How to use PS Remote Play to play PS5 games on a computer, mobile device, or another console
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William Antonelli
Jul 28, 2021, 03:30 IST
PS Remote Play puts your PS5 games on nearly any phone or computer.
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PS5 Remote Play lets you play your PS5 games and apps on a computer, phone, tablet, or another console.
Your PS5 will need a fast internet connection - preferably over Ethernet - to use Remote Play.
Remote Play is free for all users, since all you need is a PlayStation Network account, not a subscription.
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There's no denying that the PlayStation 5 is a very big console. It's not the kind of device you can take everywhere you go - but that doesn't mean you need to leave your games behind.
PS Remote Play is a free feature that lets you stream your PS5's screen to a Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad, or Android device. You can also stream to another PS5 or even a PS4. It's a great way to play your favorite games on the go.
Here's how to set up Remote Play on your PS5, and then use it to play on a computer, phone, tablet, or another console.
Important: Remote Play doesn't support games that use PlayStation VR or the PlayStation Camera. You also can't use it while streaming to Twitch, or while playing a Blu-ray or DVD.
How to use PS5 Remote Play
First, we need to set up Remote Play on the PS5 itself.
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1. Turn on your PS5 and open its Settings app by selecting the gear icon in the top-right corner of the home screen.
Open your PS5's settings.
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2. Select System, and then Remote Play.
3. Toggle on the switch next to Enable Remote Play.
Turn on Remote Play through this menu.
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4. In the left sidebar, scroll down and select Power Saving, and then Features Available in Rest Mode.
Head down to the "Power Saving" section.
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5. Toggle on the switches next to both Stay Connected to the Internet and Enable Turning On PS5 from Network.
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These settings make sure that you can connect to your PS5 even when it's idle.
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1. Once downloaded, open the PS Remote Play app on whichever device you downloaded it to.
2. On the screen that appears, click or tap Sign In to PSN and log into your PlayStation Network account (you just need an account, not a subscription). You might also need to enter a two-step verification code.
You just need a free PSN account, not a PSN subscription.
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3. After you log in, you'll be given an explanation of how to connect the PS5 controller to your device. You can do that now or later.
PlayStation controllers have Bluetooth, meaning they can be used with a wide range of devices.
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4. You'll be asked which console you want to connect to. Select PS5.
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5. Your device will take a few moments to detect, wake, and connect to the PS5. Once it does, your PS5's screen will appear on your device, along with some on-screen controls. You can control it like this, or connect the DualSense controller.
Mobile users will see a shrunken version of the PS5 controller layout.
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When you want to quit, just close the Remote Play app. Or if you're in the mobile app, tap the gear icon and then Disconnect.
Remember that streaming your PS5 to another device takes a lot of internet bandwidth. It won't work over mobile internet, and even on fast Wi-Fi connections, you should expect some lag and quality drops.
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