I do similar with my 9700 but have it connected via Ethernet to the router and have a smart plug to be able to switch the radio on and off from my phone. I use the Marcus Roskoch SDR control software on my iPhone. I have the Icom software on my laptop.
@@digitalanaloguehamradioI found the Icom YT video which is 7 years old quite helpful as at shows someone setting it up bit by bit and operating it remotely