Devices
What each device may do
Pairing lets two devices sync the library. Anything more is something you allow, device by device.
Deny by default#
A newly paired device can sync the library, and that is all. Each extra permission is off until you turn it on, and you can turn it off again at any time. You set the permissions on the device that would do the work, for the device that asks.
The permissions#
| Switch on the device's card | What it lets the other device do |
|---|---|
| Syncing the library | On from the start. The other device sees your list (titles, playlists, history) and the two libraries stay in step. |
| See files | See which files this device holds. Needed to keep a copy. (Hover text: See which files are here.) |
| Play from here | Stream or copy this device's music and videos. (Hover text: Play files from this device.) |
| Keep a copy here | Write a copy of its library into this device's Keepfin folder. (Hover text: Keep a copy on this device.) |
| Download here | Ask this device to download links. (Hover text: Download on this device.) |
| Add devices to the library | Add and remove devices in the shared library. |
Where to change them#
Open Settings → Devices and open the device's card under Your devices. Under Allowed for … there is a button for each permission above. Tap a button to allow it (it shows a tick) or to stop it. The names are the same on Windows and Android.
Mobile data#
On Android
Files over mobile data is off for every device. Files then wait for Wi-Fi. The library list itself always syncs, because it is small.