SynoDK, I am a developer and a security and privacy concerned one. So my use case is that I don't just want to espose my Synology to the internet. This way I can box my services that I run on it into a Docker container so that expose them sandboxed by creating port redirections from my firewall/router. This is probable on the same level as asking why would you need php or mysql at home?!? With all the constant security vulnerabilities (and who can keep up with all of them?!?) this way one can secure one's data. So please ask again whether synology should consider security only important to businesses.
The NAS Pairing with the cameras, we decided to opt for the Synology DiskStation DS916+ which we recently reviewed. Packing four drivebays and a powerful Intel Pentium N3710 processor, it not only has plenty of horsepower, but also plenty of storage capacity as well for 24/7/365 video recording while still retaining additional functionality such as serving documents, video, music, and more. Furthermore, we also chose the Synology DiskStation DS916+ specifically for its pre-loded Synology DSM and Surveillance Station capabilities. Paragon hard disk manager portable. DSM in combination with Surveillance Station will ensure that the system will be easy to setup and use. The Hard Drives Inside our NAS is 4x which were selected for their top notch reliability and performance characteristics.
The fees are generally somewhere in the sub-$10/month range, which isn’t that bad, but it’s usually charged per camera so those who require multiple cameras to cover a home or business will find that the fees will add up very quickly. Additionally, the fact that video shot from the privacy of your own home being sent to servers out of your control is a bit worrisome especially with data breaches becoming a frighteningly common occurrence. Local Video Surveillance Those who find that the drawbacks to cloud based video surveillance too much of an issue can still fall back on local video surveillance which has also made some incredible progress over the past few years. The most common form of local video surveillance is the video surveillance kits that can be picked up in many stores. They generally include cameras and a DVR, but they usually still require hardwiring each camera individually and it’s difficult to upgrade the system without purchasing an entirely new set.
Licensing By default, every Synology NAS device you purchase allows you to link up two different cameras to the device for free. For a small home setup, that might be ok, but if you need to add more cameras to the system, you need to purchase licenses and they run roughly $50 per extra camera. However there are some more. Conclusion The number of features that Synology packs into Surveillance Station is quite impressive, considering the application is completely free to users. In addition to what I've discussed in this review, there are other features that we didn't touch on. For example, you can add an Axis Door Controller that allows you to control doors from within Surveillance Station, allowing you to see who's at the front door and buzz them in if they're allowed to enter, a feature that's probably not that useful for a home user but could be great for a small business. If you're looking for a relatively inexpensive way to monitor your home or business, then buying a low end Synology NAS device and a few IP cameras is a great way to get a lot of advanced features to help keep your building secure.
Why does the license only migrate once? Do I get a refund for the license once I cannot use it anymore? This is fraud. For EXISTING users who brought these licences before the SS8 licence changes. Synology has brought in 'new conditions' on existing licences without warning, without the user agreeing and without bothering to put the change in the CHANGE LOG. These actions make it fraud in my country! I want by supporting a company the behalves like this!