Synology DiskStation DS916+ 4-Bay SMB NAS Review

Apps – Cloud, Download, Note, and other Stations and Apps

There are so many available features in DSM that it’s a hard job to show them all. There are still a few more that are worth highlighting and we also need to take a look at the Package Center (App Center).

Package Center

The package center is where you find all the extra functions, both from Synology and Third parties. The first two pages allow you to see your installed packages and easy updates when needed.

There are eight recommended apps and they are recommended for a reason. They’re awesome in their respective field and well worth checking out.

There is a lot more, from Antivirus over extra backup solutions such as Hyper Backup and HiDrive, to more advanced features such as SpreadSheet or WordPress

Sub categories make it easier to navigate between all the available apps and find the things that you’re looking for.

Cloud Station

This relatively new app is awesome and your one-stop location for file synchronization and backup across all your devices. It is as easy to setup as a shared folder and allows you to not only backup files from PCs and mobile devices, but also sync with other Cloud Stations.

Keep track of the sync versions of your shares and edit your sync profiles – and everything is created so even the most novice NAS user will find their way through the setup and configuration.

Download Station

Having a headless download station is awesome. You don’t need to have you main system running for this, nor do you need to spend its resources in order to download files. The NAS is running anyway and it is most likely the place you’ll move your downloaded files to anyway. Why not let it handle it right away.

Synology’s Download Station is quite comprehensive and supports anything from BitTorrents over eMul to HTTP, FTP, and NZB.

Multimedia Stations

Synology also provides a full set of multimedia apps such as the Audio Station. Stream and play your music on any connected device.

The PhotoStation does the same for images

And the Video Station does it for your video collection.

Media Server

For other systems, DSM has the built-in Media Server that can stream to DLNA and UPnP digital media adapters such as stereo systems, TV sets, or gaming consoles.

If also features its own audio transcoding functionality.

Note Station & SpreadSheet

The Note Station and SpreadSheet apps provide you with an impressive office solution.  Create calendar notes, text files, and spreadsheets directly on your own personal Synology DS916+ NAS.

SpreadSheet is an amazing app and while it doesn’t have as many functions as a desktop app such as Excel, it comes with great collaboration features and it keeps everything in your control.