PlayStation 5 Games on Phone

Now you can play your favorite PlayStation 5 games on phone with the PS Remote Play app. The app streams the action from your console to your phone or tablet, effectively turning your mobile device into a wireless screen for your PlayStation console.

How Does PS Play remote work?

The Remote Play app allows users to play video games and navigate through PlayStation using their mobile. It also allows you to continue your game where you left when you were playing it on your TV.

Furthermore, PS Remote Play is really remote in the sense that your mobile device and console do not have to be on the same network. You can play your PlayStation 5 games on phone anywhere while using a mobile data connection.

What will you need?

All you need is the following to play PlayStation 5 games on phone:

• Your PlayStation 5 connected to a broadband network – The Remote Play app requires a minimum broadband Internet connection of 5Mbps. Do note that Sony recommends a high-speed connection of at least 15Mbps for a smoother experience. To get the best possible performance, we recommend connecting your PS5 to the Internet via an Ethernet cable, if possible.
• A compatible iOS (iOS 13 or later) or Android (Android 7 or later) mobile device – The ability to connect your DualShock 4 or DualSense controller to your mobile device will depend on the version of Android or iOS your device is running. For more information, see the “Remote Play Controls on Mobile Device” section below.
• The free PS Remote Play app installed on the mobile device connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data connection – Be aware that if you choose to connect via mobile data, this will use your mobile data allowance.
• A DualShock 4 or DualSense wireless controller – The PS Remote Play app does feature on-screen controls, so technically, controllers aren’t necessary. That being said, given the high level of precision required for most games, we highly recommend using a controller.
• A compatible PS4 or PS5 game – For example, titles that require PlayStation VR or peripherals like the the PlayStation Camera are not supported by the Remote Play feature.

Install Remote Play on Your Mobile Device

To start playing your PlayStation 5 games on your mobile device, you’ll need to download the PS Remote Play app to your respective device(s). If you’re using an iOS device running iOS 13 or later, head to the Apple App Store. Alternatively, if you have an Android device running Android 7 or later, head to the Google Play Store. Once the app is installed, ensure that you allow the necessary permissions.

Prepare PlayStation 5 for Remote Play

The method for prepping your PS5 console for Remote Play is nearly identical to how you set up a PS4 console. However, there are some slight differences in the location of the relevant options.

1. Configure the power options of your PS5. Open the Settings menu and select “System.”
2. From there, select “Power Saving,” then “Features Available in Rest Mode.” On this screen, flick the toggle switches to the on position for “Stay Connected to the Internet” and “Enable Turning on PS5 from Network.”
3. To “Enable Remote Play” on your PS5, head to the Settings menu and select “System.”
4. Choose “Remote Play” and turn “Enable Remote Play” on. When you fire up the Remote Play app on your mobile device, you should now see your PS5 console.

Start Remote Play on Your Mobile Device

1. With your PlayStation console in Rest Mode, launch the PS Remote Play app on your mobile device to get started.
2. Sign in with the same account credentials you use on your PlayStation console. On the next screen, select whichever console you are trying to connect to. If you want to connect to your PS5, select the PS5 icon on the screen.
3. The Remote Play app will scan for the PlayStation console you wish to connect to. Once it connects, you should see your PlayStation console’s home screen on your mobile device.

How to Use Mobile Data for PS Remote Play

1. After launching the PS Remote Play app, tap on the cog icon icon to pull up the settings menu.
2. From here, tap on “Mobile Data” and enable “Use Mobile Data.” You’ll still be able to connect to your PlayStation console, even if you aren’t on the same local network. However, be aware that you will consume your mobile data allotment when using this connection method.
3. Remote Play Controls on Mobile Device
4. If you are using an iOS device, such as an iPad or iPhone, running iOS 13 or later, it will allow you to play via the on-screen controls or the. We can confirm that a DualShock 4 controller will work with PS5 games when using the Remote Play app.
5. Android smartphones and tablets running Android 7 or later can play games via Remote Play using the (rather clunky) on-screen controls. Devices running Android 10 or higher can connect a PS4 DualShock 4 wireless controller via Bluetooth. Finally, if you have a device running Android 12 or later, the PS5’s DualSense controller will connect via Bluetooth.

Quit Remote Play

1. When you want to end your gaming session, tap on the screen while using the Remote Play app.
2. At the bottom right of the screen tap on the three dots, aka the Options button.
3. Select the cog icon.
4. On the following screen, tap the Disconnect icon.
5. A message will pop up on the screen notifying you that the Remote Play session will end.
6. To confirm and disconnect your mobile device from your console, tap the checkbox next to the “Put the connected console in Rest Mode” option.
7. Tap “OK,” Your Remote Play session will end, and your mobile device will return to the home screen.