Your NAS OS, Your Way
A simpler way to build your personal cloud, home server, and self-hosted workflow.
ZimaOS helps you turn your device into a personal space for files, media, apps, backups, remote access, and everyday self-hosting. Whether you use it for a homelab, family storage, Docker apps, or your own private cloud, every setup can look different and that's exactly what this campaign is about.
Introducing ZimaOS 1.6 & Zima Client 1.5: The NAS That Adapts to You
ZimaOS 1.6 brings more personalization and flexibility to your NAS, while Zima Client 1.5 makes remote access and management easier from your iPhone.
Personalized UI
Custom wallpaper, login screen, workspace layout, and device labels.
Flexible Storage Expansion
Manage USB storage devices and build RAID 0/1/5/6 your way.
All-New Mobile Experience
Redesigned UI, upgraded Files management, and a smoother photo backup experience.
Connect Your Way
Access your server using local IP, custom domain, public IP, or Magic DNS on Zima Client iOS.
A Quick Look at ZimaOS
From dashboards and apps to backups, remote access, and personal workflows, every setup can look different.
ZimaOS Feature Overview
Your ZimaOS, Everywhere
How to Join
Show Your ZimaOS
Take a screenshot, photo, or video of your setup, apps, dashboard, or workflow.
Post Your Setup & Story
Share it on Reddit with your workflow, favorite apps, use case, or feedback.
Submit Your Link
Return to this page and submit your Reddit post URL before June 22.
Share at least one ZimaOS screenshot or photo and a detailed description of how you use it, you can post it in any subreddit you like, such as r/homelab, r/selfhosted, r/HomeServer, r/ZimaBoard, or r/degoogle.
Need Ideas? Start Here.
Your ZimaOS post doesn't need to be perfect. Share your real setup, workflow, apps, ideas, or favorite features - the community wants to see how you use it.
Show Your ZimaOS Desktop
Share your wallpaper, login screen, workspace layout, or drive labels.
My ZimaOS dashboard after customizing my workspace.
Tell Your Workflow Story
Show how ZimaOS helps with media, backups, remote access, local AI, or home server tasks.
How I use ZimaOS for family backups and remote access.
Share Your Daily Apps
Show the apps you run every day, like Plex, Jellyfin, Immich, Docker, Time Machine, or ZVM.
My ZimaOS app stack for media, backup, and self-hosting.
Share What You Want Next
Tell us your favorite feature, what should improve, or what you hope to see in future updates.
My favorite ZimaOS feature and what I'd love to see next.
Tip: Your post can be simple. A screenshot, a short setup story, or one useful idea is enough to join.
Rewards & Winner Selection
Share your ZimaOS setup on Reddit. The most upvoted eligible posts will win Zima gear and every valid participant can receive a thank-you reward.
ZimaBoard 2 1664
Awarded to the most upvoted eligible Reddit post.
ZimaBoard 2 832
Awarded to the second most upvoted eligible Reddit post.
ZimaBlade 7700
Awarded to the third most upvoted eligible Reddit post.
Choose ZimaOS Plus activation code or $30 Zima Gift Card
A thank-you reward for every valid entry.
How We Pick Winners
Winners are mainly selected by Reddit upvotes. To keep the challenge fair, all winning entries must pass Zima's eligibility review.
Important: Low-effort, duplicated, stolen, spammy, or suspiciously voted entries may be excluded.
A Few Simple Rules
Original Posts Only
Your Reddit post must be created by you.
Keep It Public
Your post must stay public during the campaign period.
Submit Before June 22
Submit your Reddit post link on this page before the deadline.
Keep It Relevant
Your post should be about your ZimaOS setup, workflow, favorite feature, or feedback.
Fair Play & Reward Notes
- Reposted, copied, or stolen content will be disqualified.
- Duplicate, low-effort, spam, or suspiciously voted entries may be excluded.
- Prizes may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or shipping restrictions.
- If selected or featured, we may ask for permission to share your post on Zima's official channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Global ZimaOS users are welcome. Whether you use ZimaBoard, ZimaBlade, ZimaCube, a mini PC, or any x86 device, you can join the challenge.
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Yes. We want to see both advanced setups from experienced users and real experiences from new users.
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Yes. Each entry should be a separate Reddit post, but each participant can only win once.
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Please include at least one ZimaOS screenshot or photo, plus a short description of how you use it. The more detail you share, the better.
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You can post in any community you like. We recommend r/homelab, r/selfhosted, r/HomeServer, r/ZimaBoard, r/degoogle, or other relevant communities.
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Yes. Video demos, screen recordings, and real hardware shots are all welcome.
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Please blur or crop sensitive information such as IP addresses, domains, API keys, or private credentials. We want to see your usage story, not your private data.
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Your Reddit post link and a frequently used email address.
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We encourage new posts published during the campaign period, from May 22 to June 22. If you have a relevant post from the past month, you can submit it too, but please mention it in the form.
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Results will be announced on June 26. Winners will be notified through the email address submitted in the form.
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Your email will only be used for this campaign, such as winner notification and follow-up communication. It will not be used for marketing without your consent.
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Selected entries may be featured on Zima’s official social media, website, or forum. We will credit your Reddit username.
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You can contact us at community@icewhale.org.
