I'll demonstrate how to use your iPhone "completely free" to manage your PS4 in this article. You can use your iPhone as a controller if you don't have a PS4 controller or if the controller on your PS4 isn't working. The grip and design of the controller are different, but the functionality is the same. Except for the controller support option, your iPhone will have the same options and functionality as your PS4 controller did.
Any iOS device that is running iOS 12 can control your PS4 remotely. PS4 cannot be supported by or controlled by devices running iOS versions lower than 12. Additionally, iPads running iOS 12 or later, including the iPad Pro and iPad 6th generation, may control PS4 devices.
Remote Play on PS4
With the help of the free PS4 Remote Play app from Sony, you may access or manage your PS4 from an iPhone or Android device. Both iPhone and Android users can download this software at no cost at all. All of the functionality from a traditional PS4 remote controller are available in this app. Although this software has a lot of positive features, I must also discuss with you some of its drawbacks, just like any other app.
Features
- may use a cell phone to operate a PlayStation 4
- reduces capacity "Only 18,8 MB"
- View the PS4 screen on your smartphone.
- may type anything from a mobile device to a PlayStation 4
- Free to use and download...
Cons
- Not all PS4 games can be supported by this app.
- This app "must utilize wifi" and cannot be used with a mobile network.
- There is no controller support in the application.
- requires a fast internet connection to function as a PS4 controller.
- Cannot support demanding games like Dualshock 4...
How Can I Freely Control My PS4 With My iPhone?
It's quite simple to use an iPhone to operate a PS4. We must first download the PS4 Remote App, then link it to the PlayStation before we can use it. Using an iPhone to operate a PS4 is simple. The drawback is that your iPhone's battery will go so quickly. Read the instructions below for additional details.
Step 1: Install "PS4 Remote Play" from the Appstore after opening it. It can be downloaded for free and is compatible with Android devices as well. If you wish to connect your PS4 to a different device. The ability to accomplish that is provided by another app. You can attach a second remote control with PS4 Second Screen. Both "iOS Devices" and "Android Devices" can use PS4 Second Screen.
Step 2: Make sure your PlayStation and iPhone are both connected to the internet after installing PS4 Remote Play. The next step is to open the PS4 remote app on your iPhone, tap start, and the device will then look for the closest PS4 that is connected to the same internet.
You will be able to control your PS4 using your iPhone after it connects to the PlayStation eventually. Both a horizontal and vertical manner of mobile phone control is available for your PS4.
