# WebAccess A

> WebAccess gives you simple and secure remote access to your Buffalo NAS devices.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.co.buffalo.WebAccess](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.co.buffalo.WebAccess)

## Overview

- **ID:** `jp.co.buffalo.WebAccess`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BUFFALO INC.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 707,310
- **Rating:** 2.77 / 5 (2,981 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2011-02-15
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 89 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.buffalo.WebAccess)
- **Website:** [https://www.buffalotech.com](https://www.buffalotech.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://86886.jp/legal/privacy/webaccess/index.html](https://86886.jp/legal/privacy/webaccess/index.html)

## Description

WebAccess A gives you simple, secure remote access to your Buffalo NAS from your Android device. Stream terabytes of images, video, and audio on demand, download files for offline use, upload to free mobile storage, and share content with friends and family — all without a computer. Use the app to set up WebAccess and open the NAS Settings interface directly on your device.

Supported models include LinkStation (LS200/LS500/LS700 series), TeraStation (TS3010, TS3020, TS3030, TS5010, TS5020, TS6000, TS7010 series), and select AirStation routers (WXR-6000AX12, WTR-M2133HS, WXR-5950AX12). Note that some NAS icons may not appear in-app and thumbnails/backups are unavailable for registered AirStation devices.

## Rankings

- #83,141 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `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.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `jp.co.buffalo.WebAccess.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Many reviews praise NAS access and bulk backup capability, and note reliability when working. A large portion report post-update instability: being unable to connect or login, SSL/connection errors, backups not running automatically, and a confusing UI with lost navigation. Device discovery problems also appear. Overall sentiment is negative due to post-update instability, despite some perceived performance gains when it works.

### Pros

- Remote and local NAS access from Android
- Efficient bulk file transfer/backup to NAS or server without per-file selection
- Performance improvements observed after some updates
- Generally reliable when not affected by bugs

### Cons

- Post-update connectivity and login failures; cannot connect to NAS or authenticate
- SSL/TLS related connection errors after updates (SSL unavailable or must be disabled)
- Backups/sync no longer auto-run in the background after updates
- Confusing UI and loss of easy navigation/features (not intuitive, configuration confusing)
- NAS discovery issues (device not seen despite network access)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.co.buffalo.WebAccess)