Sony has updated the Remote Play feature by giving players the option of using the PS4 console to stream PS5 games. Remote Play also allows you to access the PS5 from not only the PS4, but other devices like PC or a mobile. Sony's FAQ didn't mention PS Vita, so it remains to be seen if you can also connect to the PS5 using Sony's hand-held device.
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 PS4 console. PS Remote Play 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.
The ability to stream PS5 games using the PS4 console could be useful, depending on the setup. If you own both generations of consoles, the PS4 could go in one place, the PS5 in another, and you could access PS5 games anytime from the PS4 using Remote Play. But considering that a lot of PS4 games will be backwards compatible on PS5--so you could just play both PS4 and PS5 games on the PS5--this new Remote Play feature between PS4 and PS5 might be underutilized.
Sony also added support for three additional players in Remote Play sessions, increasing the possibilities of local multiplayer sessions. With these new additions, it's apparent that Sony will continue to push the Remote Play feature and encourage players to utilize it. Remote Play started with the PS4 and freed players from only having to play their games in the living room, or wherever their console was located. Players could access their PS4 from computer, mobile device, PlayStation Vita, or even another TV in the house.
The Remote Play app will search for your PS5 console which is signed in with your account and automatically connects to it. Once Remote Pla y is connected between your PS4 and PS5, your PS5 screen will be displayed on the PS4 console. You can now use. It's a slightly complicated Remote Play (RP) set up for capturing PS5 game play & party chat for streaming (OBS) - it works fine on PS4 for the record, has done for years. This issue is only with the PS5 Remote Play. I have two accounts, I switch into the account for RP.
The PlayStation 5 releases on November 12. If you're curious about the console's hands-on impressions, check out our PlayStation 5 review to see what we thought of the next-generation console. Mat Paget, GameSpot's reviewer, commented, 'At launch the PS5 is an excellent console that paves the way for a promising future where gaming experiences can evolve in interesting ways and the process of experiencing them is streamlined. Its custom SSD, unique DualSense controller, and powerful specs draw a distinct line between last generation and the next...And even though its backwards compatibility implementation isn't perfect, it's still exciting to know that I can play most of my PS4 library on this new console with few if any issues--I even tested Guitar Hero Live, which works very well.'
If you haven't nabbed a console yet and want to, take a look at our PlayStation 5 preorder guide.
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PS5 Remote Play allows you to control your PS5 remotely if you have an internet connection. However, this feature is useless if you don’t even own a PS5. So if you are a PS4 user who wants to uninstall this feature, let’s see how we can do it.
Since the PS5 Remote Play option appearing on your PS4 is an app, it cannot be uninstalled The app is undeletable, but you can choose to add it to the trash folder where it will stay until you choose to bring it back.
Stick around, and I will explain why your PS4 says PS5 remote play
Why Does My PS4 Say PS5 Remote Play?
The reason why you see a “PS5 Remote Play” icon on your PS4 dashboard is because Sony now allows you to remote control your PS5 from PS4, meaning that you can play PS5 games or watch anything on your PS5 through your PS4 now.
The new PS5 Remote Play app is pre-installed on your PS4 automatically. Once you click on this icon, you will be able to control your PS5 from PS4, provided that you have an active internet connection.
Here’s how the PS5 Remote Play works on PS4:
How to Use PS5 Remote Play on PS4?
Setting Up Remote Play in PS5:
If you are using Remote Play for this first time on PS5, you will need to set it up. Here’s how you can set up Remote Play:
- On your PS5’s home screen, go to Settings > System > Remote Play and turn on the Enable Remote Play options.
- If your PS5 is in Rest Mode, go to Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode, turn on Stay Connected to the Internet option and Enable Turning on PS5 from Network.
Congratulations, you have set up Remote Play on your PS5.
Starting Remote Play:
Everytime you connect to PS5 from PS4, do the following:
1. Switch on your PS5 control or put it in the Rest Mode.
2. On the Home Screen of your PS4, select PS5 Remote Play.
3. Next, select Find Your PS5.
You can configure the video quality settings for Remote Play from Options Menu. If you are asked to sign in, use the PSN account that you use on your PS5 console. The Remote Play app will search for your PS5 console which is signed in with your account and automatically connects to it.
Once Remote Play is connected between your PS4 and PS5, your PS5 screen will be displayed on the PS4 console. You can now use Remote Play to browse or play your favorite games. The option allows you to switch between 540p, 720p, and 1080p for streaming.
Want the fastest internet for your PS4? See my guide here on how to set that up.
How Do I Turn Off PS4 Remote Play?
Press the PS button on your controller and a control panel window will appear. Select Disconnect. Your PS4 screen will return to the original state it was in before you connected it to PS4 Remote Play.
That’s how you exit Remote Play mode. But if you completely want to disable the Remote Play option on your PS4, go to Settings on your PS4 and then select System > Remote Play. On the sidebar, choose Remote Play,and finally, disable the Remote Play option by toggling it off.
If you want to remove the PS5 Remote Play feature from your PS4 console, you cannot delete it or uninstall it. That is because this feature is a built-in app. You can however remove the icon by adding it to the trash folder.
New to PS5? Get to learn more about the common issues faced by PS5 users and how you can fix them by checking my PS5 guides here.
Can You Use Remote Play While PS4 Is Off?
You cannot use Remote Play if your PS4 console is turned off. You need to keep the console turned on or in Rest Mode in order to use Remote Play. Remote Play will not work if your console is turned off or being used for Share Screen, Share Play or gameplay broadcasting by you or other users.
However, if you are concerned about your console overheating while using Remote Play, you can use it in Rest Mode too.
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How To Enable Remote Play In Rest Mode On PS4
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- Settings > Power Save Settings
- Set Features Available in Rest Mode, then select the checkbox for the Stay Connected to the Internet option
- Enable Turning On PS4 from Network.
This way, you can use Remote Play from anywhere in the world while your PS4 is on Rest Mode. Make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi connection on the device that you are using for remote-playing your PS4.
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Want to make your PS4 internet as fast as possible? See my post here on how to set that up.