Synology Chat
Business
Free
**You must own a Synology NAS to run this app, and be running the latest Synology Chat 2.0.0 to get the complete set of features*
Synology Chat allows you to create a safe and secure place where conversations can be held in real-time. Using Synology Chat to create a channel for purpose-oriented discussion or a conversation for temporary talk.
Find all detailed features about the app on our website:
https://www.synology.com/dsm/software_spec/synology_chat
more Important Note
1. The update is expected to be available in all regions within the next few days. The actual time of release may vary slightly depending on the region.
Fixed Issues
1. Minor bug fixes.
2.9.1 25/03/2025
Important Note
1. The update is expected to be available in all regions within the next few days. The actual time of release may vary slightly depending on the region.
Compatibility & Installation
1. This version requires iOS 16 or above.
What's New
1. Supports previewing unread messages and marking them as read without opening.
2. Supports sorting ""Channels"", ""Conversations"", ""Starred"", and ""Bot"" on the sidebar by the last update time.
3. Supports displaying a maximum of 30 conversations and channels on the sidebar.
4. Supports displaying the number of unread messages on the menu icon.
5. Supports opening Synology Office links via the Synology Drive app. This function requires Synology Drive Server 3.6.0 or above.
6. Supports copying selected text from messages.
Fixed Issues
1. Minor bug fixes.
2.9.0 20/08/2024
Fixed Issues
1. Fixed an issue where the file name might not be displayed correctly.
2. Fixed an issue where voice messages could only be played through the earpiece.
3. Minor bug fixes and stability enhancement.
2.8.1 20/03/2023
Compatibility & Installation
1. This version is only available on iOS 14.0 and above.
What's New
1. Supports browsing in Dark Mode.
2. Supports displaying images and stickers in push notifications.
3. Optimized the interface display for iPad mini 6.
Fixed Issues
1. Minor bug fixes.
2.8.0 20/09/2022
Fixed Issues
1. Fixed a temporary connection failure upon the app launch.
2. Fixed an issue where users might reply to a different message than the one they long-pressed on.
3. Minor bug fixes.
2.7.1 15/02/2022
Compatiblity and Installation
1. This version is only available on iOS 13.0 and above versions.
What's New
1. Supports recording, sending, and playing back voice messages.
2. Supports dynamically adjusting the size of text according to system settings.
3. Supports pre-loading messages when users receive push notifications to expedite the process of opening channels. The option can be modified in app settings.
4. Supports opening links in-app without having to jump to an external browser app. The option can be modified in app settings.
5. Supports the modification of all messages or only messages sent within the last 24 hours, or disallow modifications altogether, depending on the rule set in Synology Chat Admin Console. (Available with Synology Chat Server 2.3.0 and above versions)
6. Enhanced the connection process over QuickConnect to strengthen security.
7. Supports TLS 1.3 in accordance with the modern compatibility of DSM 7.0.
Fixed Issues
1. Fixed an issue where users may fail to modify their own usernames when using input methods that require multiple keystrokes to generate characters (e.g., Traditional Chinese, Japanese, or Korean characters).
2. Fixed an issue where links with the character "*" could not be correctly parsed as links.
2.7.0 01/06/2021
Fixed issues
1. Fixed the issue where connecting via QuickConnect might fail.
2. Fixed the issue where signing in with application alias might fail.
3. Fixed the issue where the application might crash.
2.6.1 21/07/2020
Compatibility and Installation
1. This is the last version that supports iOS 11. As for the next release, Synology Chat will only support devices with iOS 12 or later versions.
What's New
1. Enhanced the security of connections.
2. Supports swiping up to close photo previews and swiping down to close comment threads.
3. Supports uploading photos by chronological order.
4. Supports setting the latest "remind me" or "schedule message" send time as the default.
Fixed Issues
1. Fixed the issue where links containing non-English characters cannot be opened.
2. Fixed the issue where typing on a Bluetooth keyboard to break the text to a new line might fail.
2.6.0 27/05/2020
Compatibility and Installation
1. This is the last version that supports Synology Chat Server versions 1.1 (2017-06-22) or older. As of the next release, mobile clients will only support Synology Chat Server 2.0 (2017-12-14) and later versions.
2. This is the last version that supports iOS 10. As for the next release, Synology Chat will only support devices with iOS 11 or later versions.
