# DS Music: Synology NAS Player — 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-synology-nas-player/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 42 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Hungarian, Dutch, Danish, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), Norwegian Bokmål and 10 more
- Released: 2024-01-23
- Data updated: 2026-10-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-music-synology-nas-player/id6476442387/reviews.md

## What is DS Music?

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 |


## Is DS Music safe?

DS Music: Synology NAS Player appears mostly safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for DS Music is 79 out of 100. This assessment is based on 42 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.2 out of 5. Of 42 App Store ratings, 73.8% point to a safe experience, 16.7% suggest some concerns, and 9.5% point to a risky experience.

## Is DS Music legit?

DS Music: Synology NAS Player appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for DS Music is 78 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 47)

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

### 3/5 — Siri doesn’t work in Pro

*2026-10-25*

I paid for the upgrade, but can’t get siri to play anything.   All it does is open ds music and that’s it.   Siri enabled apps show up in shortcuts which shows what siri commands are supported but DS Music is not in the list.

Further many of us have been waiting to be anle to search by artist, then album.

There’s no obvious way to add a single song (or album) to the queue, it just adds every song by that artist.

Very frustrating to use.

Are you going to fix the 1000 artist limit?

### 5/5 — Best app for Apple TV

*2026-10-15*

Thank you for the app, it increases value on my Apple TV and my NAS a lot! When can we get the app for video as well?

### 4/5 — Works well and is better than the NAS app

*2026-09-19, version 1.0.21*

All works well with this app if you have a Synology NAS and have existing music set up on DS Audio, however it doesn’t work on Apple Watch unless you set up a different account on your Synology with less permissions, which I am not likely to do for many reasons! Other than that it’s a fairly simple app that works nicely and has a few more options than the Synology DS Audio app, works well on iPhone, but haven’t tried it on my Mac yet.

### 5/5 — Not working

*2026-09-08*

It won’t sign in.

**Developer response:** could you give more details? You can send me an email

### 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。

**Developer response:** 感谢反馈。这个问题需要结合具体的 WireGuard 网络和登录地址进一步排查。请通过邮件，或 App 内“联系开发者”入口与我联系，并提供登录地址格式（可隐藏敏感信息）和报错截图，我会协助定位解决。

### 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

## Frequently asked questions about DS Music

### 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)

### 1.0.25 — 2026-10-25

Fixed some known issues and refined the experience for smoother music listening.

If you run into any issues or have suggestions to share, feel free to reach out to the developer using the contact details in the app.

### 1.0.24 — 2026-10-24

Feature and overall experience improvements.
Optimized for iPhone Duo, with improved support for iOS 27.1, iPadOS 27.1, macOS 27.1, watchOS 27.1, tvOS 27.1, visionOS 27.1.

### 1.0.23 — 2026-10-14

Updated for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27.
Improved playback, lyrics, and music library browsing, with more reliable connections and fixes for known issues.
Added in-app language switching and word-by-word lyrics for a smoother listening experience.
Added song artwork and lyrics matching, plus an equalizer (Beta).

### 1.0.21 — 2026-09-02

Improved playlists and playback, enhanced system integration, and fixed known issues.

### 1.0.20 — 2026-08-30

Improved the app and playback experience, enhanced stability, and fixed known issues.

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