To use PlayStation Portal Remote Play, enable Remote Play on your PS5, connect Portal to Wi-Fi, and sign in to both devices with the same PlayStation account. Portal streams games from your PS5; it is not a standalone console and does not work with PS4.
What you need before setup
- A PS5 connected to the internet, with current system software.
- A PlayStation account signed in on the PS5 and Portal. Use the same account on both.
- Broadband Wi-Fi for Portal. PlayStation lists 5 Mbps as the minimum for use and recommends at least 15 Mbps for a better experience; actual quality depends on network conditions. See PlayStation’s Portal product information.
Prepare your PS5 for Remote Play
- On the PS5 home screen, open Settings > System > Remote Play and turn on Enable Remote Play. Enable it for the user who will use Remote Play.
- If you want Portal to wake the PS5 while it is in rest mode, open Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode. Turn on Stay Connected to the Internet and Enable Turning on PS5 from Network.
Keep the PS5 connected to the internet. Rest-mode wake settings are needed for starting a session remotely while the console is resting; they are not a substitute for enabling Remote Play.
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Connect Portal to your PS5
- Connect Portal to Wi-Fi and sign in using the same PlayStation account as on the PS5.
- From Portal’s Remote Play home screen, tap the PS5/Remote Play connection or press the cross button to connect to the PS5 you used previously.
- For your first connection, set up and test Portal while it is near the PS5 on your home network. Once it connects there, you can try it away from home.
For manufacturer setup instructions, see the PlayStation Portal user guide.
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Touch-pad controls
Tap the screen during gameplay to show the left and right touch-pad areas. Tap and swipe within them for touch-pad input; double-tap an area to use it as a touch-pad button.
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Quick menu
Open Portal’s quick menu for PS5 connection controls, the PS5 Control Center or home screen, network status, troubleshooting tips, resolution settings and disconnect controls. The menu can set the maximum resolution used by automatic quality adjustment: 1080p High Quality or 1080p Standard. The available controls can vary with the activity, connected device and software version.
To end a session, open the quick menu and choose Disconnect. A setting in the disconnect flow lets the connected PS5 enter rest mode when Remote Play ends.
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Use Portal away from home
Remote Play can work over Wi-Fi away from home, but performance depends on the broadband connection and network conditions at both ends. Public Wi-Fi networks that require additional sign-in validation are supported on Portal system software 3.0.1 or later; completing that validation requires a smartphone or tablet. Availability may vary by region and software version.
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Before relying on a public network, confirm that Portal connects to your PS5 at home. PlayStation notes that a device that has not connected for some time may not find the console, so a successful home connection is a useful first check.
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Remote Play and Cloud Streaming are different
Remote Play streams from your own PS5. Cloud Streaming is a separate Portal feature, and PlayStation says it requires PlayStation Plus Premium. That subscription requirement does not apply to the Remote Play setup described here. Cloud Streaming eligibility and game catalogs can change and vary by region.
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If Portal cannot find or connect to the PS5, check the console and network settings before changing hardware:
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- Confirm Enable Remote Play is on for the intended PS5 user.
- Check that Portal and PS5 are signed in to the same PlayStation account and that the PS5 has internet access.
- If the PS5 is in rest mode, verify both Stay Connected to the Internet and Enable Turning on PS5 from Network.
- Test the internet connection on another device or run the PS5 connection test. Use Portal’s quick-menu network-status tool and follow its current troubleshooting tips.
- If the connection is unstable, connect the PS5 to the router with Ethernet where feasible. This can help identify a wireless issue, but Portal itself still needs Wi-Fi.
- Move Portal and the PS5 closer to the router and reduce obstacles where possible. Update Portal’s system software before continuing with device-specific troubleshooting.
Check the PlayStation Portal troubleshooting guide for current device-specific steps. Software listings change: PlayStation’s Portal system software page lists the latest version and update details.
Compatibility and audio options
Portal connects to PS5 and is not compatible with PS4. PS5 media apps on the Media tab are not supported through Remote Play. For audio, you can use a compatible wired headset or earbuds with a 3.5 mm plug, or PlayStation Link devices such as PULSE Explore earbuds and the PULSE Elite headset. These are optional; they are not required to set up Remote Play.
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