Install [PS Remote Play] on your Windows PC, and then connect to your PS5 console.
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Get ready
PS Remote Play is a free to use feature on all PS4 and PS5 consoles. All you need is: Your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition, PS4 or PS4 Pro 1 connected to your home wired broadband network. A compatible device — also connected to your network.
You’ll need the following to use Remote Play:
- Windows PC
OS Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit) Processor 7th Generation Intel® Core™ processors or later Storage space 100 MB or more RAM 2 GB or more Display resolution 1024 × 768 or higher Sound card Required USB port Required - PS5 console
Always update your PS5 console to the latest version of the system software. - An account for PlayStation™Network
Use the same account that you use for your PS5 console. If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create one first. - High-speed internet connection
As a standard, we recommend a high-speed connection with upload and download speeds of at least 5 Mbps. For best performance, we recommend a high-speed connection with upload and download speeds of at least 15 Mbps. - Wireless controller for the PS5 console
- USB cable
Connect your Windows PC and your controller with a USB cable.
- You can also use a DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller. Connect the controller to your Windows PC using a USB cable or a DUALSHOCK®4 USB wireless adaptor.
- To use voice chat, you’ll need a microphone, such as the built-in microphone on your Windows PC.
Install the app
You’ll only need to do these steps the first time you use the app. You can use the same app to connect to your PS5 console and PS4 console.
Download [PS Remote Play] and save it to your desktop or other location.
Read the “SIE application end user license agreement” as well as “Privacy policy”. When you select the checkbox, the download button will become available.
Read the “SIE application end user license agreement” as well as “Privacy policy”. When you select the checkbox, the download button will become available.
Download
During the installation, you might see a request to download additional software that’s needed to use [PS Remote Play]. To download this software, follow the on-screen instructions.
Set up your PS5 console
Set up your PS5 console in the following ways. You’ll only need to do this the first time you use Remote Play:
- From the home screen, select [Settings] > [System] > [Remote Play], and then turn on [Enable Remote Play].
- To start Remote Play while your PS5 console is in rest mode, select [Settings] > [System] > [Power Saving] > [Features Available in Rest Mode]. Then turn on [Stay Connected to the Internet] and [Enable Turning on PS5 from Network].
Start Remote Play
You’ll take the following steps each time you connect to your PS5 console from your Windows PC.
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- Turn on your PS5 console or put it into rest mode.
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- Use a USB cable to connect your controller to your Windows PC.
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- Launch [PS Remote Play] on your Windows PC, and then select [Sign In to PSN].
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- Sign in with the same account that you use for your PS5 console.
When you select [Settings], you can configure video quality settings for Remote Play such as resolution and frame rate. - 5.
- Select [PS5].
The app searches for the PS5 console that you’ve signed in to using your account, and then connects to the console automatically. After it connects, the screen of your PS5 console displays on your Windows PC and you can start using Remote Play. If multiple PS5 consoles are found, select the console that you’d like to use.
From the second time onwards, you’ll be able to select the console that you connected to previously.
- If it’s been more than 60 days since you last logged into your PS5 console, you won’t be able to connect to it. Before trying to connect remotely from outside your home, check that your device connects properly while you are near your PS5 console.
- If the app can’t find the device that you’d like to connect, or if you can’t use Remote Play, see “When Remote Play is not available”.
Using Remote Play with HDR video quality
If your Windows PC and PS5 console are connected to a display or TV that supports HDR, you can use Remote Play with HDR video quality.
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- From the home screen of your PS5 console, go to [Settings] > [Screen and Video] > [Video Output], and then set [HDR] to [Automatic].
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- Install HEVC Video Extension distributed by Microsoft on your Windows PC.
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- Turn on the HDR setting on your display.
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- From your Windows PC settings, select [System] > [Display] > [Windows HD Color settings], and then turn on [Play HDR games and apps].
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- Launch [PS Remote Play] on your Windows PC, and then sign in.
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- From [Settings], go to [Video Quality for Remote Play] and then select the checkbox for [Enable HDR].
Remote Play controls
Besides using your controller, you can also control your PS5 console with the control panel.
During Remote Play, if you move the mouse cursor of your Windows PC over the screen that you’re using for Remote Play, the control panel displays:
During Remote Play, if you move the mouse cursor of your Windows PC over the screen that you’re using for Remote Play, the control panel displays:
- Create button
Perform the same functions as the controller’s (create) button. - PS button
Display the control center of your PS5 console. - Options button
Perform the same functions as the controller’s (options) button. - Microphone status
Select [Mic on] / [Mic off] to turn the microphone on or off.Mic on Mic off Mic not connected - Battery level
You can check your controller’s battery level. - Screen size
You can change the screen size during Remote Play.Enter full screen Exit full screen
Quit Remote Play
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- Click the at the top right corner of the screen you’re using for Remote Play.
You’ll see a message that says “This Remote Play session will be disconnected”.
To quit Remote Play while your PS5 console is in rest mode, select the checkbox for [Put the connected console in rest mode]. - 2.
- Select [OK].
Remote Play quits and the screen returns to its original state before your Windows PC was connected to your PS5 console.
To uninstall [PS Remote Play], go to your Windows PC settings and select [Apps] > [Apps & features], and then delete [PS Remote Play]. Folder and command names might vary depending on your OS version.
