Managing Multiple PS5/PS4 Consoles & Accounts in Chiaki-ng
chiaki-ng handles multiple consoles just fine: each PS5 or PS4 registers separately, and you pick which one to stream from in the main window. PS4 and PS5 can mix on the same network. The one rule to remember: registration is per console and per PSN profile — family members each need their own registration with their own Account ID.
Registering a Second Console
Repeat the normal flow for each box: enable Remote Play on the console, get the PSN Account ID (Account ID guide), enter the 8-digit PIN or use pinless local registration. Full steps: setup guide. Registered consoles all appear in chiaki-ng’s main window — double-click whichever you want to play.
PS4 + PS5 on the Same Network
No conflict: the two generations use the same discovery and registration protocol. Practical notes:
- Give each console a static local IP or DHCP reservation on your router so manual-IP fallback keeps working after reboots.
- Rest-mode wake works for both — configure each console’s power-saving settings individually.
- PS4 tops out at 1080p remote play; PS5 can go higher. Set per-console resolution in chiaki-ng’s settings.
Family Accounts: One Registration Per Profile
The PSN Account ID is tied to a PSN profile, not to the hardware. If two people share one PS5 with separate PSN accounts, each person registers the same console under their own profile — chiaki-ng stores both registrations and you choose at connect time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register two PS5s in chiaki-ng?
Yes. Register each console separately — they both appear in the main window and you double-click whichever you want to stream from.
Do my family members need separate registrations?
Yes. The Account ID is per PSN profile, so each person registers the console under their own profile. Registrations are stored side by side.
Can I mix a PS4 and a PS5?
Yes, they coexist fine on the same network. Register each one; note the PS4 caps remote play at 1080p while the PS5 can go higher.
Can I stream from two consoles at the same time?
No — one stream at a time per chiaki-ng window. Disconnect from one before connecting to the other.