Do you want to game, but someone else is using the TV? With the PS4 Remote Play app, you can also play games from your PlayStation 4 on your iPhone or iPad. That is how it works.
PS4 Remote Play app available for iOS
Sitting glued to the television for hours to finish your game or arguing about using the TV is no longer necessary. With PS4 Remote Play you can simply continue playing on your iPhone while your family or partner watches a series on the big screen.
PlayStation manufacturer Sony introduced the feature and app to Android years ago. It is now also possible to link your PlayStation 4 to your iOS devices. For PlayStation games to work on your iPhone, it is important that your device and game console are on the same Wi-Fi network are connected. In addition, the function only works with the PlayStation 4, and not with older models. Go through the following steps to set up Remote Play.
- Download PS4 Remote Play via the App Store;
- Make sure your PlayStation 4 is updated to the latest software;
- Link the devices by logging in to your iPhone with your PSN credentials and check the Remote Play settings on your PlayStation.
If you are near your PS4, the app is quickly connected. Can’t find your device? Then you can also manually pair the PS4 with the app. To do this, follow the next steps:
- On your PS4, go to ‘Connection settings for Remote Play’ in your settings;
- Click on ‘Add device’;
- A code will now appear on your TV;
- Enter the code on your Remote Play app and tap ‘register’;
Connect DualShock 4 controller
It is now also possible to connect a DualShock 4 controller to your iPhone. To connect a controller, simultaneously press the SHARE button (on the left side of your controller) and the PS button. The light bar will then start flashing. When it stops flashing, you can connect the controller to your iPhone in the Bluetooth settings of your iPhone.
iPhone as a headset
You also no longer need your headset when you play online games against other gamers. You can participate in conversations via the microphone of your iPhone or iPad. You can also chat simply via the keyboard of your iOS device.
Many games support Remote Play. Because your iPhone or iPad probably has a smaller screen than your TV, it takes some getting used to. Still, everything you need is there, including your controller, so you don’t have to play a simplified version of your game when you switch to your iPhone or iPad.
Incidentally, it has been possible to synchronize your iPhone and PlayStation with games for some time now. This is how the app has been since 2017 R-Play in the App Store. This unofficial third-party app does the same, but will cost you $ 16.99. Sony’s own Remote Play is just free to download and use.
Download PS4 Remote Play
For the app to work, your iPhone or iPad must be running iOS 12.1 or higher. In addition to a PlayStation 4 with the latest version of the system software, you will need a PlayStation Network account.
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