If you use PSPlay for the first time you have to register your PS5/ PS4 with PSPlay. The following sections will enlight you about the most important information
To start Remote Play while your PS4 console is in rest mode, select Settings Power Save Settings Set Features Available in Rest Mode. Then select the checkboxes for Stay Connected to the Internet and Enable Turning on PS4 from Network. Start Remote Play. Remote Play may or may not work over a wide area network. For Remote Play to function over a wide area network, a robust and stable WiFi connection and broadband Internet connection is required. PS Remote Play is a free to use feature on all PS4 and PS5 consoles. All you need is: Your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition, PS4 or PS4 Pro 1 connected to your home wired broadband network. A compatible device — also connected to your network. The free PS Remote Play app. A DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller or DualSense controller 2.
Step 1 - Be sure your smartphone and your PlayStation are connected to the same network. Ideally your PS5/ PS4 is using a wired internet connection via a LAN cable to provide best streaming performance.
Ps4 Remote Play Network Usage
Step 2 - In order to activate Remote Play on your PS5/ PS4 you must be logged in with your PSN account on your PS5/ PS4.
On your PS5 navigate to Settings - System - Remote Play and activate 'Enable Remote Play'. Then go to Link Device where you should see the 8 digit registration number.
On your PS4 navigate to Settings - Remote Play Connection Settings and activate the 'Enable Remote Play' checkbox. Then go to Add device where you should see the 8 digit registration number.
Step 3 - Open PSPlay and click the 'Register PS' button. On the next screen you can choose if you want to register a PS5 or a PS4. If you have made your descision you can enter the 8 digit registration number on the next screen. If you want to register a PS4 with an older firmware you can choose the firmware of your PS4 in the drop-down list. If you do not know what that means just leave the default values. PSPlay supports PS4 firmware from 5.05 - 8.03+. If you are ready Click the 'Register' button on the bottom of the screen.
Step 4 - You will now see the official Sony account website. At this point you must sign in to your PSN account which you want to use for Remote Play. If you do not want to sign in you can also activate the 'Register PS4 manually' checkbox in the previous screen. However since the PS4 firmware 7.0 Sony requires the Account-ID for the registration process which is unique number linked to your PSN-Account. If you do not know it by heart your only option is to continue with the sign in process. If you use an older firmware than 7.0 you can just use your well known Online-ID (Your PSN user name) during the manual registration process
Disclaimer from the developer: I know providing your account details seems to be shady and I wished there would be another method to get the Account-ID but unfortunately there is no other easy way. However, PSPlay just opens the official PSN Log-In website from Sony and there is no technical way that PSPlay could in any way intercept, monitor or modify the data you have entered there. PSPlay only receives some generic profile information as response from the official Sony server and only the Account-ID and the Online-ID will be stored locally on your device. If really want to avoid using PSN read this. If you have some additional questions feel free to contact me at f.grill160@gmail.com.
Ps4 Remote Play Network Speed
Step 5 - If the registration was successful you will be redirected to the Home screen of PSPlay where you can now choose to 'Connect' or 'Direct Connect' to your PS5/ PS4. If you received an error please go to Troubleshooting