FlixVault is a lightweight alternative to DS Video and Plex for playing videos from your Synology DiskStation. Connect over SMB and stream your entire library.
DS Video requires Video Station running on your Synology and struggles with many file formats. FlixVault connects via standard SMB file sharing and plays virtually any format natively.
Your Synology doesn't need to transcode anything. FlixVault decodes video directly on your iPhone — hardware-accelerated for modern codecs, software-decoded for legacy formats.
Enter your Synology's IP address, sign in with your DSM credentials, and FlixVault auto-discovers your shared folders. You'll be watching videos in under a minute.
DS Video requires Video Station running on your Synology and struggles with many file formats. FlixVault connects via standard SMB file sharing and plays virtually any format natively — no transcoding needed.
No. FlixVault uses your Synology's built-in SMB file sharing, which is enabled by default. No packages to install.
Enter your Synology's IP address, sign in with your DSM credentials, and FlixVault auto-discovers your shared folders. You'll be watching videos in under a minute.