Click on the link below to download the installation file for PS4 Remote Play and save the file to your desktop or other location (this link works for both Mac and PC): An installation dialog box appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the application.
We all know that PlayStation 4 is the most rampant gaming platform used in recent times. People of all age groups enjoy playing on it. But it is always contending with Microsoft and in reply to Microsoft’s announcement of allowing Xbox One games to be played on PC’s running Windows 10, Sony has come up with PS4 Remote Play.
Using the steps mentioned in this article you can easily setup and install PS4 Remote Play on Pc to play your PS4 games.
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Highlights:
- You need to download and install Remote Play app on your PC or Mac
- PlayStation 4 should be running software v3.50 or higher
- DualShock 4 controller should be connected with PC Remote Play
- You should be logged into your PSN account
- Search for PS4 if not detected connect manually
System Requirements
Your device on which you want to run the app should be running one of the following operating systems:
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 10 or later
- OS X 10.10
- OS X 10.11
Depending on your internet connection, select the resolution and frame rate options. A minimum of 5Mb internet connection speed is required.
- Resolution options: 360p, 540p, 720p
- Default resolution – 540p
- Frame rate: Standard (30fps), High (60fps)
- Default frame rate – Standard (30fps)
DualShock 4 controller, will work if it is connected with your PC or Mac via micro USB.
How to Install PS4 Remote Play
Step 1) Firstly, you need to download and install the app. To download it click here. After it is downloaded, install the app and follow the instructions.
Step 2) Your PS4 software should be updated to 3.50. If you are running an older version, you will be prompted to download and install update.
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If you don’t get a prompt you have to manually download the update by going to Settings and then System Software Update.
Step 3) Next, launch PC Remote Play app and connect DualShock 4 controller. Currently, the Remote Play app works with wired connections only. Therefore, you’ll have to plug your PS4 controller into your device (PC/Mac) via a USB cable. Now click “Start”.
Step 4) Now, login to your PSN account, it is same PlayStation 4 account.
Step 5 a) Once the app is installed it will automatically look up for your PS4. If it powered on or registered as the primary PS4 only then it will be searched via internet.
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Step 5b) If it isn’t detected, click Manually Connect, while connecting it manually make sure that your PS4 and your PC/Mac are on the same network.
To search manually, on your PS4, go to Settings then Remote Play Connection Settings next Add device now enter the number provided on the Remote Play app.
Step 6 – Once all is done PS4 will be connected with your device. Now you are all ready. If you want to check your connection settings, disconnect from Remote Play by closing the Remote Play app.
Before connecting, click Settings and change the resolution, for better performance.
After you are connected, you will be asked to choose the streaming quality for Remote Play(for the first time users only). Select the resolution and the frame rate for your stream. Click “Ok” you’ll now see your PS4 menu streamed to your PC.
Well, this is way you can setup your Remote Play.
In addition to this you can also do some other things with Remote Play, lets have look to it also.
All that you can do with Remote Play
?Control PS4 remotely
Missed to switch off your PS4 at home? Open Remote Play app on your PC and connect it to your paired PS4, now open the PS4 menu, to turn off the gaming console.
?Change any Pc into a gaming machine
Everyone does not have access to all the great hardware for better gaming experience. Remote Play brings a solution to this problem, it uses internet to stream the content from your PS4. A 2010 MacBook Air will also run all the games at the maximum possible frame rate. To make this work you need to make sure that your internet connection’s speed is at least 5 Mbps or above.
?Play your favorite games on the go
Remote Play app will not you miss your PS4 wherever you go. You gain access to it remotely if your PS4 is switched on at your home and is paired.
You can now easily play all your favorite games right from your laptop, no matter where you are. All you need is a high-speed internet connection to handle the stream easily.
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Wrap Up:
For so long, Remote Play was a feature that was restricted to Sony’s PSP and PS Vita devices. But now as it allows you to play games on PC/Mac it will surely be the best. It is real good with its nifty feature but with a limitation that, you can not play games at 1080p no matter what internet speeds you have. The technology is limited to only 720p.
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In the recent 3.50 update for the PlayStation 4, one of the most notable features is the ability for PC and Mac users to use Remote Play.
This finally means you can stream your PS4 to any Windows 8.1/10 PC or OS X Yosemite/El Capitan device, even if you are across the other side of the world. But actually getting this to work can be kind of confusing. So we're here to help you figure out just how to get PS4 remote play to work with PC or Mac.
Once it's all set up correctly, everything will run as smoothly as this:
But first, you need to know if you can run it
While it doesn't take a powerful system to be able to run Remote Play, just make sure you can -- you probably can.
You will need any MicroUSB cable (one came with your PS4), and a free USB port too.
Windows Specs
- OS - Windows® 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit) or Windows® 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
- CPU - Intel Core i5-560M Processor 2.67 GHz or faster
- RAM - 2 GB or more
- Monitor - 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
- HDD - 100 MB or more free space
Mac Specs
- OS - OS X Yosemite or OS X El Capitan
- CPU - Intel Core i5-520M Processor 2.40 GHz or faster
- RAM - 2 GB or more
- HDD - 40 MB or more free space
Setting up your PS4
First make sure you have installed the latest update. If you have automatic updates set, you are fine.
Enable Remote Play
- Go to 'Settings'.
- Find 'Remote Play Connection Settings'
- When there, put a tick in the box for 'Enable Remote Play'.
Set your PS4 as your primary system
- Go to 'Settings'.
- Find 'PlayStation Network/Account Management'.
- Then find 'Activate as your Primary PS4'.
- Make sure you then select 'Activate.'
If your PS4 is already your primary system, 'Activate' will be greyed out.
Optional: To start your PS4 with Remote Play
You need to have already setup your PS4 to use Rest Mode for this.
- Go to 'Settings'.
- Find 'Power Saving Settings'.
- In there find 'Set Features Available in Rest Mode
- Tick the boxes for 'Stay Connected to the Internet' and 'Enable Turning On of PS4 from Network'.
Installing Remote Play
- Click on either Windows or Mac, depending which system you have, and download the file anywhere on your system.
- Run the installer.
- Click 'Next' or 'Continue' a bit, making sure you read everything.
If you have any issues, please leave me a comment, I'll do my best to help.
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Using Remote Play
I recommend being on the same network and having your PS4 already on for this -- so be at home next to your PS4.
- Ensure your PS4 is on.
- Launch the PS4 Remote Play program.
- When prompted, connect your DualShock controller via USB.
- Here you can either find 'Settings' at the bottom left of the program (in Windows, for Mac users go to 'Preferences'), or select 'Start' at the bottom right.
If the program fails to find your PS4, which is unlikely, you should have an 8 digit code appear on your screen. Ensure you are on the same network as your PS4, and follow the instructions.
You are all ready to rock!
Install Remote Play Ps4
Have a tinker with the Remote Play program settings -- there are quite a few options you can play around with. Unfortunately, there is no 1080p resolution setting like there is with the Xbox One streaming, but Remote Play allows you to use your console from outside of the local network, so hopefully this will be updated in the future. Also, you cannot use Remote Play if your controller isn't connected to your computer.
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Hopefully everything went smoothly, and you are now able to use Remote Play. If anything has gone wrong, let me know and I will do my best to help!