PS Remote Play for Mac

Access your PlayStation from macOS

PS Remote Play is a no-cost app for macOS that lets you connect to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 systems over a network. To get started, enable the Remote Play option on your console in its system settings — that initial step is required before a Mac can pair with the console.

Key capabilities

• Power the console on remotely and trigger downloads or installations so updates can run before you get home.
• Plug a DualShock or DualSense controller into your Mac via USB to play with a wired controller for lower latency and a fuller input experience.
• Stream high-resolution gameplay and video from a PS5 to your Mac for smooth media playback away from the TV.
• Establish the Remote Play connection after enabling the feature in your console settings so the app can locate and communicate with your system.

Benefits of using remote access

Using Remote Play lets you manage long system updates without waiting in front of the console. Remote start and background downloads shorten downtime, and streaming to a laptop or desktop makes it simpler to continue sessions or watch content when the main display is unavailable. Connecting a controller directly to the Mac enhances responsiveness and keeps gameplay comfortable.

Paid alternative suggestion

If you’re exploring paid options for additional gaming experiences rather than remote streaming, consider Jackbox Party Pack 3 — a commercial collection of local and online party games that’s well suited to group play and casual sessions.