DS cam

synology.com · checked 14 Nov 2026

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NoOpen source

YesFree tier

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DS cam is the mobile extension of Surveillance Station for monitoring and playback while away.

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DS camFree · Mobile companion to Surveillance Station · iOS and AndroidFree

As synology.com lists them, checked 14 Nov 2026.

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Website: synology.com
Price: Free tier
Free trial: No
Audio and door station: DS cam supports two-way audio and integration with Axis Network Video Door Station.
Home Mode: Home Mode can automatically switch surveillance modes using a schedule or geofence, including turning cameras off when the user gets home.
Home Mode limitation: Home Mode is not supported on Surveillance Station servers in a CMS structure.
Live viewing: The app can show up to six live camera feeds at once and provides PTZ controls and snapshots.
Maker: Synology Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Mobile streaming: Surveillance Station streaming profiles can be specified for mobile live view when mobile bandwidth is restricted.
Notifications: Users can customize notifications and view event footage thumbnails in the notification center.
Offline license management: DS cam can validate licenses for NAS devices without internet access and scan license-card QR codes for mass deployment.
Playback search: Playback provides keyframe fast-forward and rewind, event markers, and a Smart Timeline.
Server license allowance: Synology servers include two or more default device licenses, while additional device license packs are sold separately.
Server requirements: DS cam is presented as a companion to Surveillance Station, which runs on Synology NAS and DVA devices.
Supported camera ecosystem: Surveillance Station supports over 20,000 IP cameras from 200 brands and supports HTTPS and SRTP connections.

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