To connect your PlayStation 4 to a laptop you’ll need either the Remote Play app or an HDMI cable. If you choose HDMI, make sure your laptop has an “HDMI input” port. If it doesn’t, don’t worry! You can just use PS4 Remote Play app instead or use capture card. This app from Sony lets you link your console to a laptop or Mac, so you can enjoy gaming with a PS4 controller. Plus, we’ll also show how to connect PS4 to laptop screen if you have one handy. Keep reading for all the fun details!
How to Connect a PS4 to a laptop with HDMI
Now, can you plug a PS4 into a laptop using an HDMI cable? As long as your laptop has an input HDMI port. Usually, laptops have output HDMI ports only. That means they send sound and video out but don’t take them in. Check for that trapezoidal port on your laptop if it says “HDMI input,” great!
Steps;
- If there is an HDMI input: Connect one end of the HDMI cable into the laptop & the other end into the back of your PlayStation.
- Not sure about the port? Check your laptop’s user manual online!
- Remember: even without direct connection, you can still use Remote Play to play games from your PS4 on your laptop with a controller.
If your laptop don’t have HDMI input
so you can use a capture card instead. Find one capture card with USB 3.0, then download that free OBS Studio app onto your laptop. Follow installation instructions carefully. After that, right-click on OBS & select “Run as administrator.” Connect capture card with the HDMI cable and put that side of cable on your laptop and HDMI second side cable put in your PS4.
Steps;
- Turn on that PS4! On OBS Studio, click that “+” sign in the bottom left of “Source.” Than Choose “Video Capture Device” next.
- Create your Video Capture Device name like PS4 or something you want.
- Hit “OK.” Than Under “Device,” you need to select USB video than click on ok.
- Right-click in OBS Studio on your PS4’s screen & hit “Fullscreen Projector.” Now you’re all set to play!
Read Also: How to Connect Xbox to Laptop with hdmi
How Long Do Gaming Laptops Last
Connecting PS4 via Remote Play
- First Up: Download & install the Remote Play app on your computer! It’s totally free and lets you connect wirelessly to any Windows or macOS system. Just go to the Remote Play website & click that blue button saying “Download.” After downloading, double-click on it & follow what’s on-screen!
- You’ll find downloaded files in “Downloads” folder or inside browser Downloads section.
- During installation, pick a language & agree to terms too!
- For best experience: Aim for internet speeds of at least 15 Mbps.
- Now let’s enable Remote Play on your PS4 console! While using another TV, turn on the PS4 and go through these steps: Go to “Settings” > “Remote Play Connection Settings” > “Enable Remote Play.” Then do this next: Go to “Settings” > “Account Management” > “Activate as Your Primary PS4,” and hit “Activate.”
- Let’s connect a DUALSHOCK 4 controller! If it’s wired, just plug the USB cable straight into your laptop or computer. Got a wireless one? Make sure that player light’s off first! Now press & hold both “SHARE” and PS buttons until that light bar starts flashing. Allow Bluetooth on your laptop or computer & select the controller from available devices.
- Note: Your PC needs at least Windows 10 for this wired/wireless controller deal.
- Mac users should run Catalina or newer for their controllers.
- Next up: Open up that Remote Play app & log into PlayStation Network! You’ll find it in Windows Start menu or Applications folder on Mac—double-click it open & choose “Sign in to PSN.” Use those same account details as on consoles.
- The icon looks blue with something like DualShock controller!
- Choose “PS4” so it connects automatically! The app will look for nearby consoles—if there are several listed, just pick yours! Once connected successfully, you’ll see what’s happening on your console’s screen right there on your computer.
- If auto-connect fails: Register manually by going to “Settings” > “Remote Play Connection Settings” > “Add Device” on the PS4; input that number displayed there in Remote Play.
How to Connect PS4 to a Monitor
Take an HDMI cable & get plugging—one end goes in the back of your console (it says “HDMI OUT”) while the other plugs into monitor (look for “HDMI input” or “HDMI IN”). The picture from your PS4 should pop onto it!
- Don’t forget about power cords—plug both devices into wall outlets.
- If connecting via wired internet? Connect Ethernet cable from back of console straight into router/modem.
If you’ve got an older monitor without HDMI ports? Use VGA adapter instead! This adapter helps while keeping good picture quality going strong between them—they do only carry picture though (unlike HDMI which carries both sound & visual). You’ll also need an HDMI switch here!
Finally, plug VGA cable from monitor into this adapter plus speakers if needed through its LINE out port.
Make sure this switch has its power supply ready too!
Plug HDMI part of VGA adapter into OUTPUT in switch; connect another HDMI cable from PS4 into any input ports available in monitor.
Can I connect my PS4 to my laptop?
Yes you can connect PS4 to your laptop with many options if your laptop have HDMI Input port so you can direct connect PS4 if not so you can use capture card or remote play.
How to connect PS4 to laptop without capture card?
you can easily download and install PS4 remote play with official website and connect with same wifi and sign in to your laptop and enable remote play option in your PS4 and enjoy your game.
Can you use laptop HDMI as input?
yes you can if usually most laptop don’t have HDMI input so you need capture card just connect capture card with hdmi cable and plug that card side into laptop and another side of cable into PS4.
In conclusion;
We have discussed at length the process of how to connect a ps4 to a laptop; we also offered some tips so that you can connect your ps4 to a computer and play games.
It’s not mandatory for one to own a TV set anymore, just need access to good internet and play games remotely.