Product Overview
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... find content easily My Cloud Home is an easy-to-use personal storage device that plugs directly into your Wi-Fi ® router at home so you can save all your PC and Mac computers and cloud accounts.1 Access it all in one place. MY CLOUD™ HOME PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE Store it from ...any. • One central place to store and organize everything • Quick and simple setup • Mobile, on-the-go access • Backup for photos and videos on your phone, and wirelessly back up and sync all your digital content in...
... find content easily My Cloud Home is an easy-to-use personal storage device that plugs directly into your Wi-Fi ® router at home so you can save all your PC and Mac computers and cloud accounts.1 Access it all in one place. MY CLOUD™ HOME PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE Store it from ...any. • One central place to store and organize everything • Quick and simple setup • Mobile, on-the-go access • Backup for photos and videos on your phone, and wirelessly back up and sync all your digital content in...
Product Overview
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... hardware and software components and configurations. ©2020 Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the US and/or other devices scattered around your needs with the My Cloud Home mobile or desktop app, or on your My Cloud Home device, including Dropbox, Box, Google Drive™, ... port to 65°C CAPACITIES AND MODELS 8TB LWDBVXC0080HWT-NESN 4TB LWDBVXC0040HWT-NESN Western Digital, WD, the WD logo and My Cloud are trademarks or registered trademarks of the My Cloud Home device. Apps and Cloud services may vary by Apple Inc. Wi-Fi is a trademark or registered ...
... hardware and software components and configurations. ©2020 Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the US and/or other devices scattered around your needs with the My Cloud Home mobile or desktop app, or on your My Cloud Home device, including Dropbox, Box, Google Drive™, ... port to 65°C CAPACITIES AND MODELS 8TB LWDBVXC0080HWT-NESN 4TB LWDBVXC0040HWT-NESN Western Digital, WD, the WD logo and My Cloud are trademarks or registered trademarks of the My Cloud Home device. Apps and Cloud services may vary by Apple Inc. Wi-Fi is a trademark or registered ...
Quick Installation Guide
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mycloud.com/support WD, the WD logo and My Cloud are registered trademarks or trademarks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates. 4079-705166-002 mycloud.com/hello mycloud.com/hello Need Help? and/or other countries. © 2017 Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S.
mycloud.com/support WD, the WD logo and My Cloud are registered trademarks or trademarks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates. 4079-705166-002 mycloud.com/hello mycloud.com/hello Need Help? and/or other countries. © 2017 Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S.
User Manual
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... offers at : support.wdc.com/warranty ▪ Knowledge Base - Accessing Online Support ▪ Online Learning Center - Start here to get the most out of your cloud storage device: www.wdc.com/setup ▪ Registration -
... offers at : support.wdc.com/warranty ▪ Knowledge Base - Accessing Online Support ▪ Online Learning Center - Start here to get the most out of your cloud storage device: www.wdc.com/setup ▪ Registration -
User Manual
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......4 Rear Layout...5 Power Button...5 Reset Button...5 USB Port(s)...6 Ethernet Port...6 Handling Precautions...6 _________ 2 Setup Is A Snap 8 Connecting My Cloud Home 8 Registering Your Device 9 _________ 3 Relive It Anywhere 10 Mobile App...10 Web App...10 Desktop App...10 Chromecast Video...10 _________ 4 Collect......12 My Cloud Home Mobile App Backup 12 Social & Cloud Import...12 Import USB...12 Drag-and-Drop - Desktop App 13 _________ My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo i User Manual Web App 13 Drag-and-Drop -
......4 Rear Layout...5 Power Button...5 Reset Button...5 USB Port(s)...6 Ethernet Port...6 Handling Precautions...6 _________ 2 Setup Is A Snap 8 Connecting My Cloud Home 8 Registering Your Device 9 _________ 3 Relive It Anywhere 10 Mobile App...10 Web App...10 Desktop App...10 Chromecast Video...10 _________ 4 Collect......12 My Cloud Home Mobile App Backup 12 Social & Cloud Import...12 Import USB...12 Drag-and-Drop - Desktop App 13 _________ My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo i User Manual Web App 13 Drag-and-Drop -
User Manual
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... a power supply or USB cable for a WD product 25 _________ 10 Compliance and Warranty Information 26 Regulatory Compliance 26 My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo ii User Manual Remove a User 17 My Cloud Home Device Settings 18 Modify Device Name...18 Firmware Version...18 Analytics...18 Reboot Device...19 Erase All Data...19 Shut Down......14 Remove an Album...14 _________ 6 File View, Search and Edit 15 Timeline View...15 File Search...15 Photo Editing...15 _________ 7 Settings...16 My Cloud Home Account Settings 16 Account Name...16 Change Password...16 Sign Out...16 My...
