There's no way to chain the Firestick through the PS4 or something. Nor is there a way for a second HDMI device to send its audio to the projector and then out through the PS4 to the sound bar. That's kind of how ARC works, but not close enough. Get a receiver, or hook your soundbar up to the projector instead of to the PS4. With Remote Play, you can control your PlayStation® console remotely wherever you have a high-speed internet connection. 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. .New Update. I have uploaded a new video on how to get PS4 Remote Play working through a third-party appcheck it out of Oc. Fire TV Stick Lite comes with all the essentials you need to get set up and start watching with ease. And with 50% more power than Fire TV Stick Basic Edition, Fire TV Stick Lite delivers quick app starts and fast streaming in Full HD. Alexa Voice Remote Lite Press and hold the voice button and ask Alexa to find, launch and control content.
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LSU Fan
Member since Dec 2012
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I've already paired my PS4 Dualshock to the Fire TV, but can't seem to get the Universal remote to work on it.
Any advice?
New Orleans Pelicans Fan
Member since Dec 2010
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I didn't do anything to connect it, and I don't know how to unconnected it. On top of that, the game controller that came with the fire TV only works if I'm 3 feet from the TV.
Needless to say I am not a fan of the Amazon fire TV, but that's just me. I hate the interface as well.
LSU Fan
Member since Dec 2012
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I am aware of Harmony, but not sure if it'll work on my PS4. I prefer to watch Vue & Netflix on my PS4 and movies (KODI) & watchESPN on the Fire TV.
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New Orleans Pelicans Fan
Member since Dec 2010
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My Sony TV has the locals through antenna, Netflix, watchespn, kodi, and slingtv, with an Ethernet port as well, which is all I need.
One remote for everything, even the surround sound.
The only negative is I have to clear cache pretty regularly,and sometimes have to go into the apps like once a week and 'force stop' them.
It like there's no way to shut the apps down when you get out of them, so they are always in the background running. Its like when the iPad starts running slow or not loading apps, you just need to click the main button and swipe all the open apps away.
There doesn't seem to be a way to 'swipe' the apps away on the TV other than going into them and 'force stop' each one.
LSU Fan
Member since Dec 2012
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New Orleans Pelicans Fan
Member since Dec 2010
18428 posts
I only got the fire TV to see if it was more reliable than the Roku. Preparing for football season.
I read it had a better processor so I figured that would help with the random buffering even though I'm hard wired in. I haven't had an issue yet in the 3 days I've had it,although I won't know for a while now B/c my router and possibly my lines got fried from a lightning strike Sunday.
Chicago Cubs Fan
Member since Jul 2008
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I don't know but my Sony TV remote just randomly started controlling my new fire TV, which you would think would be nice, and it is when I'm in PSVue, but i have no way of exiting apps with this remote, so it's a bit pointless.
Every manufacturer has their own name for it, but it is basically sending remote commands through the HDMI cable. I have a Samsung TV and Blu-ray player that 'talk' to each other (when I turn on the Blu-Ray player, the TV automatically switches the source), but other devices are starting to do the same thing. My Dish Hopper 3 will now auto-switch sources, and my Fire stick has been doing it for a while.
LSU Fan
Member since Dec 2012
32645 posts
I'm using my PS4 Universal Remote paired with my Insignia TV. Through that, I'm controlling the Fire TV. Only downside is that there isn't a home button ability to learn.
I am able exit some apps, but not all. For example, with KODI I can hit exit and go to the shut-down button. Netflix, I can go to 'Exit Netflix'. Apps like PS Vue (which i'll never use because I'll use it on my PS4), I have to go to my menu and go to root menu in the setting. It's about 4 steps that replace the 1 step that the Home Button on the Fire TV accomplishes.
If you want to get a non- hub harmony remote I think there is a IR usb dongle that can plug into the fire tv, allowing it to be used with any IR remote as opposed to Bluetooth.
LSU Fan
Member since Dec 2012
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The only bad thing is that you can't turn the PS4 on using the Harmony.
Have you tried turning on CEC-Settings on your TV? Your remote that controls your TV (Harmony now) would turn the PS4 on by going to input and going to whatever HDMI the PS4 is.
I can almost guarantee this will work because I have a stripped down Insignia with no smart capabilities.
Just going to the input of the device linked up with the HDMI channel will turn the device on (or bring out of sleep, like the Fire tv)
To add to the confusion I didn't have enough HDMI inputs on the receiver so I've got a few that run from an HDMI source selector and then into the tv.
Having turn it on isn't a big deal to me as I don't use my PS4 much anyway. It's much simpler to just is the Fire TV for Vue.
