DS cam
DS cam: A free mobile companion for viewing and managing Synology Surveillance Station cameras. Ranked #4 of 24 in Home Security Camera Apps by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for synology Surveillance Station camera users.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSynology Surveillance Station camera users
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Cloud recordingNo
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- View up to six live camera feeds at once and navigate recordings by event.
- Use PTZ controls, snapshots, push notifications, and supported two-way audio.
- Set Home Mode to activate on a schedule or based on location.
Where it doesn't
- Requires a Synology Surveillance Station system on NAS or NVR hardware.
- Camera capacity and device licensing depend on the host system and deployment.
- Two-way audio and camera controls depend on device support.
Our verdict on DS cam
DS cam is Synology’s free mobile companion app for people managing cameras through Surveillance Station. Available on iOS and Android, it connects to a Surveillance Station system running on Synology NAS or NVR hardware. It suits existing Synology camera users who want mobile access to live views, recordings, alerts, and camera controls; it is not a standalone camera service.
Live viewing supports up to six simultaneous feeds, and recordings can be browsed with timeline playback and event navigation. Users can capture and manage snapshots, receive event push notifications, and control supported cameras with PTZ and other camera controls. Two-way audio is available on supported setups. Home Mode can activate on a schedule or based on location, while the app also supports managing and validating Surveillance Station device licenses, including offline validation. Its fit therefore depends on the camera system and supported devices, not just the mobile app.
The app itself is free, but the camera deployment depends on the host system and its device licensing; there is no separate product-level paid tier described. Integrations include Surveillance Station, Synology QuickConnect, and Axis Network Video Door Station. Buyers who already run Surveillance Station and want mobile monitoring should consider it; those seeking an app that works independently of Synology’s surveillance system should look elsewhere. Camera capacity and maximum resolution vary according to the host hardware, deployment, and device.
DS cam pricing
DS cam fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Cloud recording | No |
| Local recording | Yes |
| Max video resolution | Not verified |
| Camera limit | Not verified |
| Mobile platforms | Both |
| Smart display support | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Synology Surveillance Station, Synology QuickConnect, Axis Network Video Door Station |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | synology.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
DS cam integrations
DS cam lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Synology Surveillance Station
- Synology QuickConnect
- Axis Network Video Door Station
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