The old way
- 1Upload the file to cloud storage
- 2Wait for synchronization
- 3Download it again on the other computer
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Large media is on another computer—do you really need to upload and download it?
Move it directly between computers without the cloud detour.
HomiPlay puts local and remote folders side by side for direct file transfer.
With HomiPlay
- Open HomiPlay File Transfer
- Find the remote file
- Drag it straight to the local folder
Bring studio footage home without staging it in the cloud
An editor working at home discovers that the raw footage is still on the studio computer. They open the remote folder and transfer only the needed clips to the home workstation, without consuming cloud storage first.
What HomiPlay takes off your plate
- No temporary cloud copy
- No splitting files into archives
- No confusion over which copy is current
More ways to use it
- Retrieve photo and video originals
- Pull a project from another computer
- Send a finished export to a remote device
How It Works
1
Install HomiPlay on Both Devices and Sign In
Install HomiPlay on both devices and sign in to the same account, then return to the dashboard and confirm the target device shows as "online." Note: File Drop supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone, and iPad.
2
Open "File Drop" from the Device Menu
In the dashboard device list, open the target device's menu and choose "File Drop." If that device has an access password set, you will be prompted to enter it before the remote file list loads.
3
Browse Local and Remote Folders Side by Side
The left pane is your "Local device" and the right pane is the "Remote device." On either side you can open folders, use "Parent folder" to go back, click "Refresh" to reload the list, and use "New folder" to create a destination.
4
Select Files and Choose a Transfer Direction
Select one or more files using the checkboxes in either the left "This device" pane or the right "Remote device" pane, then click the matching arrow button in the center. The right arrow sends local files to the remote device, while the left arrow transfers remote files back to this device. Files are placed in the specified folder on the opposite side.
5
Finish the Transfer
A confirmation appears once the transfer completes. Open the destination folder you chose in Finder or File Explorer and the files are already there, stored in their original format as ordinary files. Nothing needs to be exported from the app, so you can open or keep editing them right away.
Technical details
File Drop shows local and remote folders side by side, reports live transfer speed, and lets you cancel a transfer. A device access password can protect the remote file list.
Other Use Cases
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Route the connection through your own home network before doing anything private.
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Open them through your home network without exposing the NAS to the internet.
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