Home Media Storage and Streaming

Modern NAS's can, in addition to providing a sophisticated storage and backup mechanism, run server applications such as Bittorrent, eDonkey, Usenet, Sickbeard, CouchPotato, Headphones etc.  They often have a built in DLNA/UPNP Server, iTunes Server, Music Station, Download Station, Print Server along with FTP, SSH, VPN etc. 

 

They act as Multimedia Stations: Home Entertainment Center for Sharing Photos, Music, Movies and Videos.

You can easily view photos, listen to music, and even watch Full HD 1080p movies on a widescreen TV or projector streamed from the NAS over the network through PS3, Xbox 360, or other network media players. You can share multimedia content with family and friends wherever they are on the Internet by web browsers. iPhone/iPod touch/iPad and Android users can browse shared photos or listen to their music collections anywhere with 3G or Wi-Fi connection by streaming content directly to the device – no sync required.

 

View precious photos with slideshows and even background music Listen to your favorite music using customized playlists Enjoy HD movies or family videos on TV when streamed through various network players Anytime, anywhere access to your digital media over the Internet by web browsers or iPhone/iPod touch/iPad, or Android mobile devices