This article explains the procedure to stream your favorite videos from the collections of Synology NAS on your Roku via the DS Video Channel.
Steps to Screen Mirror DS Video on Roku
Basically, the work of the Synology NAS is a storage device that has access to all the files and the data. You need a proper video station library like DS Video Channel to access these files on Roku. However, this video channel doesn’t have a dedicated app on the Roku Channel Store. However, you can still use the video channel on the Roku via screen mirroring.
To do this, you first have to buy the Synology NAS device from Amazon, and then you can proceed with mirroring and using the application. Go through the steps mentioned here to start the process in detail.
Note: Make sure to configure your Roku with NordVPN to avoid any kind of security problems while accessing the app on your Roku from your smartphone.
- Enable Screen Mirroring or AirPlay on Roku
First of all, you have to turn on screen mirroring on your Roku TV. Further, you have to enable the AirPlay option on the Roku to mirror from iPhone/iPad.
- Download the DS Video app
First of all, you have to install the DS Video app from the Google Play Store | App Store on your smartphone.
- Sign In to your Account
Now, open the DS Video app on your smartphone and sign in to your account with the required LAN IP address.
- Connect Synology NAS With the DS Video App
Next, you have to establish a connection between the DS Video app and Synology NAS.
- Play your Favorite Videos
Now, you can play your favorite videos that are stored on the Synology Diskstation.
- Choose the Cast or Screen Mirroring icon
Pull down the Notification Panel or the Control Center and hit on the Cast or the Screen Mirroring icon on the screen.
- Select Roku TV
Scroll down and choose the Roku TV from the list of active devices to start mirroring the content.
FAQ
Yes. You can screen mirror the DS Video app from your Windows or Mac PC to your Roku TV.
Yes. You can access the DS Video app on Roku for free. However, to access the app more easily, you need to have proper Synology DiskStation credentials.
The possible ways for the streaming issue are unstable network connection, outdated firmware, bugs, excessive cache, and many more. Fix this problem by updating the firmware of the Roku to the latest version. Besides, you can also clear the cache on the Roku TV to avoid this kind of error.