LSU Fan
Member since Dec 2012
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Ps Vue on the PS4 is way better than on the Fire TV IMO.
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Install [PS Remote Play] on your Windows PC, and then connect to your PS4 console.
Get ready
You’ll need the following to use Remote Play:
Windows PC
OS Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit) Processor 7th Generation Intel® Core™ processors or later Storage space 100 MB or more RAM 2 GB or more Display resolution 1024 × 768 or higher Sound card Required USB port Required - PS4 console
Always update your PS4 console to the latest version of the system software. - An account for PlayStation™Network
Use the same account that you use for your PS4 console. If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create one first. - High-speed internet connection
As a standard, we recommend a high-speed connection with upload and download speeds of at least 5 Mbps. For best performance, we recommend a high-speed connection with upload and download speeds of at least 15 Mbps. - DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller
- USB cable
Connect your Windows PC and your controller with a USB cable. You can also use a DUALSHOCK®4 USB wireless adaptor.
- You can also use your wireless controller for your PS5 console. Connect the controller to your Windows PC using a USB cable.
- To use voice chat, you’ll need a microphone, such as the built-in microphone on your Windows PC.
Install the app
You’ll only need to do these steps the first time you use the app. You can use the same app to connect to your PS4 console and PS5 console.
Download [PS Remote Play] and save it to your desktop or other location.
Read the “SIE application end user license agreement” as well as “Privacy policy”. When you select the checkbox, the download button will become available.
During the installation, you might see a request to download additional software that’s needed to use [PS Remote Play]. To download this software, follow the on-screen instructions.
Set up your PS4 console
Set up your PS4 console in the following ways. You’ll only need to do this the first time you use Remote Play:
- From the function screen, go to [Settings] > [Remote Play Connection Settings], and then turn on [Enable Remote Play].
- From the function screen, go to [Settings] > [Account Management] > [Activate as Your Primary PS4], and then select [Activate]. You can enable this setting on only one PS4 console for each account. Find out more about activating your PS4 console as your primary console in the PS4 User’s Guide.
- To start Remote Play while your PS4 console is in rest mode, select [Settings] > [Power Save Settings] > [Set Features Available in Rest Mode]. Then select the checkboxes for [Stay Connected to the Internet] and [Enable Turning on PS4 from Network].
Start Remote Play
You’ll take the following steps each time you connect to your PS4 console from your Windows PC.
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- 1.
- Turn on your PS4 console or put it into rest mode.
- 2.
- Use a USB cable to connect your controller to your Windows PC.
You can also use a DUALSHOCK®4 USB wireless adaptor. - 3.
- Launch [PS Remote Play] on your Windows PC, and then select [Sign In to PSN].
- 4.
- Sign in with the same account that you use for your PS4 console.
When you select [Settings], you can configure video quality settings for Remote Play such as resolution and frame rate. - 5.
- Select [PS4].
The app searches for the PS4 console that you set up in Set up your PS4 console, and then connects. After it connects, the screen of your PS4 console displays on your Windows PC and you can start using Remote Play.
From the second time onwards, you’ll be able to select the console that you connected to previously.
- Before trying to connect remotely from outside your home, check that your device connects properly while you are near your PS4 console.
- If the app can’t find the device that you’d like to connect, or if you can’t use Remote Play, see “When Remote Play is not available”.
Remote Play controls
Besides using your controller, you can also control your PS4 console with the control panel.
During Remote Play, if you move the mouse cursor of your Windows PC over the screen that you’re using for Remote Play, the control panel displays:
- SHARE button
Perform the same functions as the controller’s SHARE button. - PS button
Display the home screen of your PS4 console. - OPTIONS button
Perform the same functions as the controller’s OPTIONS button. Microphone status
Select [Mic on] / [Mic off] to turn the microphone on or off.Mic on Mic off Mic not connected - Battery level
You can check your controller’s battery level. Screen size
You can change the screen size during Remote Play.Enter full screen Exit full screen
Quit Remote Play
- 1.
- Click the at the top right corner of the screen you’re using for Remote Play.
You’ll see a message that says “This Remote Play session will be disconnected”.
To quit Remote Play while your PS4 console is in rest mode, select the checkbox for [Put the connected console in rest mode]. - 2.
- Select [OK].
Remote Play quits and the screen returns to its original state before your Windows PC was connected to your PS4 console.
To uninstall [PS Remote Play], go to your Windows PC settings and select [Apps] > [Apps & features], and then delete [PS Remote Play]. Folder and command names might vary depending on your OS version.