... a power supply or USB cable for a WD product 25 _________ 10 Compliance and Warranty Information 26 Regulatory Compliance 26 My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo ii User Manual Remove a User 17 My Cloud Home Device Settings 18 Modify Device Name...18 Firmware Version...18 Analytics...18 Reboot Device...19 Erase All Data...19 Shut Down......14 Remove an Album...14 _________ 6 File View, Search and Edit 15 Timeline View...15 File Search...15 Photo Editing...15 _________ 7 Settings...16 My Cloud Home Account Settings 16 Account Name...16 Change Password...16 Sign Out...16 My...
User Manual
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...applies only to Mirror Mode (RAID 1)*, so all your way and access from all PCs and Mac computers at My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 1 User Manual Individual, private spaces for extra peace of the MlikyeCUloSuBdf™laHsohmderi.vKeseeapndall your favorite moments, action...place to get better acquainted with Mirror Mode - Everything saved twice with your My Cloud™ Home device quickly. My Cloud™ Home storage is set to a My Cloud Home Duo device, not a My Cloud Home single-drive device. Quick and simple setup - Automatically back up your product. ...
...applies only to Mirror Mode (RAID 1)*, so all your way and access from all PCs and Mac computers at My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 1 User Manual Individual, private spaces for extra peace of the MlikyeCUloSuBdf™laHsohmderi.vKeseeapndall your favorite moments, action...place to get better acquainted with Mirror Mode - Everything saved twice with your My Cloud™ Home device quickly. My Cloud™ Home storage is set to a My Cloud Home Duo device, not a My Cloud Home single-drive device. Quick and simple setup - Automatically back up your product. ...
User Manual
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... memories and moments in one central place. Smooth video using the My pCllaoyubda™ckHaonmywehmeroeb-ileSatrnedamdeysokutorppearpsponoar lMvyidCeloousda.cnoywmh. Kit Contents The My Cloud Home kit includes the following items: ▪ My Cloud Home device (a single-drive unit) ▪ Ethernet Cable ▪ AC power adapter (FAQ: Power Adapter Compatibility) ▪ Quick Install Guide The My...
... memories and moments in one central place. Smooth video using the My pCllaoyubda™ckHaonmywehmeroeb-ileSatrnedamdeysokutorppearpsponoar lMvyidCeloousda.cnoywmh. Kit Contents The My Cloud Home kit includes the following items: ▪ My Cloud Home device (a single-drive unit) ▪ Ethernet Cable ▪ AC power adapter (FAQ: Power Adapter Compatibility) ▪ Quick Install Guide The My...
User Manual
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...macOS Mojave - 10.14 Oreo - 8.x macOS High Sierra - 10.13 Nougat - 7.x Marshmallow - 6.x When My Cloud Home devices are accessed from a personal computer system via the My Cloud Home desktop app, a 64-bit operating system is required. At a minimum, use one of the following versions of operating ...Fni®ected to device.) Gigabit capability for accessing the device. About Your My Cloud Home Device Requirements Desktop and Mobile App Operating System Compatibility The My Cloud Home desktop app is compatible with the following versions of the Windows and macOS operating systems....
...macOS Mojave - 10.14 Oreo - 8.x macOS High Sierra - 10.13 Nougat - 7.x Marshmallow - 6.x When My Cloud Home devices are accessed from a personal computer system via the My Cloud Home desktop app, a 64-bit operating system is required. At a minimum, use one of the following versions of operating ...Fni®ected to device.) Gigabit capability for accessing the device. About Your My Cloud Home Device Requirements Desktop and Mobile App Operating System Compatibility The My Cloud Home desktop app is compatible with the following versions of the Windows and macOS operating systems....
