Despite the fact that the PlayStation 5 can do almost everything a PS4 can do, you don’t have to throw those old consoles in the closet just yet as PS4 gets remote access to other PlayStations, including the PS5.
PS4 plays PS5 games via Remote Play
- Select (Settings) Remote Play Connection Settings Add Device on the PS4™ system, and on the connected device, enter the code that appears on the PS4™ system. For details on Remote Play, visit the PS Remote Play website.
- On your PS4 you have to Enable Remote play Via Wifi in the Vita connectivity section in the settings menu That is all selected. I do actually have access to the port forwarding but I.
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.
You now have an important reason to move the PS4 to another room. Sony has confirmed that that game console is able to remotely access other PlayStations – including the PlayStation 5. A recently published faq says the following about this.
We’re updating PS4’s Remote Play feature. Now, in addition to being able to access your PS4 from a PC or a mobile device, your PS4 can access other consoles via Remote Play too, right on your TV. This includes the ability to connect to your PS5 and stream a PS5 game to your PS4 so you can play it there.
Previously, Remote Play only allowed remote access to your PlayStation 4 via a PC or smartphone, but from now on those options are a lot more extensive.
When you play your PlayStation 5 games on your PlayStation 4 via Remote Play, those games will be streamed in 1080p from one console to another. So you don’t get full access to the full capacity of the PS5, but you can play your games with a friend or in another room. Also, the Windows version of the Remote Play app now offers support for PS5 games. You also stream those games in Full HD, but also in HDR. And yes, if you also use the same app on your Android or iOS device, you can play your PS5 games on it from next week.
Recently, the official PlayStation app on mobile platforms received a new design. You can now do much more with the app than was previously possible; for example, the chat function is back with a vengeance.
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.
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- You can’t use Remote Play on your mobile device’s mobile 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.
Ps4 Remote Play For Windows
Mac version 4.1:
Stability during use of some features has been improved.
Mobile version:
Visit Google Play™ or the App Store for update information.
Restrictions
Ps4 Remote Play Connection Issues
- 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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