Overview

Features & Capabilities

DS Audio lets you stream music stored on your Synology DiskStation to Chrome devices. You must own a Synology NAS and run Audio Station 6.5.0 to access the full feature set. It supports streaming over the Internet, offline playback from local memory, browsing by albums, artists, folders, or genres, playlist creation, sharing with friends, and rating tracks. It can also function as a remote control for compatible home speakers.

Find all detailed features on Synology's site: Synology DS Audio features

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Synology Inc.
Rating:
2.70
(209)
0.10
Version:
5.17.1 Last updated: 2024-10-24
Version code:
890466321
Creation date:
2009-07-21
Compatible devices:
Size:
39.42MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-09-03
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Other platforms

Android
DS audio (v3.16.0)
2,320,252 2.58 (11,987)

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Developed by:
Synology Inc.
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ds-audio/id321495303
Website:
http://www.synology.com/

User Reviews

DS audio provides strong NAS-based streaming and easy setup, but is plagued by login/connection issues, playback instability, and inconsistent CarPlay support, all compounded by a dated UI and sparse updates.
Pros
  • Streams your own NAS library to the iPhone with solid NAS integration.
  • Fast setup and easy playlist import; it often just works.
  • Keeps most music on the NAS and only downloads or streams the tracks you choose to play on the device.
  • CarPlay support is available (though not always polished), aiding in-car playback.
Cons
  • Frequent NAS login/authentication prompts and login data not saved across sessions.
  • Playback frequently skips or stops mid-track, making listening unreliable.
  • CarPlay integration can be unreliable or half-baked, with login prompts and inconsistent behavior.
  • App feels neglected with years of bugs and slow updates, resulting in a dated UI.
Recent reviews
Absolutely the worst app I have ever used on any phone ever. Constantly disconnects if it connects at all in the first place.
by Co*****, 2026-08-12

Works fine until your phone switches networks, or from WIFi to 5g and vice versa. Then, it will rapidly rip through your playlist without playing anything. Just song titles fleeting by. You then have to force quit the app or logout / in to your NAS. Like other Synology apps, it leaves me wanting.
by CF*****, 2026-07-17
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