We will tell you how to play PS5 and PS4 games from your PC or smartphone with PS Remote Play. While one of the main attractions of console gaming is usually the fact of using them attached to a TV, this also usually involves the big problem that, in the case of crowded homes, we have to leave our games for the rest to watch on TV. However, consoles like the PS4 and PS5 are supported by the PS Remote Play application, totally free software that will allow us to use our console remotely from any computer or mobile device, with full access to all its functions and games.
So, before we start, the first thing to do is to configure our consoles to enable remote access and play mode and make sure to leave them on or in standby mode whenever we want to keep them available for remote access. To do this, and with a virtually identical procedure in both consoles, we will only have to follow these two steps:
- From the main screen of the console, we will access the “Settings” options.
- In the case of the PS5, access the “System” subfolder.
- Access the “Remote Use” option, and activate it.
- On the other hand, we will have to access select “Settings” (followed by “System” in the case of PS5), “Power saving”, “Available functions in sleep mode”, and activate both options to activate “Stay connected to the Internet” and “Enable power on your PS4/PS5 from the network”.
In addition, for streaming from the console to work properly, we will need a connection, either wired or Wi-Fi, of at least 15 Mbps symmetrical upload and download.
Finally, although the game processing will be carried out entirely on our consoles, to enjoy the remote gaming experience correctly, both compatible computers must meet a few minimum requirements.
Minimum requirements PS Remote Play for PC
| Operating system | Windows 10 (32-bit) // macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave, macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur |
| Processor | 7th Generation Intel Core Processors or Equivalent |
| Memory | 2GB RAM |
| Storage | 40MB free disk space |
| Screen resolution | 1024 × 768 pixels |
How to play PS5 games from PC?
After making the first settings on our console, we will only have to download and install the PS Remote Play software for PC (available for Windows and Mac).
- Once the application is open, we will have to log in with our PlayStation Network account, using the same account assigned as the main one on the console.
- Next, select the “PS5” as the console to connect, and connect a DualSense or DualShock 4 controller via USB cable.
In case we are not able to connect it automatically, we can also perform a manual synchronization through the console:
- From the main screen of the console, we will access the “Settings”, “System”, “Remote Use” options, and select the “Add device” option.
- Once here, we will see an eight-digit pairing code that we will have to enter in the PS Remote Play application.
- After this, we will be able to start using the console normally from this computer.
Using remote use with HDR video quality
Additionally, only available for Windows computers, if our PC and console are connected to a screen or TV compatible with HDR, we can use this video quality as the output resolution, highly recommended to get closer to the full experience of the console.
- From the home screen of your PS5 console, go to “Settings”, “Display & Video”, “Video Output”, and set the HDR option to “Automatic”.
- As for the PC, we must have an HEVC video extension installed, usually included in Microsoft’s system package.
- Also from the computer, we will have to access the “System”, “Display”, “Windows HD Color Settings” options and activate the option to “Use HDR for games and applications”.
- Finally, from the PS Remote Play desktop application, we will have to access the “Settings”, “Video quality for remote use”, and check the checkbox for “Enable HDR”.
How to play PS4 games from PC?
- Using the same application as for the next-generation console, we will just have to download and install the PS Remote Play software for PC (available for Windows and Mac).
- Once the application is open, we will have to log in with our PlayStation Network account, using the same account assigned as the main one on the console.
- Next, select the “PS4” as the console to be connected, and connect a DualShock 4 controller via USB cable.
In case we are not able to connect it automatically, we can also perform a manual synchronization through the console:
- From the main screen of the console, we will access the “Settings”, “System”, “Remote Use” options, and select the “Add device” option.
- Once here, we will see an eight-digit pairing code that we will have to enter in the PS Remote Play application.
- After this, we will be able to start using the console normally from this computer.
How to play PS5 games from smartphone?
The first of all will be the PS Remote Play application, available on both Google Play platforms and the App Store for Android and iOS devices; and having access to a DualSense or DualShock controller, or any compatible controller for Bluetooth connection with our phone.
- Starting from our phone, we will activate Bluetooth connectivity and open the PS Remote Play application.
- Once the application is open, we will have to log in with our PlayStation Network account, using the same account assigned as the main one on the console.
- Next, we will select the “PS5” as the console to connect, and proceed to register any compatible controller via Bluetooth (or use the integrated touch interface).
- To do this, we will have to press the “Options” and “PlayStation” buttons on the controller for at least 10 seconds, after which the led panel will start flashing, and select it from the phone or tablet once it detects it.
- Once this process is finished, we will be able to access the console from our device.
In case we are not able to connect it automatically, we can also perform a manual synchronization through the console:
- From the main screen of the console, we will access the “Settings”, “System”, “Remote Use” options, and select the “Add device” option.
- Once here, we will see an eight-digit pairing code that we will have to enter on our phone or tablet.
- After this, we will be able to start using the console normally from our device.
How to play PS4 games from smartphone?
Again to be able to play PS4 games on mobile, we will need to download the PS Remote Play app on our phone, available on both Google Play and App Store platforms; as well as have access to a DualShock 4 controller or any compatible controller.
- Next, we will activate Bluetooth connectivity and open the PS4 Remote Play application from our device.
- Once opened, we will have to log in with our PlayStation Network account, using the same account assigned as the main one on the console.
- Next, we will select the “PS4” as the console to connect, and proceed to register any compatible controller via Bluetooth (or use the integrated touch interface).
- To do this, we will have to press the “Options” and “PlayStation” buttons on the controller for at least 10 seconds, after which the led panel will start flashing white.
- Once synchronized with the phone or tablet, we will be able to access the console.
In case we are not able to connect it automatically, we will also be able to perform a manual synchronization through the console:
- From the main screen of the console, we will access the “Settings” options, “Remote Use connection settings”, and select the “Add device” option.
- Once here, we will see an eight-digit pairing code that we will have to enter on our phone or tablet.
- After this, we will be able to start using the console normally from our device.
