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DS video

DS video

by Synology Inc.

248 ratings
209 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
📷 Photo & Video
Free

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Stream your video collection from your Synology NAS to your mobile device. Automatically retrieves movie information and organizes content into libraries. Record and manage TV programs remotely if you have compatible HDHomeRun devices connected to your NAS.

✓Stream video collection from Synology NAS
✓Automatic movie information retrieval
✓Organized video libraries
✓Record and manage TV programs
✓Remote TV schedule management
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of DS video. Based on 248 reviews and a 2.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 7 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • ⭐Simple and fast
  • ⭐Excellent ability to stream to Chromecast
  • ⭐Automatically fetches metadata
  • ⭐Allows sharing with family/friends
  • ⭐Works flawlessly with Synology NAS

Negative things

  • 🐛Unstable, crashes frequently
  • 🐛Playback issues, video doesn't start or stops unexpectedly
  • 🐛Doesn't support common video formats like MKV, HEVC, DTS
  • 🐛Transcoding/download issues, videos don't play properly
  • 🐛Buggy on newer iOS/tvOS versions
  • 🔍Difficult to set up and sign in
  • 🔍Poor library management and organization
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What's New in DS video

3.4.5

November 15, 2022

Fixed Issues: 1. Fixed an issue where the login page might not show all NAS devices in the local network on iOS 16 devices. 2. Fixed an issue where videos cannot be played via third-party players. 3. Minor bug fixes.

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No longer works

Video Station was removed from Synology so this app is useless
PrincebilliamPrincebilliam

Worthless

Completely worthless app since its dependencies were discontinued!
WPNZ99WPNZ99

pip

Needs Picture in Picture option
Jerminator69Jerminator69

Unusable

After selecting a video to play it asks which sound track you want to play, but there is no confirm or ok button so you are stuck at that page and never able to play the video. How is this function released? No one in your team ever used your own app?
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Been using about 8 years

My husband’s been using this app for about 8 years with no issues. He will note that you need to make sure your video codecs are using .m4v or .mp4 to optimize the system resources of the NAS for best video playback on client devices.
Mrs. McHughMrs. McHugh
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Playback controls not working on Apple TV

Bug

Subtitle display issues

Bug

Inability to play videos over encrypted connections

Bug

Synology NAS integration problems

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Add support for more video formats

Feature

Improve playback controls (skip forward/backward, resume, etc.)

Feature

Implement auto-play next episode for TV shows

Feature

Add Picture-in-Picture support on iPad

Feature

Improve Chromecast and AirPlay support

Feature

Enhance parental controls and content filtering

Feature

FAQ

What is DS video?

DS video is a mobile application that allows you to stream your video collection stored on a Synology NAS. It organizes your videos into libraries, automatically retrieves movie information, and can even be used to record and manage TV programs remotely.

What are the key features of DS video?

Key features include streaming your video library from your Synology NAS, automatic retrieval of movie information, organized video libraries, and the ability to record and manage TV programs remotely if you have compatible HDHomeRun devices connected to your NAS.

Is DS video free to use?

Yes, DS video is a free application. However, it requires you to own a Synology NAS and have the latest Video Station installed on it to function.

What devices is DS video compatible with?

DS video is designed for iOS mobile devices. To use the app, you must own a Synology NAS and be running the latest Video Station 2.3.0 or higher.

How can I use DS video to record TV programs?

To record TV programs, you need to have HDHomeRun devices with DVB-T standard connected to the same local area network as your Synology NAS. DS video then allows you to record these programs and manage the recording schedule even when you are on the move.