How to Connect PS4 to Laptop via HDMI
PlayStation4 is the leading gaming console on the market. For her, every year a lot of exclusive releases are released, which is an excellent advertisement for this device. The prefix is not equipped with a separate monitor - for a comfortable game, the image must be displayed on a TV or a separate widescreen monitor. But what if you have a PS4 at your disposal, but you don’t have an external monitor? The only answer is to use a laptop. In this article, we will figure out how to connect PS4 to laptop via HDMI.
We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with this video - it clearly demonstrates the process of connecting the set-top box to a computer and setting related parameters.
Connecting via HDMI
To connect the set-top box to a laptop via an HDMI cable, you do not have to buy additional equipment or install software. All you need is a laptop with an HDMI port and a cable. Before using this method, make sure your computer is equipped with an HDMI In input for signal reception, and not an HDMI Out input for image output. Most modern devices are already equipped with the right connector.
Cable preparation
To connect a game console to a laptop and output an image, you need to prepare an HDMI type “A” cable. If the computer does not have an HDMI connector, but is equipped with a VGA output, then you will have to purchase a special adapter - we note right away that when working through the adapter, the sound will not be played, you will have to use headphones or speakers.
PS4 connection
There is nothing complicated in connecting the set-top box to a laptop. The procedure is as follows:
- We connect the HDMI cable to the corresponding connector on the PlayStation4, located at the back of it.
- We insert the second end of the cable into the input on the PC.
- We launch both devices - the picture from the PS4 should automatically begin to be transferred to the laptop screen.
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Expert opinion
Daria Stupnikova
Specialist in WEB-programming and computer systems. PHP/HTML/CSS editor for os-helper.ru site .
Ask Daria When trying to use your PS4 with an old low-performance computer, you may experience freezes - these are due to the fact that the low power of the computer does not allow you to get a stable image from the console.
Wireless connection
You can display the image from the console on the laptop screen without using a special cable - for this, the manufacturer of the set-top box has developed a special PS4 Remote Play utility. The program can be downloaded from the official website, it is distributed free of charge. When the app installation is complete, the PS4 Remote Play icon will appear on the desktop.
Utility setup
The further setup process looks like this:
- We launch the utility, wait for the end of the update process.
- Click on "Login" and log into your own account (or create a new one).
- We set the resolution and FPS (frames per second) for the future broadcast of the image, apply the changes.
- We turn on the game console, open its parameters and go to the "Connection and Remote Play Settings" section. Click on "Allow Remote Control". Go to the "Add device" block - it should show an 8-digit code.
- We turn to the program on the laptop, wait for the automatic search for the set-top box to complete and enter the code that was received in the previous paragraph.
As a result of these actions, the program will find and register the set-top box, after which the image from the console will be displayed on the PC screen.
Connecting a DualShock 4
To connect the gamepad, you will have to use another additional utility called Input Mapper. After installing it, it will be possible to connect the joystick both wirelessly and wired.
For a wireless connection, perform the following steps:
- Press the "Share" button on the gamepad to put it into the "Pairing" mode. Successful switching is accompanied by flashing of the LED.
- We select the connection method via Bluetooth in the program - the device will be recognized without delay.
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The entire setup process will take just a few minutes - the necessary software is in the public domain.
Conclusion
As you can see, PlayStation4 can be quickly connected to a laptop without any problems. You have two options - image transmission via HDMI cable or wireless connection. Both methods work great.