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Synology Download Station

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

BitRemote gives Synology users a native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac to monitor Download Station activity and manage remote download tasks without opening DSM every time.

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Why use BitRemote with Synology Download Station

If your downloads run through Download Station on a Synology NAS, BitRemote gives you a simpler experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac for checking activity and controlling queues.

What you can do

  • Review Synology Download Station task status and queue 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 download tasks remotely.
  • 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 task counts and free space on your NAS at a glance with the Client Dashboard widget.

How BitRemote helps with your workflow

  • Check NAS downloads without logging in to DSM.
  • Manage download tasks while away from home or the office.
  • Send a .torrent file from Safari or the Files app straight to your Synology NAS.
  • Add your NAS once and find it on iPhone, iPad, and Mac through iCloud sync, with its password kept in the Keychain.
  • Use a native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac instead of a browser-based workflow.

FAQ

How do I connect BitRemote to Synology Download Station?
Enter your Synology NAS address with the username and password you use for DSM. BitRemote supports a one-time password if your account uses two-step verification.
Can I access Synology 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 Synology 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 Synology 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.