With PS4 and PS4 Slim, you can get up to 720p resolution on the PS4 Remote Play app. With PS4 Pro, you can stream at 1080p; The Remote Play app will lose its connection if you turn off the PS4; Sony PS4 Remote Play App Alternative. You may also try the R-Play – Remote Play for PS4 app. This is a paid app that costs $14.99. Make sure your PS4 is running on version 6.50 or later - go to Settings then System Software Update to check. Download the iOS PS4 Remote Play app from the App Store.; Follow the app's on-screen. I was excited about the news that you can remote play on the ipad, so I picked up the iPad, went to app store, found the app, tried to install and met with the message that it's not compatible. Looked at the minimum requirements, it needed to be ios 12.1, okay no problem let's try to update (I haven't used my iPad mini for a long long time). In order to experience PS4 Remote Play, you’ll need the following things: A PlayStation 4 system running firmware version 6.50 or higher. An iPhone or iPad running iOS 12.1 or higher. The PS4 Remote Play app that can be installed via the App Store. Whilst the iPad is capable of remotely viewing the PS4 video output through a third-party application; the official Sony application is only available on the Mac OS, I have some queries as to.
For a long, PlayStation 4 users had the question, ‘is there a way to play PS4 games on iPhone and iPad?’ Well, there is. Earlier, we had to rely on third-party apps, but in 2019, Sony brought out the official PS4 Remote Play app on the App Store.
What is the PS4 Remote Play App?
PS4 Remote Play allows you to stream and play your PS4 games, browse the console’s menu, and switch between Android, iOS, Mac, or PC titles. It requires home broadband/Wi-Fi to work. The PS4 Remote Play app is not a replacement. It merely streams the content from PS4 to your iPhone or iPad, where you can play using on-screen buttons or DUALSHOCK, or MFi Controllers.
What Do You Need to Play PS4 Games on iPhone?
- iPhone running iOS 12.1 or later
- PlayStation 4 running 6.50 firmware or later
- PlayStation Account
- Excellent Wi-Fi
- PS4 Remote Play iOS App
- MFi Controller for a better experience (Optional)
Before you Begin
- Make sure iPhone and PS4 are on the same Wi-Fi network (Mobile Data support isn’t there.)
- In PS4 home screen, scroll to the right and click on Settings (briefcase icon.) Next, click on System Software Update and make sure you are running the latest version. If not, update it
How to Set up and Play PS4 Games on iPhone and iPad
- Download the PS4 Remote Play app on your iPhone or iPad
- Open the app and tap on Start → Confirm and Continue.
- The app will start searching for PS4. But, since you are not signed in, it will take you to the sign-in page. Log in using your PlayStation account.
- After sign in, the app will now again start looking for PS4. If it doesn’t find, you may tap on Register Manually. Or, after an unsuccessful search, the app will automatically take you to the manual registration page
- Now, on your PlayStation, open the Settings menu, scroll down and click on Remote Play Connection Settings.
- Check the box for Enable Remote Play → Add Device. You will see an eight-digit code
- Enter this code in the PS4 Remote Play app
- The iOS app will take a few seconds to connect with your PS4. After the process completes, your iPhone display will have on-screen touch controls and the PS4 screen
You may now play games on your iPhone in portrait mode or turn on landscape mode. Enjoy!
Things To Know About PS4 Gaming Experience on iPhone
- You will get a better experience if you use a controller. This will remove the on-screen buttons and make your gameplay comparatively engaging
- You can use a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller to enjoy your gaming session (requires iOS 13 or higher)
- There are latency issues due to multiple factors. So, this whole PS4 gaming on iPhone is suitable for turn-based games and such. Do not expect to get a great experience with rapid action titles
- The iOS app streams the content over the internet (Wi-Fi). It is not rendered on the phone itself. Thus visuals are of inferior quality than TV
- If your Wi-Fi is choppy, you will face trouble and disconnection. You may, however, turn down the video quality settings
- With PS4 and PS4 Slim, you can get up to 720p resolution on the PS4 Remote Play app. With PS4 Pro, you can stream at 1080p
- The Remote Play app will lose its connection if you turn off the PS4
Sony PS4 Remote Play App Alternative
You may also try the R-Play – Remote Play for PS4 app. This is a paid app that costs $14.99. It allows you to stream your PlayStation 4 games even over mobile data! At the time of writing, we found that the app has good ratings and user feedback. If you do not like it, you can request a refund!
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Install [PS Remote Play] on your Windows PC, and then connect to your PS4 console.
Get ready
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 - PS4 console
Always update your PS4 console to the latest version of the system software. - An account for PlayStation™Network
Use the same account that you use for your PS4 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. - DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller
- USB cable
Connect your Windows PC and your controller with a USB cable. You can also use a DUALSHOCK®4 USB wireless adaptor.
- You can also use your wireless controller for your PS5 console. Connect the controller to your Windows PC using a USB cable.
- 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 PS4 console and PS5 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.
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 PS4 console
Ps4 Remote Play Iphone
Set up your PS4 console in the following ways. You’ll only need to do this the first time you use Remote Play:
- From the function screen, go to [Settings] > [Remote Play Connection Settings], and then turn on [Enable Remote Play].
- From the function screen, go to [Settings] > [Account Management] > [Activate as Your Primary PS4], and then select [Activate]. You can enable this setting on only one PS4 console for each account. Find out more about activating your PS4 console as your primary console in the PS4 User’s Guide.
- To start Remote Play while your PS4 console is in rest mode, select [Settings] > [Power Save Settings] > [Set Features Available in Rest Mode]. Then select the checkboxes for [Stay Connected to the Internet] and [Enable Turning on PS4 from Network].
Start Remote Play
Ipad Pro Ps4 Remote Play App
You’ll take the following steps each time you connect to your PS4 console from your Windows PC.
- 1.
- Turn on your PS4 console or put it into rest mode.
- 2.
- Use a USB cable to connect your controller to your Windows PC.
You can also use a DUALSHOCK®4 USB wireless adaptor. - 3.
- Launch [PS Remote Play] on your Windows PC, and then select [Sign In to PSN].
- 4.
- Sign in with the same account that you use for your PS4 console.
When you select [Settings], you can configure video quality settings for Remote Play such as resolution and frame rate. - 5.
- Select [PS4].
The app searches for the PS4 console that you set up in Set up your PS4 console, and then connects. After it connects, the screen of your PS4 console displays on your Windows PC and you can start using Remote Play.
From the second time onwards, you’ll be able to select the console that you connected to previously.
- Before trying to connect remotely from outside your home, check that your device connects properly while you are near your PS4 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”.
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. - PS button
Display the home screen of your PS4 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
- 1.
- 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 PS4 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 PS4 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.