I'm not too well versed in the field but knowing that your videos are being recorded locally and not being sent to a server farm is nice. Another +1 for being made in an allied country.
Bugs are attracted to Infrared. Disable the Infrared on the camera and use a separate Infrared light in another location for that area. The bugs will go to the light instead of the camera
A Synology cam license is about $60. With a price of $219 the "theoretical" price without a license is $219-$60 = $159. You can get a really similar Reolink 4K camera w/SD card for about $85. Obviously it wouldn't be integrated as nicely with DSM/SS but auto-updating firmware isn't that big of a wow factor to warrant the premium. Maybe if the market price ends up settling around $150 this would be appealing. Finally, it wasn't entirely clear whether this camera works generically with non-Synology equipment (with fewer features, perhaps) but if it didn't that would be another negative in the event you wanted to sell the camera later or repurpose it. It will be interesting to see how the pricing plays out. With native integration with DSM/SS and an included license, the product seems interesting, but a $219 price quickly makes it less interesting. And finally, if you are ever only going to have one or two cameras connected to Surveillance Station (SS) then then this camera's built in license is really not needed and the effective price premium you are paying is even higher.
Im sorry but $200+ for these is a joke. Synology security system is a joke in 2023 its junk. Swap to Unifi protect way cheaper and amazing security features. Love the heat map and license plate reader. A g5 bullet camera is $129. Synology needs to get competitive with their pricing.
4 pack ss licence was 170 euro for me in a Christmas sale. Unfortunately doesn't make sense to buy synology brand cameras at that price. Nice idea, needs a price cut.
You should definitely give "Inutusion" a go vs just the AI motion detection. Looks to be a typical Tripwire setup, which in my experience is the absolute best way to not get false alarms from bugs, shadows, clouds, etc. Draw a few zigzag lines across crossing areas.
Oh thank God they required connection ethernet connection that means they can do continuous recording not like those battery ones The barrel connector though they should lose that Ethernet is the way to go if you're still using the other style then you might as well not even buy the camera in the first place
I have a TC on order and have been reading info in preparation for my install. I saw where the ferrule that an Ethernet connector won’t pass through is split and can be placed on the cable without having to pass the connector through. This will allow for a Ethernet cable with the connector installed to be used.
The pricing is really bad, especially considering that for the price, you are typically in the 4K range with optical zoom function, along with pan and tilt functions.
Ouch, yeah unfortunately for actual coverage of the area I'd want to secure I'd then be looking at over $1,000 - getting close to the value of any goods that might get stolen!
I think this video is one of the most comprehensive when it comes to the Synology software and features, I found the explanations of the different functionality very useful. I have several Cameras hooked into my NAS, they are however Reolink. I did notice that a lot of the features spoken about, were not available on my Synology software so I can only assume they were specific to the Synology BC500 Camera in question. Really helpful video nevertheless, like &subscribed. - Neil (UK)
Seriously, were do I leave the 18 feet of cable and bulky cable connectors when mounting these to a outside wall which has a 19mm pipe end with PoE cable coming out of it. Why not plug the ethernet cable directly in the back like a Ubiquiti or many others have. Also these specs for that price range? hmmm
I ordered 4 of the BC500'slate on the 10th and they were shipped on the 11th. Right now the only place I've found where they are available is through the Synology store. I asked about the TC500's and they said they still don't have a release date in the US.
Great review! We have synology nas in all of our store locations and have been using HIK vision cameras but when I saw these were coming out and the license was included it definitely got my attention. Your review gave us the additional insight we needed. I think we will have to get some of the turret styles now when they come out.
I'm curious, you mentioned that you currently use Hikvision cameras with Synology NAS in all of your store locations. what has been your experience with this setup so far?😄
@@vikylin Hikvision has been a good camera for us. I like the mounting options they offer for outdoor installation. But they've never been super easy to work with as far as being able to make adjustments without doing into the cameras web interface, which is where I see it nice to be able to manage the camera all from within surveillance station. Also, with the crackdown on Chinese made cameras we were glad to see the synology cameras come up as an option. Its nice also to save $45 per camera with not needing a license. We had a number of Axis cameras go out after a couple of years but as far as reliability and good mounting options the Hikvisions are still a great camera.
I’ve been using Synology for the past couple of years. Now I’m leaning towards UniFi system instead. Anyone thoughts? Budget isn’t concern, already have UniFi deployed as well.
I'm not too well versed in the field but knowing that your videos are being recorded locally and not being sent to a server farm is nice. Another +1 for being made in an allied country.
I would want my videos stored offsite. There are other options than the manufacturers servers, ie. a VPS you manage yourself
Bugs are attracted to Infrared. Disable the Infrared on the camera and use a separate Infrared light in another location for that area. The bugs will go to the light instead of the camera
Is it possible to turn off the camera’s IR illuminator in Night Mode so that an external IR illuminator can be used?
