How to Use PS4's Remote Play with Your Computer

So you may be aware that the PlayStation 4 had an update yesterday. You may even know that it allows the Remote Play feature to stream to a compatible PC or Mac. But do you know how to get it to work? Let us walk you through it.

Ensure your computer meets the system requirements

For Windows:

• Windows 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit) or Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Intel Core i5-560M Processor, 2.67GHz or faster
• 100MB or more of available storage
• 2GB or more of RAM
• 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution
• Sound card
• USB port

And for Mac:

• OS X Yosemite or OS X El Capitan
• Intel Core i5-520M Processor, 2.40 GHz or faster
• 40MB or more of available storage
• 2GB or more of RAM
• USB port

Note: We tested a couple of games (including Fallout 4) with Remote Play at 720p on an Intel Core2 Q6600, which is roughly equivalent to an i3, with no issues. Your mileage may vary.

Grab the Remote Play app

Head over to the Remote Play website and download the app. One button is for Windows, the other is for Mac, and both are clearly labeled. Run through the installation once the 16MB program has downloaded.

Make sure your PS4 is on the right firmware

If your PlayStation 4 is always connected to the internet, you should have been told that it needs an update. It may even have done it automatically. If not, plug it in and go to Settings and System Software Update. This will make sure you're at least on version 3.50 firmware.

Enable Remote Play

Head back into Settings on your PS4 and select Remote Play Connection Settings. You need to make sure that the checkbox next to Enable Remote Play is ticked.

Your system also has to be activated as your primary PS4. If you only have one, this is likely already the case, but just in case go to Settings and select PlayStation Network/Account Management, then choose Activate as Your Primary PS4, and select Activate.

Set up the app

Get your USB cable and plug it into your PC, then your DualShock 4 controller. You'll also want to make sure your PS4 is in Rest Mode for this to work. Open the app and hit Start. It will ask you to sign in, and then once you have, it will connect. If you have ever used the PS Vita Remote Play, it's very similar:

Enjoy!

It will load in a window, and default to 540p resolution. You can change the settings to 720p and high frame rate, if your PC and internet connection can handle it.