Synology NAS can serve as a multimedia server at home, allowing devices such as TVs/stereo systems and PlayStation3/Xbox 360, to play its movies, music and show photos. Can my Synology NAS transcode videos for my device? You may ask… Answer : Video transcoding refers to the process of converting video files originally unsupported by a media player into a compatible format. Different DiskStation models are equipped with different transcoding capabilities. Your DiskStation may belong to either Group 1 or Group 2 (listed to the bottom of this page). You can stream your video collection to a media player using Video Station, DS video or Media Server on your Synology NAS. Continue reading Does Synology NAS support transcoding videos for my device→