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.


If you have an Android device and for some reason can't access Google Play, Synology's Android apps are also available for manual download anf installation here.

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

Use DS file to manage files stored on your DiskStation. Upload or download files on either the NAS or an iOS/Android device, or complete basic editing tasks with HTTPS support. While file management is its prerogative, DS file is also a useful tool for browsing through pictures, watching videos, or checking on work-related documents while on the go.

DS photo+

Price: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Developer: Synology

Use DS photo+'s thumbnail slider to browse through photos and videos on Photo Station. You can interact with friends through photos or video commentary, and everything takes place in real time. You can easily find a picture's location to save it to your iOS or Android device. Use DS photo+ at anytime and from 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

Stream music stored on a DiskStation on your iOS or Android device via DS audio. All you need is an Internet connection. You can browse music by genre or folder 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 without a Synology DiskStation can also access and stream any authorized IP camera directly through DS cam.

DS finder

Price: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Developer: Synology

DS finder easily helps you monitor your DiskStation's status on the go; you can even start DiskStation remotely. IT pros can receive important system-specific DiskStation notifications instantly, or use DS finder to locate the DiskStation in a, for example, massive server room by activating the NAS server's 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

Use DS download to access the Download Station on your iPhone. You can view your download task list, any information on 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 Download Station's key settings—maximum upload and/or download speeds can be set for different types of downloads, and predefined Download Station schedules can be activated or deactivated.

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 set the maximum file size and file type you want to synchronize.