DS video

The official video app, optimized for streaming from your Synology NAS Server

SK Mtek Limited · com.synology.dsvideo

3.0 out of 5 (9 ratings) 1M+ downloads v1.1.7 9.3 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v1.1.7 (10060)
Updated: Dec 8, 2025 (10 months ago)
APK size: 9.3 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Video Players & Editors (app)
Listed since: Oct 13, 2018 (at least)
Permissions: 4
Website: myds.synology.com/support/support_form.php?lang=enu
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

DS video is an app by SK Mtek Limited in the Video Players & Editors category, listed since at least October 2018. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.4.3, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 5.0. It asks for 4 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.1.6.

Ratings

3.0out of 59 ratings

5 ★33%
4 ★0%
3 ★33%
2 ★0%
1 ★33%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v1.1.7

1. Fixed the issue where subtitles might not display properly in an autoplay. 2. Fixed the issue where users could not sign in properly using their self-defined port after signing out. 2. Minor bug fixes.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

*You must own a Synology NAS to run this app, and be running DSM 5.2 and Video Station 1.5 on your Synology NAS to get the complete list of features* Use DS video to stream your video collection on your DiskStation to your Android device. Browsing is made easy as your videos are sorted in different libraries, and each movies has its information retrieved online automatically. And 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 even when on the move. Find all detailed features about the app on our website: www.synology.com > NAS > DSM 5.2 > Apps > Mobile Apps > Software Specs https://www.synology.com/dsm/software_spec/mobile#DSvideo

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v3.4.3. Since v1.1.6 it requires Android 5.0+.

v1.1.7 LATEST Dec 8, 2025 9.3 MB TRUSTED v1.1.6 Mar 14, 2025 9.3 MB TRUSTED v3.4.7 Aug 29, 2024 52.2 MB TRUSTED v3.4.5 Feb 6, 2026 42.9 MB TRUSTED v3.4.3 Nov 7, 2025 25.9 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Dec 8, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Synology” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 5, 2019
Validated against Google Play Dec 8, 2025
Antivirus scan passed Oct 25, 2020
Signed byCN=Synology, OU=Synology, O=Synology, L=Taipei, ST=Taiwan, C=TW
Signing certificate (SHA-1)88:69:F2:6A:12:00:46:7F:DB:60:B8:F4:F2:AE:6C:7F:E4:33:F5:53
File MD5c859196757802bf2b45e149be89948ae
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (4)

DS video requests 4 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Permission history data (custom) com.synology.PERMISSION_HISTORY_DATA
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Leanback android.software.leanback

DS video APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of DS video for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 3.4.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.4.3 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the DS video APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is c859196757802bf2b45e149be89948ae.