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Connect PS5

The PS5 settings and pairing are one-time steps.

Before connecting

  1. Turn on the PS5 and put it on the same local network as the computer.
  2. Open Settings → System → Remote Play, enable Enable Remote Play, then open Link Device and keep the eight-digit pairing code visible.

    Switching PSN accounts resets this switch. The code is single-use and expires when you leave the page.

  3. Under Settings → Screen and Video → Video Output → HDR, select Off.

    MAN establishes the stream in SDR; HDR causes an output-mode mismatch.

  4. Leave accessibility options at their defaults: no button remapping, no high-contrast display.

    The automation sends inputs on the standard layout, and recognition depends on normal colors.

  5. To wake the PS5 from Rest Mode, enable Stay Connected to the Internet and Enable Turning On PS5 from Network under Settings → System → Power Saving → Features Available in Rest Mode.

Pair in MAN

During first launch, select PS5 → Pair PS5. From the dashboard, open console settings and select Edit setup.

  1. Select Find on the Console row. If MAN cannot find it, choose manual input and enter the local IPv4 address, such as 192.168.x.x.
  2. Enter your PSN Online ID, not the login email.
  3. Select Get Account ID and wait for MAN to fill the field.
  4. Return to Settings → System → Remote Play → Link Device on the PS5.
  5. Enter the eight-digit code in MAN, then select Pair for the first time.

Pairing data belongs to the PSN account that was looked up: after switching accounts or computers, pair once more.

Connection messages

MAN message Meaning
PS5 found; pairing can continue The console was discovered, but pairing and streaming are not complete.
Pairing securely MAN is saving pairing information.
PS5 pairing information saved Pairing information is saved; the stream is not connected yet.
Connecting to PS5 MAN is establishing the stream.
PS5 connected; stream ready or PS5 connected; receiving runtime frames The stream is connected.
Ready to start Connection checks and the selected configuration are ready.

If something goes wrong

Discovery failures, failed account lookups, expired codes and paired-but-not-connected states: see FAQ.