- Thestr4ng3r commented on Nov 12, 2019 It seems the controller directly connects to your PS4 over Bluetooth when you press the Home Button. Remote Play associates itself with the user you registered it with. If you connect a controller to the PS4 and select the same account, it will disconnect Remote Play.
- Remote Play controls. Besides using your controller, you can also control your PS4 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: SHARE button Perform the same functions as the controller’s SHARE button.
This is how to use your DualShock 4 wirelessly on PS4 Remote Play Sony Official App.The only drawback is that the PC/Mac and your PS4 have to be in the same.
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To comfortably operate the PS4™ system during remote play, it is recommended that you use a DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller. The following restrictions apply when using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller.
- You cannot perform operations using the touch pad or touch pad button.
- You cannot use the motion sensor feature.
- The START button functions as the OPTIONS button.
- The SELECT button functions as the SHARE button.
To display the toolbar, press the PS button on the controller.
- A )
- (PS4™ System)
Select this option to replicate the action of pushing the PS button on the PS4™ system's wireless controller. You can also replicate the action of pressing and holding that PS button for 1 second or more.
- B )
- (LiveArea™ Screen)
Select this option to return to the LiveArea™ screen. This option appears only when the player who connected using remote play presses the PS button.
Remote Play Ps4 With Controller Free
If the remote play connection is about to be cut off, (Connection unstable) is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen.
Closing the remote play connection
Closing the remote play connection by turning off the PS4™ system
- 1.
- Press the PS button on the controller.
The toolbar is displayed.
- 2.
- Select (PS4™ System), and then press and hold the button.
- 3.
- Select [Enter Rest Mode] or [Turn Off PS4]. The PS4™ system is turned off, and the remote play connection is closed.
Closing the remote play connection without turning off the PS4™ system
Select (LiveArea™ Screen) from the toolbar. When you return to the LiveArea™ screen, the remote play connection is automatically closed.
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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 in 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.
- *
- You can’t use Remote Play on your mobile device’s cellular data network. A high-speed Wi-Fi® network is required.
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 PS5 console
Control your PS4 console
- Control your PS4 console from your PS Vita system*
- Control your PS4 console from your PS TV system*
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- 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”.
[PS Remote Play] Update Information
Windows PC version 4.1:
Stability during use of some features has been improved.
Mac version 4.1:
Stability during use of some features has been improved.
Mobile version:
Use Ps4 Remote Play With Xbox Controller
Visit Google Play™ or the App Store for update information.
Restrictions
- Some games do not 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.
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