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Model:
WDBCTL0040HWT-NESN
SKU:
2832018
Your price for this item is $179.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 1848 reviews

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    Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the My Cloud 4TB External Hard Drive's ease of use, large storage capacity, and relatively quick setup. Positive feedback also highlights its performance, remote access capabilities, and competitive price. However, some users experienced challenges with the software and interface, suggesting areas for improvement. The instructions could also benefit from greater clarity and detail.

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Unable to incremental sync iphone photos

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    WD My personal cloud does not have a basically functionality to automatically sync iphone photo library incrementally when connected to wifi.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect to keep photos and other items

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect to keep photos and other items you want backed up

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What WE needed.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Now we have our documents safely saved. One less concern.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    It won't show up as a drive in Windows 10

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the second one of these that I have purchased. The first one died in less than 2 years. I bought a new one because I liked how it worked with Windows 7 and 8. But it is useless with Windows 10. I can access it with my IPhone but it is so user unfriendly that it's basically useless. Don't buy this product until they update it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Had to return

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This would be a very convenient device they just need to make it a little less cumbersome to connect with it. Had to return this item.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Didn't open the box

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Before I even opened the box I returned this and bought the MyCloud Mirror that has 2 internal drives and thus provides RAID capability.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    A bit confusing to set up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I haven't put it to full use. It's a bit confusing to set up and still haven't been able to set up a second user.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good home backup storage device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good overall backup and external storage for the home. However the setup is not very intuitive for non techie.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Upload speed is horrible!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wish it was faster to upload all my files. Seems to be just another external hd.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Wireless only

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this as a NaS. Didn't realize it could only connect wirelessly. Preferred a hardware connection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Adequate

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Confusing setup and I really don't want to go through this ever again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't waste your time

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Don't waste your time with this hunk of junk. No documentation with product. You have to go online. Then all cloud product documentation is jammed into one place. Sometimes unclear what information is for which product. Your supposed to "Ask the community". 1 time setup call and 90 day technical support??? That's a joke. Gives errors, Overheats. Could not wait to return. Seagate has a better product for less $ and their documentation is complete. Unlimited tech. support.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not User Friendly

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is not so easy to use. I am looking for another option.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    unreliable, slow, and with security flaws

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I did my homework, read the reviews online and was warned that this device was slowed down by the indexation and thumbnail generation processes. I bought this 'NAS' with the sole purpose of saving videos taken by wireless video surveillance cameras at home. Well, the My Cloud did not work as a NAS. I gave it a second chance and used FTP to store these videos. Most of them were corrupted due to slow access speed to this device. I also had difficulties accessing the My Cloud reliably from a remote location which seemed to be caused by WD's servers. I was debating if I should null the warranty and root the device to stop the indexation and thumbnail processes... when articles about security flaws that WD did not address surfaced the web. -> repacked -> returned. I finally resorted to use an old laptop to ftp my videos and a remote access software, which ironically worked way better than using My Cloud connected to my router.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The item is pretty good. I haven't been able to figure out the sync feature working

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not great but good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works well when it works, but issues are often and limitations are frequent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good NAS for beginners

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    My experience with this NAs hasnt been the greatest so far but am still learning.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Documentation is non existent.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had to download multiple apps until I got the right one. Documantation is terrible.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    No good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Could not set up called manufactor and got one from them as replacement it worked ok

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works just fine, but a little bit challenging to get it set up with my devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend