• Cast phone screen on PC without any lag.
  • Stream your phone to PC on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.
  • Record & capture phone screen on PC.
  • Keyboard Mapping: Play mobile games on PC using the mouse and keyboard.

Free Download

mirrorto-banner

How to Cast Phone to PS4? (Android & iOS)

Home > Mirror Tips > How to Cast Phone to PS4? (Android & iOS)

Spencer Hill

success

Rated successfully!

tips

You have already rated this article, please do not repeat scoring!

There is no doubt that you enjoy the content more on smartphones, casting it on the bigger screen is still superior. Luckily, if you have a PS4, you can cast content from your smartphone onto it.

cast iphone or android to ps4

For this purpose, you just need a screen casting application to cast phone to PS4 and enjoy videos and games. Stay tuned to know the details.

In this article:

Part 1. How to Cast iPhone to PS4?

Since every mirroring program cannot connect your device to PlayStation 4, we have listed the two best methods to cast to PS4 from iPhone:

1 Plex

Plex is a screen mirroring app that allows its users to cast their iPhones to PlayStation 4.

ps4 plex

note

Features of Plex

  • With its inbuilt support, the app can stream photos, videos, and music.
  • Plex organizes the files to let its user easily search and play the media.
  • It is free for its users, but you can also get the Plex Pass to watch and record live TV or podcasts.

Use Plex to screen share phone to PS4:

  • Make a free account by going to Plex official website.
  • Now go to playstation, search Plex, and install it on your PS4.
  • plex purchased

  • Open the app and click to sign in. A link will appear on the screen. Visit the link through the browser.
  • Now log in to your Plex account and input the code visible on the TV screen.
  • Click “Link” and a message will appear showing successful setup.
  • Now install the Plex on your iPhone.
  • Open the app, click “Stay in Trial Mode” and then “Grant permission”.
  • Select the menu icon and go to “Settings” from the menu.
  • Now click “System” and then “Advertiser server”, “Show camera roll media”, and “Network discovery”.
  • Connect your iPhone and PS4 with the same network.
  • Finally, go to the PS4 home screen; select your iPhone and then folder to cast your favorite content. Now you share your phone screen to PS4.

  • 2 iMediaShare

    iMediaShare is another application that can successfully connect your iPhone to PS4.

    cast photos videos audio with imediashare

    note

    Features of iMediaShare

    • It allows its users to play photos, videos, music, or audio systems.
    • It can automatically detect the list of available devices, so you just need to pick the device to cast the content.
    • The app is free to use.

    Use iMediaShare to cast phone to PS4:

  • Connect your iPhone and PS4 with the same network.
  • Download and install iMediaShare on your device.
  • Launch the app and choose whatever you want to cast on the PS4 screen.
  • Click “choose a screen” then select your PS4 console from the given list of devices.
  • Now, it will cast photos, videos, or audio on the big screen.
  • tips

    Tips

    Want to cast phone screen on PS5? Read to learn how to cast iPhone to PS5.

    Bonus Tips: How to Cast iOS/Android Phone to PC Rather Than PS4?

    Apart from casting iOS and Android to PS4, here we also recommend you to try a mirroring app - MirrorTo software. All social applications can be managed by keyboard and mouse. And if you want to share files or videos from your phone, here's a good choice. Now both iOS & Android are supported.

    iMyFone MirrorTo

    Key Features:

    Try It Free

    Video tutorial on casting your iOS screen to PC with MirrorTo.

    cast iphone screen on pc mac

    Steps to play mobile games on PC:

    Step 1. Download and install iMyFone MirrorTo on your computer.

    Step 2. Connect your phone and computer to the same Wi-Fi network.

    Step 3. Your phone screen will automatically mirrored on your PC.

    Step 4. Now you can easily control your phone screen to play iOS/Android games on PC.

    Part 2. How to Cast Android to PS4

    With the help of screencasting apps, you can quickly screen-cast your Android phone. Here are the best apps that you can use to cast your phone to PlayStation 4 easily.

    1 PlayStation

    PlayStation is officially developed by Sony to give the users a fantastic PlayStation experience. It is free to download and use.

    playstation app

    note

    Features of PlayStation

    • The app allows you to start game download to your console from your Android.
    • It also supports voice chat, messaging, and shopping for PS4 users.

    How to use PlayStation

  • Download the PlayStation App on your Android. Launch it and sign in with the user name and password associated with your PlayStation network account.
  • Turn on PS4 and go to Settings, then PlayStation App Connection Settings, and then Add Device.
  • Remember the code number that appears on the screen.
  • Now open the PlayStation App on your Android and select Connect to PS4 and then Second Screen.
  • Now your mobile phone will be screencast on PS4.

  • 2 PS4 Second Screen

    PS4 Second Screen allows access to a lot of PS4 controls and features and is free to use.

    ps4 second screen

    note

    Features of PS4 Second Screen

    • With this app, you will see the in-game information on your Android while playing the game on PS4.
    • It also allows you to use your mobile to enter text on PS4.

