Updated 20 April 2017
How to set up auto update/download on your PlayStation TV
This article shows you how to switch on automatic download and updates on your PS TV and what features it enables.
What is auto-update?
When automatic update/download is switched on your PlayStation system switches itself on from standby mode and searches for PlayStation Network content to update. The content available for auto-update varies according to the table below:
| System update | Free |
| Game patch download | Free (Detection to download) |
| Remote download | Free (Detection) |
| Online Storage | PlayStation Plus members only |
| Trophy sync | PlayStation Plus members only |
How do I activate auto-download/update?
You need to switch on two settings to use auto-download. Please note that you will also need a memory card with enough free space for the download.
- Auto download
Go to 
[Settings] > 
[PlayStation Network] > ‘Automatic Update Settings’ and tick any of the features you want to use.
- Switch on stand-by mode
Select 
(Power) on the home screen, or press and hold the PS button on the controller and select [Standby]. The power indicator on the front of your system turns off and your system enters standby mode.
What functions are available with auto-downloads ?
- Game updates (patches) and system software updates are automatically detected. Manual download and install may be required.
- Games purchased from PlayStation Store via web browser are automatically detected if you have chosen to remotely download them. Manual download and install may be required.
- Game saves are automatically saved to PlayStation Network so you can pick up where you left off on another PlayStation system. Feature available for PlayStation Plus subscribers only.
- Trophies are automatically synced to PlayStation Network. Feature available for PlayStation Plus subscribers only.