If you have a Mac or PS5 console, be sure to tap the corresponding link from the list.

Scroll down and clickDownload.

see to it you also agree to the license agreement and privacy policy by checking the box.

Control your PS4 console from a Windows PC highlighted on the PS Remote Play website

Once installation is complete, clickSign In to PSNand key in your login credentials.

Turn on your PS4 console and openSettings>Remote Play Connection configs.

Turn onEnable Remote Play.

Download highlighted on PlayStation Remote Play App for PC official website.

Return toSettingsand selectAccount Management.

SelectActivate as Your Primary PS4.

you could only activate one Primary PS4 per account.

Signing in to PS highlighted on Remote Play app for PC website.

Return toSettingsagain and selectPower Save tweaks.

SelectSet Features Available in Rest Mode.

Check the boxes forStay Connected to the InternetandEnable Turning on PS4 from web link.

Remote Play Connection Settings highlighted on PS4

This way, youll be able to start Remote Play while your PS4 is in Rest Mode.

The app will search for your PS4 and connect automatically.

Once connected, you should see your PS4 console displayed on your PC.

Enable Remote Play highlighted on PS4.

Connect your DualShock 4 controller to your PCwith a USB cable.

you’ve got the option to also use a DualShock 4 USB wireless adaptor.

You should now be able to play any PS4 game on your PC through Remote Play.

Account Management highlighted on settings on PS4.

Connect a controller via USB, Bluetooth, or wireless adapter.

After signing in, select a game from the list.

ClickStartunder the game artwork.

Activate as Your Primary PS4 highlighted in PS4 settings

FAQ

Playing PS4 games on the PS5is easy because of the PS5’s backward compatibility.

If you own the game digitally, select it from the PlayStation 5 game hub.

Otherwise, insert the PS4 game disc into the PS5 console and begin playing.

Confirming Primary PS4 activation on PS4 with Activate selected

Sony says that an overwhelming majority of its 4,000-plus PS4 games are playable on the PlayStation 5.

Next, download the PS4 Remote Play app from the Google Play Store or the App Store.

Launch the app, tapStart, and log into your account.

Power Save Settings highlighted on PS4.

Set Features Available in Rest Mode highlighted on PS4 settings

Stay Connected to the Internet and Enable Turning on PS4 from Network highlighted on PS4 settings

PS4 connection selected on PS Remote Play app for PC.

PS4 Remote Play running on PC.

Download PlayStation Plus app highlighted on PlayStation’s PS Plus PC site

Already have a Sony account? Sign in now. highlighted on PlayStation Plus PC app.

Navigating PlayStation Plus PC app dashboard with Spider-Man game highlighted

Launching Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PlayStation Plus PC app with Start highlighted