SMB, NFS, WebDAV and FTP
Four protocols cover almost every NAS, router drive and home server. Use whichever is already switched on.
NAS video player for SMB, NFS, WebDAV & FTP
Play video straight from your NAS.No server software required.
Riveo connects directly to SMB, NFS, WebDAV and FTP shares on Synology, QNAP, Unraid, TrueNAS, a Raspberry Pi, a Mac or a Windows PC, and plays your MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV and TS files on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and Android TV.
No media server to install, no transcoding box to maintain. Browse the folders you already have, press play, and get 4K UHD, HDR10 and Dolby Vision video with subtitles and multiple audio tracks.
Free download. No account required. Riveo PRO is optional.
Getting started
How to connect a NAS or network share
- 01
Pick a protocol
Open Add a Source and choose SMB, NFS, WebDAV or FTP, whichever your NAS or computer exposes. Most NAS devices support SMB out of the box. - 02
Enter the address and credentials
Type the host name or IP address of the share and sign in with the user you use on the NAS. Credentials are stored securely on your device. - 03
Browse your folders
Riveo shows the folders and video files on the share. Open a folder and play any supported file directly. - 04
Use it on every screen
Add the same share on Apple TV or Android TV, or on Apple devices let compatible app data sync through your private iCloud.
What you get
What you get from a direct NAS connection
MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV and TS
Play MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV and TS files with 4K UHD, HDR10 and Dolby Vision video, subtitles and multiple audio tracks.
Downloads for the road
Save files from your share to your device and watch them offline.
Works with your media servers too
If Plex, Emby or Jellyfin already runs on your NAS, add it as a media server as well: see Riveo for Plex, Emby and Jellyfin.
Cloud drives alongside
Keep Dropbox, OneDrive, pCloud, Koofr and Backblaze B2 in the same library as your local shares.
Private by default
There is no Riveo account, no ads and no tracking. Credentials are stored securely on your device, and on Apple devices compatible app data can sync through your private iCloud.
Does Riveo work with a Synology or QNAP NAS? +
Yes. Enable SMB, NFS, WebDAV or FTP on the NAS, add the share in Riveo, and play your files directly. Plex, Emby or Jellyfin running on the NAS can be added as media servers too.
Can I play MKV files from an SMB share on iPhone or Apple TV? +
Yes. Riveo plays MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV and TS files over SMB, NFS, WebDAV and FTP on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Android and Android TV.
Do I need to install anything on the NAS? +
No. Riveo talks to the share directly using the protocol you enable. A media server is optional.
Does Riveo support WebDAV video playback? +
Yes. WebDAV shares from a NAS, a home server or a hosted provider can be added as a source and played directly.
Is the NAS player free? +
Riveo is free to use and most features work at no cost. Riveo PRO unlocks additional features and is ad-free, offered as a monthly or annual subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Current prices are shown in the app and on the store listing.
Ready to press play?
Riveo is available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, and on Google Play for Android phones, tablets and Android TV.