Help to decide NAS for Home - Original request. Please ignore from (devan.shah@gmail.com - Wrong Email ID)

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Usage:

Adding photos & videos from my iPhone & Some good 4k Movies from laptop.

And share it with my family. Furthermore, Otherwise no heavy task.

- Types of devices to be connected: Android & iOS phone , Windows laptop & Android TV will be connected

- At same time only 1-2 devices will perform. It will be used 3-4 days in a week for about 1-2 hours max only at once

Currently confused between 224+, 723+, 923+
On other note.
If there's any brand's any NAS, Which matches my requirement at lower cost. Which supports live photo feature as well for iphone upload.

If you have a suggestion. Which performs well for live photo along with media.

I don't want to spend extra $ for home usage. So, Suggest me likewise.
For Home usage. I want to buy on Black Friday/Cyber monday deals.

When you suggest any NAS, For that please let me know, If I will be need any 2.5" SATA SSD & M.2 2280 NVMe SSD for matching my requirement.

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Thank you for clarifying your request. Based on your requirements for light home usage, here are my recommendations:

Recommended NAS Models
Synology DS224+

Why It’s Perfect for You:
Affordable and ideal for light use like uploading photos/videos and sharing 4K movies.
Supports Live Photos on iPhone via the Synology Photos app, making it seamless to back up and manage your media.
Easily handles 1–2 devices accessing at the same time, which aligns with your usage pattern.
Synology DS723+

Why It’s a Step Up:
More powerful than the DS224+ with upgrade options like M.2 NVMe SSD caching for faster performance.
Future-proof, allowing for expanded functionality if your needs grow over time.
Do You Need SSDs?
For your use case, SSDs are not necessary unless:

You want faster caching for frequently accessed files.
You plan to expand your usage significantly in the future.
If you choose the DS723+ and want caching, install M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs compatible with Synology (e.g., Synology SNV3400 series).

Hard Drive Recommendation
For 4TB storage:

2x 4TB Seagate IronWolf or WD Red Plus in RAID 1 (mirroring). This will give you 4TB of usable storage with redundancy to protect your data.
Consider Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals
The DS224+ is the most budget-friendly option and aligns perfectly with your needs. If you spot a deal on the DS723+, it’s worth considering for its expandability and performance, but it’s not essential for your current usage.

Conclusion
The Synology DS224+ is my top pick for a cost-effective solution that meets all your requirements, especially for iPhone Live Photos and media sharing. Pair it with two 4TB HDDs in RAID 1 for data safety, and you’re good to go.