I bought a Ugreen NAS to replace my…
I bought a Ugreen NAS to replace my Synology, and after their successful Kickstarter campaign and all the promises they made, it really looked like a solid alternative. Unfortunately, in real life it’s simply not a usable product.
The bigggest issue is the software. Many of the apps they advertise on their website and in the documentation are not available in a lot of countries - and there's no clear explanation why. Before buying, I strongly recommend checking your app store for “Ugreen NAS.” You’ll probably find only a few basic apps, while the main app and important services like system management, Photos, Music, and Theater are missing.
Even the HDMI output is basically useless, because it requires the Ugreen NAS app to work properly. Yes, you can technically use the NAS, but without proper mobile integration it feels like a product from 10 years ago - actually worse than many NAS systems from the previous decade.
The Ugreen NAS OS is clearly inspired by Synology DSM and visually looks quite nice, but that’s where the good news ends. There’s still no TV app, no proper mobile apps, and many of the features promised on their website have either disappeared or never arrived.
I’ve contacted support multiple times about these issues, but so far there has been no response and no reaction at all.
The only real positives are the hardware. Build quality is excellent, and power management is genuinely impressive. When not in use, it drops to 0W consumption, something my Synology never managed despite all its hibernation and cache features.
But honestly - what’s the point of great hardware if the software is unfinished?
1. januar 2026
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