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SmartPhone Navigator

SmartPhone Navigator

by BUFFALO INC.

58 ratings
118 reviews
🔧 Utilities

Archived App (Last seen on 21 Nov 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

Released
October 26, 2011
Updated
June 21, 2021

Developer

BUFFALO INC.
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About

Discover and manage Buffalo NAS devices on your local network. Configure WebAccess, access settings, and change IP addresses remotely. View error and information event details for supported LinkStation and TeraStation models.

✓Discover Buffalo NAS devices
✓WebAccess configuration
✓NAS settings access
✓IP address configuration
✓View event details
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What users say about SmartPhone Navigator

Reviews of SmartPhone Navigator are mostly negative: the Utilities app is rated 1.2/5 from 58 App Store ratings. What users like most: works well on iPad devices, successful file copying between NAS and phone. Top complaints: frequent app crashes on launch and during scanning, fails to detect NAS devices on network. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • ✅Works well on iPad devices
  • ✅Successful file copying between NAS and phone
  • ✅Functional with proper initial setup
  • ✅Good concept and design

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes on launch and during scanning
  • 🐛Fails to detect NAS devices on network
  • 🐛Authentication/login failures with correct credentials
  • ❌Abandoned product with no support or updates
  • ❌Poor performance across iPhone and iPad devices
  • ❌Inconsistent functionality across iOS versions
  • ❌Requires separate apps for full functionality
  • ⚠️Renders hardware investment useless
  • ⚠️Reflects poorly on Buffalo brand reputation
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What's New in SmartPhone Navigator

1.31

June 21, 2021

• Added a new feature that allows for the definition file, which contains Buffalo NAS device information and messages, to be updated. • Fixed minor bugs.

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User reviews

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Does not work

App just draws blank screen when trying to access settings
GFG cut dash T F

Zero stars

Worst app ever
Llongballbogey

Orphan Software

Looks like they have abandoned support for their NAS drives.
GGoForJoe

No software support equals useless hardware.

I’m out $129 because:

A. No support for abandoned software and
B. abandoned U.S. market

Set up because of abandoned setup technical writing.
JJfckkgbd

Just won’t work!

It never detects my Linkstation, so is fundamentally useless. I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling several times but to no avail. Previous versions have worked, so somethings gone wrong in subsequent releases.
SSidsfoot
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

App crashes immediately on startup

Bug

App crashes while scanning for NAS devices

Bug

App crashes during settings access

Bug

Fails to find NAS devices despite being on network

Bug

Password authentication rejected despite correct credentials

Bug

Login credentials work on web browser but not in app

Bug

Blank screen when accessing settings

Bug

Corrupted graphics display on iOS version transitions

Bug

App hangs and becomes unresponsive

Bug

Incompatibility with iOS 8, iOS 9, and newer versions

Bug

Cellular data access causes app to close mid-search

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Remote power-on capability for NAS devices

Feature

Landscape orientation support on iPad

Feature

Background monitoring and mirroring functionality

Feature

Incremental backup instead of full re-copy

Feature

Integrated file access without separate apps

Feature

Proper web access setup and configuration

Feature

FAQ

What does SmartPhone Navigator do?

SmartPhone Navigator allows you to discover Buffalo NAS devices, such as LinkStations and TeraStations, on your local network. It also provides remote management capabilities for these devices directly from your mobile device.

What are the key features of SmartPhone Navigator?

Key features include WebAccess configuration, direct access to NAS settings, remote IP address configuration, and the ability to view detailed error and information event messages from your NAS.

Is SmartPhone Navigator free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, SmartPhone Navigator is a free application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models.

What Buffalo NAS models are supported?

The app supports a wide range of LinkStation and TeraStation models. Some older series may require specific firmware versions (e.g., 1.26 or later for certain LinkStations, 1.32 or later for certain TeraStations) to be compatible.

How can I use SmartPhone Navigator to manage my NAS?

Once your mobile device is connected to the same network as your Buffalo NAS, you can use the app to discover the device. From there, you can access its settings, configure WebAccess, change its IP address, and check for any error or information events.