Editor's Review
Checking who's online used to mean turning on the console just to see a greyed-out friend list. PlayStation App killed that habit. I open it on my phone, see which friends are active and what they're playing, and jump into voice chat before I even turn on my PS5. The remote download feature is the real time‑saver—I grab a game from PS Store on my lunch break, and it's installed and waiting when I get home.
What' s new ？
• This update includes fixes and performance improvements.
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playstation Official Introduction
Stay connected to your gaming friends and the games you love to play,
wherever you go with PlayStation App. See who's online, voice chat and send
messages, and discover deals on PS Store.
Connect with friends
• See who's online and what games they're playing.
• Voice chat and send messages to your PSN friends, hang out online, and plan your next multiplayer session.
• View other players' profiles and trophy collections.
Discover new games and the latest news
• Shop for new releases, pre-order games, and check out the latest deals and discounts on PlayStation Store.
• Get your daily fix of gaming news from the world of PlayStation.
• Stay up to date with notifications and invitations on your phone lock screen.
Control your console wherever you are
• Download games and add-ons to your console, so they're ready when you are.
• Manage your PS5 console storage if you run out of space while downloading.
• Get ready to play with quick sign-in and remote game launch on your PS5 console.
Account for PlayStation Network required to use this app.
playstation Tips
You don’t need to tinker with 20 different settings to get real value out of this app. Nail these three steps first, and you’ll cover 90% of what most people use it for day to day.
Pair your console first for remote access
Sign in with your regular PSN account, then scan the QR code on your PlayStation to link the two devices. No more typing your long password with a controller keyboard — that alone makes setup worth it. Flip on remote wake-up in the settings, and you’ll be able to power your console on or off straight from your phone, no TV required.
Use remote downloads to skip wait times
This is the feature most people install the app for, and it’s a total game changer. Browse the PlayStation Store right from your phone, buy new games or claim free monthly titles, and send them straight to your console to install. It works even when your console is in rest mode, so you can kick off a 100GB game download from work or school, and it’ll be fully installed by the time you get home. You can also manage your console storage from the app, deleting old games to free up space without turning on your TV.
Keep up with friends without booting your console
You don’t have to fire up your PlayStation just to chat with friends or plan a multiplayer session. The app supports full text messaging, group voice parties, and a live friends feed so you can see who’s online and what they’re playing. Send game invites, coordinate raid times, or just mess around in chat — all from your phone.
