WD Discovery
WD Discovery is Western Digital's device management and connectivity utility for macOS, used to discover, configure, and monitor WD external hard drives, NAS devices, and My Cloud storage systems on a local network. It allows users to browse connected WD devices, check firmware versions, manage network settings, and access backup features. The app is particularly useful for WD My Cloud and WD Passport users who need to set up or troubleshoot their devices.
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1 suggestionWD Discovery has no confirmed native Apple Silicon build. The latest version the vendor has shipped (v5.2.807 as of early 2025) remains Intel-only according to available reports. WD has not announced plans for a native build, and the app continues to run under Rosetta 2 on M-series Macs today—but will stop launching entirely when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028). You have about 27 months to either see WD release a native version, or transition to an alternative approach for managing your WD devices. Contact Western Digital directly at their support site to ask about native Apple Silicon support and get a timeline; if they commit to a native build, monitor your email for the release announcement. If you need immediate access to WD device management and cannot wait, web-based management interfaces on many WD devices (via your router's address) may offer a partial substitute, though this is less convenient than the desktop app.
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