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. You can also 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 with 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 and save the picture to your iOS or Android device, enjoying it anytime, anywhere. You can also upload photos and videos from 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 with your iOS or Android device; that is, if an Internet connection is available. You can browse music by folders or genres and are able to 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 any authorized IP camera directly to live stream it 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 a built-in buzzer.

DS video

Price: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Developer: Synology

With DS video installed on your iOS and Android devices, you can 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 and you will have something to laugh about and enjoy.

DS download

Price: Free
Platforms: iOS, Android
Developer: Synology

DS download gives you remote access to 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 through the built-in Safari browser, or simply by inputting the url. DS download also allows you to manage key settings of the Download Station—maximum upload and/or download speeds can be set for different types of downloads. Advanced schedules as defined in Download Station can be activated/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 sync to your mobile device, which makes them available for offline viewing. DS cloud also gives you total control over the sync criteria. You can, for each folder, set the maximum file size and the type of file you want to sync.