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How To Link PS4 to the PlayStation app

There used to be numerous problems with the Official PlayStation app, but with the recent update to be PS4 compatible, it has had a revamp in all areas. First and foremost, it’s now even easier to connect the app to your console and there’s even a handy tutorial to help new users get started with the basics of how to use it.

The main focus of the app, however, is to give you access to your PSN account, enabling users to buy, download and preview games onto their console through their phone without needing to be near their console. This is a great way of adding new content to your PS4 when you’re out and about
and ready for you to enjoy when you get home without having to wait for downloads to finish.

Connect to console
Before accessing your profile it’s advised that you firstly connect your console to the app. There’s a step-by-step guide to doing this within the app and it takes a matter of seconds to do. Just make sure both the app and console are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Profile and extras
You can now begin to explore the app and also see various details of your account. At the top you can access your notifications, messages and game saves, while also being able to see all the trophies you’ve accumulated through the panel at the bottom of the screen.

Make a purchase
There’s also a direct link to the PS Store included within the app. Here you can set remote downloads to download onto your console even if you aren’t near it. If you’re new to the PS Store, you can also purchase a PS+ account through the app if you haven’t got one already.

                   Turn Your phone into a PS4 controller

   By using the BlueputDroid app you can turn your phone into a secondary PS4 controller
After downloading and installing the BlueputDroid app onto your device, press the Scan button at the top of the app and wait for the app to discover your PS4 console. It can take a while for the app to find the console, so be patient. Once done, your phone will reboot and then load the app.

Once connected, navigate to the Settings menu within the app and customise the options you need to. As well as a controller, you can use the app as a mouse for your console, so ensure you adjust the
overall mouse speed. In some cases your console might not instantly recognise the new controller.

Load up a game on your console and give the controller a whirl. Although there’s limited support for the shoulder buttons, you can still use the directional pad and other buttons. BlueputDroid does a good job at limiting all lag between your phone and console, which can be a common problem.

Another novel use for the app on your PS4 is to use it for typing. When searching for something on the PlayStation Store, you can simply write the words on your screen and use the app to search for what you wrote by pressing the Enter button located on the keyboard.