Branching off from the idea of controlling the console with
your TV inputs, if you have something like one of LG’s new ‘Magic Remotes’ or a
Sony-specific model that was released in the last year or so, chances are you
can control the PS4’s dash with just the remote itself.
It’s perfect for cycling through the tiles on-screen, and
with apps like Amazon Prime, Netflix and Plex etc. offering libraries of content,
if you combine this with the previous step, you can flick over to your console
from the input list, boot it up automatically and use any number of apps all
without having to flick on the Dualshock 4 whatsoever.
Use Your Phone as a KeyBoard
Did you know Sony have a dedicated Playstation app?
Simply called ‘Playstation’ it acts – rather like
Microsoft’s SmartGlass app from a few years ago – as a companion screen,
delving into your profile to bring up things like Trophies, notifications,
friend lists, invites, the Playstation Store etc.
The best of the lot is if you go into the app and pair it
with your console (On PS4 go to Settings>Playstation App Connection
Settings>Add Device, then input the code it spits out) it’ll let you control
the dashboard as a mini-remote, not to mention opening up your phone’s keyboard
as a replacement for the occasionally cumbersome console version.
It’s great for messaging friends or responding to invites,
as well as being a stand-in for any instance of text entry in-game. Brilliant.
source: http://whatculture.com/gaming/ps4-15-cool-tips-tricks-secrets-you-must-try.php/4
by Scott Tailford
http://www.buyetail.com
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