I am concerned that the majority of synologys resources and attention will focus on smb needs. I cant seem to play mkv files remotely via a web browser. Jul 16, 2019 you must own a synology nas to run this app, and be running dsm 5. In the last week my chromecast ultra has stopped streaming some videos from my synology nas. Both software allows audio to be converted without touching the video, meaning it should only take a few minutes to convert. Ipv6 support, ldap support, mysql server, sms alert, ssh support, samba support, syslog support, upnp media server, vlan. I would love synology s photo video management software to become more intelligent, with good face and object recognition etc. How to copy and rip bluray for synology nas streaming.
I have a nas synolody ds4 on witch i store all my movies in mkv format. Convert bluray to synology nas mkv, mp4 and mov formats. This enables your pc browser without plugin or your apple tv to play mp4 or mkv videos whose audio codec is not supported. You must own a synology nas to run this app, and be running the latest video station 2.
Enjoy mkv files to synology nas for watching on devices via. The only other option is a media server, for real time transcoding you have serviio, tvmobili or plex at your disposal and seeing as your using plex to begin with that that leaves two but no support for plex clients as they are dlna only. Install and launch the mkv converter for devicemac version is here, and click add video button to load your mkv files from synology nas. If high quality video output is appealing for you, you can backup dvd to synology nas drive with mkv format. For more information on the supported platforms of ds video, please visit synology website. Install video station on your diskstation, and select folders to index your movies, tv shows, home videos and other libraries. Play the video using the video station app on your laptopdesktop and it will open a new window with the video player. Convert bluray to synology diskstation ds215j mp4mkvm2ts. Synology amps up cloud management for its nas line. If the tv or device doesnt support the file format, youll need to transcode it. On windows phone, this nas can stream mp4 and wmv in the original resolution, and transcode video at up to. Dec 15, 20 synology s primary consumer boxes are arm based and woefully underpowered for video transcoding.
Else some apps even allow you to use cloud to get the rmvb files. Also the firestick can avoid transcoding if you use a third party plex client that decodes all video on the stick either via software decoding or. Browsing is made easy as your videos are sorted in different libraries, and each movies has its. This is known as transcoding and though the plex application is actioning this with the software, the actual work is being done by the synology nas cpu. Ds video playing mkv files remotely using web access synology. First of all im fairly new to nas servers so i hope you can help me out.
How does synology video station perform streamingtranscoding avi, divx, xvid, mkv through the airplay to the apple tv. Also in my experience synology s video station package has very poor media scraping performance when building a library compared to kodi. If you are trying to stream unsupported video to media player with synology nas, some synology nas models even has the ability to perform a format transcode process for you. Remuxing here refers to the process of transcoding the audio codec of your video while keeping the video codec intact. Stream bluray from synology ds215j to tv via network. Is it possible to open videos from video station directly to vlc media player. I looked at the buffalo linkstation pro, but also read this does not support mkv files either. In the nas heres an app called video station a kind of movie library that you can access by a web browser, mine is firefox. Dec 18, 2015 for older models, it can transcode mp4 to 1080p, transcode 4k video to 1080p, or remux mkv to 1080p. I would love synologys photovideo management software to become more intelligent, with good face and object recognition etc. Also in my experience synologys video station package has very poor media scraping performance when building a library compared to kodi. Uninstalling and reinstalling video station while deleting the database didnt help and neither did. As a hd video format, mkv gives great video image quality identical to the original ones and is widely accepted by media servers and players. Enjoy mkv files to synology nas for watching on devices.
Now you want to get all the dvds into synology nas drive for streaming and playing with a media streamer like ps3, wd tv, etc. Stream bluray videos on samsung smart tv with ds video via. For playstation 3 and sony tv, remuxing is available to support mkv. How to store dvd collection on synology nas drive for streaming. Synology launches the latest software for its line of network attached storage nas devices. The video station app on synology ds218play lets you easily manage and organize movies, tv shows and home videos and stream to other computers, smartphones and media players. To get the job done, you may have to put your dvds into some format thats compatible with them. Synology videostation ffmpeg wrapper with dts, eac3 and truehd support installation instructions in 1st comment ffmpegwrapper. You must own a synology nas to run this app and be running video station 1. Synology nas is a good investment for people who has limit storage space at home. To keep original bluray video and audio streams for synology ds411slim nas server, you could choose either directly copy bluray movies to a 100% intact. You can stream your video collection to a media player using video station, ds video.
