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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:

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 LaCie MyNAS Access to all your files; play music, download photos/videos; iOS only
Twonky Mobile Home Free Twonky Fast streaming from the CloudBox using DLNA/UPnP; Remote control between the CloudBox and your TV; MP4 only
AcePlayer Home Paid AcePlayer Fast streaming from the CloudBox; large video files
GoodPlayer Home Paid GoodPlayer Fast streaming from the CloudBox; large video files
Oplayer lite Home Free OPlayer Fast streaming from the CloudBox; large video files
Emit Home and Remote Free/Paid 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 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 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

 

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.

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
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