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WD My Cloud Home 4TB 1-Bay Personal Cloud NAS Server (1 x 4TB)

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WD My Cloud Home 4TB 1-Bay Personal Cloud NAS Server (1 x 4TB)
Key Features
  • 4TB Storage Capacity
  • 1 x 4TB SATA Hard Drive
  • 1.4 GHz Realtek RTD1295PB-CG Quad-Core
  • 1GB of DDR3L RAM
Add 4TB of USB 3.0 cloud storage to your Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android device with the My Cloud Home 4TB 1-Bay Personal Cloud NAS Server from WD. The My Cloud Home provides a one-stop solution for saving digital content, backing up photos and videos on your phone, and wirelessly backing up and syncing your Windows and Mac computers with cloud accounts. This personal storage device plugs directly into your Wi-Fi router using its Gigabit Ethernet port so you can access, upload, and share photos and videos using the My Cloud Home apps for mobile, desktop, and web platforms, as well as stream videos using Plex Media Server. Using the USB 3.0 Type-A port, you'll be able to import photos, videos, music, documents, and more from other devices, such as USB flash drives and external hard drives.
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WD Home External HDD Overview

Add 4TB of USB 3.0 cloud storage to your Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android device with the My Cloud Home 4TB 1-Bay Personal Cloud NAS Server from WD. The My Cloud Home provides a one-stop solution for saving digital content, backing up photos and videos on your phone, and wirelessly backing up and syncing your Windows and Mac computers with cloud accounts. This personal storage device plugs directly into your Wi-Fi router using its Gigabit Ethernet port so you can access, upload, and share photos and videos using the My Cloud Home apps for mobile, desktop, and web platforms, as well as stream videos using Plex Media Server. Using the USB 3.0 Type-A port, you'll be able to import photos, videos, music, documents, and more from other devices, such as USB flash drives and external hard drives.

This NAS is powered by a 1.4 GHz Realtek RTD1295PB-CG A53 Quad-Core processor and 1GB of DDR3L RAM. It operates on 90-260 VAC at 47-63 Hz and includes an Ethernet cable and an AC adapter. It is compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7, macOS Sierra (10.12), El Capitan (10.11), Yosemite (10.10), iOS 9 and 10, and Android KitKat (4.4), Lollipop (5.x), Marshmallow (6.0), and Nougat (7.x).

General Features
One Central Place to Store and Organize Everything
My Cloud Home storage is home to all your content. With enough space to keep all your photos, videos, and files in one place at home, you can organize it your way and access from almost anywhere with an Internet connection.
Quick and Simple Setup
Set up your My Cloud Home device quickly. Just plug it into your Wi-Fi router. Then, use your mobile device to set up your account and start backing up, accessing, and sharing. No computer is necessary and no monthly fee is required.
Mobile, On-the-Go Access
Use the My Cloud Home mobile app, desktop app, or MyCloud's site to upload, access, and share your favorite memories and stream videos saved on your My Cloud Home device.
Auto Backup for Photos and Videos on Your Phone
Automatically back up photos and videos on your phone to the My Cloud Home device so you can make room for more.
USB 3.0 Type-A Port to Import Photos and Videos from Your Devices
Quickly import photos and videos from different devices scattered around your house, like USB flash drives and external hard drives, using the USB 3.0 Type-A port on the back of your My Cloud Home. Keep all your favorite moments, action shots, and adventures stored in one central, organized place.
File Search to Find Content Easily
Quickly find photos, videos, movies, and docs using a user-friendly search with the My Cloud Home mobile or desktop app, or on MyCloud's site.
Individual Private Spaces for Each User
Invite family and friends to create individual accounts. Each invited person can set up their own private space that only they have access to on the device. They can manage, access, and share their content as they want.
Third-Party Applications to Customize Your Way
Tailor your My Cloud Home device to fit your personal needs and preferences using downloadable services, including Plex Media Server, Dropbox, Google Drive, and more. Cloud services may be modified and vary by country.
Cloud Account Download to Keep Everything in One Place
Store everything in one place, even content in your favorite cloud accounts. Photos, videos, and files from your cloud accounts are automatically downloaded to your My Cloud Home device, including Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Facebook, and many more.
Auto Backup for all PCs and Mac Computers
The My Cloud Home device has a 4TB capacity and plugs into your network to wirelessly back up computers at home to one central place. It works seamlessly with Windows Backup and Time Machine software.
Smooth Video Playback
Stream your personal videos virtually anywhere, on almost any device, using the My Cloud Home mobile and desktop app or MyCloud's site.
Quick and Easy Sharing
Collect all your favorite memories and moments in one place. With just a few clicks, share photos, videos, documents, or entire folders with friends and family, so nobody misses a thing.
UPC: 718037848327

WD Home External HDD Specs

Computing
CPU to 1.4 GHz Cortex A53 Quad-Core
ProcessorRealtek RTD1295
Total Installed Memory1 GB DDR3L
Drives
Storage Capacity4 TB
Included Drives1 x 4 TB 3.5" HDD
General
Number of Bays1 x 3.5"
I/O1 x RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
1 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s))
Electrical
AC Input Power100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Environmental
Operating Temperature41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C
Storage Temperature-4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C
CertificationsNRCAN, RoHS
*as per Manufacturer
Physical
Dimensions6.9 x 5.5 x 2.1" / 17.6 x 14 x 5.3 cm
Weight2.3 lb / 1.1 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9 x 8.1 x 3.7"

WD Home External HDD Reviews

Totally Disappointed

By Sgm1094
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-14

The device connection stopped working little after the support ends announcement ,it seems like a programmed obsolescence, the worse thing is that there is no way to Connect the device directly to the pc and the network option didn’t work to access my files ,I tried everything in your support zone and videos , with no success, at the end I had to disassemble it extract the hdd and buy a 3rd party software to recover my data I will never trust in this brand again because i brought this device to safe guard my files for long time and access anywere not to loose it after 2 years , if only I had know, worst experience in storage ever

Support ending wouldt touch with a barge pole!

