PS4 Link Controlling operations during remote play

To comfortably operate the PS4™ system during remote play, it is recommended that you use a DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller. The following restrictions apply when using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller.

  • You cannot perform operations using the touch pad or touch pad button.
  • You cannot use the motion sensor feature.
  • The START button functions as the OPTIONS button.
  • The SELECT button functions as the SHARE button.

To display the toolbar, press the PS button on the controller.

Toolbar. Labeled A through B starting from the top.

A )
(PS4™ System)
Select this option to replicate the action of pushing the PS button on the PS4™ system's wireless controller. You can also replicate the action of pressing and holding that PS button for 1 second or more.
B )
(LiveArea™ Screen)
Select this option to return to the LiveArea™ screen. This option appears only when the player who connected using remote play presses the PS button.

If the remote play connection is about to be cut off, (Connection unstable) is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen.

Closing the remote play connection

Closing the remote play connection by turning off the PS4™ system

1.
Press the PS button on the controller.
The toolbar is displayed.
2.
Select (PS4™ System), and then press and hold the Cross button.
3.
Select [Enter Rest Mode] or [Turn Off PS4]. The PS4™ system is turned off, and the remote play connection is closed.

Closing the remote play connection without turning off the PS4™ system

Select (LiveArea™ Screen) from the toolbar. When you return to the LiveArea™ screen, the remote play connection is automatically closed.

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