To turn off your PS5, press the PS button once, select Power > Turn Off PS5, and wait until the power indicator stops flashing and goes out. Do not disconnect the AC power cord while the power indicator is lit or blinking; doing so may cause data loss, corruption, or damage to your console. Without a controller, hold the console’s Power button for three seconds, then wait for the indicator to go out. These methods work on PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, slim models, and PS5 Pro running current system software.
The short version
- With a controller: Press PS once, then select Power > Turn Off PS5.
- Without a controller: Hold the console’s Power button for three seconds while it is on.
- Over Remote Play: Open the connected PS5’s control center and select Power > Turn Off PS5.
- Confirm shutdown: Wait until the power indicator finishes blinking and goes out.
| Method or option | What you need | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Controller power menu | Compatible controller with system controls | Full shutdown |
| Console power button | Hold Power for three seconds while on | Full shutdown |
| PS5 media remote | Paired Sony PS5 media remote | Full shutdown through the power menu |
| Phone or tablet Remote Play | Supported Android phone or tablet, iPhone, or iPad | Full shutdown through the connected PS5’s menu |
| Windows or Mac Remote Play | Supported computer running PS Remote Play | Full shutdown through the connected PS5’s menu |
| PlayStation Portal | Remote Play connection to your PS5 | Full shutdown of the connected console |
| Android TV Remote Play | Compatible Android TV OS 12 or later device | Full shutdown through the connected PS5’s menu |
| PS4 Remote Play | PS4 connected to your PS5 | Full shutdown of the connected PS5 |
| Another PS5 through Remote Play | Second PS5 connected to the host | Full shutdown of the host PS5 |
| System menu Rest Mode | Power > Enter Rest Mode | Rest Mode |
| Console button Rest Mode | Press Power once while on | Rest Mode |
| Automatic inactivity timer | PS5 power saving settings | Rest Mode after inactivity |
| Mobile Remote Play disconnect | Rest Mode checkbox during disconnect | Rest Mode |
| Windows or Mac Remote Play close | Rest Mode checkbox when closing | Rest Mode |
| PS Portal disconnect | Rest Mode option in the quick menu | Rest Mode |
| Android TV Remote Play disconnect | Rest Mode checkbox during disconnect | Rest Mode |
| PS4 Remote Play disconnect | Put in Rest Mode option | Rest Mode |
| PS5 Remote Play disconnect | Remote Play card on the controlling PS5 | Rest Mode for the connected console |
| Official PS Remote Play download | Sony’s app or platform setup instructions | Setup for remote access |
Turn off your PS5 with a controller
Press the controller’s PS button once to open the control center. Select Power, then choose Turn Off PS5. Wait until the console’s power indicator stops flashing and goes out.
Choose Turn Off PS5 for a complete shutdown, or Enter Rest Mode for Rest Mode. If you cannot use the controller or television, use the console’s physical button instead.
Use the console button without a controller
With the PS5 switched on, hold its Power button for three seconds. Wait for the power indicator to finish blinking and go out. You can use this method on any PS5 model without a controller or working television.
Make sure you use the console’s Power button, rather than the disc-eject button. A single press of Power while the console is on puts it into Rest Mode, so use the three-second hold for a full shutdown.
Shut down with a PS5 media remote
If your Sony PS5 media remote needs pairing, open Settings > Accessories > Media Remote > Set Up Media Remote on the PS5. Complete pairing before using the remote to open the shutdown menu.
Press the remote’s PS button once, then use its directional buttons and ENTER to select Power > Turn Off PS5. Wait until the console’s power indicator goes out. The remote’s TV Power button controls the television, so use the PS5 power menu to shut down the console.
Turn off your PS5 from a phone or tablet
You can use PS Remote Play on a supported Android phone or tablet, iPhone, or iPad to reach your PS5’s shutdown menu. Get the appropriate app from Sony’s PS Remote Play download page. On your PS5, open Settings > System > Remote Play and turn on Enable Remote Play.
Open PS Remote Play on your mobile device, sign in with the same account you use on the console, and connect to your PS5. During the session, tap the screen, select Options at the bottom right to open the control panel, and select the PS button. In the PS5 control center, select Power > Turn Off PS5.