By jeasko
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-15

find it hard to believe that WD is pulling the desktop app in June 2023 yet they are still advertising this product and raving about the desktop app! the web app isnt fit for purpose as you can only down load individual files and not folders. I was hoping they were going to resolve this before pulling the desktop app support. Save your money and go for a different brand that actually supports thier product and works as it is advertised

Garbage, save your money.

By Frogman81
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-15

I purchased this at BestBuy a couple of years ago and it never worked correctly. It has always been super slow, wouldn't show in Finder, and on, and on with issues. I spent hours on WD customer service chat in the past as well trouble shooting connectivity issues and transfer speeds as they are so slow you can't even stream a movie if you have it stored on the device to your wireless device, even under the same roof, let alone trying to access this data from afar. Fast forward a couple of years WD decided to "update" their WD MyCloud services and stopped offering updates or support to my device and all those that were purchased in this timeframe making the drive a brick. You can read reviews and threads online about this, it's criminal. I have since purchased a multi-bay docking station and shucked the external housing, something I should have done years ago. If you want to access your data, this is what it has come down to. And as you will read in the responses from WD in the reviews and comments here, they even say you cannot connect the drive directly to your computer with any cables. It's absolute garbage of a product and insanely overpriced for all the headaches involved. Save your money, get a regular NAS if this is the route you want to go or just buy externals and be done with it. WD should pull this product and more people should write their reviews, I can't see anyone rating this item as anything above 3 stars, and this would be generous.

Works fine, support NIL!

By tnhotairpilot
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-08

Less than a year after purchase due to the previous personal cloud product losing support it has happened again. The desktop app that is kind of necessary is losing support. What gives? Can't you support your products for longer that 1 year?

Fool me no more!!!

By djs3
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-08

Fool me once: I bought an earlier version of My Cloud Home. It was discontinued and I purchases the newer version after being requested to do so. Fool me twice: Cloud functionality is being discontinued, June 2023. LAN access is offered but you can only have one local user. Access privileges to the files are locked so only one local user on the network has read/write access. Everyone else can see the directories and files but can't open them. Fool me three times: NOPE!!! Never again!!

The device is moving in the right direction

By rizz
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-07

After buying the device last year, I found many flaws in it. Luckily, the latest updates have fixed most of the issues: The terrible WD Discovery program will be replaced by full access to the device via the local network. Problems with access to some files have been fixed with the latest update. Everything works great now. Some shortcomings, however, still remain: 1) With the end of support for WD Discovery, we have lost the great real-time folder mirroring feature. It would be great to return this functionality in one of the updates or provide users with instructions on how to implement it in the current conditions. 2) When playing mp3 through the Android mobile application, some files can be rewound and start playback from an arbitrary position, and some files are not. The reason for this is not clear to me. At the same time, the same mp3 files are played through the web interface without these restrictions. Yes, the Plex mobile app solves this problem, but I only had to install it to play audiobooks properly. I find that this device currently works great as a personal cloud storage service with the excellent bonus of LAN access. Just fix the playback of mp3 files through the mobile application!

It's My Cloud Discovery Desktop App - Not working

By valsorimp
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-27

Since 2023 can't find my device on PC. Only way to access my files is via browser and that is lame. I was using it and accessing from mobile tablet, Smart Tv and PC before. Now WD is ending support for PC Desktop app and I'm still looking for workaround.

Ridiculously stupid...

By boby_org
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-24

Every other update is cutting on helpful features. Actually the first Cloud Home with the Desktop app was making more sense. It is missing basic functionalities UPnP and DLNA may work or may not, the user doesn`t have any control over the settings. The USB port is useless as you cannot see what the connected device contains - you can only copy to it or from it. The one thing working is the mobile app, which I do not need for a home device attached to the network... Overall I am quitting on WD, the lost time cannot be compensated with any price difference.

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Asked by: Yuri
Yes, the WD My Cloud Home 4TB 1-Bay Personal Cloud NAS Server (1 x 4TB) B&H # WEBVXC0040HW is compatible with Time Machine.
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Date published: 2019-01-18

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Asked by: Mihail
Yes, the mycloud would be able to create users and shares and define which user has full, read-only or no access to any created share.
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Asked by: Ben
According to the link below, you can use a NAS enclosure with Lightroom CC 1.3 (April 2018+). However, a wired 7200 rpm HDD will be ideal, when working with large RAW files in Adobe. https://helpx.adobe.com/in/lightroom-cc/using/preferences.html
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Date published: 2019-07-03

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Asked by: elizabeth
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Date published: 2021-01-20

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Asked by: Omy
One year warranty.
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Date published: 2020-12-09

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Asked by: Amit
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Date published: 2021-03-04

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Date published: 2021-06-10
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