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======= 4.j MOBILE ACCESS: LaCie CloudBox Files On Your Mobile Device =======
Your mobile devices gain additional storage space with the LaCie CloudBox. The LaCie CloudBox is compatible with iOS® and Android® devices:
  * **At Home:** Playback and stream movies, music, and photos at home. See [[disc-tut07a-mobile-access|MOBILE ACCESS: At Home]]
  * **Around the World:** Access files anywhere in the world. See [[disc-tut07b-mobile-world-access|MOBILE ACCESS: Around the World]].
  * **Stream Anywhere:** Playback and stream movies, music, and photos outside of the home network. See [[disc-tut07c-mobile-streaming|MOBILE ACCESS: Stream media outside the home]].
===== Mobile apps and your LaCie CloudBox =====
The iOS App store and Google Play for Android offer many free and paid apps that allow you to playback and stream media from network storage such as the LaCie CloudBox. Instructions on how to configure and access the LaCie CloudBox will vary by app. Please see the table below for examples of apps that work with your LaCie CloudBox:
^ App ^ Use ^ Free/Paid ^ Home Page ^ Advantages ^
| LaCie MyNAS | Home and Remote | Free | [[http://www.lacie.com/more/?id=10124|LaCie MyNAS]] | Access to all your files; play music, download photos/videos; iOS only |
| Twonky Mobile | Home | Free | [[http://twonky.com/products/twonkymobile/mobile.aspx|Twonky]] | Fast streaming from the CloudBox using DLNA/UPnP; Remote control between the CloudBox and your TV; MP4 only |
| AcePlayer | Home | Paid | [[http://ranysoft.wordpress.com/|AcePlayer]] | Fast streaming from the CloudBox; large video files |
| GoodPlayer | Home | Paid | [[http://www.hustmobile.com|GoodPlayer]] | Fast streaming from the CloudBox; large video files |
| Oplayer lite | Home | Free | [[http://www.edavs.com|OPlayer]] | Fast streaming from the CloudBox; large video files |
| Emit | Home and Remote | Free/Paid | [[https://www.emitapp.com/#description|Emitapp]] | Stream and download media files on your CloudBox; iTunes access; Additional server software required for your PC/Mac (download server software at respective web sites); PC/Mac must be powered on |
| Plex | Home and Remote | Paid | [[http://www.plexapp.com/|Plex]] | Stream and download media files on your CloudBox; iTunes access; iPhoto access; Additional server software required for your PC/Mac (download server software at respective web sites); PC/Mac must be powered on |
| Air Video | Home and Remote | Free/Paid | [[http://www.inmethod.com/air-video/index.html|Air Video]] | Stream and download media files on your CloudBox; iTunes access; Additional server software required for your PC/Mac (download server software at respective web sites); PC/Mac must be powered on |

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<note>**Notes:**
  * LaCie MyNAS and Twonky Mobile can access media when your computer is off.
  * Your mobile device requires access to Wi-Fi in the home and 3G/4G outside the home when using apps with the LaCie CloudBox.
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===== Optimize Mobile App Performance =====
Most apps require slight changes in their settings to accommodate where and how media is being streamed or played back. See the table for general recommendations on the settings to select on your preferred app.
^ Location ^ Transfer Speed Setting ^ Video Quality Setting ^
| Home Wi-Fi | Fast | High Definition |
| External Wi-Fi | Medium | Medium Definition |
| Office Wi-Fi | No access (check with your office administrator) | No access (check with your office administrator) |
| 3G or lower | Slow | Low Definition |