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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 21, 2010
  • January 14, 2026

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Monitor and receive alerts from your Synology surveillance cameras. Control PTZ, patrols, and lens functions in real-time. Easily filter recordings and manage essential tasks like disabling cameras or deleting snapshots.

Real-time camera monitoring
Alert notifications
PTZ, patrol, and lens control
Advanced recording filters
Essential management tasks
Snapshot management
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What's New in DS cam

5.12.0

January 14, 2026

What’s New 1. Added support for toggling notifications for a wider range of specific event types. Fixed Issues 1. Fixed an issue where live streaming via QuickConnect might remain stuck on the loading screen after the app returns from the background.

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User reviews

Not a great app

I am a fan of Synology but not if this app. Many times a camera’s image will freeze or there is a spinning wheel in the camera. The app should be smart enough to restart the connection to that camera. I think better thought needs to be put into this. Contact me and I can help test it. Look forward to your reply.
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Decent app

Decent app with basic functionalities. I wish it would support Face ID to provide a quick access and better user experience. I noticed that when a session is opened via WiFi, if you try to access the app again via another connection (LTE, 5G etc…), you need to open a new session.

Poorly designed app

Web app drops can’t connect remotely, then have to travel to site to enable quick connect. Poorly designed app.

OK but needs a few tweaks

Reasonable app. Does most things. One annoyance though is the login regularly fails when connected to a VPN. I have to disconnect from the and force kill to be able to logo again. Push notifications aren’t affected.

Nice little cam app

This is a nice little app for my two security cams (TP-Link). Suggestion - It would be great if you could pop a camera out into PiP (Picture in Picture) on the iPad .

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Reported Bugs

16 issues

Regular app crashing

Bug

Cannot scroll back in timeline without issues

Bug

Event viewer rarely works

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Keeps buffering

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Crashes constantly

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Battery drain

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Push notifications not reliable

Bug

Cannot click on push notifications

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Cannot download h265 videos

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Notifications missing thumbnails

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Slow login process

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Loses remembered connections

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Slow to connect

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Notifications stopped working

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Crashes iPhone 14 Pro

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Incompatible with older Surveillance Station versions

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Requested Features

11 requests

Selective motion notifications

Feature

Custom notification sounds

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Ability to categorize alerts

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Live scrubbing on timeline

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Bookmarks and advanced filtering

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Ability to download h265 videos

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Faster login process

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Ability to retain remembered connections

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Apple TV app

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Dark mode for all screens

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Ability to quickly switch between cameras

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FAQ

What is DS cam?

DS cam is a mobile application that allows you to monitor and receive alerts from surveillance cameras connected to your Synology DiskStation or NVR. It provides real-time control over your cameras and tools to manage recordings and snapshots.

What are the key features of DS cam?

Key features include real-time camera monitoring, alert notifications, PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom), patrol, and lens control. It also offers advanced filters for recordings and essential management tasks like disabling cameras or deleting snapshots.

Is DS cam free to use?

Yes, DS cam is a free application. However, it requires you to own a Synology NAS or NVR and have the latest Surveillance Station software installed to function.

What devices is DS cam compatible with?

DS cam is designed for mobile use and is compatible with devices that can run the application. The specific operating system requirements can be found on the app's listing or the Synology website.

What is the primary use case for DS cam?

The primary use case for DS cam is to provide users with a convenient way to monitor their home or business security cameras remotely. It allows for quick checks, immediate alerts for events, and management of recorded footage from anywhere.