PS Remote Play
The power of PlayStation® gaming, streamed to PS5™, PS4™, PC, Mac, Apple iOS or Android devices.
Your favourite PlayStation games on more screens
Stream your PlayStation games1 from your console to your phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, PS5 or PS4 consoles.
Stay in the game away from home1
Play your favourite games on PS5 and PS4 consoles, pause the action and switch to another device without being tied to the TV. PS Remote Play is available on Android smartphones and tablets, iPhone or iPad, Windows PC and Mac, as well as your PS5 and PS4 consoles.
Remote Play can be used with a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi. Broadband internet with at least 5Mbps is required. For a better Remote Play experience, a high-speed connection of at least 15Mbps is recommended using either Wi-Fi or mobile data connection. If you choose to use a mobile data connection to access Remote Play features, this will use your mobile data allowance. If you exceed your mobile data allowance, you may be charged by your mobile provider. To help manage the amount of data used through a mobile connection, select your preferred video quality for mobile data streaming. The quality and connectivity of your Remote Play experience may vary depending on your mobile carrier network and network environment.
Download the free PS Remote Play app now
Visit the app store for your chosen device, install the app, and you're ready to get started.
A PS4 or PS5 console is required to stream your games to other devices. Remote Play can be used with a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi. Broadband internet with at least 5Mbps is required. For a better Remote Play experience, a high-speed connection of at least 15Mbps is recommended using either Wi-Fi or mobile data connection.
What is PS Remote Play?
PS Remote Play lets you stream and play your PS4 and PS5 games, switch between games, view your console home screen and browse the console’s menus on any compatible device that’s connected to your broadband network or using your mobile data.
That means you can start playing with your PlayStation console connected to a TV, pause your game and access the PS Remote Play app on your chosen device, and your game will be there, ready to keep playing from exactly where you left it. Or you can switch on your PlayStation console and start playing directly from the app, with no need to ever switch on your TV.
A PS4 or PS5 console is required to stream your games to another devices.
What do I need?
PS Remote Play is a feature available on all PS4 and PS5 consoles. All you need is:
- Your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition, PS4 or PS4 Pro2 connected to a broadband network.
- A compatible device – also connected to your network.
- The free PS Remote Play app.
- A DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller or DualSense wireless controller3 .
- At least 5Mbps internet - we recommend at least 15Mbps for a better experience. If you choose to use a mobile data connection to access Remote Play features, this will use your mobile data allowance. If you exceed your mobile data allowance, you may be charged by your mobile provider.
- A compatible PlayStation game1.
Which devices are compatible?
You can use PS Remote Play on any of these devices when they’re connected to a broadband network or mobile data:
Android smartphones and tablets
Android devices running Android 7 or later can play PS Remote Play games using on-screen controls. Devices running Android 10 or higher can connect to a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller via Bluetooth4. The DualSense wireless controller is supported on Android devices running Android 12 or later5.
To check what Android devices support DualSense and DUALSHOCK 4 controller drivers, please consult your device's manufacturer.
iPhone and iPad
Any Apple device running iOS 13 or later can play PS Remote Play games using the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller via Bluetooth or through on-screen controls. Devices running iOS 14.5 or later can play with a DualSense wireless controller via Bluetooth5.
Windows PC and Mac
Desktop or laptop computers with the PS Remote Play app installed.
Windows PC devices running Windows 10 or higher will be able to use a DUALSHOCK 4 or DualSense wireless controller via wired connection.
Mac devices running macOS Catalina or later will be able to use a DUALSHOCK 4 via wired or wireless connection via Bluetooth support. Mac devices running macOS 11.3 or higher can use a DualSense wireless controller via wired or wireless connection.
PC players can perform the device software update for their DualSense wireless controller by connecting it via USB cable to a PC device running Windows 10 or Windows 11. The DualSense wireless controller does not need to be connected to a PS5 console to perform the update.
More ways to play
PS5 console
Stream your PS5 games to another PS5 or PS4 console with your DualSense controller via a home broadband wired network. The same PlayStation Network account is required to connect both consoles. You'll find the Remote Play application on your PS5 home screen.
PS4 console
Play your favorite PS4 games on the PS5 with your DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller via your home broadband wired network. The same PlayStation Network account is required to connect both consoles. You'll find "PS5 Remote Play" application on your PS4 screen.
1Titles that require PlayStation VR, other controllers except a DUALSHOCK 4 or DualSense wireless controller, or other peripherals such as PlayStation Camera are not compatible with PS Remote Play.
2The latest system software is required.
3DualSense is available on Android devices (Android 12 or later), iPhone and iPad (iOS 14.5 or later) and Windows PC, Mac (11.3 or later). DUALSHOCK4 is available on Android devices (Android 10 or later), iPhone and iPad (iOS 13 or later), and Windows PC and Mac.
4DUALSHOCK4 features as Touch Pad, Motion Sensor, Light Bar and Vibration might not be available. For instructions on how to pair the DUALSHOCK4 controller to other devices, visit playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps4-pair-dualshock-4-wireless-with-pc-or-mac/
5Availability of DualSense features such as audio output and haptic effects vary when using remote play on Android, PC, Mac, iPhone or iPad; some features may not be available. For instructions on how to pair the DualSense controller to other devices, visit playstation.com/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetooth .
