Synology DS415play
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11 reviews
Great NAS, great software! Everything is fine, except...
Great NAS, great software!
Everything is fine, except for the MediaServer, which is exactly why I bought the "play".
UPnP/DLNA Is difficult to integrate if you have special devices like Dreambox or VU+.
I switched to PlexServer and it works very well. But I would rather buy the 415+ instead of the 415play. Better CPU, more RAM etc.Pro
- Great HW
- Great SW
- DSM5.1
- Synology Community Apps
Contra
- MediaServer cumbersome
The device was quickly set up and connected to the home...
The device was quickly set up and integrated into the home network.
It has a lot of setting options. Therefore, you have to learn the ropes a little.
Remote access works well. The device runs quietly.
I am very satisfied with it.Simply top!
Simply great, like everything from Synology! :-)
Pro
- Easy to use
- Compactness
- Design
- Many instructions
- Many programmes for setting up and using the DiskStation
Contra
- Quality costs money
Would buy it again if it supported larger volumes.
Good DS for multimedia.
Since some of my films are over 30GB, a somewhat larger volume would be desirable.
With DSM 6.0, the backup of 5 TB is done in a few hours.Pro
- Easy commissioning / insertion of the HDs
- Fast CPU
- Easy to use thanks to DSM
Contra
- Only one network connection (cable)
- "only" max. 16.8 TB possible for one volume (have 4 x 6TB)
It has been running for a few weeks now without pr...
It has been running for a few weeks now without any problems. I am very satisfied with the product.
Pro
- easy set-up
- Configuration via web interface very user-friendly
- Apple Time Machine integration
Faster is always possible. Performance is ok Menu F...
Faster is always possible.
Performance is OK
Menu guidance takes some getting used to,
Runs very quietly.
Apps.Pro
- Quiet
- Access also from the mobile phone via various apps
- Response speed
Contra
- Price
- Maximum storage capacity 24 TB
A marvel, really easy to use and easy to understand.
A marvel, really easy to use and there's plenty to go around!
Only 4 stars in functionality, because there could be more, it's not poor, but not very rich either.
The other flaw is the configuration, it's very well done, very clear, but no way to scratch
the last %.
In short, I warmly recommendPro
- Speed
- Redundancy
- Facility
- Great as a Plex server
Contra
- Awards
- Slight lack of applications
Easy to install and use. The software from ...
Easy to install and easy to learn.
The Synology software is well thought out and very intuitive.
Access via PC, Mac, iPhone works great.
Still need to test the connection to the remote TV!Pro
- Quiet and discreet
- nice dising
Contra
- I haven't found any negative points yet!
Ingenious product, remote access works wonder...
Ingenious product, remote access works wonderfully, although it is a bit tricky to set up for complete beginners.
Pro
- looks chic
- Simple operation
- Much memory
- Quick 1st installation
- super APP
Good device, but advertising promised too much
Super device and very quiet. If you want to replace your external hard drives, the Synology DS415play is definitely suitable. But beware if you buy the DS415play to run a Plex server on it, you will be disappointed like me. Synology advertises that the DS415play can even stream 1080p, but this is only possible with the Synology apps, which can access the hardware-accelerated transcoder engine. Plex's transcoder, on the other hand, has no access to this and breaks down at higher resolutions. As an alternative, I have now installed Plex Media Server on a separate computer that does the transcoding.
Conclusion: Ingenious as a storage solution, only suitable as a multimedia solution if you can do without Plex. (It should be said that Synology's own media apps are no longer far behind Plex in terms of functionality.Pro
- intuitive installation
- Very quiet
Contra
- Can only be used as a media server to a limited extent as advertised
Look at what is being done in China, you may be in for a surprise in the next few years.
No problems with this device which is very good quality and very professional with constantly updated software! The best product for NAS now. Keep up the good work.
Pro
- Top quality
Contra
- Surveillance camera software not yet perfect and not covering Chinese cameras!
