# DS audio

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id321495303](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id321495303)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id321495303`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Synology Inc.
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 2.70 / 5 (209 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.17.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-24
- **First published:** 2009-07-21
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ds-audio/id321495303)
- **Website:** [http://www.synology.com/](http://www.synology.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.synology.com/company/legal/privacy](https://www.synology.com/company/legal/privacy)

## Description

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](https://www.synology.com/en-global/dsm/7.1/software_spec/video_station#affiliated_utility__ds_video_mobile__feature)

## Rankings

- #125,521 — Overall
- #93 — audio

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id321495303)