Video station does not play mkv files when i attempt to play a mkv file it starts then shows a black screen with red letters this video does not support online playback or does not exist i have installed the 4. You must own a synology nas to run this app, and be running dsm 5. Please note we dont support eac3 is because the copy right issue, those 3rd party package is against the copy right, we are suggest to remove it. Stream vob files with synology nas onto tv smart tv tips. Jan 08, 20 synology amps up cloud management for its nas line. I am concerned that the majority of synology s resources and attention will focus on smb needs. I have a brand new roku ultra replacing an old wd media player and am. Not only mediaserver, but also the ds video app cannot play movie with only one dts audio track. Mkvs introduce a slight wrinkle in that mkv is a container format, not an av format.
By default the video station on the synolgy dsm dont support dts. Streaming movies from synology video station to macbook. We welcome package related bug reports, patches and feature requests on our issue tracker. How to store dvd collection on synology nas drive for.
After the process, open output folder to locate the generated bluray backups then transfer them to synology server. If you want to buy a nas, qnap and synology are two veteran nas vendors. Synology videostation ffmpeg wrapper with dts, eac3 and. The video station shows 1500 icons but they are not in any order. The good thing is that i can play these mkv by this way and when i do that, vlc plugin for firefox make necessary to play them. They are both working but i suggest to use the first solution. Does synology nas support transcoding videos for my device. You must own a synology nas to run this app, and be running dsm 6. Multimedia software, multimedia personal entertainment life. Synology diskstation ds2 overview and full product specs on cnet. But you will sacrifice more space to store mkv file. There are 2 possible solution to solve this problem. You can classify videos in your personal collections and then share them with friends and family online. Stream bluray videos on samsung smart tv with ds video.
The refurbishment is handled by synology experts, and we strictly monitor every detail of the process, making sure your item will be repaired properly. Synology amps up cloud management for its nas line pcmag. Can my synology nas transcode videos for my device. On my ipad i have video station installed along with vlc. New synology software allows streaming direct to apple tv. News, discussion, and community support for synology devices. It will automatically convert dvd to synology nas compatible video files. Aug 12, 2018 beware that synology like to hype video transcoding capability but they are very coy about almost nonexistent support for most of the mainstream audio codecs dtshd, truehd etc. Plex synology nas performance list 2018 nas compares.
Browsing is made easy as your videos are sorted in different libraries, an. Moreover, it can stream videos to various devices computers, smartphones, media players, and tvs to provide you with nonstop, fun watching experience. This step by step detailed walkthrough covers how to set up plex on a synology nas drive as well as uploading media to your nas. If you have a synology nas device like ds411slim, d212j, etc.
While playing videos, transcoding capability is a must when the video format is not supported by the client device. The video format is not supported synology community. Its a hassle to get all the way to the end only to discover that your video file wont stream vob files with synology nas onto tv e. Install the ffmpeg package from the synology community reccomended go to the. Some were mkv with ac3 and some played correctly while others didnt. Synocommunitys packages are built with spksrc, a crosscompilation framework dedicated to build packages for synology nas.
Ive submitted to synology support but wanted to post here in case others ran into this issue. The same file plays fine using the ds video ipadiphone apps, so im not sure. To watch synology diskstation backup movies on tv, you will need to output tv supported file formats with the program as the image shows below. This why other model have transcode feature for when your device not know how to read format. Synology s device offers support for many formats through mx player for android, and 4k video can be transcoded to 1080p with h264 or h265. How to get all blurays into synology nas drive for streaming. If i play something in mkv it says that the video format is supported but will let. Ds video is a synology spk not one provided by us and it uses synologys ffmpeg build not. Ds video fails to transcode, video plays in ds file how do i get ds video to play an mkv file that vlc player has no trouble with, and synologys own ds file will play. The following part will show you how to backup bluray movies to synology ds218play for.
