Last Updated: January 2025
We use affiliate links to keep HomeCloud HQ free for everyone. When you buy through our links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely use and believe in.
HomeCloud HQ participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.
We personally test NAS devices, cloud services, and related products in real home environments.
We only recommend products that meet our strict standards for quality, value, and reliability.
When you click our links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.
The price you pay is exactly the same - we never markup prices to earn commissions.
We work with these trusted affiliate programs:
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Commission: Fixed per saleWe physically test products in real home environments, not just in lab conditions.
Products must meet our standards for reliability, value, and ease of use.
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HomeCloud HQ complies with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines for affiliate marketing. As per FTC requirements, we disclose that we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through our links.
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