DS video

Name: DS video
Rating: 2.8 (255 reviews)
Author: Synology Inc.

By: Synology Inc.

Entertainment

Features & Capabilities

DS video streams your DiskStation video collection to your iOS device. It organizes videos into libraries and automatically fetches movie details for quick browsing. To access the full feature set, you must own a Synology NAS and run Video Station 2.3.0.

If you have HDHomeRun DVB-T devices on the same LAN, you can record TV programs and manage your recording schedule remotely, even when you're away from home.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Entertainment

By:

Synology Inc.

Rating:

2.80

(255) 1 new ratings

Version:

3.4.5 Last updated: 2022-11-15

Version code:

853220075

Creation date:

2012-07-18

Compatible devices:

Size:

34.75MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 126,175 ▲ 139

Other platforms

DS video (vVARY)

4,148,589 3.19

(14,610)

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Developed by:

Synology Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ds-video/id540949418

User Reviews

Users praise DS Video for DS DiskStation compatibility, reliable QuickConnect streaming, and a lightweight feel with Chromecast support. However, they repeatedly cite long-standing flaws: no Picture-in-Picture or background playback, missing 10-second skip controls, subtitle inconsistencies, frequent playback errors, and stagnant updates that fail to keep up with newer iOS/tvOS versions. The app works but feels neglected on newer devices, leading to a gap between expectations and current functionality.

Pros

Strong DiskStation/DS library integration
Reliable QuickConnect/DS streaming
Chromecast streaming support
Lightweight, simple UI
Offline download capability for offline viewing

Cons

Lack of Picture-in-Picture and background playback on iPad/iOS and Apple TV
Missing 10-second skip forward/back controls
Poor maintenance and OS compatibility (outdated updates, tvOS/iOS compatibility issues)
Subtitle issues (not showing or inconsistent)
Frequent playback errors/crashes (e.g., 'Unable to play video', blank screens)

Recent reviews

Needs Picture in Picture option

by Je*****, 2026-05-01

After selecting a video to play it asks which sound track you want to play, but there is no confirm or ok button so you are stuck at that page and never able to play the video. How is this function released? No one in your team ever used your own app?

by sn*****, 2025-11-21

My husband’s been using this app for about 8 years with no issues. He will note that you need to make sure your video codecs are using .m4v or .mp4 to optimize the system resources of the NAS for best video playback on client devices.