Now that PS5 is already in the market, the most important info about this inventive console is coming to life. Amongst many things, Sony has revived the ability to play games from a smartphone.

Since the PS3 console release, ‘Remote Play’ has been an essential feature of Sony’s console. The feature made it possible for games to be played on PS Viti and PSP. With the release of PS4, ‘Remote Play’ expanded to TVs and other devices, like iOS and Android devices.

To continue with this trend, the PS5 console supports ‘Remote Play,’ meaning you can now stream games to your smartphone. Well, it’s worth noting that we’re talking about the PS5’s features as opposed to the service. So, we still need the original PS5 console to play the games from your phone.

For you to play PS5 games on your smartphone, the phone needs to be close to the console. For instance, it needs to be within the same network.

 Before getting started, you need to have a Playstation 5 game console, either the standard or digital. Besides, it needs to be upgraded to the newest software version. Also, your network’s speed should be at least 5Mb/s. The two devices, that is, the smartphone and console should be on the same network. Unluckily, ‘Remote Play’ does not work on mobile data, and this means you must use a Wi-Fi network.

If you plan to use the Dualsense controller, you’ll need to have it at your disposal. However, it is important to note that Sony has not yet formally confirmed that this controller will be compatible with the new PS5 ‘Remote Play’ feature. However, to date, it has been established that these types of controllers work seamlessly without issues on smartphones.

You can also opt to use the PS4 DualShock 4 controller to play several PS4 games on your PS5 console. Even though most gamers do not necessarily require a physical controller to play the ‘Remote Play’ because mobile apps provide gamers with digital buttons, the user experience is worse than what one gets from the phone’s controller.

Also, keep in mind that you need to have a PlayStation Network account if you want to use the ‘Remote Play.’ However, there is nothing to worry about this account because it’s totally free. Again, you must have it to play the PS5 console.

When it comes to using the ‘Remote Play’ feature, your smartphone must be upgraded to the mobile versions. For example, an Android phone needs to have Android 7.0 or newer versions. The iOS devices, on the other hand, need to have iOS 12.1 or newer. Finally, you need to download and install the ‘Remote Play,’ based on the platform that you’re using: iOS or Android.

 First, switch on the PS5 and launch the ‘Remote Play’ application on your phone. Sign in to your ‘PlayStation Network’ account and select the generation of the console that you have. In this case, pick PS5. The connection will automatically occur as the console is connected to the same network connection as your smartphone.

If you happen to be interjected by a Wi-Fi connection, try to reset the connection. Else, consider connecting your PS5 to the router manually. After you are done connecting the console, you should now be able to control the console from your smartphone. In addition, give Bluetooth connectivity if you plan to utilize the Dualsense controller.

Remember, if there’re several PS5s connected to your network, it may take some time trying to figure out the console code referring to the right one. Therefore, if you keep losing the console’s connection, try resetting the connectivity.

 Typically, ‘Remote Play’ is plainly streaming PS5 to your smartphone. Therefore, there is no limit on the type of games you can play, provided it runs on the console, except a few. According to Sony’s previous limits, it will not be possible to use Remote Play for games or the experiences that need unique controllers or even the PlayStation camera. So, you’ll not be able to play VR (virtual reality) games. All in all, you can now enjoy playing your favorite PS5 games from the comfort of another room.