What does Synology video station do?

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1. What does Synology video station do?
2. How do I watch videos on Synology NAS?
3. How do I enable video station?
4. What video formats does Synology Video Station Support?
5. Can Synology play mp4?
6. Can Synology play MKV files?
7. How can I play NAS videos on my TV?
8. Can Synology transcode MKV?
9. How do I share my video station?
10. How do I add a folder to my DS video?
11. Can Synology transcode 4K?
12. What file format does Synology use?
13. What is Synology media server?
14. Can you stream video from a NAS?
15. Can Apple TV play movies from NAS?
16. Can Synology stream 4K?
17. How do I share a Synology video station?
18. Can I connect two Synology NAS together?
19. How do I add a folder to a Synology drive?
20. Which NAS for 4K transcoding?

What does Synology video station do?

Stream videos to Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, and DLNA devices. Stream or download videos to Android, iOS, and Windows Phone devices. Play videos with various browsers.

How do I watch videos on Synology NAS?

To access the media files stored on your Synology NAS with DLNA TV:

1. Go to Main Menu > Application > Media Play (USB & DLNA) to enable DLNA service, press the Device button on your remote to select your Synology NAS.
2. Media files: Go to Main Menu > Application > Media Play (USB & DLNA) > Photo4/Music/Movie.

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How do I enable video station?

0:065:29Set Up Video Station on Synology! (2020) - YouTubeYouTubeBeginn des vorgeschlagenen ClipsEnde des vorgeschlagenen ClipsAnd go to your package. Center we're going to scroll. Down. We're gonna find a video station. ClickMoreAnd go to your package. Center we're going to scroll. Down. We're gonna find a video station. Click on that and we'll click install. So will give us about a minute or so to install.

What video formats does Synology Video Station Support?

These containers can be MKV, MP4, AVI, TS, MPG, WMV and more. However, these containers/file extensions might come in codecs other than the four mentioned. In that case, videos cannot be transcoded to 1080p.

Can Synology play mp4?

mp4 files are not playable, keep circling. AVI, MKV files are working fine. I can use external 3rd party player like VLC to play those mp4 files without any issue.

Can Synology play MKV files?

mkv files can't be played on the iOS DS Video app, a companion video player for the Synology NAS . I always thought the Synology DS Video iOS app had trouble reading the video format. Some played in the Synology web app but not on iOS, some played in the DS File app but not the DS Video one, etc, etc.

How can I play NAS videos on my TV?

The easiest way is to use an HDMI cable which connects to the NAS drive's HDMI Out port to one the TV's HDMI in ports. The great thing here is that your TV doesn't have to be Smart TV, only it should have at least one HDMI port. However, NOT all NAS drives come with HDMI ports built-in.

Can Synology transcode MKV?

264 (AVC), MPEG-2 and VC-1 can be transcoded up to 1080p by Synology NAS in 4K Group 1. The maximum supported frame rate per second (FPS) is 30. These containers can be MKV, MP4, AVI, TS, MPG, WMV and more.

How do I share my video station?

Go to any video library on the left panel, and select the videos you want to share. (Press and hold Ctrl or Shift to select multiple videos.) Click Share with the public from the Action drop-down menu. If you have selected only one video to share, the video will be added to a shared collection named Shared Videos.

How do I add a folder to my DS video?

Add video folders for default libraries

1. Go to Settings > Library.
2. Click Create > Add folder to choose a folder from your Synology NAS, and select the destination library. ...
3. Store video files to video folders to categorize videos into corresponding libraries.

Can Synology transcode 4K?

Best answer: Synology DS420+ can technically stream 4K media to compatible devices; just don't go and try to do some serious transcoding to multiple devices.

What file format does Synology use?

Synology NAS recognizes the following formats: Btrfs, ext3, ext4, FAT32, exFAT, HFS, HFS Plus, and NTFS. Any unrecognized external drive will have to be formatted first before being used on the system.

What is Synology media server?

Media Server provides a multimedia service for you to browse and play the multimedia contents on Synology NAS via DLNA/UPnP home devices.

Can you stream video from a NAS?

A NAS is an ideal solution for storing and streaming your films, series and music. You watch videos via a NAS on your phone, tablet, computer and even smart TV.

Can Apple TV play movies from NAS?

AppleTVs can't access/navigate NAS drives directly. You could however store them on a NAS, add the titles to itunes by location reference rather than copying to the iTunes library on the computer, then providing computer and itunes are running they will play. One caveat, they need to be in an AppleTV compatible format.

Can Synology stream 4K?

Most modern multimedia devices can play 4K videos smoothly. ... For users with DS1520+, DS920+, DS720+, DS420+, or DS220+, if your device does not support 4K videos, Synology NAS will provide a highly compatible video format that supports most devices for playback via Video Station and DS video.

How do I share a Synology video station?

0:253:59How to Add and Share Files on Your Synology NAS - YouTubeYouTube

Can I connect two Synology NAS together?

With Synology Drive ShareSync, you can seamlessly sync data among multiple Synology NAS devices.

How do I add a folder to a Synology drive?

0:206:10Setting Up Synology Drive Team Folders - YouTubeYouTube

Which NAS for 4K transcoding?

Listed below are some of the best NAS devices that support 4K transcoding: QNAP TS-251A. Synology DS718+ Synology DS218+