    How to use the PS4 Second Screen

  • Install the PS4 Second Screen app from the app store on your Android device.
  • Launch the PS4 second screen and sign in with the user name and password associated with your PlayStation network account. You will now see PlayStation devices connected to your device.
  • Turn on your console, go to Settings, then mobile app connection Settings, then Add Device. A screen with a number will be displayed.
  • Now go back to your Android and tap your PS4 name and enter the code to connect your phone to  your console.
  • Now your phone screen is cast to PS4.

  • 3 Pixel Media Server

    Pixel Media Server is a UPNP/DLNA compatible Digital Media Server app that works perfectly fine for Android users, including HTC 10. When installed on your smartphone, the app turns your smartphone into a media server. The app is free to use.

    use pixel media server

    note

    Features of Pixel Media Server

    • The app can share media such as photos, videos, or audios.
    • The app auto starts on device boot.
    • It also keeps track of the last folder selected to launch the media quickly.

    How to use Pixel Media Server to cast phone to PS4:

  • Download the Pixel Media Server app on your Android.
  • Launch the app and tap DMS name to assign any name to your device and then select which directory you want to share.
  • Tap the Play icon to start the app.
  • pixel media server setting

  • Now open the media player on your PS4. You can see your iPhone name.
  • Select your device and browse the folders to play any media on PS4 big screen.

  • 4 LocalCast for Chromecast

    LocalCast is one of the most important applications for Chromecast. In the past, it was only compatible with Chromecast, but now it supports many different smart TVs, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and even Nexus Player. However, some features are unique to Chromecast, for example, the zoom, pan, and rotate features are only available for Chromecast.

    localcast for chromecast

    If the unique features of for Chromecast can be generalized in the future, this will truly make the application more extensive. In addition, there are many features that can help you watch movies through this application, such as subtitle support.

    use localcast for chromecast

    Part 3. How to Play PS4 Games on iPhone/Android

    To play PS4 games on your iPhone or Android device, you can use a controller or the Remote Play feature. Let's take iPhone with Remote Play app for example. The steps are exactly the same as Android.

    Steps to follow:

    1. Make sure your PS4 has the latest system software. Go to Settings > System Software Update to check for updates.

    2. Make sure your iPhone and PS4 are on the same Wi-Fi network.

    3. Download PS Remote app on your iPhone/Android device. It's free to download from the app store.

    ps remote play app

    4. Go to Settings > Remote Play Connection Settings and enable Enable Remote Play.

    go to remote play connection settings

    enable remote play ps4

    5. Then click "Add device". You will get an 8 digit code.

    click add device

    6. Go back to iPhone. Enter the code into the Remote Play app. Click "Register". You phone will connect to your PS4.

    7. Now you can easily play the PS4 games on your iPhone or Android.

    play ps4 on iphone android

    Part 4. FAQs about Casting iPhone or Android to PS4

    1 Can iPhone Players Play with PS4?

    Yes, you can play your PS4 games from an iPhone remotely using PS4's Remote Play functionality. However, it will work on the 6.50 version or later of the console firmware. You just need to download the Remote Play app on your iPhone and pair it with your PS4.

    2 How Do I Cast My Samsung Phone to PS4?

    To cast Samsung phone screen to PS4, follow the given steps:

  • Install the PS4 Second Screen app or any other screencasting app from the app store on your Android device.
  • Launch the app and sign in with the username and password associated with your PlayStation network account. You will now see PlayStation devices connected to your device.
  • Turn on your console and then go to Settings, then mobile app connection settings, then add device. A screen with a number will be displayed.
  • Now go back to your Android and tap your PS4 name and enter the code to connect your phone to  your console.
  • Now your phone screen is cast to PS4.
  • 3 How to Cast from iPhone to PS4 without Wi-Fi?

    You cannot cast your iPhone to PS4 unless you install a casting app on your iPhone. It's not important if you have Wi-Fi or a local connection; PS4 doesn't support mirroring.

    tips

    Tips

    If you would like to cast your Android phone to PC instead of PS4, you can try the screen mirroring application in this case.

    4 Can you screen share on PlayStation 4?

    Yes, you can screen share on PlayStation 4. The PS4 allows users to screen share through features like Share Play, which enables players to invite friends to view their gameplay in real-time or even take control of their game remotely. Additionally, the PS4 supports streaming services like Twitch and YouTube, allowing users to broadcast their gameplay to an audience. Moreover, the PS4's Remote Play feature enables users to stream their PS4 gameplay to other devices such as a PC, Mac, or PlayStation Vita, expanding the options for screen sharing and remote play experiences.

    Conclusion

    Whether you have Android or iOS, we have penned the best ways to screen the multimedia content on your PS4. So, without spending extra money on any app or package, just follow the above-given ways and cast to PS4 and have an amazing watching experience. If it's difficult to cast phone to PS4, then iMyFone MirrorTo will be your best choice!

    Try It Free Buy Now