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Chapter 17: Communicate with Mobile Devices
As Internet access grows popular on mobile devices, Synology provides you with several creative alternatives to
communicate with your Synology DiskStation using iOS/Android or other mobile devices.
Manage DSM Settings with DSM mobile
DSM mobile allows DSM admin (or a user belonging to the administrators group) to manage DSM settings and
check DSM information with the web browser of an iOS (iPhone, iPad or iPod touch) or Android device.
To log in to DSM mobile:
1 Use the web browser of your iOS or Android device to connect to http://Synology_Server_IP:5000.
2 Enter your DSM user credentials and tap Login.
Note: For more information about DSM mobile, tap Help on the home page.
Use iOS and Android Apps
The Synology mobile apps are now available on Apple's App Store or Android Market, allowing you to
communicate with Synology DiskStation wherever Wi-Fi access is available. You can manage your DiskStation
files, music, photo and video albums, and even the surveillance videos on the go.
DS audio
DS audio allows you to access Audio Station with an iOS or Android device and listen to your favorite music on
the go. Besides, the remote controller feature allows you to control Audio Station's music playback when there is
an audio output device connected to the USB port of your DiskStation, such as a USB speaker, or an external
speakers or home stereo equipment connected to the audio dock of Synology Remote (sold separately).
DS cam
DS cam allows users who own an iOS or Android device to live view their IP cameras, take snapshots, and view
recorded events from your Surveillance Station whenever a network connection is available.
DS photo+
DS photo+ allows you to access Photo Station with an iOS or Android device and share your precious moments
on the go. Download and save photos from Photo Station to your mobile device so you can enjoy the flashbacks
anytime anywhere. You can also use DS photo+ to upload snapshots or videos from your camera phone straight
to Photo Station. Besides, you and your friends can interact by leaving comments on any photos, adding more
fun to your photo sharing experiences.
DS file
DS file allows you to access and manage DiskStation files with iOS or Android devices.
DS finder
DS finder allows you to monitor or email the status of your DiskStation, and request it to perform wake on LAN
(WOL), restart, shut down, or play beep sounds (to help you quickly find the its location) with an iOS or Android
device.