User Manual
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... white. no blinking Firmware or Software Update in Table 1.2. My Cloud Home Duo Only Slow "breathing" rhythm Device Shutdown Sequence Activated Through Mobile App Fast "breathing" rhythm Device Requires Attention - My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 4 User Manual Front LED The front LED on , off... Error Fast "breathing" rhythm Ethernet Connection Not Available "Heartbeat" rhythm File System Notification - Check if rebuild is either on My Cloud Home devices is outlined below in Progress Solid Light - It is needed - ▪ Reset Button ▪ USB Port(s) ▪...
... white. no blinking Firmware or Software Update in Table 1.2. My Cloud Home Duo Only Slow "breathing" rhythm Device Shutdown Sequence Activated Through Mobile App Fast "breathing" rhythm Device Requires Attention - My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 4 User Manual Front LED The front LED on , off... Error Fast "breathing" rhythm Ethernet Connection Not Available "Heartbeat" rhythm File System Notification - Check if rebuild is either on My Cloud Home devices is outlined below in Progress Solid Light - It is needed - ▪ Reset Button ▪ USB Port(s) ▪...
User Manual
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... Reset Button On the rear panel of your operation. Table 1.4 My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 5 User Manual Therefore, view each "LED Behavior" within the context of a paper clip to the pointy end of your My Cloud Home device, there is held for at least five seconds, the system will... stop all services, clear cache and shut down without any consideration for gracefully stopping services or clearing cache. DC Power Connector Power Button My Cloud Home Duo (two-bay device) has a rear-facing power button. Rear Layout Illustrated above the USB port(s). Reset Button 3. This is a ...
... Reset Button On the rear panel of your operation. Table 1.4 My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 5 User Manual Therefore, view each "LED Behavior" within the context of a paper clip to the pointy end of your My Cloud Home device, there is held for at least five seconds, the system will... stop all services, clear cache and shut down without any consideration for gracefully stopping services or clearing cache. DC Power Connector Power Button My Cloud Home Duo (two-bay device) has a rear-facing power button. Rear Layout Illustrated above the USB port(s). Reset Button 3. This is a ...
User Manual
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...the activity happening with two USB Type-A ports on the back panel that support USB 3.0. When it seconds inaccessible. My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 6 User Manual This process does not delete data. When illuminated, the Link LED may be amber (100 Mbps)... and installing your online My Cloud Account (My Cloud Home Device Setup). My Cloud Home Duo - Ethernet Port 1. Handling Precautions WD products are not designed to connect a My Cloud Home device directly to a host computer system. My Cloud Home - About Your My Cloud Home Device Reset Button Function Device ...
...the activity happening with two USB Type-A ports on the back panel that support USB 3.0. When it seconds inaccessible. My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 6 User Manual This process does not delete data. When illuminated, the Link LED may be amber (100 Mbps)... and installing your online My Cloud Account (My Cloud Home Device Setup). My Cloud Home Duo - Ethernet Port 1. Handling Precautions WD products are not designed to connect a My Cloud Home device directly to a host computer system. My Cloud Home - About Your My Cloud Home Device Reset Button Function Device ...
User Manual
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My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 7 User Manual About Your My Cloud Home Device ▪ Do not use this product as a portable drive. ▪ To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of the drive enclosure's air slots.
My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 7 User Manual About Your My Cloud Home Device ▪ Do not use this product as a portable drive. ▪ To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of the drive enclosure's air slots.
User Manual
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...Cloud mobile app to the Western Digital End User License Agreement. 3. Re-enter the same email address and Press Continue. 8. Once the My Cloud Home device is not automatically detected, follow these 4 steps: 1. Select either Allow or Don't Allow. 12. My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 8 User Manual Note: If your My Cloud Home...the remainder of the unit. The My Cloud Home mobile app will display. The password for the My Cloud Home device. 10. Connecting My Cloud Home Important: To avoid overheating, make sure My Cloud Home is setup the Allow Analytics screen will ...
...Cloud mobile app to the Western Digital End User License Agreement. 3. Re-enter the same email address and Press Continue. 8. Once the My Cloud Home device is not automatically detected, follow these 4 steps: 1. Select either Allow or Don't Allow. 12. My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 8 User Manual Note: If your My Cloud Home...the remainder of the unit. The My Cloud Home mobile app will display. The password for the My Cloud Home device. 10. Connecting My Cloud Home Important: To avoid overheating, make sure My Cloud Home is setup the Allow Analytics screen will ...
