Multi Purpose NAS

Playground Hardware
#1

Hey guys… thanks for the advice on the HDHomeRun EXTEND vs. CONNECT. I purchased the extend and absolutely love the Channels app. I’m running it on three ATV’s and from the picture quality to the top shelf feature… I am very happy! My two week old Tablo is going back to MicroCenter this weekend.

I need your help in purchasing a NAS device. Here are my goals:

  1. Channels DVR to record the evening newscast. I do the weather on the CBS station here and want to see my newscasts. I’ve got Hulu No Commercials and Netflix so I don’t need to record every network show, etc. Skipping commercials is not a top priority for my Channels DVR.

  2. I want a place to store pictures from our iPhones.

  3. I want to store old Mini DV videos of the kids. Even better I’d like to figure out how to watch them on my ATVs. I thought maybe Plex would allow me to watch these old videos. Thoughts?

Thanks everyone. Looking forward to your knowledge and experience on this awesome app!

#2

How much space are you looking for? And yes, Plex would let you watch those videos. I have a Synology NAS, but the QNAP’s are good, too, but if you’re just looking for a very basic NAS the WDMyCloud might be more up your alley.

#3

Infuse is a nice app that lets you watch videos from a network share on apple TV. There are others too, VLC, etc. I found Infuse while researching how to play .ISO DVD images on iOS/Apple TV.

#4

I use infuse pro to watch Nas videos. There is a one time per version or annual fee but it is easy to use, has a nice interface, plays almost anything and offers good performance. I’ve tried some others (MRMC and Plex) but this has been the best fit for a family friendly Appletv setup.