SynologyAssistant
Synology Assistant is a utility application distributed by Synology that helps users discover, configure and manage Synology NAS (network-attached storage) devices on a local network. It is typically used during initial setup to assign IP addresses and install the DiskStation Manager operating system on new NAS units, and can also be used to monitor and access existing Synology devices. The app is part of Synology's broader ecosystem of management tools for their storage products.
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1 suggestionWe could not find current information about whether Synology Assistant has been updated to run natively on Apple Silicon. The app continues to work under Rosetta 2 today, but Apple is removing Rosetta support in macOS 28 (September 2028), so an Intel-only build will stop launching on that release. Contact Synology directly through their support site to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build is planned, and when. If they confirm a native version is coming, check back periodically for updates. If Synology does not plan a native build, you will need to migrate to a different NAS system or use an alternative device (a spare Mac on an older OS, a Linux machine, or a Windows PC) to manage your Synology storage before the September 2028 deadline.
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