# DS Music for Synology NAS — Enjoy your Synology music

> Synology NAS music player for personal libraries with CarPlay support. (iPhone/iPad app by 王霖 童.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-music-for-synology-nas/id6476442387 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [王霖 童](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724769293)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, Canadian French, German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more
- Released: 2024-01-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-music-for-synology-nas/id6476442387/reviews.md

## What is DS Music for Synology NAS?

Your Synology music, everywhere.

DS Music connects directly to Audio Station on your Synology NAS, bringing your private music library to iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, and CarPlay. Browse and play your own collection at home or on the go without uploading it to a third-party music service.

Highlights:
• Core playback features are free
• Connect with QuickConnect ID, a custom domain, or your local network
• Support for Synology two-factor authentication
• Browse albums, artists, genres, composers, folders, and playlists
• Search your library, view synchronized lyrics, and edit song metadata
• Automatic caching and downloads for more reliable listening
• Background playback, queue management, and system Now Playing controls
• Interfaces designed for each Apple platform
• Support for a wide range of audio formats

Requirements:
A Synology NAS with the Audio Station package installed. Available features may vary by device and platform.

Privacy:
Your account information stays on your device. Login and data transfer take place directly between DS Music and your NAS. When you use QuickConnect, the connection may be securely relayed through Synology official infrastructure.

DS Music does not provide or host music. All content comes from your private NAS library; please make sure you have the right to use it.

DS Music is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Synology Inc.

Questions or feedback: dsmusic_app@icloud.com

## Key features

- Connect to Synology NAS
- Lyrics display
- Metadata editing
- Automatic music caching
- CarPlay support
- Intuitive interface
- Wide audio format compatibility

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Development | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Development | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support Development | $4.99 | one-time |
| DSMusic Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-music-for-synology-nas/id6476442387/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 比官方的更好用。

*2026-08-25*

一直在用，很喜欢，但现在我不用域名，改用WireGuard通道，这个APP不支持，只能割舍了，希望下一版本可以加入支持。注：官方App和商店上另一款App都支持。

### 3/5 — Great, but what’s with the random Chinese characters?

*2026-08-15*

There are random Chinese characters around the app, especially the lyrics toggle button at the top. These need to get translated.

**Developer response:** i will check thanks for the feedback

### 3/5 — Mac上很容易崩溃

*2026-04-02*

手机上目前没出现这种情况

### 1/5 — Support link takes you to a non-https site

*2026-03-30*

I have no idea how Apple Store allows this kind of BS to be published.  The greed apple carries despite being a multi-trillion dollar company is shameful.  Don’t install this app.

**Developer response:** hi thanks for your feedback, because of the https certificate issue, the https link was invalid for a while, now you can retry and get the correct contact info, thank you

### 5/5 — 非常好的app

*2026-03-26*

希望能更好的适配灵动岛和CarPlay

**Developer response:** 谢谢支持，新版本已经适配，欢迎体验。

### 1/5 — 无法登陆dsm7

*2026-02-21*

无法登陆

**Developer response:** 可以联系我来进行排查

### 3/5 — Artists in CarPlay

*2025-12-05*

Carplay is very nice to have, but is It would be ideal to be able to search by artist in CarPlay though. Please add artists to CarPlay. 

Your app is awesome! It is so close to perfection. Until CarPlay is updated it falls slightly short though

**Developer response:** hi thanks for supporting me. Now we have a new version of CarPlay experience, welcome to try and give your feedback.

### 5/5 — 有時候會閃退就開不起來了

*2025-11-07, version 1.0.15*

在CarPlay也沒有顯示app

如果可以加上CarPlay小工具動態歌詞就太棒了！

### 5/5 — 非常好的应用

*2025-11-02*

UI很好，开发者辛苦了，还免费，还继续更新

**Developer response:** 感谢支持

### 4/5 — Near Perfect

*2025-09-29, version 1.0.14*

Great app that has a similar format to other music platforms and it is great for streaming downloaded music for free. However a feature that is found lacking is adjusting the queue and selecting songs to play next in the curated order of your choice, and the ability to download songs for offline streaming.

## Frequently asked questions about DS Music for Synology NAS

### What does DS Music do?

DS Music allows you to connect to your Synology DiskStation (NAS) and stream your personal music library from anywhere. It provides features like lyrics display, song metadata editing, and automatic music caching for a better listening experience.

### What are the key features of DS Music?

Key features include connecting to your Synology NAS, displaying lyrics, editing song metadata, automatic music caching for smoother playback, and CarPlay support for in-car listening. It also boasts a clean interface and wide audio format compatibility.

### Is DS Music free to use?

Yes, DS Music is 100% free to use, allowing you to unlock your full playback experience instantly without any costs or in-app purchases.

### What are the requirements to use DS Music?

To use DS Music, you need a Synology NAS with the Audio Station package installed. The app then connects directly to your NAS for music playback.

### Can I listen to my music in my car with DS Music?

Yes, DS Music offers CarPlay support, allowing you to safely listen to your personal music collection from your Synology NAS while driving.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.19 — 2026-08-27

Many experience improvements and bug fixes—give them a try! Join our community to report issues or chat about music with fellow enthusiasts.

### 1.0.18 — 2026-08-21

Numerous improvements to the user experience and bug fixes. Give it a try!

### 1.0.17 — 2026-08-11

DS Music is now available on Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and iPad.

### 1.0.16 — 2026-08-06

DS Music is now available on Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and iPad.

### 1.0.15 — 2025-11-01

What’s New:
1.	Optimized performance and compatibility for iOS 26.
2.	Fixed several issues that could cause occasional crashes to improve overall stability.

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