- The PlayStation 4 is an incredible console, but its countless menus can be confusing, especially when all you really want to do is get in there and start playing some games.
- Here are five hidden features that will make using your PS4 a heck of a lot easier.
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Flicking the thumbstick left and right to type your login information is annoying and inefficient. But did you know you can use motion controls to make typing a lot easier?
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When a keyboard pops up, click the right thumbstick down to enable motion controls.
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Then just tilt the controller, using small motions, to hover the cursor over the letter you want to input.
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Use this feature in combination with the other controller typing shortcuts like using the square button as backspace to maximize your typing efficiency.
2. Using your phone as a keyboard
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If you find typing using motion controls annoying, try using your smartphone instead. First, download the PlayStation App on your phone.
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Next, make sure your phone and PS4 are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then go to settings PlayStation App connection settings add device.
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Open the PlayStation App, hit "connect to PS4," and enter the code displayed on your TV.
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3. Get more battery out of your controllers
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You know that light bar on the back of every PlayStation 4 controller? Turns out, that little guy is a big drain on the battery. The good news is that you can dim this light, helping your controllers to last longer between charges.
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First, hold down the PlayStation home button on the controller.
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Then select "adjust sound and devices."
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Change the brightness of the DualShock 4 to dim.
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4. Turn on your TV and PS4 simultaneously
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Rather than turn on your TV and PS4 separately, you can do both with one press of a button. Go to settings and select "system." Then check the box labeled "enable HDMI device link."
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5. Play your PS4 remotely with your PC or Mac
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The PlayStation 4 allows for remote play, meaning you can stream your games wirelessly from the PS4 onto a computer somewhere else. To enable this feature, download this file onto your computer.
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On your PS4, go to settings remote play connection settings enable remote play. While your PS4 is on, connect a controller to your computer using a USB cable and launch the remote play software.
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