Android and iOS Applications

You can also use some of the features of a Synology NAS through your smart phone. Synology has developed some rather interesting applications for both Android and iOS devices with the help of third party developers. Let's take a look at all the mobile applications Synology has developed for their NAS devices.

DS file

Price: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Developer: Synology

DS file allows you to securely browse folders and files on a DiskStation through your iOS/Android device, via a WebDAV protocol with HTTPS support. You can also transfer files between your device and the DiskStation. You are able to manage files between the DiskStation and your mobile device's local storage and can save files to your cloud station.

DS photo+

Price: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Developer: Synology

DS photo+ allows you to browse photos and videos on Photo Station by using the thumbnail slider. You can interact with friends through photos or video commentary. Everything takes place in real time. You can easily find the location of a picture, saving it to your iOS or Android device. Enjoy it anytime, anywhere. You can also upload photos and videos on your iOS or Android device to Photo Station.

DS audio

Price: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Developer: Synology

DS audio allows you to stream music stored on a DiskStation on your iOS or Android device; that is, if an Internet connection is available. You can browse music by folders or genres and can play music in the background. DS audio comes with a remote control feature that provides an intuitive way to browse through the Audio Station music tank.

DS cam

Price: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Developer: Synology

DS cam allows you to control the cameras you have connected to your DiskStation. You can stream in real time, control camera angles with your touch screen, and search and play recordings. Users who do not own a Synology DiskStation can also access and stream any authorized IP camera directly on DS cam.

DS finder

Price: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Developer: Synology

DS finder easily helps you monitor the status of your DiskStation on the go. You can even start the DiskStation remotely. IT pros can receive important system notifications of DiskStation instantly or use it to locate the DiskStation in a, for example, massive server room through its built-in buzzer.

DS video

Price: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Developer: Synology

Install DS video on your iOS and Android devices to watch all movies, TV shows, and recorded TV programs stored on your DiskStation. Fill in the blanks of your daily life with DS video. Whether it is the time spent waiting for a friend to show up or commuting on the subway—don’t stay idle. Just log into DS video to have something to enjoy.

DS download

Price: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Developer: Synology

DS download allows you to access Download Station through your iPhone. You can view your download task list, any information about individual tasks, and pause, resume, or delete tasks. You can also create download tasks by using the built-in Safari browser or simply inputting the URL. DS download also allows you to manage key settings of Download Station—maximum upload and/or download speeds can be set for different types of downloads, and advanced, in Download Station predefined schedules can be activated or deactivated through DS download.

DS Cloud

Price: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Developer: Synology

DS cloud is the Cloud Station for your mobile device. It allows you to pick the DiskStation folders you want to synchronize with your mobile device, which makes them available for offline viewing. DS cloud also gives you total control over the synchronization criteria. You can, for each folder, set the maximum file size and type of file you want to synchronize.