It is possible to control, turn on the PS4 by taking it out of rest mode from an Android or iOS smartphone using the Playstation App. The process is very simple, if you have never tried it, here are all the steps to do it.
For new users who do not know, Sony has been offering the possibility for a long time to control your PS4 remotely with a second screen, especially from a smartphone. The feature is useful if you want to be able to turn on the PS4 that is in sleep mode or put it in sleep mode from your smartphone screen. Here's how to do it.
Control your PS4 from a smartphone
Without the controller in hand, if sometimes you really do not want to get up to take the PlayStation out of rest mode in order to do a one-off operation, it is possible to do it from your smartphone using it as a remote control. First of all, you need to download the official PlayStation App on your smartphone. This app offers a ton of features.
Start downloading it from the Play Store or the App Store
- Launch the Playstation App, your console should appear in the interface if it is connected to the same network as the PS4. Select it and connect to the PSN by entering your credentials
- On your PS4, authorize the connection with the application on the smartphone by going to Settings> Playstation App connection settings
- On the next page, tap "Add a device"
- Retrieve the 8-digit code that is displayed, go to your smartphone again and enter the code displayed on the screen of the PS4 so that the two devices can pair
- Now that everything is configured, tap on the “Second screen” option on your smartphone.
A new interface appears and gives you the possibility to control your PS4 from the mobile like a remote control.
