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Release Notes for Media Server

Media Server provides a multimedia service for you to browse and play the multimedia contents on Synology NAS via DLNA/UPnP home devices. With Media Server, you can easily connect those devices such as TV sets and stereo systems to your home network, and stream multimedia files stored on Synology NAS to the devices to enjoy music, photos, and videos.

Version: 1.8.6-2904


(2024-12-16)

Important Note

  1. The version is expected to be available in all regions within the next few days. The actual time of release may vary slightly depending on the region.
  2. Media Server discontinues support for hardware transcoding of HEVC (H.265) media files starting from this version. This change is intended to reduce unnecessary resource usage as most devices now natively support this format.

Compatibility & Installation

  1. Media Server 1.8.6 requires DSM 6.2.4.

Version: 1.8.5-2902


(2023-05-02)

Important Note

  1. Updated to be compatible with Advanced Media Extensions (AME) 1.0.2.
  2. AAC-encoded content can be decoded and natively played back by most end devices, such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs. Server-side transcoding of AAC-encoded content has been a redundant and resource-consuming process that was removed in DSM 6 starting from this version.
    • Streaming AAC encoded files via Internet radio is no longer supported.

Version: 1.7.8-2844


(2018-05-23)
  1. Supports Thai user interface.
  2. Supports displaying subtitles when streaming to PlayStation 4 (PS4).
  3. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.7.6-2842


(2018-02-08)
  1. Fixed a security vulnerability (Synology-SA-18:04).

Version: 1.7.3-2841


(2017-10-05)
  1. Added compatibility with DSM 6.2 Beta.

Version: 1.7.1-2820


(2017-04-06)
  1. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.6.2-2770


(2017-01-04)
  1. Upgraded to be compatible with DSM 6.1 RC.

Version: 1.6.1-2767


(2016-12-13)
  1. Fixed an issue where users might fail to customize DMA menu style in Safari 10.0.

Version: 1.6.0-2766


(2016-11-02)
  1. Fixed an issue where users might fail to customize DMA menu style in Internet Explorer 11.
  2. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.5-2764


(2016-04-28)
  1. Fixed an issue where transcoded music might fail to play on SONY BD players.
  2. Fixed an issue where users might not be able to browse photos with "Transmit low resolution images instead of the original images" enabled.
  3. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.5-2762


(2016-03-24)
  1. Supports hardware transcoding on DS216play, DS716+, and DS216+.
  2. Fixed an issue where video may not be sought when streaming videos from DS216play and DS716+.
  3. Minor bug fixes.