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Setting up DVR storage on a Synology NAS
Requirements
Before you continue, make sure you have the following:
- One or more compatible HDHomeRun device: see List of DVR compatible HDHomeRun devices
Install to NAS using a Windows PC
If you have a Windows PC, you can use our HDHomeRun setup application to install the DVR storage software to your NAS device.
Before running the NAS installer, you'll need to create an HDHomeRun file share and enable SSH:
1. Create an HDHomeRun file share
Step 1
In a web browser, log-in to your Synology NAS.
- Open the Control Panel
- Open Shared Folder
- Click on the Create button
Step 2
- Fill out the name as
HDHomeRun
and select the drive you want to use on your NAS, if you have more than one drive volume available.
- Click Next
Step 3
Click through the next three windows. No additional changes are needed.
- Click Next
- Click OK
- Click Apply
Close any windows that remain open and go to the next step.
2. Enable SSH
Step 4
- the Control Panel again
- Click on Terminal & SNMP
Step 5
- Click to enable the option Enable SSH service
- Click Apply
You can now close your web browser.
3. Run the HDHomeRun NAS installer
Manual installation
These instructions are provided for users who cannot run the Windows install tool.
Next step: Using DVR in the HDHomeRun app
Once you finish setting up a DVR storage device, see our guide link below for instructions on using the DVR features in the HDHomeRun app.