The PLAYSTATION®3 Blu-ray remote control enables users streamlined access to the PLAYSTATION®3 system's disc features. Unlike standard infrared remotes, the Blu-ray remote control uses Bluetooth technology so it can be used without having to point directly at the PLAYSTATION®3 system.
A PS5 console or PS4 console is required for Remote Play.
With Remote Play, you can control your PlayStation® console remotely wherever you have a high-speed internet connection.
Using the [PS Remote Play] app, you can control your PlayStation®5 console or PlayStation®4 console from a device in a different location.
For example, you can use a computer in another room or a smartphone* when you’re out to enjoy PS5™ and PS4™ games.
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- You can’t use Remote Play on your mobile device’s cellular data network. A high-speed Wi-Fi® network is required.
- You'll need to pair your media remote to your PS5 console before you can use it: Go to Settings Accessories Media Remote Set Up Media Remote, and follow the on-screen pairing instructions. If the automatic pairing doesn’t work, select Set Up Manually and follow on-screen instructions. PS5 media remote buttons and functions.
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The following are the different combinations of compatible devices and PlayStation consoles for using Remote Play. For instructions on downloading the app and getting started with Remote Play, go to one of the links below.
Control your PS5 console
Control your PS4 console
- Control your PS4 console from your PS Vita system*
- Control your PS4 console from your PS TV system*
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- With the [PS4 Link] app, you can remotely control your PS4 console with a PlayStation®Vita system or PlayStation®TV system.
Find out more about how to set up and use Remote Play on your systems in the PS Vita User’s Guide or the PS TV User’s Guide.
Depending on the content or how it’s used, Remote Play may not be available. For details, see “Restrictions”.
[PS Remote Play] Update Information
Windows PC version 4.1:
Stability during use of some features has been improved.
Mac version 4.1:
Stability during use of some features has been improved.
Mobile version:
Visit Google Play™ or the App Store for update information.
Restrictions
- Some games do not support Remote Play.
Games that require peripherals such as PlayStation®VR or PlayStation®Camera aren’t compatible with Remote Play. You can’t use Remote Play on your PS5 console or PS4 console in the following situations:
- When you’re using Share Screen or Share Play, or broadcasting your gameplay
- When users are using Remote Play, Share Play, or Share Screen, or broadcasting their gameplay
- When you’re playing a Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD
- When you’re using PS VR in VR mode
The following restrictions apply when using Remote Play:
- You can’t use Share Screen or Share Play, or broadcast your gameplay.
- You can’t play a Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD.
- You can’t play music with Spotify®.
- Some or all video content might not be displayed on your device depending on the game or video service.
- For details on audio input and output during Remote Play, visit our support website.
- This site is subject to change without notice.
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Press the PS button on the controller, and then select a user.
- The first time you use a controller, you'll need to pair it with your PS4™ system.
- Up to four controllers can be used at the same time. When you press the PS button, the light bar will glow in a uniquely assigned color. The color that is assigned depends on the order in which each user presses the PS button. The first controller to connect is blue, the second is red, the third is green, and the fourth is pink.
Pairing a device
The first time you use a controller or when you want to use the controller on another PS4™ system, you'll need to pair it with the system. Connect the controller to your system with a USB cable while the system is on.
When you want to use two or more controllers, you must pair each controller separately.
Charging
The controller battery charges when you connect the controller to your PS4™ system with a USB cable. The system must be turned on or in rest mode. The charge level of the battery appears on-screen when you press and hold the PS button.
While the system is in rest mode, the light bar slowly blinks orange. When charging is complete, the light bar turns off.
- It takes approximately 2 hours to charge the controller when the battery has no remaining charge.
- Charge the controller when the temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). You might not be able to efficiently charge the controller at other temperatures.
- You'll need to completely charge the controller at least once a year to keep it functioning properly.
- Battery life varies depending on how you use the controller and the environment in which the controller is used and stored.
- To charge while the system is in rest mode, select an option other than [Off] in (Settings) > [Power Save Settings] > [Set Features Available in Rest Mode] > [Supply Power to USB Ports].
Basic button operations
| PS button | Turn on your PS4™ system (when the PS4™ system is either off or in rest mode). Display the home screen (when the PS4™ system is turned on). |
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| PS button (double-press) | Switch between applications in use. |
| PS button (long press) | Display the quick menu, with currently available commands and settings. |
| Directional buttons/Left stick | Select an item. |
| button | Confirm the selected item. |
| button | Cancel a command. |
| SHARE button | Display the menu for the Share feature. For details, see 'About sharing'. |
| OPTIONS button | Display the options menu with currently available commands. |
Basic touch pad gestures
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You can use the touch pad and the touch pad button for various system functions. Available functions depend on the content in use.
| Tap | Briefly touch the touch pad. |
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| Double tap | Tap twice in rapid succession. |
| Drag | Drag your finger while touching the touch pad, and then lift your finger. |
| Flick | Touch the touch pad, and then sharply and quickly move your finger off the touch pad. |
| Touch and hold | Touch and do not lift your finger. |
| Pinch in and pinch out | Place two fingers on the touch pad and move them closer together or further apart. |
| Click | Press the touch pad button. |
| Double-click | Press the touch pad button twice in rapid succession. |
Changing settings
To change speaker volume and other controller settings, select (Settings) from the function screen, and then select [Devices] > [Controllers].
- Depending on the game or application, you might hear audio sound effects from the controller's speaker.
- You can also adjust the speaker volume and related settings by selecting [Sound/Devices] on the quick menu.
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