A new PlayStation 4 firmware update is on the horizon. Releasing later this week is firmware 7.00, which will bring two new improvements to the table: remote play enhancements and larger Party groups. PS4 Remote Play will be usable on any Android device running 5.0 and higher, while the preexisting Remote Play App on iOS has gotten an update to allow for users to have onscreen controls displayed at all times. DualShock 4 controllers can officially connect to any mobile device running Android 10 or iOS 13. The Party function on PlayStation 4 will get an increase from a maximum number of 8 players to 16, while also receiving upgrades to both network and audio quality between communications online.

Party Feature Update
For PS4 fans who love to play alongside their friends or other community members, the Party feature has been rebuilt to include new features and services including:

• Maximum number of Party users increased from 8 to 16
• Network connectivity improved
• Audio quality improved
• Accessibility support with Chat Transcription has been added (US Only)

Within the Party feature, you will experience better network connectivity and audio quality. The improved back-end now improves network connectivity and allows users to overcome connectivity issues previously experienced when connecting with other users.

Lastly, the Party App will also offer a new Chat Transcription feature for US users via the PS4 Second Screen App on your smartphone or other mobile devices. The new feature supports US English and converts party voice chat to text, or enables you to enter text that is read aloud to other party members. If using your mobile device to connect to your PS4 during a Party, you will now see a new Party tab has been added where the new functionality is available.

Remote Play
For those who want to stream select PS4 games on mobile devices, Remote Play can now be used on smartphones and tablets running Android 5.0 or higher. Just download the PS4 Remote Play App from the Google Play store to use the feature.

Meanwhile, for iPhone or iPad users, the Remote Play App has been updated so you can now display the controller at all times and lock the screen orientation.

Also, players will be able to use their DualShock 4 wireless controllers via Bluetooth for Remote Play on an Android, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. All you need to do is update to Android 10, iOS 13, iPadOS 13, or macOS Catalina (releasing in October) to use this feature.

As a reminder, a PS4 system with a wired connection via a LAN cable is recommended.

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[godreborn]

I would go to henry's party just to see a 7.00 ps4 in person.

 

[D34DL1N3R]

"PS4 Remote Play will be usable on any Android device running 5.0 and higher"

Says my 5.0 tablet is unsupported. Maybe the app has an update pending?

Ummmm. Are you already on the 7.00 FW that hasn't been released yet? That's probably why isn't not working. LOL!

 

[Ericzander]

So what's the best remote play? Vita or Android/iOS?

I supposed it depends on if you're going to be playing with a controller or not. The Vita works very nicely for games that don't require R2/L2. Certainly better than touch controls.

But if you'll be using a controller, you might as well use your phone. But you'll probably want a mount for the phone or a clip to connect the controller to it. I imagine there is a learning curve on how to hold it. And it will look goofy in public.

 

[ignare]

I just wish Remote Play didn't look so lame and dreary on a PS Vita lol

 

[tatumanu]

I supposed it depends on if you're going to be playing with a controller or not. The Vita works very nicely for games that don't require R2/L2. Certainly better than touch controls.

But if you'll be using a controller, you might as well use your phone. But you'll probably want a mount for the phone or a clip to connect the controller to it. I imagine there is a learning curve on how to hold it. And it will look goofy in public.

I just wonder if there is less lag / more resolution using an Iphone or Android. I do like remote playing on a Vita it looks sharp, but the lag is pretty noticable. I don't have a PS4 anymore but I'm thinking of getting a Slim soon. As for controls, I'm thinking of either getting L2/R2 grip for Vita or get the stand adapter for the PS4 controller. I don't stream outside. I just don't have a TV for myself.

 

[jt_1258]

Finally makes the remote play available to everyone on android but also fucks over people like me who happen to be on 4.x.x by raising the version requirement by 1 -.-

 

[Treeko]

Finally makes the remote play available to everyone on android but also fucks over people like me who happen to be on 4.x.x by raising the version requirement by 1 -.-

4.0.0 is ancient now, you can get a smartphone for less than 150$ thats on Android 9 pie.

 

[simbin]

Ummmm. Are you already on the 7.00 FW that hasn't been released yet? That's probably why isn't not working. LOL!

I'm referring to the Android app itself. Google Play says it's not compatible with my 5.0 device. Guess we'll see if they update it alongside the PS4 firmware.

 

[spotanjo3]

I will skip it and stick with 5.05. Thank you very much, Sony. It is very useless anyway. Really.

 

[Kurt91]

Android FINALLY gets Remote Play! I've been waiting forever for this.

So, what's the limitations on Remote Play? Do you have to be on the same network, or does Wi-Fi work? I'm usually at the college, and my PS4 is at home. Since I normally play RPGs, lag isn't too much of an issue for me. Could I use my phone and access my PS4 between classes?

I'm mainly asking because the last time I tried it, I did Remote Play to my PC, and Moonlight to stream my PC to my phone. Technically, it worked, but I couldn't control anything from my phone. It was a pretty complicated setup, didn't even fully work in the end, and was spread across two local networks, so I don't quite remember which stream managed what. (The PS4 and PC were plugged in directly via network cables, while my phone was using the local Wi-Fi, which I *think* counted as a separate network)

 

[jt_1258]

4.0.0 is ancient now, you can get a smartphone for less than 150$ thats on Android 9 pie.

well I guess this just reinforcing how broke I am :/

 

[Deleted User]

imagine having 16 friends

 

[Deleted User]

I guess I'll give it anoughter few years before I update to the latest firmware since I still have 6.20,which can use the userland exploit.If time goes by and no kernel exploit comes out by 2021 or 2022,I'll have to update and get a 5.05 ps4 separately.

 

[stanleyopar2000]

Glad to see Sony has finally swallowed their pride and has admitted basically that their Xperia phone line isn't popular enough to lock out an entire feature.

 

[DarthDub]

Darn, I was hoping they would improve it for the Vita since it gets pixelated a lot.

 

[spotanjo3]

I guess I'll give it anoughter few years before I update to the latest firmware since I still have 6.20,which can use the userland exploit.If time goes by and no kernel exploit comes out by 2021 or 2022,I'll have to update and get a 5.05 ps4 separately.

Hahaha. You will have the latest exploit soon than you thought.

 

[Treeko]

well I guess this just reinforcing how broke I am :/

You could always root your device to upgrade to a newer version of Android not officially supported by the OEM.

 

[medoli900]

A new PlayStation 4 firmware update is on the horizon.

The Horizon is the Switch OS, not PS4, silly you.

 

[jt_1258]

You could always root your device to upgrade to a newer version of Android not officially supported by the OEM.

I have tried looking into that but I can't find much of anything for my tablet in particular

 

[Bryan1986]

Android FINALLY gets Remote Play! I've been waiting forever for this.

So, what's the limitations on Remote Play? Do you have to be on the same network, or does Wi-Fi work? I'm usually at the college, and my PS4 is at home. Since I normally play RPGs, lag isn't too much of an issue for me. Could I use my phone and access my PS4 between classes?

I'm mainly asking because the last time I tried it, I did Remote Play to my PC, and Moonlight to stream my PC to my phone. Technically, it worked, but I couldn't control anything from my phone. It was a pretty complicated setup, didn't even fully work in the end, and was spread across two local networks, so I don't quite remember which stream managed what. (The PS4 and PC were plugged in directly via network cables, while my phone was using the local Wi-Fi, which I *think* counted as a separate network)

You cant use dual shock 4 on it