Synology DS212 NAS Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅14-11-11
Audio streaming – mobile phone

Amongst many of the leading features with the DS212 and DSM 3.2 we have the ability to store files on the NAS and stream them to mobile devices such as Android or iphone. For the purpose of this review I thought it would be a worthwhile inclusion to show the functionality between the NAS and mobile device for audio files with DS Audio by Synology. About Synology DS Audio.

Synology DiskStations not only offer a great storage solution for media files, but now you can access your music collection directly from your iPhone or iPod Touch. Synology's DS audio application allows users to access their music collections stored on the Synology DiskStation and stream that music through the iPhone or iPod Touch across an internet connection.

NOTE: Sound station will need to be enabled from the Control Panel of DSM 3.2

First things first, I went to the Android Market and did a search for Synology. Upon searching I discovered a number of apps by Synology to interface with my NAS but the app that I am concerned with is the DS Audio. The great thing is, these apps are also free!


Android market has many Synology free apps


After installing the app, we are met with a login screen (just put in the IP, username and password) and then you come to a home screen which gives you different options. I select "Folder" and can then navigate to where I have put an MP3 on the DS212.


The DS Audio home screen - search for music in different ways


I can then play the file directly from the DS212 from anywhere within range of the wireless connection the NAS is being hosted on. So if you have an iphone and docking station with speakers you can ideally have the music playing off the NAS within another room. Perfect if you are entertaining guests and want some ambience!


Playing music off an android phone directly from the DS212


From start to finish – installing software onto the NAS is very easy. Once DSM is installed we then have a plethora of features to take advantage of that allows seamless operation for almost any task a user could want.

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