# MiniStation Air2

> Wireless portable hard drive media access and file transfer utility. (iPhone/iPad app by BUFFALO INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ministation-air2/id820054979 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BUFFALO INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/390332676)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.1 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2014-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ministation-air2/id820054979/reviews.md

## What is MiniStation Air2?

"MiniStation Air2" lets you easily access photos, videos, and music on your MiniStation Air wireless portable hard drive.

Compatible Product:
HDW-PDU3 Series

Features:
- Stream Multimedia: Stream photos, videos, and music from the MiniStation Air without downloading.
- Play Local Files: View photos and play videos and music on your iOS device.
- Upload/Download: Transfer photos, videos, and music files between your iOS device and the MiniStation Air.
- Auto Upload: New photos saved in your iOS device are uploaded to the MiniStation Air automatically.
- Thumbnail VIew: Browse photos, videos, and music with thumbnails.
- Play Music in the Background: Open any apps while playing music in the background.
- Slideshow: Display a slideshow of your photos like a digital photo frame.
- Wi-Fi Passthrough: Enjoy the Internet and access the MiniStation Air at the same time by connecting the MiniStation Air to a Wi-Fi network like your home router or hotspot.
- Open with Other Apps: Documents like pdf, Office, and text files can be opened with other apps.

## Key features

- Stream multimedia content
- Upload and download files
- Automatic photo upload
- Background music playback
- Wi-Fi passthrough
- Open documents with other apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ministation-air2/id820054979/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t play files

*2023-02-04, version 2.2.9*

It works as a standard hard drive when connected by cable to my iPad, but on the wifi it simply crashes if I try to play a file (sound or video). Perhaps it needs updating for the latest version of iOS. However Buffalo seems to have lost interest in this app. So altogether the app is utterly useless.

### 1/5 — apps

*2022-04-18, version 2.2.9*

my ion scanner will not connect with ipad and the app has disappeared getting sick of these big companies expecting us to buy expensive stuff then no help
£200 for buffalo air2
£150 for a ion scanner 
both no good now only used scanner hand full of times like the buffalo

### 1/5 — 本当にひどい

*2022-01-22*

保存されていないことも多いしデータをスマホに戻せないことも多い。
こんな不便なのであれば買わなければよかった。

### 1/5 — 再生出来ない

*2021-08-21*

動画は真っ黒でフリーズ。音楽はアプリが落ちます。製品自体もう扱ってないのでアプリを更新する気もない様です。

### 1/5 — 動画再生できない

*2021-04-04*

iOS12までなら問題なく動きましたが最新のiOSは画面が黒いままで再生できません

### 1/5 — 本当の詐欺行為なのでは？

*2021-01-16*

商品説明で書いてあるようなことができないのに、できると偽って商品を売ってるんだから，詐欺です！
できるようにアプリを更新する気もないなら，なおさら詐欺行為です！
一枚一枚指定するのではなく，自動アップロードくらいはできるようにしてほしい。自動アップロードができると書いてるんだから！

できないなら，返金に応じて欲しい。
それをしないなら悪徳商法
大手企業が詐欺もしている！

### 1/5 — 終了

*2020-09-22*

iOS14になった途端に全く使えなくなった。

### 1/5 — Don’t work.

*2020-02-22, version 2.2.9*

Come on guys I’ve got a ministation one and the update doesn’t work! £100 for the hard drive and I can’t use it through my iPhone. Sort it quick please

### 1/5 — ミニステーション

*2019-11-11*

アプリのミニステーションは
iOSがアップデートするとミニステーションエア２になってしまう、よって、
ハードディスクのミニステーションが認識されません
旧アプリにもどせたら見れるんですが
どこにもアプリが存在しません

### 5/5 — 使えますよ

*2019-06-06*

バッファローのWi-Fi接続ポータブルHDDを最近購入しました
うまく接続出来ないので、修理依頼をしました
戻って来た物は、iPhoneにも iPadにもつながりますし、このアプリも動いています

## Frequently asked questions about MiniStation Air2

### What devices is MiniStation Air2 compatible with?

MiniStation Air2 is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is compatible with the HDW-PDU3 Series of MiniStation Air wireless portable hard drives.

### How does MiniStation Air2 handle new photos?

The app features an 'Auto Upload' function. New photos saved on your iOS device are automatically uploaded to the MiniStation Air, ensuring your media is backed up.

### Can I listen to music while using other apps with MiniStation Air2?

Yes, MiniStation Air2 allows you to play music in the background. You can open and use other applications on your iOS device while your music streams from the MiniStation Air.

### Does MiniStation Air2 support internet access while connected?

Yes, the app offers 'Wi-Fi Passthrough'. This feature allows you to access the internet via a Wi-Fi network (like your home router or hotspot) while simultaneously accessing your MiniStation Air.

### What kind of files can be opened with other apps?

Documents such as PDF, Office files, and text files can be opened directly with other compatible applications installed on your iOS device through MiniStation Air2.

### What is the update frequency for MiniStation Air2?

The latest version, 2.2.9, was released on October 20, 2015. The app was initially released on April 25, 2014, indicating updates have been provided periodically.

### What is the user sentiment for MiniStation Air2?

MiniStation Air2 has an average rating of 3.8 stars from 4 ratings. This suggests a generally positive but mixed user reception.

### Does MiniStation Air2 have ads?

No, MiniStation Air2 does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without interruptions from ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.9 — 2015-10-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Fixed some bugs.

### 2.2.0 — 2015-01-05

If the MiniStation Air is running firmware version 1.2.6 or earlier, update the firmware.
Updating from your PC is recommended because it makes the update process faster and simpler. To update, go to the Buffalo website and download the latest firmware.
If you do not have a PC, you can update the firmware via the MiniStation Air2 app; open the app and follow the message dialog to update the firmware.

- Sped up listing the items in picture viewer, music player, and video player.
- Added the function to update the MiniStation Air firmware via the app. When the app connects to the MiniStation Air, the update will start automatically if its firmware version is 1.2.6 or earlier.
- Now compatible with iOS 8.
- Fixed some bugs.
- When a song in the MiniStation Air is deleted from the "Music Player" page, songs that belong to the same artist as the deleted song may become invisible. If this occurs, navigate to another screen and return to music player again to show the songs correctly.

### 1.3.6 — 2014-06-04

- Fixed some typos.
- Fixed the issue where videos in the camera roll were not accessible.
- Fixed the continuous video playing bug.

### 1.3.2 — 2014-05-02

Corrected some of the descriptions

### 1.3.1 — 2014-04-09

No release notes.

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