It is not good for you when someone in your home takes control of your LED screen and you have no other option but to lift it. so what will you do if you have nothing except your personal laptop? and how to connect a PS4 to a laptop and use your laptop as a monitor screen.
Follow the guide to find how to use your laptop as a monitor for PS4.
What if we use an HDMI Cable for connection?
That's a good point but note that both PS4 and your laptop have an HDMI port but for both these HDMI ports are for output purposes only and not for input.
But it is still possible a little bit difficult but not impossible.
these possibilities are through a capture card and using a streaming service/Remote Play.
Now let's discuss both these ways of establishing a connection between PS4 and laptop.
#1. Connect a PS4 to a laptop monitor via a video capture card
The video capture card is a small device usually used to record footage and to see your console footage on another capable device.
This device is relatively cheap and not too expensive, you can buy it online or from physical stores in your near area.
many gamers use it to record the gameplays of their gaming console like PS4 and Xbox.
not good for direct gaming because the wired connection is limited with speed but too good for recording your game footage.
Required accessories to connect PS4 to laptop
- HDMI cable
- Video Capture Card
- S-Video Connection cable
- PS4 Account
- Internet
- USB Cable
Step 1
Connect both the capture card and laptop with each other using a USB port connection and install the app from the installation suit.
Step 2
Connect the PS4 console with a video capture card through an S-Video connection cable. now plugged in the HDMI-in to the card and HDMI-out to the PS4 console.
Step 3
Turn on the console after PS4 is connected and run the video capture card software on the laptop. your connection is ready, and now you will see the console display on your laptop.
#2. Connect a PS4 to a laptop monitor via remote play app
Remote Play is a streaming service platform offered by Sony Inc. Remote play's basic function is to connect and play PS4 games on Computer Monitor or Laptop screen.
Step 1
Go to Sony's official website and download and install the remote play app. choose the app that is compatible with Windows or MAC OS.
Step 2
Once the remote play app is installed, turn on your PS4 and go to console settings. From there, you should be able to allow remote play connections with the following process:
- >Settings
- >Remote Play Connection Settings
- >Enable
You'll need to keep the console ON to use the Remote Play service, but it's best to put it in sleep mode to save power. apply the below steps:
- >Settings
- >Power Save Settings
- >Set Features Available in Rest Mode
- >Enable Turning on PS4 from Network.
Step 3
After downloading Remote Play on your PC, use the Settings option to adjust the fps and resolution to your screen specifications for the best gaming experience - the more powerful your laptop, the higher the graphics settings you can keep.
Step 4
Connect the PS4 controller to the laptop using the USB port. You can also connect wirelessly by pressing and holding the PlayStation and Share buttons on the controller at the same time.
Once the LED lights start blinking, connect the controller to the laptop using the USB controller. Pairing takes only 3 to 5 seconds - if not then repeat if necessary.
Step 5
Now open your Remote Play app on your laptop and log in with your PlayStation Network account - make sure your PS4 is turned on if it is in power saver mode, otherwise you won't be able to connect the PS4 console to your laptop.
Now you are ready to play PS4 games on your laptop screen. But how if you want to connect PS5 with a laptop the process is not too difficult.
How to play PS4 games on a Laptop without having a PS4 console?
You can play PS4 games on your laptop or Desktop PC through PS Now.
PS Now is a cloud-based gaming service offered by Sony to play PS4 games on your laptop or PC without having a physical PS4. it is controlled by the Play station network.
While it is totally dependent on your internet speed you may face some lag on the game due to network delay.
But you have to purchase a PS NOW account to play PS4 games.
but the good point is you don't need to connect a PS4 to a laptop monitor.
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