PS Remote Play

The power of PlayStation® gaming streamed to PS5™, PS4™, PS Portal, 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, Android TV devices, PS5 or PS4 consoles, or the dedicated PlayStation Portal™ remote player.

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. 

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 PS52 console is required to stream your games to other devices but if using PlayStation Portal remote player, a PS5 console is required. 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 PS5 console is required to stream games1 to a PlayStation Portal remote player6. A PS4 or PS5 console is required to stream your games to other compatible 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, DualSense, or DualSense Edge wireless controller5, unless you’re using your mobile device’s touch screen controls or the PlayStation Portal remote player6.
  • 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:

PlayStation Portal Remote Player

PlayStation Portal Remote Player is a purpose-built device dedicated to delivering an incredible remote play experience. That means you can turn it on, press a button to connect to your PS5 console and get right to playing with remarkable speed.

With PlayStation Portal Remote Player on your home Wi-Fi connection, you have more flexibility to play in any room where you live with no TV required.

iPhone and iPad

Any Apple device running iOS 14 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 Bluetooth10. Phone devices running iOS 15 or later are compatible with the Backbone One-PlayStation Edition.

Android devices

Android smartphones and tablets running Android 9 or later can play PS Remote Play games using on-screen controls. Smartphones and tablets running Android 10 or higher can connect to a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller via Bluetooth9. The DualSense wireless controller is supported on Android smartphones and tablets running Android 12 or later10. Android phone devices running Android 10.0 or above are compatible with the Backbone One-PlayStation Edition.

Android TVs and Chromecast with Google TV running OS 12 or later can play PS Remote Play games using a DualSense10 or DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller9.

To check what Android devices support DualSense and DUALSHOCK 4 controller drivers, please consult your device's manufacturer.

Windows PC and Mac

Desktop or laptops with the PS Remote Play app installed can play Remote Play games using a DUALSHOCK 4, DualSense or DualSense Edge wireless controller.

In games that support hardware keyboards, Windows PC and Mac users have the ability to operate the game using keyboard keys, as if they are using a hardware keyboard connected directly to their PS4 or PS5 console.

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 favourite PS4 games on 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 the "PS5 Remote Play" application on your PS4 screen.

Start a Remote Play session from PS App

Start a Remote Play session from PlayStation App on your mobile device. This smoother experience will get you in the game quickly with just the press of a button from PlayStation App, letting you launch a game directly in the PS Remote Play app.

PS Remote Play on Android TV

PS Remote Play on Android TV3 offers you more ways to play your favourite PS5 and PS4 games1. Stream your PS5 and PS4 games from your PlayStation console to a compatible TV3 in a different room in your house, even when someone else is using the TV your console is connected to3. You can also stream your games to a TV3 in another remote location4, such as your friend’s house. Download the PS Remote Play app on a BRAVIA XR A95L model TV, or a Chromecast with Google TV device, and play with a DualSense or DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller5

PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player

Play your PS5 console over your home Wi-Fi with console quality controls using PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player1.

1Titles that require a VR headset (PlayStation VR or PlayStation VR2) or additional peripherals (other than a DUALSHOCK 4, DualSense, or DualSense Edge wireless controller) and games that must be streamed using a PS Plus Premium membership are not compatible with PS Remote Play.

2The latest system software is required.

3PS Remote Play on Android TV is downloadable on devices running Android TV OS 12 or later.  It is currently available on Chromecast with Google TV (4k and HD models) and the BRAVIA XR A95L model TV. 

4Increased distance between the PS5 or PS4 console and the remote TV may increase latency. 

5DualSense is available on Android smartphones and tablets (Android 12 or later), Android TV devices (Android TV OS 12 or later), iPhone and iPad (iOS 14.5 or later), Mac (11.3 or later) via Bluetooth and Windows PC via USB connection. DualSense Edge is available on Mac (13.3 or later) via Bluetooth and Windows PC via USB connection. DUALSHOCK 4 is available on Android smartphones and tablets (Android 10 or later), Android TV devices (Android TV OS 12 or later), iPhone and iPad (iOS 14 or later), Mac (11 or later) via Bluetooth and Windows PC via USB connection.

6PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player can stream compatible games installed on your PS5 console. PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player requires broadband internet Wi-Fi with at least 5Mbps for use. For a better play experience, a high-speed connection of at least 15Mbps is recommended. The quality and connectivity of your play experience may vary depending on your network environment. A PS5 console and account for PlayStation Network is required. The PS5 console must be connected to a broadband internet connection, powered on fully or in Rest Mode, and it must be paired with your PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player.

7Haptic feedback and adaptive trigger features are only available when those features are supported by the game being played.

8Individual game performance will vary based on the specific game being played, and the quality of connectivity in your network environment.

9DUALSHOCK 4 features as Touch Pad, Motion Sensor, Light Bar and Vibration might not be available. DUALSHOCK 4 controller audio output is not supported by PS Remote Play on Android TV. For instructions on how to pair the DUALSHOCK 4 controller to other devices, visit playstation.com/support/hardware/ps4-pair-dualshock-4-wireless-with-pc-or-mac/

10Availability 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. DualSense haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, controller audio output, and built-in microphone are not supported by PS Remote Play on Android TV. For instructions on how to pair the DualSense controller to other devices, visit playstation.com/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetooth.

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