PS Remote Play

A PS5 console or PS4 console is required for Remote Play.

With Remote Play, you can control your PlayStation® console remotely wherever you have a high-speed internet connection.
Using the [PS Remote Play] app, you can control your PlayStation®5 console or PlayStation®4 console from a device at a different location.
For example, you can use a computer in another room or a smartphone when you’re out to enjoy PS5™ and PS4™ games.

The following are the different combinations of compatible devices and PlayStation consoles for using Remote Play. For instructions on downloading the app and getting started with Remote Play, go to one of the links below.

Control your PS4 console from a Windows PC
Control your PS4 console from a Mac
Control your PS4 console from a mobile device
Control your PS4 console from a PS5 console
Control your PS4 console from your PS Vita system^*
Control your PS4 console from your PS TV system^*

*: With the [PS4 Link] app, you can remotely control your PS4 console with a PlayStation®Vita system or PlayStation®TV system.
Find out more about how to set up and use Remote Play on your systems in the PS Vita User’s Guide or the PS TV User’s Guide.

Depending on the content or how it’s used, Remote Play may not be available. For details, see “Restrictions”.
If you still can't connect or have an unstable connection, see "When Remote Play isn't available".

[PS Remote Play] Update Information

Version 5.5.0 for Windows PC:

It's now easier to use your keyboard on your PC when using Remote Play.
- The text entry box has been removed so you can use your keyboard to type directly onto your PC.
- You can now use the keyboard to control games that support it.
Based on your Windows PC settings, the following features are now supported.
- You can now switch to dark mode.
- Text can now be displayed in a larger size.
Stability during use of some features has been improved.

Version 5.5.0 for Mac computer:

It's now easier to use your keyboard on your Mac when using Remote Play.
- The text entry box has been removed so you can use your keyboard to type directly onto your Mac.
- You can now use the keyboard to control games that support it.
From [Display] on the menu bar of your Mac, you can now enlarge or decrease text size.
Based on your Mac settings, you can now switch to dark mode.
Stability during use of some features has been improved.

Mobile version:

Visit Google Play™ or the App Store for update information.

Restrictions

Some games don't support Remote Play.
Games that require peripherals such as PlayStation®VR or PlayStation®Camera aren’t compatible with Remote Play.
You can’t use Remote Play on your PS5 console or PS4 console in the following situations:
- When you’re using Share Screen or Share Play, or broadcasting your gameplay.
- When users are using Remote Play, Share Play, or Share Screen, or broadcasting their gameplay.
- When you’re playing a Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD.
- When you’re using PS VR in VR mode.
The following restrictions apply when using Remote Play:
- You can’t use Share Screen or Share Play, or broadcast your gameplay.
- You can’t play a Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD.
- You can’t play music with Spotify®.
- Some or all video content might not be displayed on your device depending on the game or video service.
For details on audio input and output during Remote Play, visit our support website.

This site is subject to change without notice.
Screen images are composite images. Illustrations and screen images may vary from the actual product.
Information about system functionality and names of menu items published on this site may vary depending on the PS5 or PS4 system software version, the OS version of the computer or mobile device that you're using, as well as the version of the application installed on your computer or mobile device.

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