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While a broken HDMI port on your PlayStation 4 can hinder your ability to play your favorite games on the TV, you can still enjoy PS4 games using the PS Remote Play mobile app. To use this method, you need to log in to your PlayStation Network account and ensure your computer or mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your PS4. Today, Mytour will guide you on how to play PS4 even when the HDMI port is not functioning.
Steps
Download and install the PS Remote Play app. The PS Remote Play app is available for Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone. You can download the mobile app from the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Google Play Store (Android devices). Below are the steps to download and install the PS Remote Play app for PC.
- Visit the PS Remote Play homepage using your web browser.
- Click on Control your PS4 console from a Windows PC or Control your PS4 console from a Mac.
- Scroll down and click the box labeled "I agree to the ‘SIE application end user license agreement’ and ‘Privacy policy’.".
- Click the blue Download button.
- Open the installation file directly from your browser or the "Downloads" folder.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Turn on your PS4. Press the power button on the front of the console to turn on the PS4. The front light bar will glow blue.
Launch the PS Remote Play app. The app features a blue icon with a game controller and an upward dotted arrow. To open it, click the PS Remote Play icon in the Windows Start menu or the Applications folder on Mac. For mobile devices, tap the PS Remote Play icon on your Home screen or in the app menu.
Click or tap on Sign In to PSN. This blue button is located at the bottom of the startup screen.
Log in to your PlayStation Network account. Use the same PSN account linked to your PS4. Enter the email address associated with your PSN account and click Next. Then, input your PSN password and press Sign In.
Click on Verify. You’ll need to complete a verification process to confirm you’re not a robot.
Click or tap on the images to solve the puzzle. The verification process will ask you to select images of specific animals. Click or tap on the images of the animals you choose. After selecting 4 or 5 images, you’ll gain access to your PSN account.
Click or tap on Confirm & Continue. This step confirms your agreement to allow Sony to collect data from your device to maintain the app's functionality. Click or tap Confirm & Continue to proceed.
Connect the Dualshock controller. Use one of the following methods to link your PS4 Dualshock controller to your device:
- On Windows & Mac: Use a USB charging cable to connect the Dualshock controller to an available USB port on your computer.
- On iOS & Android: Hold down the PS Home and Share buttons until the light bar starts flashing. Then, tap Go to Bluetooth Settings at the bottom of the PS Remote Play app interface. Select the Dualshock controller to pair via Bluetooth.
Click or tap the PS4 icon on the right to connect to your console. The PS Remote Play app will detect and connect to your PS4 via Wi-Fi.
- You can also use the PS Remote Play app to connect to a PS5.
Enter your user profile passcode. If you’ve set up a passcode for your PS4 user profile, input it on the screen. Once logged in, you can use the PS4 Dualshock controller to play PlayStation 4 games on your PC or mobile device.
- Some games may not be compatible with PS Remote Play.
