Synology’s camera licensing policy has changed for part of its 2026 camera generation. The BC510, TC510, and BC800Z are now listed by Synology as requiring a Surveillance Device License, with Synology’s license documentation stating that these models require 1 license per camera. This means these Synology-branded cameras are now treated in the same basic licensing structure as regular IP cameras, where each camera consumes 1 available Surveillance Station camera license. This is a significant change because Synology’s own cameras previously had a clear licensing advantage inside Surveillance S
Synology Official Cameras Now Need a Camera License - WHY???… Symbology is going raise prices bit by bit for both the camera and the license, maybe an annualized license or a monthly subscription… REPLY ON YOUTUBE 1:37 “either includes a license or doesn’t need a license at all, it’s all much of a muchness” seems to gloss over the whole point of the change. …
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