# Synology LiveCam > Mobile IP camera app for Synology Surveillance Station. (iPhone/iPad app by Synology Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synology-livecam/id1334020755 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Synology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321493109) - Category: Photo & Video, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 2.40/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 49 MB - Languages: German (Germany), Danish, American English, French (France), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and 11 more - Released: 2018-07-31 - Data updated: 2026-08-13 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synology-livecam/id1334020755/reviews.md ## What is Synology LiveCam? You must own a Synology NAS or NVR to run this app, and be running the latest Surveillance Station 8.2 to get the complete set of features. Synology LiveCam requires a Synology Surveillance Device License to operate. To purchase more licenses, please contact our authorized distributors at your location. With Synology LiveCam, you can turn your mobile device into an IP camera and pair it with Surveillance Station. This not only allows you to view live streaming, recordings, and snapshots on both Surveillance Station and your mobile device, you can also download and store the files locally for saving and viewing. ## Key features - Mobile device as IP camera - Live streaming - View recordings - Take snapshots - Local file storage - Pair with Surveillance Station ## Recent user reviews (10 of 72) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synology-livecam/id1334020755/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Lizenz nötig? *2026-05-29* Wenn ich mich verbinden möchte sagt er ich brauche eine Lizenz, ich habe für meine dritte Kamera schon eine gekauft, muss ich jetzt für die App noch eine kaufen? Das wäre dann ein no go. ### 1/5 — Stopped working *2026-01-09, version 1.1.4* Won’t even connect anymore. Why keep advertising as a feature when you know it doesn’t work?? ### 5/5 — Brilliant App Synology! *2025-09-17, version 1.1.4* I’m a long time user of synology nas devices and have 7 between my businesses and home. Synology are constantly surprising me with their inventiveness and I use my devices for cctv, apps through container manager (dbs, node red, HA) and now with this app I can record experimental data straight to the nas using old iPhones I have around. This is genius and has solved yet another thing I was trying to figure out. Keep up the good work Synology. ### 5/5 — Bonne idée d’application *2025-03-30* Une façon intelligente de recycler un vieux smartphone encore fonctionnel, qui aurait une caméra d’une qualité décente et une bonne connexion WiFi ! ### 4/5 — Добавьте режим съемки 50-60 Гц *2025-03-23, version 1.1.4* Хорошее приложение. Только режимы сьемки ограничили 30Гц. Даже старые айфоны могут больше. ### 5/5 — Peut faire mieux *2025-02-04* Ça sera sympa si nous pourrions éteindre complètement l’écran. ### 1/5 — No description *2024-11-25* Please add a basic description to this application. It’s hard to tell which synology application is intended to do what. ### 1/5 — VERY SCARY! Do not put on ios18/iphone 16 *2024-10-21* iOS 18 not compatible. Skips and crashes the phone. Bummer. But worst part!! Made the iphone 16pro max actually vibrate and heat up something amazing. It was literally scary. DO NOT INSTALL. I suspect it would make the battery explode with what I experienced. Deleting immediately. It is absolutely irresponsible to be allowing this on these $1300 phones. ### 1/5 — VERY SCARY! Do not out on ios18/iphone 16 *2024-10-12* iOS 18 not compatible. Skips and crashes the phone. Bummer. But worst part!! Made the iphone 16pro max actually vibrate and heat up something amazing. It was literally scary. DO NOT INSTALL. I suspect it would make the battery explode with what I experienced. Deleting immediately. It is absolutely irresponsible to be allowing this on these $1300 phones. ### 4/5 — Не хватает опции подключения внешней камеры. *2024-06-19, version 1.1.3* Было бы удобнее, если можно было подключать внешнюю камеру. ## Frequently asked questions about Synology LiveCam ### What is Synology LiveCam? Synology LiveCam allows you to convert your mobile device into an IP camera. It integrates with Synology's Surveillance Station, enabling you to view live streams, recordings, and snapshots from your phone. ### What do I need to use Synology LiveCam? You must own a Synology NAS or NVR and be running the latest Surveillance Station 8.2. Additionally, a Synology Surveillance Device License is required to operate the app. ### Can I view recordings and snapshots with this app? Yes, you can view live streaming, recordings, and snapshots on both your Synology Surveillance Station and your mobile device. The app also allows you to download and store these files locally. ### How do I purchase more Synology Surveillance Device Licenses? To purchase additional licenses, you will need to contact your local authorized Synology distributors. These licenses are necessary for the app to function beyond its initial setup. ### Is Synology LiveCam compatible with all mobile devices? The description does not specify exact compatibility requirements beyond needing a mobile device. However, it is designed to work with Synology NAS and NVR systems running specific software versions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.4 — 2024-10-29 Fixed Issues 1. Minor bug fixes. ### 1.1.3 — 2023-07-25 Compatibility & Installation - This version is only compatible with iOS 12 and above. Fixed Issues - Minor bug fixes. ### 1.1.2 — 2020-12-08 Fixed Issues 1. Fixed an issue where the application may crash after hours of recording. 2. Minor bug fixes. ### 1.1.1 — 2020-09-08 ．Enhanced the compatibility with the new version of iOS. ．Minor bug fixes. ### 1.1.0 — 2020-07-14 ．Added support for onscreen display date, time, and custom texts on the top or bottom of videos. Surveillance Station 8.2.8 or above versions required: ．Allows for mobile device LED flashlight control from paired Surveillance Station and DS cam. ．Added support for two-way audio to receive/send audio from/to paired Surveillance Station. ．Users that don't belong to the DSM administrators group can now be assigned with permissions to pair LiveCam with Surveillance Station. ## Apps similar to Synology LiveCam | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [PhotoSync – transfer photos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photosync-transfer-photos/id415850124) | 4.8 (8,196) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Foscam](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foscam/id924381688) | 2.3 (691) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Camera for Stop Motion Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-for-stop-motion-studio/id538378035) | 3.2 (151) | Free | Photo & Video | | [SyncFolder Photos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syncfolder-photos/id1454030083) | — | Free | Photo & Video | | [Screen Mirroring • Alfacast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-mirroring-alfacast/id1466389069) | 3.1 (140) | Free | Photo & Video | | [EasyCam360](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easycam360/id1224567391) | 1.7 (3) | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by Synology Inc. - [DS photo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-photo/id321493106) - [DS audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-audio/id321495303) - [DS cam](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-cam/id349087111) - [DS file](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-file/id416751772) - [DS finder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-finder/id429865523) - [DS video](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-video/id540949418) All apps by Synology Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/321493109 ## Related topics [surveillance station](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/surveillance-station) · [synology surveillance](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/synology-surveillance) · [synology ds cam](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/synology-ds-cam) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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