Remote Play App Download The Computer
Remote Play App Install The App
Remote Play App Download The PS4

With this app, you can enjoy your favorite PlayStation 4 games using a wireless DUALSHOCK device and your Sony account.

It should be mentioned that, while not all games include this feature, you can indeed send content from a lot of them to the screens of your choice, including your Android smartphone, tablets, TVs, or any type of monitor just so long as you can connect them to the corresponding WiFi network.

But how do you actually set it up Its all pretty straightforward so follow our guide to get started.

Remote Play App Download The PS4

Remote Play App Download The Computer

Download the computer app The first thing you have to do is head here and download the PS4 Remote Play app for Mac or PC.

Remote Play App Install The App

Once youve chosen your format, download the package and install the app onto your Mac or PC.

Run it and the first thing itll want you to do is sign into your PlayStation account.

Set up your PS4 Now head into the settings on your PS4 console and go to Remote Play Connection Settings and hit the checkbox to enable Remote Play.

Also, if you havent already, activate the system as your primary PS4 in the PlayStation Network and Account Management page.

Tweak your settings Now, if you want to be able to wake your PS4 up via Remote Play, youll also need to head into the settings menu again but this time head to Power Saving Settings and then Set Features Available in Rest Mode.

Select the checkboxes for staying connected to the internet and enable turning on from network.

This now means that your PS4 is yours to access from wherever you have an internet connection.

Hello, hotel room PS4 access.

Play Finally, plug your DualShock 4 into your PC or Mac using your USB cable and get started.

Once youre logged in, you can make the above window full screen and youre good to go.

The controller still functions as normal and theres pleasantly no need for any button replacements like the PS Vita.

Of course, everything is speed dependent and Sony does advise a minimum of 5Mbps for your PS4 to stay stable.

It also recommends a wired connection for both your PS4 and your computer.

I will say that Ive been playing Assassins Creed Syndicate quite happily on a 8Mbps wireless connection however and there havent been any hiccups.

As an aside, to match your connection speeds, you can change the resolution and frame rate from within each app.

In Windows you can go to the settings menu on the PS4 Remote Play start screen to switch between them.

On a Mac its a little different and you have to head into the PS4 Remote Play menu in the top left bar and then go into the preferences section.

You can unsubscribe at any time and well never share your details without your permission.

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