How to backup bluray to synology nas supported mkv, mp4 and mov formats. Beware that synology like to hype video transcoding capability but they are very coy about almost nonexistent support for most of the mainstream audio codecs dtshd, truehd etc. For older models, it can transcode mp4 to 1080p, transcode 4k video to 1080p, or remux mkv to 1080p. Mar 21, 2019 now you want to get all the dvds into synology nas drive for streaming and playing with a media streamer like ps3, wd tv, etc. Video station helps you manage all the movies, tv shows, and home videos on your synology nas. How to set up plex on a synology nas drive 9to5mac. If you have plugged in a dtv dongle to your diskstation, you will also be able to record tv programs, as well as view the tv program to manage the recording schedule remotely. After you read this article you will get the best bluray ripper software which can convert bluray to synology nas mkv, mp4 and mov formats. Synology provides the warranty services to all of the hardware products. Ffmpeg eac3 andor dts support in video station for dsm 6. How to copy bluray movies to synology ds411slim nas server.
Ds video fails to transcode, video plays in ds file. Kan mijn synology nas videos voor mijn apparaat transcoderen. Synology videostation ffmpeg wrapper with dts, eac3 and truehd support. So i dont synology is going to fix it in a future release. Using synology video station to watch rmvb hong kong tv serials on ipad patnotebook. Synology is committed to develop nas solutions for efficient and easy data management.
The software supports batch converison so that you can add several mkv files to convert at one time. Met video station, ds video of media server op uw synology nas kunt u uw videoverzameling naar een mediaspeler streamen. Rip dvd to synology nas drive for streaming pavtube. But if you dont spend hundred of bucks on a nas, its also ok. Synologys device offers support for many formats through mx player for android, and 4k video can be transcoded to 1080p with h264 or h265. Videos zum tv streamen fur einsteiger synology tutorial dsm. Vlc media player is installed on both machines, i have tried playing on multiple. Synology usb station 2 easy to use and budgetfriendly nas server for home and small workgroup synology usb station 2 is designed to provide a costeffective solution for usb storage sharing, multimedia center, and print server for home and small workgroup.
If you are playing the video from a mobile device via ds video, you may use a thirdparty player such as vlc player ios and android to playback these unsupported formats. I have all my videos on a synology nas in the mkv package to avoid. Backup bluray movies to synology ds411slim nas server. Here is a list of some best free and open source nas operating system available on the internet. So, it is not possible to play video files with dts audio. By using video station, ds video or media server, you can stream your video collection on your synology nas to a media player. If the mediaserver passesthrough the mkv with dts audio track to your tv, there is a question, if your tv model supports the dts decoding.
How to play avi, divx, xvid with external subtitles on apple tv 3. I have a ds 214, running the very latest dsm software dsm 5. Nov 06, 2018 streaming movies from synology video station to macbook. I have 3 different types of roku, and it worked for all of them with mkv files h264 and mp4 files. So sorry, the problem im describing comes with an mkv with internal srt. In fact, most tvs and synology nas does not give support to the vob format. You can also support us by donating to our contributors. I think this thread has gone way off topic as it currently has nothing to do with synologys beta video playback software or. Taking innovation as the key drive, synology nas solutions encompass complete product lines of storage hardware, the software operating system, and a diverse array of services and applications. The synology ds video station is like a media library software but only for videos movies, tv serials, home made movies. I was misled because the option used by ffmpeg is called subrip like the software. You can build your own nas server for your home theater by using an old or new serverpc hardware.
Im thinking about buying synology ds215j because it has a 2 bay and it is fairly cheep. Here i will share the tips and tricks for copying dvd collection to synology nas drive. You could choose directly copy to backup bluray to m2ts video stream with lossless quality, or select h. At synology we provide the most complete aftersale service and to give you 100% satisfying user experience. Most synology nas are equipped with the capability in software, able to detect whether transcoding is required or not and perform transcoding for playback if necessary. Jan 06, 2015 does synology nas support transcoding videos for my device posted on january 6, 2015 by vina no comments v synology nas can serve as a multimedia server at home, allowing devices such as tvsstereo systems and playstation3xbox 360, to play its movies, music and show photos.
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