Private & self-hosted
SOLONAS never scans or uploads your library. Your NAS/WebDAV stays in control, and credentials are stored only on your devices.
Private MP3 player for people who own their music.
Your NAS, your library, your player
SOLONAS is built for people who still love folders, filenames, and full albums. It connects directly to your NAS/WebDAV and lets you browse and play MP3s without uploading anything to a third-party cloud.
The original Apple Watch MP3 player for NAS/WebDAV, now with a matching iPhone app.
Feels like a native Apple app
Clean, Apple-style UI on both Apple Watch and iPhone familiar controls, precise scrubbing, and Now Playing integration.
Made for NAS & WebDAV
Works great with Synology, TrueNAS, and other WebDAV servers. Just point SOLONAS at your music folder and start listening.
Apple Watch app
Your MP3s, right on your wrist
Browse your NAS/WebDAV folders and play MP3s directly on Apple Watch. Leave your iPhone behind SOLONAS streams straight from your server over Wi-Fi or cellular.
- Apple Music style player with scrubber and Now Playing
- Folder-based browsing with track lists and albums
- Ideal for runs, walks, and quick listening sessions
Designed for watchOS, inspired by Apple Music.
iPhone app
The same library, a bigger canvas
The SOLONAS iPhone app mirrors the Watch experience with a full player: albums, folders, playlists, favorites, and search. All powered directly by your NAS/WebDAV.
- Use the same host, port, and root path as on Apple Watch
- Quick search for albums, artists, or filenames
- Great for CarPlay, Bluetooth headphones, and speakers
A focused MP3 player for your self-hosted library.
SOLONAS never uploads, scans, or sells your listening data. Learn more in our Privacy Policy and About pages.
Screens on Watch & iPhone
A closer look at how SOLONAS feels in everyday use from Now Playing on Apple Watch Ultra to the full player on iPhone 17 Pro Max.
How SOLONAS works under the hood
A simple architecture: your devices talk directly to your NAS/WebDAV. No middleman, no cloud sync.
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Point to your server
Enter your host, port, and root path (for example /music on Synology WebDAV).
SOLONAS builds a clean URL like https://host:port/path and remembers it.
2
Authenticate safely
Use a dedicated WebDAV account with read only access to your music. Credentials are stored on-device only and used for each MP3 request.
3
Browse folders & stream
SOLONAS fetches folder listings from your NAS/WebDAV, shows them as a clean library, and streams MP3 files directly to the player on Watch and iPhone.
Need help with Synology WebDAV? Check the dedicated Synology setup guide.
Quick answers
A few common questions about SOLONAS on Apple Watch and iPhone.
Does SOLONAS work without the iPhone nearby?
Yes. Once your Apple Watch app is configured, it can stream directly from your NAS/WebDAV over Wi-Fi or cellular (if your watch supports it), even when your iPhone is not with you.
What formats does SOLONAS support?
SOLONAS is focused on MP3 playback. If your NAS/WebDAV folder contains MP3 files, you’re good to go no extra transcoding or library scanning required.
Is my library ever uploaded or scanned?
No. SOLONAS connects directly from your devices to your WebDAV server. Folder listings and files are fetched on demand; there’s no central account, cloud sync, or analytics on your listening.
Read more questions in the full FAQ.
Onboard in under a minute
From install to first track
SOLONAS is simple on purpose. Follow this flow once, and both your Apple Watch and iPhone will stay connected to your NAS/WebDAV every time you open the app.
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Install SOLONAS on Watch & iPhone
Two apps, one library.
On Apple Watch, open App Store and search for SOLONAS. On iPhone, install SOLO NAS Player Phone from the App Store. You’ll use the same server details on both. -
Prepare your NAS/WebDAV
Keep it read only and safe.
Enable WebDAV on your NAS (for example, Synology). Create a dedicated user with read only access to your music folder (e.g./music), then note: host, port, root path, username, and password. -
Sign in once on each device
Same details, two entry points.
Open SOLONAS on Apple Watch and on iPhone. Enter the same host, port, path, username, and password on both. SOLONAS stores credentials on-device only and reconnects automatically next time. -
Browse, play, and enjoy
Folders in, music out.
Your folder tree appears instantly. Tap an MP3 on Apple Watch or iPhone to start streaming. Use the familiar Apple style player to scrub, skip, and control playback, including Now Playing integration where it matters.