Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about SOLONAS.
Is SOLONAS an Apple Watch MP3 player?
Yes. SOLONAS lets you stream MP3s directly to Apple Watch from your NAS/WebDAV with no iPhone or cloud.
Setup & Login
What do I enter for Host, Port, and Path?
Use your NAS/WebDAV hostname (or IP) as Host, the HTTPS port (often 5006) as Port, and your music root folder (e.g., /music) as Path. The app builds the URL like https://host:port/path.
Do I need the iPhone to install or use SOLONAS?
Install and use SOLONAS directly on Apple Watch. An iPhone is not required during playback.
I can’t log in — how do I test my server?
Try your full URL in a browser first: https://your-nas.example.com:5006/music. If it prompts for credentials, the server is reachable and WebDAV is working.
Playback & UI
Can I scrub or seek within a track?
Yes. From v1.4, tap and drag on the progress bar to jump precisely.
Why does the screen stay awake on the first two tracks?
That’s by design for quick control. It reverts to normal behavior after the second track to save battery.
Does SOLONAS remember my volume?
Yes, the app restores your last-used volume automatically.
Network & Synology
Does it work on local Wi-Fi (LAN) without port forwarding?
Yes. Enter your local IP (e.g., 192.168.1.10) or hostname. The URL builder cleans up double slashes to ensure correct paths.
Synology: which settings should be on?
Enable WebDAV (HTTPS), confirm the Port (often 5006), and grant your user read access to the music folder. See our Synology setup guide.
Privacy & Data
Do you upload or analyze my music?
No. Your music stays on your server. SOLONAS streams directly from your NAS to your Watch.
Where can I read the privacy policy?
See our Privacy Policy and Legal pages for full details.
Troubleshooting
Library appears empty
Verify the Path (e.g., /music) exists and contains MP3s. Check permissions for your WebDAV user.
Credentials keep failing
Try a dedicated read-only user account. Avoid unusual characters in the username while testing.
Playback drops or stutters
Check network strength. On Synology, make sure WebDAV isn’t throttled and that HTTPS is enabled.