QTS 4.3.4 PART 2

By default the TS-431X2-8G comes with 7 pre-installed apps.

Worth pointing out is that currently QNAP offers a total of 85 free apps for this specific model (other higher-end models have even more which they can support with their specifications).

Although the latest version of the File Station app (v5) is a lot better than previous ones I still prefer mapping network locations since it’s a lot faster.

The MyQNAPCloud app is among the most useful ones since it allows you to access your NAS from anywhere in the world as long as you have access to the internet. The entire process is automatic (you will need to register an account however) but you may be required to “dirty” your hands a bit if your modem/router is not compatible.

As clearly stated by its name via the Media Streaming Add-On you can stream media to different devices using DLNA, Airplay, Chromecast and HDMI (not a feature we used with this NAS).

Qsync Central allows you to have your files synced between all your devices as long as the app is loaded.

The Download Station is a handy tool which you can use to download files either via Torrent or direct HTTP/FTP download.

If need be you can also run your very own proxy server by using the available app as seen above.

The QVPN app allows users to access the NAS on a Virtual Private Network (VPN) from the Internet.

Via the new photo station you can see and share all your pictures with other systems and mobile devices.

Qsirch is a new application which allows the end user to search for specific files inside the NAS at incredible speeds. It may not come in handy much for home use but for office use it could prove to be a valuable addition.

With the Music Station you can stream and playback your entire music collection without switching to an external app.

The container station app allows you to operate multiple isolated Linux systems on a QNAP NAS (along with several other apps).

Cinema28 is among the latest apps by QNAP and what it basically does is to enable the end user to stream media files to multiple media devices that are connected to the NAS itself (you can also connect speakers and headsets via USB with the NAS).

The Surveillance Station gives you 2 empty spots to configure IP cameras and much like previous versions again we were only able to detect all of our IP cameras via the ONVIF detection feature.

Everything else has remained the same with previous versions (unfortunately QVR Pro is not currently available for this specific NAS model).

Don’t forget that you can add more IP camera slots by purchasing extra licenses.