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Can I control my PS4 away from home?

Control your PS4™ system remotely with Remote Play
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With Remote Play, you can control your PlayStation® console remotely wherever you have a high-speed internet connection. Using the [PS Remote Play] app, you can control your PlayStation®5 console or PlayStation®4 console from a device at a different location.
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. For example, you can play games for a PS4™ system from a computer in another room, or from your smartphone while you're away from home. For details about what devices you can connect from and connection methods, visit the PS Remote Play website.
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How do I Remote Play my PS4 away from home?

Launch PS Remote Play on your mobile device, and then select Sign In to PSN. Sign in with the same account that you use for your console. Select PS5 or PS4. The app searches for the console that you've signed in to using your account, and then connects to the console automatically.
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Can you Remote Play PS4 away from home without Wi-Fi?

Remote Play can be used with a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi. Broadband internet with at least 5Mbps is required. For a better Remote Play experience, a high-speed connection of at least 15Mbps is recommended using either Wi-Fi or mobile data connection.
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How do I turn on my PS4 when not home?

Make sure that the PS4™ console is in standby mode and that the “available in standby mode” function is enabled. Open the PS4 Remote Play app on your Xperia device. If you have followed all the necessary steps, the PS4™ console wakes up automatically.
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How far away can you Remote Play PS4?

Yes, you can use Remote Play to play your PS4 from anywhere you want! The only pre-requisite for it is that your PS4 is on Standby (the orange light) and is connected to the internet. You will then be able to use your own interrnet on your choice of device and play your PS4! I hope this answer helps!
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How fast internet do I need for PS4 Remote Play?

The minimum required connection speed for Remote Play is 5 Mbps for both upload and download. Other devices on your network might be using a large amount of bandwidth. Wait until they're idle before using Remote Play.
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Can I leave my PS4 on for 2 days?

There should be no limit for that, you can leave it as long as you want. The rest mode is a low power mode, the fans should not even start during that period, so, like your tv when it is turned off, but plugged in the PS4 should handle it well.
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Is putting ps4 into rest mode the same as turning it off?

Putting your system in rest mode

When your PS4™ system is in rest mode, it keeps operating, but at a lower power consumption. You can set the system to download files and charge a controller while it's in rest mode.
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What do you do when your ps4 does not let you get to the ps4 home screen?

Method 1: Restart your PS4 completely

That's the first thing you should try if you can't see anything displayed by your PS4. To do so: 1) Press and hold the power button on your PS4 for about 7 seconds (until you hear the second beep from the console).
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Can I use my PS4 without Wi-Fi?

You can connect to the Internet with the PlayStation 4 console by using a LAN cable (for a wired connection) by going to Settings > Network > Set Up Internet Connection and selecting Use a LAN Cable.
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Do you have to be on same Wi-Fi for Remote Play?

You must connect the PS4 Remote Play, the PS4™ console, and the Xperia™ device to the same Wi-Fi® network. It is not recommended to use outdoor or open Wi-Fi® connections. You can't use a mobile data connection.
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How long can a PS4 stay on before overheating?

At first, please do not play your PS4 longer than 4 hours continuously. There are various factors that could lead to PS4 overheating. The long-time running is one of them. To prevent overheating, it is better to play your PS4 for less than 4 hours every time.
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Does PlayStation 4 consume a lot of electricity?

The latest-generation consoles use 2 to 3 times more energy than their predecessors. Due to their abundance of smart features, processing and graphics capabilities, the Xbox One and PS4 consoles use up to three times more electricity than the Xbox 360 or PS3, according to the NRDC.
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Does a PS4 waste a lot of electricity in rest mode?

Even on rest mode, the PS4 will still use a little bit of power to keep your system running. When your PS4 is on rest mode, it actually downloads and installs updates to games and applications whenever they're available. So in that sense, it's not a waste.
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Can someone track my PS4?

Not only that I am quite certain it wouldn't be possible to do. Game consoles don't have a GPS in them. There is no need and no use as they are designed to be static devices. The only means of tracking a gaming console would be via IP address and even then you can only really track it to a region.
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How do I turn on my PS4 without a controller or phone?

Power On a PS4 Without a Controller

A quick and easy way to turn on a PS4 is to press a button on the console itself. To use this method, press the physical Power button on your PS4. The button will feature a power icon.
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What is the average lifespan of a console?

The average lifespan of a modern console is about six years.
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How long will PS4 last?

The average lifespan of a video game console is around six years. After that, the newest generation of systems are usually released, and support for the older ones begins to dwindle. But for the PlayStation 4, this doesn't seem to be the case. Support for the PS4 is still going in 2023.
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How much does it cost to leave a PS4 on overnight?

When left on standby, the consoles still use 10 watts, meaning even when not in use they're costing 0.18p per hour.
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Is 1 gig internet good for gaming?

Online Gaming Speed Recommendations:

Up to 50 Mbps: 1-2 light gamers. 50 to 250 Mbps: 3-5 multi-player gamers. 250 to 1 Gig: 5+ heavy multi-player gamers.
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What is the ideal internet speed for gaming PS4?

Most video game console manufacturers recommend at least 3 Mbps (or “megabits per second,” the measurement of how much data can be moved in a second) of download speed and 0.5 Mbps to 1 Mbps of upload speed as a generally "good internet speed".
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Is it bad to leave your PS4 on 24 7?

All in all it's fine to leave a PS4 running in a well ventilated room. I still place a fan towards my console to keep it cool though whenever i'm playing or when i leave it on. Will I lose installed games on my PS4 if I reset it? Is it bad to switch off my PS4 at night from the plug?
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