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QNAP Download Station

Control QNAP Download Station remotely from iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

BitRemote helps QNAP users monitor Download Station activity and control remote queues from a native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, built for quick task management.

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Why use BitRemote with QNAP Download Station

When your downloads run on a QNAP NAS, BitRemote gives you a simpler way to check progress and manage tasks from iPhone, iPad, and Mac without relying on the full NAS interface.

What you can do

  • Monitor QNAP Download Station task status and remote activity.
  • Add tasks from download links, magnet links, or .torrent files, including a .torrent you open or share from another app.
  • Pause, resume, and remove tasks from iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
  • Follow a monitored task on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island, or in the Mac menu bar, and get a notification when it completes.
  • See your task counts at a glance with the Client Dashboard widget.

How BitRemote helps with your workflow

  • Track NAS download progress while away from your desk.
  • Manage QNAP queues from iPhone or iPad without opening the full web UI.
  • Send a .torrent file from Safari or the Files app straight to your QNAP NAS.
  • Know when a NAS download finishes without checking the queue.
  • Add your QNAP NAS once and find it on iPhone, iPad, and Mac through iCloud sync.

FAQ

How do I connect BitRemote to QNAP Download Station?
Enter your QNAP NAS address with your account username and password. BitRemote supports a one-time password if your account uses two-step verification.
Can I access QNAP Download Station remotely when I am away from home?
Yes, if your server is reachable. BitRemote connects to the address you provide, so it works on your home network out of the box. To reach QNAP Download Station from outside, use your own remote access, such as a VPN, Tailscale, a reverse proxy, or port forwarding with dynamic DNS.
Does BitRemote work over HTTPS or with a self-signed certificate?
Yes. You can connect over HTTPS, with an option to allow self-signed or otherwise untrusted certificates.
What can I add to QNAP Download Station from my iPhone?
Paste a magnet link or a download link, or pick a .torrent file. You can also share a .torrent into BitRemote from Safari or the Files app.
Does BitRemote have notifications or home screen widgets?
Yes. When you monitor a task, you can follow its progress on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island, or in the Mac menu bar, and get a notification when it completes or fails. The Client Dashboard widget shows task counts, free space, and share ratio for the downloaders you choose.