Basics

What's the difference between Seagate Wireless Plus for iPad and Seagate Wireless Plus?
This is the same product. The iPad is a good fit for use with Seagate Wireless Plus (as are other Apple iOS devices and Android devices), so these words are often found together.

What capacities are available?
Currently the Seagate Wireless Plus is available at 1TB.

Compatibility

Can I play files from my Seagate Wireless Plus on my computer?
Yes. Files can be played while the drive is connected with USB or when connected via Wi-Fi (if your computer has wireless capability).
For instructions on how to connect via Wi-Fi and play your media, please see page 13 of the User Guide.
Linux is not supported by Seagate. However, as long as your version of Linux has appropriate browser support, media player capability, and wireless connectivity, it should be able to connect and play files. When connecting via USB, the drive may go to sleep and cause errors if Linux does not wait for it to wake up. There is no tool available to disable the sleep feature under Linux.

Can I play files from my Seagate Wireless Plus on my iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch?
Yes. Files can be played back via Wi-Fi. Videos in formats that are compatible with iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch can be streamed using the Seagate Media app or the Safari browser. Unsupported video formats can be played back using a third-party media player of your choice. Or, videos can be converted to a playable format on the computer using third-party application before copying the files to the Seagate Wireless Plus.
For instructions on how to view and play your media, please see page 13 of the User Guide.

Can I play files from my Seagate Wireless Plus on my Android phone or tablet?
Yes. Files can be played back via Wi-Fi. Videos in the formats that are compatible with the Android device can be streamed using the Seagate Media app or the default browser (Webkit). Unsupported video formats can be played back using third-party media players of your choice. If all your videos just download instead of playing, try installing a more robust media player app of your choice.
For instructions on how to view and play your media, please see page 13 of the User Guide.

Can I use Seagate Wireless Plus without using the app?
Yes. You can use the Seagate Wireless Plus through your device’s native browser (Safari for iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch or Webkit for Android devices).
For instructions on how to view and play your media, please see page 13 of the User Guide.

What operating systems are supported by Seagate Wireless Plus?
Wi-Fi enabled devices with a Web browser, iOS 4.3 or higher, Android® 2.3 or higher, or Kindle Fire;
Windows 8/7/Vista/XP, and MacOS X 10.6 or higher.

What Seagate Wireless Plus apps are available? Where can I get them?

• iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch at the Apple App store
• Android devices at the Google Play store/Android Marketplace
• Kindle Fire at the Amazon App store

Does Seagate Wireless Plus support AirPlay?
Yes. Please see Document ID: 005136 - How do I use Seagate Wireless Plus to Stream Movies or Music to my AppleTV through Airplay?

Is Seagate Wireless Plus DLNA compliant?
Yes. Please see more information about using Seagate Wireless Plus with DLNA and:

• Playstation 3 (PS3)
• Xbox
• Other DLNA playback devices

Why won’t my movie play from my Seagate Wireless Plus on my tablet or phone?
Please see Document ID: 005139 for information and troubleshooting.

Functionality - Charging and battery

Will Seagate Wireless Plus charge while it is connected via USB to my computer? USB 2.0 or 3.0? Will it charge when plugged in via FireWire800?
Although the Wireless Plus may charge slowly when connected via USB to your computer, Seagate recommends using the wall charger to charge your device properly.
It will not charge while connected via a FireWire 800 cable adapter.

Can I replace the Seagate Wireless Plus battery?
No. The battery is designed to last the life of the product and is not designed to be replaced by the user. See Document ID: 005086 for more information about disposal/recycling about the battery.
 

How long will it take to charge Seagate Wireless Plus?
Estimated time to charge up a fully depleted Seagate Wireless Plus is approximately:

• 3 hours using the wall charger
• 9 hours using a computer's USB port (when the device is not in use)

Will Seagate Wireless Plus continue to broadcast when I'm charging it?
Yes. If the Seagate Wireless Plus is powered on, it will continue to be accessible via Wi-Fi. However, it must be charging via the power plug on the side of the Seagate Wireless Plus.
If the Seagate Wireless Plus is charging via USB adapter, the Wi-Fi signal will be turned off. Also, the Seagate Wireless Plus will charge faster when powered off.

Data storage, sync software, and computer usage

Can I use Seagate Wireless Plus as an external hard drive across both my Mac and PC?
Yes. Like other Seagate Backup Plus and GoFlex drives, Seagate Wireless Plus comes with a driver that enables MacOS to read and write to the NTFS partition. Windows can read and write to NTFS partitions by default. The NTFS driver can be found preloaded on your device.
You may reformat it in MacOS to HFS+ format by following the instructions at Document ID: 005126 - Can I reformat Seagate Wireless Plus to a MacOS Extended (HFS+) file system?
 

How much can I store on Seagate Wireless Plus?
The drive has a 1TB capacity, and some of that capacity (about 500MB) is used by the included tutorials, documentation and software, but that should leave plenty of room for data.
 

Do I need to store my content in predefined folders?
You do not need to use the default folders. The Video, Music, and Photo views will find the files even if they are stored in other folders.
 

