ZIDOO devices...my blog.

  NAS SMB Tutorial I am not an expert in NAS setup, my method is basic but works. I have always used SMB with my Zidoo devices. There are certainly better tutorials out there and I invite you to look on the internet for more information on all the possibilities Synology's DSM offers. Thank you ---------- At the bottom of the page, there is a link to download the Zidoo tutorial which explains in addition to the SMB, the setting of your Synology with the NFS. ---------- let's start Open "Synology Assistant" and start a search. Your NAS will appear and double click on the one of your choice. DSM of Synology will open DSM is open, click on ''Panel Control'' In Panel Control click on ''File Services Select SMB and click on ''Advanced Settings In this window you have the choice to select SMB1 or SMB 2, it is your choice knowing that SMB1 is not recommended anymore Then click on the tab ''Advanced'', check the following options

  For those who read my threads and reviews generally know that I am very satisfied with the Zidoo boxes and can also read other threads of people who do not have good results and even sell their box because they are not able to see a single movie without having a problem... I also regularly see on forums or social networks people wondering if their network/NAS setup will work with a Zidoo device regardless of the model... but there are many factors come into play that one person's experience will not be the same as another even if they had the same equipment. I decided to add to my threads dedicated to Zidoo devices a section that will show my network setup and equipment. this's my experience for what it's worth... ------------- I am on Bell Canada with a Gigabit Fibe package. ------------- Here is the model of ethernet cables that I use with my installation, I have different length of cable of course. ------------- Here is a representation of my network installation -----

A reminder to potential Zidoo device buyers and avoid a disappointment. Zidoo devices are designed for local content and not online streaming and they do not have agreements in place with streaming providers. If you want to stream from sources like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney+ etc..., an Android TV devices or native TV applications will be a better choice. So i repeat, don't buy a Zidoo device hoping to use it with streaming video services applications. On the other hand, if you are looking for a media player to enjoy your movie collection using your NAS or external hard drives, a Zidoo device may be a good choice. See you