How to Set Up PS5 Remote Play Using Chiaki and playAbility: A Powerful Combination for Custom Gaming Controls

playAbility is a versatile control solution that allows gamers to customize their gameplay experience through facial movements, head tracking, and adaptive controllers. For those looking to play PS5 games remotely using playAbility, an excellent open-source companion software is Chiaki. This guide will walk you through setting up PS5 Remote Play using Chiaki alongside playAbility, enabling you to enjoy gaming with full customization and accessibility.

Why Use playAbility with Chiaki?

While Sony offers an official Remote Play application, it works only with the official DualSense controller and forbids the use of adaptive controllers or software like playAbility. Sony’s restrictions on third-party controller emulation can block specialized setups like the Quadstick from working smoothly. This is where Chiaki comes in: it’s an open-source Remote Play client that allows for more flexibility, making it possible to use playAbility to control your PS5 remotely.

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Remote Play with Chiaki and playAbility

Connect Your PS5 and PC to the Same Network

- Ensure your PS5 and PC are connected to the same stable network, either via Wi-Fi or a wired connection. A high-speed connection will give you the best Remote Play performance.

Install Chiaki

- Download and install Chiaki from its official repository. Here’s how to do it:
- Download the latest stable version of Chiaki for your operating system.
- If you’re using Windows, extract the .ZIP file and run chiaki.exe.

Enable Remote Play on Your PS5

- To enable Remote Play on your PlayStation 5:
- Go to Settings > System > Remote Play on your PS5.
- Toggle Enable Remote Play on.
- Generate an 8-digit PIN by selecting Link Device.

Find Your PSN Account ID

- To connect Chiaki with your PS5, you need your PSN Account ID. Here’s how to find it:
- Log into your PlayStation Network (PSN) account and locate your Online ID.
- Use the PSN Account ID tool by FlipScreen Games to convert your Online ID into an encoded format.

Set Up Chiaki to Connect to Your PS5

- Open Chiaki and follow these steps:
- Launch the Chiaki app.
- Enter your PSN Account ID (from the FlipScreen tool) and the 8-digit PIN provided by your PS5.
- Chiaki should now detect your PS5, displaying your console’s screen on your PC.

Set Up playAbility to Customize Your Gameplay

- Now that your PS5 is connected via Chiaki, it’s time to use playAbility to control your gaming experience.

How to Create a Custom Profile in playAbility for Remote Play:

- Open the playAbility app on your PC.
- Navigate to the Profiles tab and click + add a new profile.
- Choose a template:
- For PS5 games, select the Full Gamepad template to map all possible gamepad actions.
- Assign Triggers:
- Use playAbility’s facial recognition and head tracking to map specific movements to gamepad actions:
- Smile to accelerate.
- Nod to jump or attack.
- Tilt head left or right to steer or move in-game.
- You can also configure your adaptive controllers, such as Quadstick or joysticks, to the profile.
- Save Your Profile: Once you’ve customized your controls, save the profile. You can switch profiles at any time, depending on the game.

Activate Your playAbility Profile for PS5 Gaming

- Once your profile is saved in playAbility, go to the top-right corner of the app to activate your customized profile. Now, you’re ready to use facial gestures, head movements, or any adaptive controller to play your PS5 games remotely!

Why playAbility and Chiaki Make the Perfect Pair

By combining playAbility with Chiaki, you get the ultimate level of control over how you play PS5 games remotely. Unlike Sony’s official Remote Play app, Chiaki offers greater flexibility and compatibility with adaptive controllers, making it the ideal solution for those who rely on customized setups.

With playAbility’s powerful customization features—like facial movement mapping and head tracking—you can transform your gaming experience and make it as accessible as you need, whether you’re playing with a gamepad or adaptive devices.

Troubleshooting Tips

- Network Performance: For the smoothest experience, make sure both your PS5 and PC are on a high-speed network. If you're experiencing lag, try switching to a wired connection.
- Controller Issues: If your controller isn't responding, check that it’s connected to your PC and recognized by playAbility.
- PSN ID Troubles: If Chiaki isn’t recognizing your PSN Account ID, ensure it was correctly encoded using the FlipScreen tool.

Conclusion

With Chiaki and playAbility, you have a powerful and flexible solution for remotely playing PS5 games with customized control schemes. Whether you’re using facial gestures, head movements, or adaptive devices, this setup gives you the freedom to game your way.

Now that you’ve configured both tools, you can enjoy a seamless gaming experience with complete control over your input devices. Dive into your favorite PS5 titles with playAbility’s innovative customization features!

Happy gaming! 🎮

Updated on: 30/09/2024