PS4 Remote Play with Android - how it works

Thanks to Remote Play, you can also control PS4 games remotely from your Android smartphone. This practical tip shows you how you can play from your mobile phone.

Use PS4 Remote Play with Android - you have to do that

With the remote app, you can experience gaming fun on your Android smartphone. You can transfer the surface of the PS4, download applications and even play remotely. How to set up the app:

1. To do this, download the PS Remote Play application from our download area and install it on your smartphone.
2. To do this, you must first activate the "Unknown sources" option under "Settings"> "Security" so that you can install the app. You can get more information in another practical tip on installing APKs without the Google Play Store.
3. Afterwards, make sure that you use the same WiFi network as the console with your smartphone and open the app.
4. Then skip the request here whether you want to use a dual-shock controller.
5. Open the "Settings" on your console and go to the "Remote Play" section.
6. Enter the code shown there in the app so that the app can connect to the console.
7. From now on you can control the console and play games with your smartphone.

This guide is based on Remote Play Port 1.2 on Android 4.4.2. You can also listen to music through Spotify while playing on PS4.