Can I use Seagate Wireless Plus without installing software on my PC or Mac?
For Windows, the Media Sync software is optional and does not need to be installed.
For MacOS, you should install at least the NTFS driver, since it will allow you to read and write to the drive and automatically disable the drive sleep feature, which could interfere with some Mac applications.

Does the sync software synchronize files from my drive to my computer? (Two way or one-way?)
The Media Sync software will copy files from the computer to the drive. It will not copy files from the drive to the computer.
 

Can I use special characters in the Seagate Wireless Plus network name (SSID)?
Special characters are not allowed in the network name (SSID).
 

How long should the password be?
The password must be 8 characters or longer; otherwise the screen will prompt you to enter a new password.

Can I reformat my drive to HFS+ or FAT32?
You may reformat it in MacOS to HFS+ format by following the instructions at Document ID: 005126 - Can I reformat Seagate Wireless Plus to a MacOS Extended (HFS+) file system?
Seagate does not recommend formatting the Wireless Plus in FAT32.

When I download a file from Seagate Wireless Plus to my iPad, where does it get stored?
It will be stored within the Seagate Media app. The files are not accessible by other iPad apps.

Does Seagate Wireless Plus stream in HD?
It is capable of streaming in HD up to 10 megabits per second but some devices may not support High Definition formatted videos.

Can I copy / upload files to Seagate Wireless Plus?
The fastest way to upload your content is via the USB port on your computer. However, you also have the option of uploading your media wirelessly over Wi-Fi.
Please see:

• Document ID: 005091 - Seagate Wireless Plus - How to upload content in Android
• Document ID: 005092 - Seagate Wireless Plus - How to upload content in iOS
• Document ID: 005096 - How to move videos, music, and files to Seagate Wireless Plus via USB on a Windows PC
• Document ID: 005098 - How to move videos, music, and files wirelessly to Seagate Wireless Plus on a Windows PC
• Document ID: 005097 - How to move videos, music, and files to Seagate Wireless Plus on a Mac
• Document ID: 005099 - How to move videos, music, and files wirelessly to Seagate Wireless Plus on a Mac

Do I need an Internet connection for Seagate Wireless Plus to work?
No. You do not need Internet connection to be able to access data from the Seagate Wireless Plus. The Seagate Wireless Plus is its own wireless network, so your iOS devices or other Wi-Fi enabled devices can access the Seagate Wireless Plus without Internet access. To be able to surf the web or check email while connected to the Seagate Wireless Plus, you must connect/reconnect to an existing WiFi network in concurrent mode. See Document ID: 005104 for instructions on connecting in concurrent mode.

Can I access my content on Seagate Wireless Plus from Safari? If so, what's different? Are there any limitations?
Safari will not allow you to download your files and does not have access to the files downloaded by the Seagate Media app.

I purchased files on iTunes for use with my iPad. Will they work on Seagate Wireless Plus?
If the iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch is authorized to view the content (authenticated to the account that purchased the content) and supported by the device, then yes, the files can be stored on the Seagate Wireless Plus and played on the iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch.

How many devices can I stream content to Seagate Wireless Plus?
With Wireless Plus you can stream up to three different HD movies to three devices at the same time, or stream photos, songs, and documents to up to eight devices.

If I lose connection to Seagate Wireless Plus because I'm out of range, will it automatically reconnect when I am back in range?
This depends on the device and other wireless networks in the area. If your device is set to remember the Seagate Wireless Plus network, then it should re-establish connection with the Seagate Wireless Plus automatically. However, most devices will automatically connect to your normal Wi-Fi network when the Seagate Wireless Plus is powered off or disconnected. The Seagate Wireless Plus has a Wi-Fi range of 150 feet, or 45 meters.

How do I check my firmware version and how can I get the latest firmware update?
The Seagate Wireless Plus is designed to automatically update to the latest firmware when in concurrent mode. For instructions on connecting your drive in concurrent mode, please see Document ID: 005104. The latest firmware can also be downloaded from the Seagate downloads page.
To check your firmware version, open the Seagate Media app or the Seagate Wireless Plus browser interface, then select the Settings > About menu.

Is there password protection or encryption on Seagate Wireless Plus?
The Seagate Wireless Plus Wi-Fi connection can be protected with a password and WPA-level security. This does not apply to the USB connection, which is not password-protected. Please see page 27 in the Wireless Plus User Guide for instructions on how to set a password

Can I still surf the Internet on my iPad if it's connected to Seagate Wireless Plus?
Yes. The Seagate Wireless Plus can be connected to the Internet in concurrent mode. See Document ID: 005104 for instructions.

Drive LEDs

What do the LED colors mean?
Wi-Fi LED: Indicates the Seagate Wireless Plus device's wireless broadcasting state.

• Blue blink: Seagate Wireless Plus Wi-Fi is starting up.
• Blue solid: Seagate Wireless Plus Wi-Fi is active and ready to be used.

• When plugged into power source:
  • Green solid: Fully charged (90% or higher charge).
  • Amber: Charging.
• When not plugged into power source:
  • Green: Battery in use.
  • Red: Requires a charge (less than 50 minutes or 20% of battery life remains).

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