} else {
+		connStatus = "[Local]"
+	}
+	connLine := HelpStyle.Render(connStatus)
+	connLine = lipgloss.PlaceHorizontal(m.width, lipgloss.Center, connLine)
+	sections = append(sections, connLine)
+
 	// Snooze indicator
 	if !m.snoozeUntil.IsZero() && m.now.Before(m.snoozeUntil) {
 		snoozeText := fmt.Sprintf("[Snoozing %s until %s]", m.snoozeName, m.snoozeUntil.Format("15:04:05"))
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