DS File vs Synology Drive: Stream Your Videos from NAS without Downloading

When you enable On-demand Sync in Synology Drive, files will only be downloaded to your local computer when you open, modify, or pin a local copy to your computer. But what if you want to stream videos from your Synology NAS directly to your media player? In this article, we'll explore how to achieve this with DS File and Synology Drive.

Stream Videos with DS File

DS File is an app that allows you to manage files stored on your Synology NAS, including videos. When you open a video file in DS File, it sends a HTTP link to VLC (or any other media player) to play the video without requiring download. This means that you can stream your videos from your NAS without having to wait for them to download entirely.

Using VLC to Play Streamed Videos

If you're using VLC, you can open the streamed video by copying and pasting the HTTP link provided by DS File into the 'Media/Open a network stream' option. Alternatively, you can right-click on the video file and select 'Play' to start playing it in your browser.

Accessing Your NAS Remotely

Synology QuickConnect allows you to access your Synology NAS from anywhere, at any time. With DS File, you can browse and download backed-up files from your NAS using a mobile device or PC.

In this article, we've explored how to stream videos from your Synology NAS directly to your media player without having to download them first. By using DS File and Synology Drive, you can easily manage your files and access them remotely. With On-demand Sync enabled, you'll only need to download files when necessary, making browsing and downloading backed up files a breeze.

* Stream videos from your Synology NAS directly to your media player

* Manage files stored on your NAS using DS File

* Access your NAS remotely with Synology QuickConnect

* Enable On-demand Sync for efficient file management

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