Home Network Secure Remote Access

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I have a NAS containing photos, videos etc and also back-ups to home PCs.
I would like to allow remote access for family to photos/videos, but obviously I want to keep it secure. Is there a easy way to do this? The NAS has secure access features, but I do not trust these. VPN services seem to be mostly for protecting outgoing connections, spoofing country location etc, and seem overkill for my requirement.
Ideally, I am thinking of an app running on remote pc/android phones communicating with software on the home router (or separate hw), without needing a VPN service in between.
Any suggestions?
I would like to allow remote access for family to photos/videos, but obviously I want to keep it secure. Is there a easy way to do this? The NAS has secure access features, but I do not trust these. VPN services seem to be mostly for protecting outgoing connections, spoofing country location etc, and seem overkill for my requirement.
Ideally, I am thinking of an app running on remote pc/android phones communicating with software on the home router (or separate hw), without needing a VPN service in between.
Any suggestions?
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As for backups, better to use a standalone USB drive.
Doesn't that go for any VPN?
Get a router with VPN server and DDNS capability. Manufacturer (e.g. Asus) should provide the DDNS service.
I spent a considerable amount of time for my in-laws, transferring old cine film to video files, and copying camcorder tapes to DVD so that they could all view them.
They got looked at shortly after I did them, but I'd wager they're all on the shelf and gathering dust now.