If you own multiple Synology NAS devices, you can pool their free licenses together using the .
Meet Alex, a small business owner who runs a retail store in a busy shopping district. As a responsible business owner, Alex wants to ensure the safety and security of customers and employees. Alex decides to invest in a surveillance system to monitor the store's premises.
| Feature | With License | Without License | |---------|--------------|----------------| | Continuous recording | ✅ | ❌ | | Motion detection recording | ✅ | ❌ (unless DIY workaround) | | Live view only | ✅ | ✅ (via RTSP player) | | Timeline playback | ✅ | ❌ | | Mobile app (DS cam) | ✅ | ❌ | | Email/SMS alerts | ✅ | ❌ | | Third-party camera support | ✅ (ONVIF) | ❌ |
: Typically include 4 default licenses .