Synology IP Camera License Pack for 8 (CLP8)

Mr. Amazon, you told me that it will arrive on February 12th.My package is arrived on February 8th. I'm so grateful1. The shape of the picture and the real thing are the same.2. There is a card-shaped key in the package.

I am using my Synology NAS as the recording location for my home video surveillance system. The application called Surveillance Station is free, but only includes connections for 2 cameras. The license pack increases the recording functionality to either 2, 4 or 8 additional cameras. What you are buying is a license number for your extra cameras. There is no additional software to install. The NAS must have connectivity to the internet; Surveillance Station calls home to Synology to validate the number you just entered. It took me about 5 minutes, including the time to log into the NAS. Easy!

Synology Surveillance Station is a great concept - turning a NAS that's already used for file storage into a security system that can record files. Synology limits the number of cameras that can be added to Surveillance Station (by default most Synology NAS' come with 2 free camera licenses). While the price tag on these license packs is hefty, I do find that Synology Surveillance Station is much better than my previous competitor security system.

I have a Synology DS1812+ (8-Bay) Server. Though I was aware of the Surveillance Station App, I had no cause to explore it until I added several more network (IP) webcams. I quickly used the two free licenses that were provided with the server. The setup of each camera is easy and the record/playback/timeline functions are great. The Synology DS Cam Phone App works very well too. I also use Blue Iris concurrently (on a separate PC) and it all gets along well. I purchased the 8-pack license to add more webcams. Installing the license pack was no more difficult than typing in the license number. The Surveillance Station App is a professional grade product and plays well with others. Being able to record multiple webcams gives us a better feel for our inside and outside environment...might even see a raccoon raiding the birdfeeder!

We have been using Synology's Surveillance Station for years now and it works flawlessly for us. I have ~12 cameras on it, in total, and I couldn't ask for a easier or cheaper solution.

I was so hesitant to pay for camera licensing but Surveillance Station with the DS cam app is awesome. Rock solid software with continuous improvements. Absolutely no regrets. Yes you have to wait for this to mail in. No big deal.

Yeah, synology charges you a bunch of money. But it works. 5/5

If this product worked as advertised, it could be outstanding. Unfortunately, the list of cameras that Synology states as being supported, are not necessarily fully supported. Features that the cameras offer and that Surveillance Station claims to offer are simply unavailable. You end up managing them through both the camera interface and Surveillance Station, but the later will most likely over-write the configurations leaving you with a half-baked surveillance system.In attempting to troubleshoot, I also discovered that their support is lacking. I was pushed to articles that showed exactly how to do what I wanted, but even providing screenshots they did not grasp those advertised options weren't available. To do any troubleshooting outside the articles, they asked for full system logs, claiming there was nothing sensitive or personal (take a look for yourself and decide) and full remote access with an admin account, giving them untethered access anytime they want. A company with a policy and support service like that, count me out.Bottom line, I thought Synology had quality products, but I won't ever purchase one of their products again.