DIY Home Network NAS Setup | Samba NAS | Setup and Config

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

I will be showing how to create and set up a simple Samba NAS, using an Android TV Box, SD Card and an External Drive. We will be creating a cheap device that will connect to your Home Network, providing you with a location where you can easily store and access a multitude of files.

This is a product/process for individuals requiring a simple and cheap alternative to highly expensive mainstream NAS devices.

00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Project Requirements
06:52 - Linux Setup
10:00 - Linux Update
10:42 - Samba Setup
11:29 - Samba Drive Setup
14:00 - Samba Permissions
16:18 - Samba User Setup
17:07 - Samba PC Setup

Tutorial Links
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Win32 Disk Imager: https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/
Putty (SSH Software): https://www.putty.org/
Linux Distro Files (Huawei Mate S805): https://disk.yandex.com/d/DnCkh3KBvAFES/Linux

Tutorial Requirments
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Android TV Box/ Raspberry Pi
MicroSD Card, 8GB or Higher
MicroSD card Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Windows PC/Mac
External Hardrive
Android TV Box/ Raspberry Pi

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