What's New
1. Added option to disable Firebase Analytics.
2. Optimized the loading performance of the sidebar menu.
Fixed Issues
1. Fixed the issue where the hotkey combination of "Shift" and "Enter" might not create a new line in the message box properly on connected Bluetooth keyboard.
2. Minor bug fixes.
2.5.1 02/10/2019
1. Optimized the display of unread threads to make them easier to find
2. Supports highlighting channels and threads with failed to send messages
3. Supports prioritizing channels with mentions to the top of the unread section
4. Supports inserting an image directly into the text field via copy and paste
5. System messages will no longer be displayed as unread messages to reduce distraction
6. Minor bug fixes
2.5.0 05/06/2019
1. Enhanced application stability
2. Minor bug fixes
2.4.1 19/03/2019
1. Supports the use of slash commands to initiate video conferences from third-party applications including appear.in, Jitsi, and JumpChat
2. Supports tapping on phone numbers in messages to initiate calls
3. Added a new @mentions button on the tool bar
4. Optimized the interface display for iPad Pro 2018 and iPhone XS Max
5. Fixed an issue where alerts might pop up even when the certificate for NAS is still valid
6. Fixed an issue where reconnecting via QuickConnect might fail when the network is switched from Wi-Fi to 4G LTE
2.4.0 23/01/2019
Updated Synology's terms and conditions for EU data privacy compliance.
2.3.0 23/05/2018
Compatibility and installation
1. Chat 2.2.0 supports iOS 9 and the above versions
New features
1. Supports viewing users who react to the messages
2. Supports viewing users who create hashtags
3. Supports accessing conversations with disabled users
4. Supports mentioned usernames in highlighted style in message bar
5. Supports brand new long-press menu to enhance usability
Fixed issues
1. Fixed an issue where entering messages might fail when the device is connected to Bluetooth keyboard
2. Fixed an issue where incorrect authentication error might pop up when playing videos
3. Minor bug fixes
2.2.0 12/04/2018
1. Fixed an issue where saving photos to iOS 11 devices might cause application crash
2. Minor bug fixes
2.1.1 06/02/2018
1. Supports iPhone X and iOS 11.
2. Supports collapsing and expanding channels and conversation lists.
The following feature requires Chat 2.0.0 Official:
1. Supports one-to-one conversations with bots to help enterprises with automated information management.
2.1.0 14/12/2017
1. Supports browsing multiple pictures by swiping the screen in non-encrypted channels and conversations
2. Supports archiving the existing messages before inviting new members to join a private channel
3. Supports archiving messages when a channel or conversation is closed
4. Supports video streaming and playback when using HTTP connection or when connecting to a server with trusted certificate via HTTPS
5. Minor bug fixes
The following features require Chat 2.0.0
1. Supports poll creation to timely collect feedback from the members in a channel or conversation
2. Supports message scheduling to automatically send messages on the scheduled time
3. Supports message forwarding to effortlessly forward messages to one or multiple channels and conversations
4. Supports message reminders, allowing you to receive push notifications on important messages at specific time
5. Supports message threads, allowing you to directly comment on specific messages and receive notifications on the latest updates in the subscribed and joined threads
6. Supports Google Safe Browsing to automatically check the safety of the posted URLs and trigger warnings for unsafe URLs
2.0.0 05/10/2017
1. Supports external users to sign in Chat with guest accounts to join the discussions.
2. Added a newly designed tool bar for uploading photos, videos, and files.
3. Added a new section in the channel list, allowing unread messages to be easily checked.
4. Supports setting a daily snooze schedule.
5. Supports promoting personal conversations to private channels.
6. Supports pinning posts to the top of the post list.
7. Supports setting passcode for data protection (Fingerprint scanner supported).
8. Supports sending messages by pressing the Enter button, making message sending easy when using a bluetooth keyboard.
9. Supports hiding the conversations that have been idle for a long time when the conversation list is too long.
10. Supports regenerating or renewing the private keys for encrypted channels if unfortunately the passphrase is lost or for security concern.
11. Fixed the security vulnerability of SSRF.
12. Enhanced user interface performance.
13. Minor bug fixes.
1.2.0 31/05/2017
1. Fixed an issue where some strings are not properly translated.
2. Usability enhancements.
1.1.1 05/12/2016
Official support for Chat on Synology NAS.
1.1.0 24/11/2016
Important Note
1. The update is expected to be available in all regions within the next few days. The actual time of release may vary slightly depending on the region.
Fixed Issues
1. Minor bug fixes.
more Version 2.9.1 25/03/2025
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