ONE of the worst PS5 problems is when you log on to play – only to be confronted with updates.
There’s a very easy way to avoid this sad situation.
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You can set up your console to install updates even when you’re not physically there.
It involves three different PS5 settings.
The first is making sure that automatic updates are set up for your PlayStation software.
Then the second is ensuring that it’s also on for your video games too.
Finally you’ll want to enable Rest Mode, so that you can switch off your Sony console into a “ready” standby.
Some of these settings are default, but if you’ve had a PS5 for a while then there’s a chance you’ve changed them.
Turn on Automatic Updates
First, go into Settings > System > System Software Update and Settings.
That’s where you’ll be able to make sure that your PS5 automatically installs important system software updates.
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That way, you won’t turn your PS5 on and find out you’re running a massively out-of-date version that takes an age to patch.
Next, go to Settings > Saved Data and Game Settings.
There you’ll be able to choose Automatic Updates for your video games.
That’s important, as popular – and particularly multiplayer – titles often receive software updates after they’ve been released.
Turn on Rest Mode
The other piece of this puzzle is Rest Mode.
This means your PS5 can still get on with things even when it’s off.
It’ll use more electricity than having it fully switched off – but the difference on your bills won’t be huge.
There are a few perks to Rest Mode: for instance, you can still charge your DualSense controller via a cable.
But it also means that your PS5 will download updates while it’s in Rest Mode.
Similarly, you can schedule game downloads from afar using the PlayStation App – and they’ install while you’re in Rest Mode.
You can set all of this up by going into Settings > System > Power Saving > Features > Available in Rest Mode.
Then next time you turn your PS5 off, choose the Rest Mode option.
