How To Use Laptop As Monitor For PS4

Gamers always have one hobby which differs them from normal geeks and it’s, trying every gaming console. And Sony PlayStation 4 is one of those controllers that not only attracts gamers but non-gamer too when it comes to gameplay.

A strong competitor of Nintendo switch, ps4 makes it in top position in terms of serious gameplay.

Plus, as everybody knows, playing games requires a big tv screen and it’s not ideal as you always gonna get that giant monitor when you’re in the mood to shoot zombies.

And here we welcome our laptop that owns a small but compatible screen to play the intensive games. But the question arrives that can we connect our ps4 with our laptop? well, to be honest, it’s possible to use the laptop as a monitor for the sony ps4 controller.

Since it’s not that plug-in and out way that initiates the ps4 gameplay, you gonna need some equipment and one trick that will enable you to smartly turn your lappy to a ps4 monitor.

So if you’re curious to get into it then move straight towards the requirements and way to use the laptop as a monitor for ps4. Here, we go…

How The Procedure Gonna Work & What Will Be Required?

So if we come to the point, both the controller and laptop own an HDMI Output port and without an input signal, you’re gonna connect the console with the laptop with the ideal HDMI Cable.

So the thing you can do is either get one video capture card use the remote play software to turn the laptop into monitoring for ps4. Sounds tricky? then let’s jump into the actual steps to connect your ps4 with your laptop.

How To Use Laptop As PS4 Monitor

1. Using Video Capture Card

1. You should have one HDMI Cable & Video Capture Card for the following process to work
2. Go to PS4 Settings > Network Settings > Connect to the internet
3. Connect that Video capture card to your laptop via USB port
4. Now connect the HDMI IN on the capture card and the HDMI OUT on the PS4
5. Open the software of video capture (use OBS Studio) on the laptop and connect your PS4 console to it

2. Using Remote Play

1. Download Sony’s Official Remote Play Software
2. Select the appropriate version according to your system os
3. After downloading, open it and complete the installation process
4. Now turn on your PS4 console and navigate to Settings
5. Click the Remote Play Connection Settings
6. Select the Enable Remote Play checkbox.
7. Then, go back to Account Management from PS4’s Settings.
8. Now, set the PS4 console as your primary system.
9. Just click on the Activate as Your Primary PS4 and then click activate.
10. Now, connect your controller with the laptop. There are two ways you can do that, either by using the DUALSHOCK USB wireless adaptor or through the USB cable.
11. Open the Remote Play Software on your laptop
12. Click the Start button.
13. Enter the credentials to log in to your PlayStation Network account.
14. Done!

Final Thoughts

Whether you have a Nintendo switch or sony ps4, you will always gonna need a monitor to display the output of your gameplay.

In a good scenario, a 32-inch television is enough to handle the gaming fever but in lack of tv, your computer and laptop screen can still act as the ps4 monitor.

And I guess today’s tutorial about using a laptop screen as ps4 monitor has helped you to play your favorite ps4 games directly on your laptop display.

The same configuration can also be followed in any game console and on any laptop/pc/tv which owns wifi and HDMI port. If still, any step made you worried then let us know in the comments section below.