In a previous video, we installed and configured Synology Photos on our NAS. However as we had not yet setup QuickConnect. The Synology Photos app was limited to only being able to backup or access photographs if our phone was connected to our home network via WiFi.
So with QuickConnect now configured. We are going to take a look at the various ways you remotely access Synology Photos, along with showing you how you reconfigure the Synology mobile photos app. To make it work when you are away from your home network.
- Sign into Disk Station Manager using your administrators credentials.
- Open Control Panel and select External Access.
- Under the QuickConnect heading check that QuickConnect is enabled.
- Make a note of your QuickConnect ID.
- Select Advanced Settings.
- Make sure that QuickConnect relay service and Mobile Applications are both ticked.
Note: QuickConnect relay service, is a backup system should the primary method for remotely accessing your NAS fail.
Under Applications and Services, we recommend that while configuring Synology Photos. You leave all service and Applications enabled. However, once you have your NAS working the way you want it. You should review and disable any applications or services that you are not using.
- Now from the sidebar, select Login Portal.
- In the Applications tab check that Synology Photos is present, and has an alias.
Note: The alias is important as it allows you to connect remotely to Synology Photos, via a web browser. Its also worth noting that due to the way QuickConnect works, you can’t connect to Synology Photos via its port number. So if you do not see Synology Photos listed in Applications, please check that you have configure the application correctly by looking at: Synology NAS beginners guide | Part 18 | install Synology Photos.
Note: We recommend that you disable WiFi while testing that your smartphone can connect to Synology Photos on your NAS. This is to simulate that Synology Photos will work correctly when you are away from your home network.
To test that Synology Photos is accessible via the internet:
- Open a web browser on your computer or smartphone.
- In the address bar type:
http://quickconnect.to/[QuickConnectID]/[Synology Photos alias]For example:
http://quickconnect.to/mydoodads/photoTo re-configure the Synology Photos app for remote access, simply:
- With the Synology Photos app open, select the more button at the bottom of the screen.
- Choose Sign Out.
- On the sign in, page replace the IP address for your QuickConnect ID.
- Leave both the user name and password as is.
- Tap Sign in.
- You maybe prompted to update the sign in credentials for your instance of Synology Photos. If so click OK.
Note: Once you have tested that Synology Photos is working through your QuickConnect ID. Don’t forget to re-enable WiFi on your smartphone.
- Synology Knowledge Centre – QuickConnect.
- Synology Knowledge Centre – Synology Photos.
