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To use this feature on a PS Vita system or PSP™ system, you may be required to update the system software of the PS3™ system and the PS Vita system or PSP™ system.
Using a device that supports remote play, such as a PS Vita system or PSP™ system, and a wireless access point, you can connect to your PS3™ system via the Internet. To use remote play, the PS3™ system must be set in remote play connection standby mode.
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Using the PS Remote Play app, you can control your PlayStation®5 console or PlayStation®4 console from a device in a different location. For example, you can use a computer in another room or a smartphone. when you’re out to enjoy PS5™ and PS4™ games. You can’t use Remote Play on your mobile device’s cellular data network. Download Sony PS3 Remote for free. A collection of applications that allow seamless, configurable and powerful integration of the Sony PS3 Remote with Linux through LIRC. In Remote Play, access and operate a PS3™ system in a remote location from your system. LiveArea™ screen for PS3 Remote Play Features you can operate from your system Remote play in a private network (using the PS3™ system's Wi-Fi network). You can use the USB cable (A - Mini-B type) supplied with the PS3™ system to connect the PSP™ system to the PS3™ system. If you try to register a device for remote play that is registered with another PS3™ system, the registration (pairing) with the first PS3™ system will be cleared.
The method of using a commercial wireless hotspot (wireless LAN) service and the charges for such use vary depending on the service provider. For details, contact the service provider.
Preparing (1) (PS3™ system and the device that supports remote play)
To use remote play for the first time, you must register (pair) the device that supports remote play, such as a PS Vita or PSP™ system, with the PS3™ system. To register (pair) the system, select (Settings) > (Remote Play Settings) > [Register Device].
Preparing (2) (device that supports remote play)
Create a network connection to connect the PS Vita or PSP™ system to an access point. To use remote play via the Internet, you can use an wireless access point. For details about network settings on a device that supports remote play, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device.