With the fantastic graphics and audio effects, PlayStation is always regarded as an ideal option for video streaming. If you’re a subscriber of Paramount+, you can conveniently watch movies and TV shows on both PS4 and PS5. With new features added, you can even stream Paramount+ while playing games on PS5. Here’re four ways to watch Paramount+ on your PS5 and PS4, making your playing console an immersive entertainment platform beyond games.
The Paramount+ app supports both PS5 and PS4, making it the most direct way to stream Paramount content on your PlayStation consoles. Follow these steps to install and activate Paramount+ on PS5/PS4:
Go to the PlayStation store and search for “Paramount+.” Install the Paramount+ app on your device.
To activate Paramount+:
Select “Sign In” > “On My TV.” Sign in with your account credentials. Or
Select “Sign In” > “On the Web.” Visit paramountplus.com/playstation, enter your activation code, and select Activate.
If you don’t have a Paramount+ subscription yet, select “Sign Up” and follow the instructions to create a Paramount+ account and choose a plan.
Watch Paramount+ with Another Streaming App
Many users have reported stuck or crashing problems with the Paramount+ app on PS5 and PS4. For a smoother streaming experience, consider subscribing to Paramount+ through another streaming platform that has a more stable app on game consoles, such as Prime Video, YouTube, or Hulu.
Please note that you’ll need an active Amazon Prime or Hulu subscription to add Paramount+ as a Premium channel. Also, if you’re already a Paramount+ subscriber, you can’t use the existing account on them. You’ll have to cancel your current subscription and sign up through Prime Video, YouTube, or Hulu.
As an example, here’s how you can subscribe to Paramount+ on YouTube:
Visit the YouTube website or open the YouTube app on your Android or iOS device.
Choose “Movies & TV” from the left-side panel.
You’ll need to tap the compass icon to show the sidebar on the app.
Select Paramount+ under “Primetime Channels.”
Click “Try it free” to get a free trial for new subscribers or “Sign Up” to subscribe to Paramount+.
How to Watch Paramount+ While Playing Games
PS5 offers a “Pin to Side” feature (often referred to as “Picture-in-Picture”). It enables you to run a streaming service or other content in a small window on your screen while the game is running. Then you can watch videos while playing games. Here’s how:
Press the PlayStation button on your controller and go to Game Base.
Select Messages and send “www.paramountplus.com” to a friend.
Click “www.paramountplus.com” from the message you sent. It’ll pull up a browser and go to the website.
Press Options from your controller and select “Pin to Side.” You can choose to pin the browser with Paramount+ on the left or right side of your screen.
Now you can go back and play your game on the main screen with Pramount+ on the side.
How to Download Paramount+ Video and Watch on PS5/PS4
Paramount+ Premium (formerly Paramount+ with SHOWTIME) offers an offline watching feature on Android and iOS devices. However, these downloaded files can only be watched within the app on the downloaded device. If you want to watch Paramount+ offline on any supported device, including PlayStation, the best solution is to use a professional tool like Pazu Paramount Plus Video Downloader. It can download Paramount+ movies and shows to MP4 and MKV on Mac and Windows, so you can transfer and watch them on your PS5 and PS4.
How to download movies and shows with Pazu Paramount Plus Video Downloader:
Install and launch Pazu Paramount+ Video Downloader on Mac or Windows. Choose PARAMOUNT and log in to your Paramount+ account.
Click Settings > Preferences to unlock the full features if you’ve purchased a registration code. Otherwise, you can proceed with the free trial.
Click Settings (the three-line icon) in the top right corner and select “Preferences.” Here, you can customize your download settings, including video format (MP4 or MKV), video quality, codec, preferred audio and subtitle languages, and more.
Enter the title of the movie or TV show you want to download and click the “Search” icon.
For Movies: Click the “Download” icon next to the movie title to begin downloading.
For TV Shows: Click the “Download” icon, and all episodes will be selected by default. Uncheck the episodes you don’t want to download. You can also select the audio/subtitle language for each episode by clicking on the three lines and gear icon. Once done, click the “Download” button.
Once the download is complete, click the History tab at the top to find downloaded Paramount+ videos.
How to Watch Videos on PS4/PS5:
You can use a USB drive to watch the video on PS4 and PS5. Supported video formats include MKV(H.264), MP4(H.264), and more. Also make sure the USB drive is formatted with the exFAT or FAT32 file system to play on PS5 and PS4. Here’s how:
Use your Mac or Windows computer to create a folder in the root directory of a USB drive. Transfer the videos to the folder.
Connect the USB drive to your PS5/PS4 console.
Select Media Gallery from your games home (PS5) or Media Player from the content area (PS4). Then select USB and choose a video file to play.
