Features & Capabilities

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.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Synology Inc.
Rating:
2.40
(39)
Version:
1.1.4 Last updated: 2024-10-29
Version code:
869811790
Creation date:
2018-07-31
Compatible devices:
Size:
49.13MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Synology Inc.
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/synology-livecam/id1334020755
Website:
https://www.synology.com

User Reviews

Users find the app easy to set up and capable of streaming/recording to a NAS, including remote use. However, many reviews report connectivity problems and crashes, licensing costs, and missing core features (camera controls, LED, landscape mode). Administrative restrictions and vague docs add friction. Overall, the app is seen as functional in some setups but unreliable and lacking in essential capabilities for a serious surveillance setup.
Pros
  • Easy setup / straightforward to get started
  • Remote viewing/streaming to NAS and recording from outside network
  • Ability to record directly to NAS from phone
Cons
  • Frequent connectivity issues and instability (inability to connect to NAS, crashes, OS compatibility problems)
  • Licensing model requires additional licenses for cameras and the app, perceived as expensive
  • Missing essential camera controls and features (focus/zoom, ISO control, LED control, landscape recording)
  • Admin-only access and confusing permissions/documentation
Recent reviews
Won’t even connect anymore. Why keep advertising as a feature when you know it doesn’t work??
by Sf*****, 2026-01-09

Please add a basic description to this application. It’s hard to tell which synology application is intended to do what.
by co*****, 2024-11-25

Congratulations on inventing virtual garbage. This app is nothing other than a waste of time and space.
by td*****, 2023-01-31
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