Price is a joke. Even for $100 is too much for what they are offering
can buy better at this price
A Synology cam license is about $60. With a price of $219 the "theoretical" price without a license is $219-$60 = $159. You can get a really similar Reolink 4K camera w/SD card for about $85. Obviously it wouldn't be integrated as nicely with DSM/SS but auto-updating firmware isn't that big of a wow factor to warrant the premium. Maybe if the market price ends up settling around $150 this would be appealing. Finally, it wasn't entirely clear whether this camera works generically with non-Synology equipment (with fewer features, perhaps) but if it didn't that would be another negative in the event you wanted to sell the camera later or repurpose it.
It will be interesting to see how the pricing plays out. With native integration with DSM/SS and an included license, the product seems interesting, but a $219 price quickly makes it less interesting.
And finally, if you are ever only going to have one or two cameras connected to Surveillance Station (SS) then then this camera's built in license is really not needed and the effective price premium you are paying is even higher.
I really hope they don’t turn this into a walled garden. The way they have with drives and network adapters on their bigger NAS boxes.
Im sorry but $200+ for these is a joke. Synology security system is a joke in 2023 its junk. Swap to Unifi protect way cheaper and amazing security features. Love the heat map and license plate reader. A g5 bullet camera is $129. Synology needs to get competitive with their pricing.
4 pack ss licence was 170 euro for me in a Christmas sale. Unfortunately doesn't make sense to buy synology brand cameras at that price. Nice idea, needs a price cut.
Most important feature: Made in Taiwan with Taiwanese IC by Novatek, real security from the ground up, not another CCP camera!
You should definitely give "Inutusion" a go vs just the AI motion detection. Looks to be a typical Tripwire setup, which in my experience is the absolute best way to not get false alarms from bugs, shadows, clouds, etc. Draw a few zigzag lines across crossing areas.
Nice series, love that you cover manufacturing country and not cloud connection which is basically why I would choose their product to begin with. 👍👍👍
Looks like rebranded Amcrest cameras with the Synology license.
Oh thank God they required connection ethernet connection that means they can do continuous recording not like those battery ones The barrel connector though they should lose that Ethernet is the way to go if you're still using the other style then you might as well not even buy the camera in the first place
The surveillance station, is that on qnap as well?
I have a TC on order and have been reading info in preparation for my install. I saw where the ferrule that an Ethernet connector won’t pass through is split and can be placed on the cable without having to pass the connector through. This will allow for a Ethernet cable with the connector installed to be used.
Love your content man.
The pricing is really bad, especially considering that for the price, you are typically in the 4K range with optical zoom function, along with pan and tilt functions.
this price is really beyond the budget of most people🙃
"The Price point on these cameras is $219..." Ok I'm done. Thanks.
Ouch, yeah unfortunately for actual coverage of the area I'd want to secure I'd then be looking at over $1,000 - getting close to the value of any goods that might get stolen!
I think this video is one of the most comprehensive when it comes to the Synology software and features, I found the explanations of the different functionality very useful. I have several Cameras hooked into my NAS, they are however Reolink. I did notice that a lot of the features spoken about, were not available on my Synology software so I can only assume they were specific to the Synology BC500 Camera in question. Really helpful video nevertheless, like &subscribed. - Neil (UK)
Keeps you safe !
Seriously, were do I leave the 18 feet of cable and bulky cable connectors when mounting these to a outside wall which has a 19mm pipe end with PoE cable coming out of it. Why not plug the ethernet cable directly in the back like a Ubiquiti or many others have. Also these specs for that price range? hmmm
Too little too late, the GUI of surveillance station is miles behind Unifi Protect
I ordered 4 of the BC500'slate on the 10th and they were shipped on the 11th. Right now the only place I've found where they are available is through the Synology store. I asked about the TC500's and they said they still don't have a release date in the US.
Great review! We have synology nas in all of our store locations and have been using HIK vision cameras but when I saw these were coming out and the license was included it definitely got my attention. Your review gave us the additional insight we needed. I think we will have to get some of the turret styles now when they come out.
I'm curious, you mentioned that you currently use Hikvision cameras with Synology NAS in all of your store locations. what has been your experience with this setup so far?😄
@@vikylin Hikvision has been a good camera for us. I like the mounting options they offer for outdoor installation. But they've never been super easy to work with as far as being able to make adjustments without doing into the cameras web interface, which is where I see it nice to be able to manage the camera all from within surveillance station. Also, with the crackdown on Chinese made cameras we were glad to see the synology cameras come up as an option. Its nice also to save $45 per camera with not needing a license. We had a number of Axis cameras go out after a couple of years but as far as reliability and good mounting options the Hikvisions are still a great camera.
Hi Lon, what poe network switch are you using? And what interface is that to see part usage? Cheers
I have 3 rack mounted Synology units. They are very versatile and great products.
$219 for 5mp is a hard sell
Thanks!
In the end, these cameras will be used by ChatGPT to surveil humans.
I’ve been using Synology for the past couple of years. Now I’m leaning towards UniFi system instead.
Anyone thoughts? Budget isn’t concern, already have UniFi deployed as well.