Synology LiveCam

Name: Synology LiveCam
Rating: 2.6470587 (398 reviews)
Author: Synology Inc.

By: Synology Inc. App

With Synology LiveCam, you can turn your mobile device into an IP camera.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

180,013 ▲ 460

Data as of 2026-07-19

Rating:

2.65

(398)

Version:

1.1.3

Last updated: 2024-10-25

Ranking

#164,451 ▼ 633

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Synology LiveCam allows you to convert your mobile device into a professional IP camera when paired with Synology Surveillance Station 8.2 or later. This powerful extension requires ownership of a Synology NAS or NVR and the appropriate Surveillance Device License.

Experience seamless live streaming, recording, and snapshot viewing directly on your mobile device or through Surveillance Station. Synology LiveCam also enables local downloading and storage of your surveillance recordings for easy access and backup, making it a versatile tool for enhanced security monitoring.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security

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Downloads:

Rating:

Version:

1.1.3 Last updated: 2024-10-25

Version code:

187

Creation date:

2018-10-12

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC Low risk

Size:

179.75MB

Email:

su*****@synology.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-19

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 164,451 ▼ 633

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Developed by:

Synology Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.synology.livecam

Email:

su*****@synology.com

Website:

https://myds.synology.com/support/support_form.php?lang=enu

User Reviews

Recurring reliability and licensing issues dominate user reviews. The app repeatedly crashes at startup, disconnects or fails to connect/pair, and prompts for licenses with unclear pricing. Users report devices overheating or draining battery when the app runs, and it often won’t run in the background, requiring the screen to stay on. Licensing complexities and the need for extra camera licenses beyond the included ones worsen frustration. Overall sentiment is negative, with only rare mentions of brief usefulness when it actually functions.

Pros

Cons

Crashes on startup / endless startup crashes
Frequent disconnects / cannot connect or pair
Device overheats / runs hot / high CPU usage
Licensing model is confusing / extra licenses required beyond included (costs)
App does not run well in background; screen must stay on and cannot be locked during recording

Recent reviews

The DS Cam app works perfectly. Can not login on this app YOU NEED A SURVEILLANCE STATION LICENCE. EVEN AFTER SPENDING OVER $1500 ON THE SYSTEM ABSOLUTELY A JOKE (DON'T BOTHER)

Jo*****, 2026-04-28

Horrible... requires additional licenses. I've paid for several licenses and use in surveillance station but if I want to see the exact same cameras in this app, I need to buy more licenses? what a joke