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DS finder on Windows Pc

Developed By: Synology Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 3,4/5 - 3.898 votes

Last Updated: February 19, 2025

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.5.3
Size 85.1 MB
Release Date September 11, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming. [see more (7)]

What's New:
What's New1. Supports setting the time zone for Synology NAS during first-time installation.Fixed Issues1. Fixed an issue where the first-time installation... [see more]

Description from Developer:
*You must own a Synology NAS to run this app*

DS finder allows you to set up and manage your Synology NAS, sends you NAS-related notifications, and opens your door to the world of... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download DS finder and install on Windows PC. DS finder is free Tools app, developed by Synology Inc.. Latest version of DS finder is 2.5.3, was released on 2024-09-11 (updated on 2025-02-19). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of DS finder is 3,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 3,898 users, 813 users had rated it 5*, 1,551 users had rated it 1*.

How to install DS finder on Windows?

Instruction on how to install DS finder on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install DS finder on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install DS finder using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "DS finder" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install DS finder on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "DS finder" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.5.3 , 2.5.2 , 2.5.1.

Download DS finder 2.5.3 on Windows PC – 85.1 MB

Download DS finder 2.5.2 on Windows PC – 65.4 MB

Download DS finder 2.5.1 on Windows PC – 65.3 MB

*You must own a Synology NAS to run this app*

DS finder allows you to set up and manage your Synology NAS, sends you NAS-related notifications, and opens your door to the world of Synology apps. And yes, all these features can be accessed directly from your phone, so wave goodbye to complicated setup and management with DS finder!

1. DS finder supports on most models (rack mount models, desktop models of FS and XS series, and EDS14 excluded).
2. DS finder supports managing all Synology NAS models running DSM 5.2 and above.

Find all detailed features about the app on our website:
https://www.synology.com/dsm/7.0/software_spec/dsm#affiliated_utility__ds_finder
What's New
1. Supports setting the time zone for Synology NAS during first-time installation.
Fixed Issues
1. Fixed an issue where the first-time installation didn't resume after the app was reopened during the process.
2. Fixed an issue where the app might display incorrect drive details.
3. Fixed an issue where login to the app might fail due to insufficient mobile phone memory.
4. Fixed an issue where users were not directed to the Notifications page after tapping push notifications.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.