PS Remote Play Requirements
To use the PS5 Remote Play feature, you need:
A PlayStation 5 console with properly configured Rest Mode settings. A compatible mobile device. The free PS Remote Play app. At least 5 Mbps broadband internet (Sony recommends 15 Mbps via a LAN cable for the best experience). A PS5 game installed on the console.
How to Set up Your PlayStation 5 to Use Remote Play in Rest Mode
If your PS5 is switched off or has the wrong settings configured, you can’t use Remote Play. Here’s how to ensure your PS5 stays in Rest Mode and is also able to offer Remote Play.
How to Set up PS5 Remote Play
Before you can play games remotely via your Android smartphone, you need to set up your PS5 to allow the connection. Here’s what to do.
How to Play PS5 Games on Your Android Smartphone
Now that you’ve set up your PlayStation 5 to be able to use Remote Play, here’s how to use PS Remote Play on your Android smartphone.
What You Can and Can’t Do With PS Remote Play on Your Android Phone
There are good and bad things about what you can do via PS Remote Play. Here’s a brief overview of what can and can’t be done.
Can Do
You can play most game remotely. It’s possible to play any game currently installed on your PS5 via PS Remote Play. This includes both PS4 and PS5 games. Just load the game like you normally would. Disc-based games do need to be inserted in the console beforehand to do so. It’s not possible to play games that use PlayStation VR or the PlayStation Camera.You can use touchscreen controls or a PS4 DualShock controller. It’s possible to connect a PS4 controller to your Android phone and use that to control the action, or you can use touchscreen controls that are displayed on your phone while the Remote Play app is active.
Can’t Do
You can’t use the PS5 DualSense controller with Remote Play. While you can connect your PS5 DualSense controller to your Android smartphone, it’s not currently possible to use it within the Remote Play app.You can’t play Blu-Ray Discs or DVDs via Remote Play. You also can’t play music with Spotify via the app. Generally, anything that involves licensed video content is off-limits when using the PS Remote Play app.