Your console must be reachable and switched on, or configured for network wake from Rest Mode, for this mobile connection. If you cannot connect and are beside the console, hold its Power button for three seconds instead, then wait for the indicator to go out.
Use Remote Play on Windows or Mac
You can use PS Remote Play on Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11, or on macOS Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma, Sequoia, or Tahoe. On the PS5 itself, open Settings > System > Remote Play and turn on Enable Remote Play.
Launch PS Remote Play on your computer, select Sign In, and use the account associated with your console. Select PS5 to connect, then move the pointer over the streaming window to reveal its control panel. Select the PS button in that panel, then choose Power > Turn Off PS5 in the console’s control center.
Use PlayStation Portal or Android TV
On PlayStation Portal, connect to your PS5 through Remote Play, then press PS during gameplay to open the Portal quick menu and select PS5 Control Center. In the PS5 control center, select Power > Turn Off PS5. These steps shut down the connected console during Remote Play and apply only when you are connected to your PS5, not during a standalone cloud-streaming session.
For Android TV, use a compatible device running Android TV OS 12 or later, such as Chromecast with Google TV. On your PS5, open Settings > System > Remote Play and turn on Enable Remote Play. Open PS Remote Play on the Android TV device, select Sign In, and use the displayed QR code to sign in with your PS5 account.
Select PS5 to connect, then press the controller’s PS button or the TV remote’s Enter button during Remote Play. Select Control Center, then choose Power > Turn Off PS5.
Shut down from another PlayStation console
You can control the shutdown from a PS4 or another PS5 through Remote Play. On the PS5 you want to shut down, open Settings > System > Remote Play and turn on Enable Remote Play. That PS5 is the host console; the other PlayStation is the console you use to control it.
On PS4, open PS5 Remote Play, select Find Your PS5, and connect using the target PS5’s account. Press PS to display the Remote Play control panel. Select Control Center, then choose Power > Turn Off PS5.
On a second PS5, select Remote Play from Games home, select PS5, then select OK and connect using the host’s account. Press PS to open the controlling console’s control center. Use the Remote Play cards to access the host console’s control center, then select Power > Turn Off PS5 there.
Set up Rest Mode for standby
To enter Rest Mode, press PS once and select Power > Enter Rest Mode. You can use that option locally or in the host control center during Remote Play. With the console on, pressing its physical Power button once also enters Rest Mode.
To make the PS5 enter Rest Mode after inactivity, open Settings > System > Power Saving > Set Time Until PS5 Enters Rest Mode. Configure the inactivity period, and avoid selecting Don't Put in Rest Mode if you want automatic standby. This timer puts the console into Rest Mode rather than scheduling a complete shutdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you put the PS5 into Rest Mode when disconnecting mobile Remote Play?
During Remote Play on a supported Android phone or tablet, iPhone, or iPad, tap the screen and select Options at the bottom right, then select Settings > Disconnect. Check Put the connected console in rest mode, then select OK.
Can you put the PS5 into Rest Mode when closing Remote Play on a computer?
Yes, click the Remote Play window’s Close button at the top right on Windows or top left on Mac. Check Put the connected console in rest mode, then select OK.
How do you disconnect PlayStation Portal and leave the PS5 in Rest Mode?
During Remote Play, open the quick menu and select Disconnect. Turn on Put the connected PS5 in rest mode, then select Disconnect again.
How do you leave the PS5 in Rest Mode from Android TV Remote Play?
During Remote Play on a compatible Android TV OS 12 or later device, press the controller’s PS button to display the control panel, then select Disconnect. Check Put the connected console in rest mode and select OK.
How do you disconnect a PS4 Remote Play session into Rest Mode?
During the Remote Play session on PS4, press the PS button. Select Disconnect, then select Put in Rest Mode.
How do you disconnect from another PS5 and put the host into Rest Mode?
During Remote Play, press the PS button to open the controlling PS5’s control center. Select the Remote Play card, then select Disconnect > Put in Rest Mode.