User Manual
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My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 9 User Manual Setup Is A Snap Registering Your Device Register your drive by visiting us online at: register.wdc.com. You can easily register your My Cloud Home device to get the latest updates and special offers.
My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 9 User Manual Setup Is A Snap Registering Your Device Register your drive by visiting us online at: register.wdc.com. You can easily register your My Cloud Home device to get the latest updates and special offers.
User Manual
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... My Cloud Home device. Select the 3-line menu in the My Cloud Home web app. This will My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 10 User Manual Select either the PC Desktop App or MAC Desktop App, depending on what operating system your My Cloud Home account information. 10. If My Cloud Home detects the... Chromecast device, a Chromecast icon will open the My Cloud Home device in Windows File Explorer or OPEN IN FINDER in macOS Finder. After ...
... My Cloud Home device. Select the 3-line menu in the My Cloud Home web app. This will My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 10 User Manual Select either the PC Desktop App or MAC Desktop App, depending on what operating system your My Cloud Home account information. 10. If My Cloud Home detects the... Chromecast device, a Chromecast icon will open the My Cloud Home device in Windows File Explorer or OPEN IN FINDER in macOS Finder. After ...
User Manual
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.... To play the video follow these steps: 1. Select Videos option from the top menu. 3. This will be displayed in the My Cloud Home mobile app. Select the Play icon. My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 11 User Manual Relive It Anywhere appear in the upper right-hand corner of each video thumbnail visible in the...
.... To play the video follow these steps: 1. Select Videos option from the top menu. 3. This will be displayed in the My Cloud Home mobile app. Select the Play icon. My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 11 User Manual Relive It Anywhere appear in the upper right-hand corner of each video thumbnail visible in the...
User Manual
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... auto backup feature to be changed, terminated or interrupted at any time and may vary by following these steps: 1. Access the My Cloud Home device with the My Cloud Home mobile app or web app. 2. This will expand the menu system. 3. Select Enable on : 1. Import USB Import content from... a USB device to enable or disable the auto backup feature. 6. My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 12 User Manual After making the desired selection, exit the Auto Backup page. This will open the Auto Backup page and allow the ...
... auto backup feature to be changed, terminated or interrupted at any time and may vary by following these steps: 1. Access the My Cloud Home device with the My Cloud Home mobile app or web app. 2. This will expand the menu system. 3. Select Enable on : 1. Import USB Import content from... a USB device to enable or disable the auto backup feature. 6. My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 12 User Manual After making the desired selection, exit the Auto Backup page. This will open the Auto Backup page and allow the ...
User Manual
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... to the location on the file or folder to drag-and-drop, and hold down the mouse button. 4. Access the My Cloud Home device through the My Cloud Home desktop app (My Cloud Home desktop icon). 2. Collect Note: The process can be canceled at any time by selecting the X in the Files & Folders section...or select the Make Changes option to the location in the upper right-hand corner of Windows and macOS. My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 13 User Manual Witin the My Cloud Home web app, navigate to change options for macOS use Finder. 3. The selected file or folder should copy or move...
... to the location on the file or folder to drag-and-drop, and hold down the mouse button. 4. Access the My Cloud Home device through the My Cloud Home desktop app (My Cloud Home desktop icon). 2. Collect Note: The process can be canceled at any time by selecting the X in the Files & Folders section...or select the Make Changes option to the location in the upper right-hand corner of Windows and macOS. My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 13 User Manual Witin the My Cloud Home web app, navigate to change options for macOS use Finder. 3. The selected file or folder should copy or move...
User Manual
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...the picture to use as the cover photo for sharing content. The album is invited to be a member, they can contribute their own My Cloud Home account to access the device. You can also invite people via a private link. The Invite to collaborate allows other members to view, but... in the Name Your Album window and select Continue. 6. The album has now been removed from this album in this album. 4. My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 14 User Manual Create an Album Use the following steps to remove an album: 1. Enter a name for other members to view and...
...the picture to use as the cover photo for sharing content. The album is invited to be a member, they can contribute their own My Cloud Home account to access the device. You can also invite people via a private link. The Invite to collaborate allows other members to view, but... in the Name Your Album window and select Continue. 6. The album has now been removed from this album in this album. 4. My Cloud Home / My Cloud Home Duo 14 User Manual Create an Album Use the following steps to remove an album: 1. Enter a name for other members to view and...