Remote Play is a very special feature that will allow you to enjoy your PS5 on a variety of other devices, including the PS4.
Before you can use this feature, however, you need to ensure that you've correctly set up and enabled remote play on both your PS5 and whichever device you wish to use.
This page will explain how to properly set up Remote Play on both your PlayStation 5 and on other devices, such as the PS4.
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If you'd like to learn more about the PS5, then check out our guides on the Control Centre, user accounts, capture settings, online status, PS5 save files explained and on the PS5 stand.
Remote Play for the PS4 and PS5, including restrictions, explained
Remote Play allows you to play your PS5 or PS4 through other devices, be it a television or a smartphone.
All you have to do is ensure that the device you wish to use for remote play has the PS Remote Play app and that the PS5, or PS4, is correctly set up for Remote Play and that you have a strong Internet connection to prevent as little lag as possible.
Sony recommends having a broadband connection that is at least 12Mbps and using a LAN cable for the best experience. Though a slower connection will work, you'll need at a minimum broadband speed of 5Mbps for Remote Play to work.
It's important to note that not all games support Remote Play. This includes games that require peripherals, such as the PlayStation VR or PlayStation Camera.
Whichever console your remote playing on - be it the PS4 or PS5 - must also either be turned or, console settings depending, be in rest mode for Remote Play to work. It will not work if the console is turned off or if it's being used for any of the following purposes:
- When you're using Share Screen, Share Play or any form of gameplay broadcasting
- When other users are using Share Screen, Remote Play, Share Play or any form of gameplay broadcasting
- When a Blu-ray Disc or DVD is playing
- When PS VR in VR mode is being used
Once you have Remote Play working, you will also be restricted in the following ways as these functions are not supported by remote play:
- Can't use Share Screen, Share Play or any form of gameplay broadcasting
- Can't play Blu-Ray Discs or DVDs
- Can't play music with Spotify
- Some or all video content might not be displayed depending on which game or video service is being used
How to set up and enable Remote Play for the PS5
The first part of setting up Remote Play for the PS5 is ensuring the console's settings will actually allow it to be used remotely.
After you've downloaded and properly installed the app, it's time to head over to the PS5, where you need to ensure that the console's settings are inline with Remote Play.
First, you'll want to enable Remote Play by following these steps:
- Go to 'Settings'
- Select 'System'
- Select 'Remote Play'
- Select 'Enable Remote Play' and ensure that the option is switch on
Once you've ensured that the PS5 is correctly set up for Remote Play, you'll next need to download the PS Remote Play app onto whichever device you wish to use the PS5 remotely on.
If you're going to be using a PC or Mac, then you can download the app from the Remote Play page of the Sony website. If you're planning on using either your iPhone or Android device, then you can download the PS Remote Play app from your chosen App store.
After the app is downloaded, you'll need to login to your PlayStation Network account and follow the instructions on screen.
When prompted, select your PS5 from the list of available consoles and wait for the two devices to be connected together. It's important to note that you must be logged into the correct PlayStation Network account on the PS5 for it to appear as a Remote Play option.
If all goes well, you'll be remotely connected to your PS5!
How to enable Remote Play for rest mode on the PS5
While you can't use remote play when the PS5 is turned off, it is possible to use this feature when the console is in rest mode.
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If you would like to enable this feature, you need to follow steps below on your PS5:
- Go to 'Settings'
- Select 'System'
- Select 'Power saving'
- Select 'Features available in rest mode' and turn it on
- Select 'Enable turning on PS5 from network' and turn it on
This will allow you to use remote play when your PS5 is in rest mode, but, remember, you can't use remote play if your PS5 is turned off.
Remote Play for the PS5 on the PS4 explained
Days before the release of the PS5, PS4 owners awoke to find a new app installed on their consoles - PS5 Remote Play.
As the name suggests, this app allows you to play your PS5 on any PS4 console, as long as the PS5 is correctly set up for Remote Play. You can also use your DualShock 4 controller, rather the PS5's DualSense controller.
Like with using Remote Play on other devices, you'll have to follow the on-screen instructions to connect to your PS5 remotely, but, once you do, you'll find yourself looking at the PS5 home screen.
It's important to note that, when remote playing via a PS4, there are some small control changes.
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Pressing the PS button the DualShock 4 will open up a small, remote play exclusive menu, which will allow you to switch visit the PS5's home screen or Control Centre, mute the mic, return to the PS4 home page or end the remote play session completely.
Using Remote Play on PS5 to control another PS5 or PS4 explained
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Remote Play on the PS5 has the ability to connect to both PS4 consoles and other PS5s, which means that you can enjoy a wide range of games as long as you have a strong enough Internet connection.
You can find the Remote Play app on the PS5 home screen and, selecting it, will allow you to see which consoles you have set up for Remote Play.
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From there, you can select the console you wish to play on and, as long as it's in rest mode or turned on, you'll be able to connect to it and remotely play a wide variety of games.
The main Remote Play screen will also allow you to change the resolution for the console you're streaming - 540p, 720p (Standard), 1080p - and, if you're remote playing a PS4, change the frame rate between standard or high.
Have fun experimenting with Remote Play on the PS5!
If you'd like to learn more about the PS5, then check out our guides on the Control Centre, user accounts, capture settings, online status and on the PS5 stand.