In this post, we discuss how to fix PS4/ PS5 remote play lag in 2022.
The PS4 and PS5 gaming consoles are one of the best you can get in the gaming market today that take your gaming experience to a whole new level. PlayStation has a massive selection of games and other features you can choose from. One of these is PlayStation Remote Play. With Remote Play, you can stream your PS4 and PS5 games and also switch between games. With PlayStation remote play you can just about access your favorite games wherever you go. Sometimes you are PS remote play experience may be hindered by some minor technical glitches you may face. Don’t worry! In this article, we have compiled a list of troubleshooting steps for you to try whenever you are facing any issues with remote play. Keep reading to find out!
5 ways to fix PS4 / PS5 remote play lag
Check if the PlayStation servers are down
The first thing you need to check is the status of the PlayStation servers whenever you are facing an issue with PlayStation remote play. If the PS service is down then you won’t likely be able to access remote play successfully. The PS service may be down for maintenance and in that case, you have to wait it out until the servers are up and running again. Once the service status is back to normal you can try accessing remote play to check if it’s working fine.
Check the status of the PlayStation network directly from your PS4, follow the below steps.
- On your PS4 navigate to the settings tab
- Click on Network
- Scroll down and you will see an option View Status of PlayStation network services
If the servers are up and running fine and if you are still facing issues with accessing remote play, keep on reading!
Test your internet connection
You can test your internet connection to make sure it’s properly functioning in your PS4. You can do the same on your PS4 without the need for any third-party app.
Simply follow the below steps,
- On your PS4 , go to Settings
- Go to Network
- Click on Test Internet Connection
- Once the test is completed, you can view the results.
PlayStation recommends an internet connection with a minimum of 10 MBPS speed for a seamless and smooth gaming experience. Sometimes your internet connection faces issues because the NAT type of the internet does not match. In that case, let’s take a quick look at how to change the N 80 type.
To change the NAT type of your internet from the router follow the below steps.
- Check your Router’s annual to find the router gateway address. You can also find this by searching for the router’s Gateway manufacturer on Google
- Log in to the router through the web browser
- Find the Universal Plug and Play on your router and enable it. This allows your network to discover more devices easily.
- Navigate to the Port Forwarding section
- Click on the option to add custom ports
- Here’s a list of ports you can add and check
- 80(TCP)
- 443(TCP)
- 3478(TCP & UDP)
- 3479(TCP & UDP)
- 3480(TCP)
This should change the NAT type and you should be able to access Remote Play without any lag issues.
Do a Speed Test
Remote services like PS remote play require a certain amount of internet bandwidth to perform without any lags. That is why it is recommended to use an internet connection with 10-15 Mbps to get the best out of Remote Play. You can perform a speed test to confirm this. Go on Google and search for Speed Test. If the results show above 10 Mbps, you are good to go. If not, you might want to upgrade your internet plan or try connecting to a different network.
Check your home network
If you are using a Wi-Fi connection to access PS remote play, make sure that the other devices at home are not connected to the same network. Multiple devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network can hinder the performance of your PS remote play and cause lag issues. These other devices may have Deborah’s running in the background which will slow down the internet connection. So, make sure the other home devices are disconnected from the network.
Hopefully, the various troubleshooting steps mentioned in this article will come in handy when you are facing problems with your PS Remote Play!
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