How To Join PlayStation Party Chat On Your PC – Detailed Guide

Have you ever wanted to join a PlayStation party chat when you are away from your console? This is now incredibly simple if you use your mobile phone or tablet with the PlayStation App, available on both Android and iOS.

If you prefer to join from your PC or laptop, the process is slightly different. Currently, there is no PlayStation App for Windows or macOS that supports direct party chat. However, you can achieve this seamlessly by using PlayStation Remote Play. This guide will walk you through each step to ensure you can connect effortlessly.

What is Remote Play?

Remote Play is an official application that allows users to operate their PlayStation consoles remotely using another device. You can even stream your games to your phone with Remote Play. In this case, it enables you to access party chat through your PC by controlling your console remotely. Before proceeding, let’s review the essential requirements to ensure a smooth experience.

• You need a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.
• For PC: Windows 10 or 11 with a 7th-generation processor or newer.
• For Mac: macOS High Sierra or later.
• A stable internet connection, with both the console and PC connected to the same network whenever possible for the best performance.
• A PlayStation controller (either wired or wireless) that can connect to your PC.

With these requirements in place, let’s move forward and set up Remote Play.

Installing PlayStation Remote Play

Your first step is to install the Remote Play application on your computer. Head to the official Remote Play website, and scroll down to find installation options for your operating system. These instructions are demonstrated using Windows, but the steps for macOS are similar.

1. On the website, select the appropriate installation option for your system.
   

   

2. Click on your chosen platform and you will be directed to a new page. Review the requirements table, then scroll down to the “Download” button, which will be enabled after you accept the “Privacy Policy.”
3. Click “Download” to start downloading the installer.
4. Once the download is complete, click “Open File” to begin installation.
5. Allow the program to make changes if prompted, then follow the on-screen instructions to install Remote Play on your computer.

Setting Up Remote Play on PS5

These steps are tailored for PlayStation 5. If you own a PS4, continue to the next section for those instructions.

1. On your PS5, open “Settings“, then navigate to “System“.
2. Select “Remote Play” and activate “Enable Remote Play.” Remote Play Options

To allow Remote Play while your console is not fully powered on, you should enable the following rest mode features.

1. Return to “System,” then go to “Power Saving.”
2. Select “Features Available in Rest Mode,” then enable both “Stay Connected to the Internet” and “Enable Turning On PS5 from Network.” Features Available in Rest Mode Options

Setting Up Remote Play on PS4

Setting up Remote Play on PS4 involves slightly different steps due to changes in the system menu layout.

1. Go to “Settings,” then select “Remote Play Connection Settings” and activate “Enable Remote Play.”
2. Set this PS4 as your primary console for your PlayStation Network account.
3. Navigate to “Account Management“, then “Activate as Your Primary PS4“, and select “Activate.”
4. Go to “Power Saving Settings“, select “Set Features Available in Rest Mode“, and enable both “Stay Connected to the Internet” and “Enable Turning on PS4 from Network“.

Starting Remote Play

With your console now set up, you’ll need to configure the Remote Play application on your computer. The following steps apply to both PS4 and PS5 systems for a straightforward connection process.

1. Power on your console and place it in “Rest Mode.”
2. Launch the PS Remote Play application on your PC, and ensure your controller is connected.
3. Select “Sign In to PSN” and enter your PlayStation Network account credentials.
   

   

4. After logging in, choose the PlayStation console you want to connect to from the available list.
5. Remote Play will initiate the connection process. Once connected, your console’s screen will appear on your computer, allowing you full control.

At this point, your devices are successfully connected, and you can operate your console directly from your PC.

Joining a Party Chat

The final step is joining a party chat. Adjusting your audio settings ensures that both your voice input and output are routed correctly to your preferred device.

To do this, press the PlayStation button on your controller to open the quick access menu. Select the Mic Icon, then choose “Remote Play Device” to direct audio through your PC setup.

Joining a party via Remote Play works just like on your console. Open “Game Base“, navigate to “Parties“, and join an existing party or select “Start Party” to create a new one and add players to begin chatting.