Synology Photos

Smart and flexible management of all your cherished shots.

Synology Photos

App stats

Version: VARY (Last updated: 2024-09-27)
Creation date: 2020-12-02
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • download files without notification
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • change network connectivity
  • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

You must own a Synology NAS with DiskStation Manager 7.0 or above version to run this app, and be running the latest Synology Photos to get the complete set of features

A flexible and comprehensive management tool that allows photo backup and browsing by chronological order or folder structure. Explore photos of loved ones or favorite vacation spots through automatically created albums. Group photos by themes or topics of your choice. Enjoy cherished memories in the palm of your hand.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great alternative to Google Photos.
  • Automatically backs up pictures from mobile devices.
  • Fast load times with updated NAS models.
  • Supports multiple user accounts and customizable backup locations.
Cons
  • Limited filtering options for photos.
  • Issues with backup management and organization.
  • Inconsistent photo upload and timeline discrepancies.
  • Slow app performance and startup times.
Most mentioned
  • Problems with backup organization and folder structure.
  • Need for additional features like advanced filters and auto-upload management.
  • Difficulty with video playback and external app integration.
User reviews
Great app, I'd love some advanced filters, for example I'd like to select two people and show photos that both are in, currently you can click on person and show their photos only. Or maybe even a smart Album where you select criteria for metadata one of which should be persons name, this way we can do "must contain" two people to show in album.
by Ludovit Gondkovsky, 2024-11-13

They removed the functionality to download photos that exist in your phone. This makes it hard to manage those came from my phone and other places (or those I deleted from my phone) together. My workflow involves creating an album for pictures taken (and backed up) by multiple devices, and downloading again to share using other apps. Now, I cannot download the photos if they are on my phone, and I have to sift through thousands of photos in my phone to find those hundreds.
by Taesung Lee, 2024-10-21

Good, needs improvement. We all need a replacement for Google Photos in that the cloud function (Synology Speak: Sync on Demand) isn't yet available. I need to set a time (older than 6 months maybe) to be "online" unless "pinned" for all my photos directories on the phone. Everybody in my family has Google Cloud at capacity and the phones are full - we don't need to pay Google or Apple with a NAS in the house. I'll gladly beta-test!
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