# DS video

> Entertainment

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id540949418](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id540949418)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id540949418`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Synology Inc.
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 2.80 / 5 (257 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.5
- **Last updated:** 2022-11-15
- **First published:** 2012-07-18
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ds-video/id540949418)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.synology.com/company/legal/privacy](https://www.synology.com/company/legal/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #114,886 — Overall

## Review summary

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- Poor maintenance and OS compatibility (outdated updates, tvOS/iOS compatibility issues)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)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id540949418)