# DS audio

> The official music app, optimized for streaming from your Synology NAS Server

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.synology.DSaudio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.synology.DSaudio)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.synology.DSaudio`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Synology Inc.
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 2,320,449
- **Rating:** 2.56 / 5 (11,993 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.16.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-21
- **First published:** 2010-08-17
- **Publisher country:** TW
- **Size:** 41 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.synology.DSaudio)
- **Website:** [https://myds.synology.com/support/support\_form.php?lang=enu](https://myds.synology.com/support/support_form.php?lang=enu)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.synology.com/en-us/company/legal/privacy](https://www.synology.com/en-us/company/legal/privacy)

## Description

DS audio is the official music streaming app designed for Synology NAS users, providing an optimized experience to access your music collection on the go. It requires owning a Synology NAS and running the latest Audio Station 6.0.0 package for full feature support.

With DS audio, stream music from your DiskStation using your Android device wherever you have internet access. The app also offers an offline mode, allowing you to listen to songs stored locally when offline. Explore your music by albums, artists, folders, or genres, create and share playlists, rate your favorite tracks, and control music playback on dedicated stereo speakers remotely. DS audio seamlessly integrates your music library with your lifestyle for flexible listening.

## Rankings

- #41,166 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.synology.DSaudio.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.synology.PERMISSION_HISTORY_DATA`
- `com.synology.permission.REQUEST_LOGIN`

## Review summary

Users like the DS audio app when it works, notably for casting and NAS playback. However, recurring issues across reviews include frequent login expirations, unreliable playback (skips, silences, stuttering, volume changes), casting problems, outdated/unsupported app on newer Androids, and weak search/sorting features (plus no dark mode). Overall, the concept is strong, but ongoing maintenance and reliability improvements are needed for consistent, enjoyable use.

### Pros

- Casting to Chromecast and other devices is supported and often praised
- Ability to play music from a NAS/server on the local network
- Reliable operation when set up with a good network, highlighting the app's potential

### Cons

- Frequent login/session expiration or being signed out and authentication issues
- Widespread playback reliability problems (random skips, silent playback, stuttering, volume spikes, and gapless issues)
- Casting reliability problems (inconsistent Chromecast behavior or inability to cast)
- Lack of updates/maintenance and compatibility issues with newer Android versions
- Poor search and library sorting (difficult to find songs, weak sorting options, no dark mode)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.synology.DSaudio)