The PS4’s remote wireless playback feature allows users to remotely connect and control their PS4 host through multiple devices. The feature is called PS Remote Play, and it works on Windows computers, mobile devices such as Android and iOS devices, and PS5 consoles. Users can connect to the PS4 wirelessly, enjoy games and media content, and experience the PS4 even when they are not at home.
To use PS Remote Play on a Windows PC, users need to install the PS Remote Play application and ensure that the PS4 host system software is updated to the latest version
. In addition, users need an account to access the PlayStation™Network, and the PS4 console needs to be set up to allow remote play
. When connected, users can use the DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller or DualSense™ wireless controller to connect to the computer via a USB cable, or can use Bluetooth for wireless pairing
.
For mobile devices, users can install the PS Remote Play app on an Android or iOS device. Similar to Windows computers, mobile devices also need to log in to the PSN account, and the PS4 host needs to perform the corresponding remote play Settings
. On mobile devices, users can choose to use the device screen as a controller or pair the DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller with the device via Bluetooth for wireless control
.
Both the PS4’s DualSense wireless controller and DualSense Edge wireless controller can be paired with a variety of devices via Bluetooth® technology, including iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Android devices, as well as macOS and Windows computers for wireless control
. The DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller can also be paired via Bluetooth® with compatible devices, including macOS Catalina, iOS 13, iPadOS 13, tvOS 13, and Android 10 devices
.
When using PS Remote Play, users can enjoy the freedom and convenience of wireless. Whether in another room at home, or away from home, as long as the device is connected to the Internet, you can connect to the PS4 host wirelessly. In this way, users can enjoy games and entertainment experiences without space constraints. However, for the best performance, a high-speed Internet connection with upload and download speeds of at least 5 Mbps is recommended, and for better performance, a speed of at least 15 Mbps is recommended
.
In addition, when using PS Remote Play, users also need to pay attention to data usage, especially when using mobile data for remote play, so as not to exceed the data cap and incur additional costs
. If the user is using a mobile device, the video quality can also be adjusted to different network conditions through the Settings of the PS Remote Play app
.
In conclusion, the PS4’s remote wireless playback capability provides a flexible way for users to wirelessly connect and control the PS4 console from a variety of devices to enjoy games and media content. By ensuring device compatibility, network connectivity and proper configuration, users can easily achieve this feature and enjoy the entertainment experience of PS4 wherever they are.