WD - My Passport Wireless Pro 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
- Key Specs
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Interface(s): USB 3.0, Wi-Fi (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Product Name: My Passport Wireless Pro 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBSMT0040BBK-NESN
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: External
- External Hard Drive Type: Portable (Physical characteristics of the hard drive, including size, weight and how you connect to your device.)
- Interface(s): USB 3.0, Wi-Fi (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7; Apple Mac OS X El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks or Mountain Lion operating systems
- Features
- Security Features: Password Protection
- Data Encryption: true
- Memory
- Cache Buffer Size: 256.0 megabytes (The data capacity of the cache buffer (or disk buffer) that acts as temporary memory for the drive. The cache holds the most recently and frequently used data to save the drive the extra step of pulling it from permanent storage every time it's needed, which helps increase the drive's overall speed.)
- Power
- Power Source: AC adapter
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.94 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 16.0 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: WD My Cloud mobile app, WD Backup, WD Access
- Other
- UPC: 718037853888
Share files between your smartphone, tablet and home computer with this WD My Passport Wireless Pro. Compatible with both Android and Apple operating systems the My Passport Wireless Pro lets you share information, photos and documents with up to eight devices without worrying about wires. A rechargeable battery and network security keep you up and running in complete security.
- USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and Wireless-AC interfaces: For wired and wireless connection to your devices.
- Data transfer rates up to 800Mbps with USB 3.0, 480Mbps with USB 2.0: Ensure rapid updates.
- Password protection: Offers security for your sensitive data.
- Built-in 6,400mAh power bank: Charge your smartphone, tablet and other USB devices anywhere.
- Compatible with Mac, PC, smartphones and tablets: For flexible installation options.
- 4TB storage capacity: Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
- Portable design: Lets you take your data on the go.
- Automatic back-up software: Safeguards your data.
Whats Included
- My Passport Wireless Pro 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
- USB 3.0 cable
- USB AC power adapter
- Quick Install Guide
Q: Will this connect to a Samsung Smart tv?
A: This can be used on a network wirelessly and can be detected by other devices on the network.
A: U will have so it manually by connecting to the wireless network of the HD
Q: How many users can be connected to this unit at one time?
A: In same time 3 users can connect
A: Technically yes. It does create it’s own WiFi network minus the internet. If you will be using your phone as a hot spot, then yes you can connect the wireless pro to your hotspot then accessing the internet via the wireless pro from your iPads. As for streaming movies from your wireless pro, yes it can do it. Whether efficiently, maybe not. Lots of variables that can cause it to under perform. But basically to answer your questions, yes it can.
Q: Can I ditch the cloud with this? Can I backup my iPhone 8 directly with WiFi to this? Thanks
A: Hi Rottenapple, In order to know the the backup compatibility please refer to the link given below. https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5783 and https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15048 For additional help you can refer to the user manual, link provided below. http://products.wdc.com/library/UM/ENG/4779-706000.pdf
A: Hi Jrc13, Thanks for showing your interest in WD My Passport Wireless Pro. You can backup your data with time machine backup. Refer to the link given below for more information. http://products.wdc.com/library/UM/ENG/4779-706000.pdf Need Help? Please see our “ Contact Us” page for information
Q: Will this work with ps4? If so how?
A: Hi Cameron, Thank you for showing your interest in WD My Passport Wireless Pro. We understand that you want to use this drive with your PS4. We have tested this drive with windowsOS, macOS. The WD My Passport wireless pro is High-capacity, wireless mobile storage designed to accompany professional photographers and videographers in the field for easy and wireless offloading, editing and streaming of captured photos and HD videos. For more information about the WD My Passport wireless pro you can refer to the link given below. http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4178-707203.pdf Moreover, for PS4, you can consider the WD My Passport PlayStation4. Please refer to the link mentioned below to know more about the WD My Passport Play Station 4. http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705139.pdf
Q: Will this device read SD cards directly?
A: Yes, seems to be its main selling point .. technology changes so not sure about the new cards that most camer's use..
