PS Vita and PS4: this is how remote play and the second screen work

If you are lucky holders of a PS Vita and the brand new one on the table Sony, PlayStation 4This tutorial It will be great for you to know how to get the most out of the interaction capabilities of the successor of PSP with the novel PS4. If you've never heard of remote use or second screen, here we will explain what each of these functions consists of and how to activate them.

First of all, before we get down to work, you should have your two consoles - both PS Vita as PlayStation 4- updates with the latest update available for each of them. All you have to do is connect the machines to the internet and check the updates tab, where when you press "update system" we will be sent to a software download or will notify us that the system is up to date.

Let's start by clearing the most basic doubts:

What is remote play?

El remote use is a function that allows the system PS Vita control a system PS4 using a wireless connection. This allows most game titles to be played. PS4 away from the couch in PS Vita. Much of the games PS4 are compatible with the remote use; however, you must ensure that there is a "Remote Play" icon on the back of the game box, or check the instruction manual to confirm that it is compatible with this mode. In the case of digital downloads, you can check the description of the article in PlayStation Store, both before and after making the purchase.
What is the second screen?

You can use PS Vita as secondary display to display unique content when playing games that support the feature second screen. How the second screen is used is up to the game developers, but the possibilities are numerous: radar, maps, alternative camera angles, playbooks on sports titles, and much more. Not all games PS4 are compatible with the second screen, so you should carry out the same checks that we indicate for the use of "Remote use".

In addition to having, as is obvious, a PS Vita (with a 3.0 firmware or higher) and a PlayStation 4, by way of Optional we may need:

• Game compatible with Remote Play or Second Screen (titles that require a camera or motion controller PS Move They are not compatible).
• Wireless router (to establish a connection through a home Wi-Fi network).
• Wireless Broadband Internet Connection (to connect to the Internet. 3G, 4G or LTE modes are not supported)

How to connect PlayStation 4 with PS Vita

Application PS4 link from PS Vita system choose the most suitable connection method for the current conditions. We can find three options:

• PS4 as a wireless access point: This option allows the system PS Vita connect directly wirelessly to PS4 and offers the best Remote Play experience.
• Home Wi-Fi network: The system PS Vita connects wirelessly to a router, which in turn connects to the system PS4. Select this option if the router is closer than the system PS4 area where you want to use Remote Play.
• Wireless internet connection: With this method, the system PS Vita connects to the Internet and then to a PS4 also connected to the Internet. Use this option if you are away from home and want to connect to your PlayStation 4.

How to establish a connection and start Remote Play

We will have to prepare both systems, both PS4 as PS Vita:
On the PS4 system:

Go to (Settings)> [PS Vita Connection Settings] and make sure the [Enable Remote Play] checkbox is checked.
In the same menu, make sure the [Connect directly to PS Vita] box is checked. In this way, you will enjoy the best Remote Play experience. If you have problems with direct connection, you can uncheck this box to override the wireless access point option and connect through your home Wi-Fi network.

On the PS Vita system:

Press (PS4 Link)> [Start] and choose the function you want to use (Remote Play or Second Screen).
(If you have previously registered a PS4 system, you will not have to do this step.) If this is your first time connecting to the PS4 system, you will need to enter the 8-digit number shown on the PS4 system screen, and then press [Register]. You have 5 minutes to enter this code. If you don't have time, press [Back] on the PS Vita system and you will receive a new code.
The PS Vita system will search for the PS4 system and connect using the best connection method. A notification will appear on the PS4 system stating that a user has connected using Remote Play.

Then the screen of PS Vita will display the system screen PS4 if you are using remote use. If you are using the function second screen, the screen will show the images corresponding to the second screen; If the game is not currently using the feature, the system screen PS Vita will display the message: "This screen is not currently in use."

PS4 Remote Play Controls

Game controls

Usually when using uso remote en PS Vita, the controls they will be the same that when using a wireless controller DualShock 4 trust your PlayStation 4.

All the main exceptionss are the buttons L2, R2, L3 y R3, since the system PS Vita it does not have such buttons physically. Instead, these controls are usually assigned to the rear touch panel de PS Vita. A small image of the back of the system will appear on the screen PS Vita to indicate where you are touching the rear touchpad when using remote use. Can you see her current settings of controls pressing the PS button and then the icon Button guide located at the bottom right of the screen.

Other controls

By pressing the PS button your PS Vita, a menu will appear with the following options:

• LiveArea screen: used to exit the remote use and return to the LiveArea screen of PS Vita.
• PS4 system: this is equivalent to pressing the PS button of command DualShock 4 when you are in a game to return to the home screen and thus navigate through the menus of PS4.
• Button guide: This option displays the controls the current game uses for the game. remote use. In some cases, it is also possible to choose between different controls. To scroll through the available control options, press "Button Guide" and then the left or right arrows in the lower corners of the screen. If these arrows are disabled, there are no other control options available.

We hope this guide has helped you to get the most out of the connectivity between your PS Vita y PlayStation 4.