Synology's New Surveillance Cameras - BC500 Review

Synology's New Surveillance Cameras - BC500 Review - No License Required

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Later this month Synology will be releasing their own line of security cameras that link up with its Surveillance Station application. In this video we'll take a look at the BC500, a POE powered bullet camera that will not use a license slot in your surveillance station installation. See more Synology: lon.tv/synology and subscribe! lon.tv/s
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VIDEO INDEX:
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Price
01:51 - Included Camera License & Warranty
02:32 - Outdoor Use
02:35 - Power Requirements
03:21 - No WiFi
04:13 - Video Specs & AI Features
05:09 - SD Card Slot
05:57 - Country of Origin
06:15 - Surveillance Station Software
06:41 - Power Consumption
06:52 - Daytime Image Quality and Microphone Sample
07:59 - Configuration Options
13:34 - Event Detection Settings
16:14 - Additional Features
16:35 - Reviewing Recordings
16:56 - Night Vision Quality
18:16 - Instant Search
19:04 - Event Browsing
20:22 - Mobile App
21:17 - Conclusion
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@jaredhuang2225 Жыл бұрын

I'm not too well versed in the field but knowing that your videos are being recorded locally and not being sent to a server farm is nice. Another +1 for being made in an allied country.

@Tom-sg4iv Жыл бұрын

I would want my videos stored offsite. There are other options than the manufacturers servers, ie. a VPS you manage yourself

@jtkachlmeier Жыл бұрын

Love your content man.

@LDavis-ll5yr Жыл бұрын

A Synology cam license is about $60. With a price of $219 the "theoretical" price without a license is $219-$60 = $159. You can get a really similar Reolink 4K camera w/SD card for about $85. Obviously it wouldn't be integrated as nicely with DSM/SS but auto-updating firmware isn't that big of a wow factor to warrant the premium. Maybe if the market price ends up settling around $150 this would be appealing. Finally, it wasn't entirely clear whether this camera works generically with non-Synology equipment (with fewer features, perhaps) but if it didn't that would be another negative in the event you wanted to sell the camera later or repurpose it. It will be interesting to see how the pricing plays out. With native integration with DSM/SS and an included license, the product seems interesting, but a $219 price quickly makes it less interesting. And finally, if you are ever only going to have one or two cameras connected to Surveillance Station (SS) then then this camera's built in license is really not needed and the effective price premium you are paying is even higher.

@erichaan770 Жыл бұрын

Great review! We have synology nas in all of our store locations and have been using HIK vision cameras but when I saw these were coming out and the license was included it definitely got my attention. Your review gave us the additional insight we needed. I think we will have to get some of the turret styles now when they come out.

@vikylin Жыл бұрын

I'm curious, you mentioned that you currently use Hikvision cameras with Synology NAS in all of your store locations. what has been your experience with this setup so far?😄

@erichaan770 Жыл бұрын

@@vikylin Hikvision has been a good camera for us. I like the mounting options they offer for outdoor installation. But they've never been super easy to work with as far as being able to make adjustments without doing into the cameras web interface, which is where I see it nice to be able to manage the camera all from within surveillance station. Also, with the crackdown on Chinese made cameras we were glad to see the synology cameras come up as an option. Its nice also to save $45 per camera with not needing a license. We had a number of Axis cameras go out after a couple of years but as far as reliability and good mounting options the Hikvisions are still a great camera.

@jmcguire56 Жыл бұрын

I have 3 rack mounted Synology units. They are very versatile and great products.

@NeilBradleyMS Жыл бұрын

I think this video is one of the most comprehensive when it comes to the Synology software and features, I found the explanations of the different functionality very useful. I have several Cameras hooked into my NAS, they are however Reolink. I did notice that a lot of the features spoken about, were not available on my Synology software so I can only assume they were specific to the Synology BC500 Camera in question. Really helpful video nevertheless, like &subscribed. - Neil (UK)

@user-bi6sx7ul3o 11 ай бұрын

Keeps you safe !

@kd6lor 11 ай бұрын

I have a TC on order and have been reading info in preparation for my install. I saw where the ferrule that an Ethernet connector won’t pass through is split and can be placed on the cable without having to pass the connector through. This will allow for a Ethernet cable with the connector installed to be used.

@timphillips3873 Жыл бұрын

You should definitely give "Inutusion" a go vs just the AI motion detection. Looks to be a typical Tripwire setup, which in my experience is the absolute best way to not get false alarms from bugs, shadows, clouds, etc. Draw a few zigzag lines across crossing areas.

@ryanparrish23 Жыл бұрын

I ordered 4 of the BC500'slate on the 10th and they were shipped on the 11th. Right now the only place I've found where they are available is through the Synology store. I asked about the TC500's and they said they still don't have a release date in the US.

@asan1050 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MyTechGuyTim Жыл бұрын

The surveillance station, is that on qnap as well?

@Bari_Khan_CEng_CMarEng Жыл бұрын

Hi Lon, what poe network switch are you using? And what interface is that to see part usage? Cheers

@chrizfitz Жыл бұрын

4 pack ss licence was 170 euro for me in a Christmas sale. Unfortunately doesn't make sense to buy synology brand cameras at that price. Nice idea, needs a price cut.

@triciens 11 ай бұрын

Is it possible to turn off the camera’s IR illuminator in Night Mode so that an external IR illuminator can be used?

@erikderuiter7475 Жыл бұрын

Just installed a BC500. installation is so easy! BUT the image quality at the left and right 30% of the image is a bit BLURRY. My old Hikvision camera performs way better.

@keyboard_g Жыл бұрын

I really hope they don’t turn this into a walled garden. The way they have with drives and network adapters on their bigger NAS boxes.

@shardphoenix Жыл бұрын

Seriously, were do I leave the 18 feet of cable and bulky cable connectors when mounting these to a outside wall which has a 19mm pipe end with PoE cable coming out of it. Why not plug the ethernet cable directly in the back like a Ubiquiti or many others have. Also these specs for that price range? hmmm

@percival23 3 ай бұрын

Bugs are attracted to Infrared. Disable the Infrared on the camera and use a separate Infrared light in another location for that area. The bugs will go to the light instead of the camera

@erikderuiter7475 Жыл бұрын

Update 2023-06-20: Synology has confirmed that there is a problem and they are trying to fix the malfunction the past 4 weeks with a firmware update. Will keep you posted

@IMDABROWN Жыл бұрын

Looks like rebranded Amcrest cameras with the Synology license.

@Razor2048 Жыл бұрын

The pricing is really bad, especially considering that for the price, you are typically in the 4K range with optical zoom function, along with pan and tilt functions.

@vikylin Жыл бұрын

this price is really beyond the budget of most people🙃

@manslayerdbzgt Жыл бұрын

Oh thank God they required connection ethernet connection that means they can do continuous recording not like those battery ones The barrel connector though they should lose that Ethernet is the way to go if you're still using the other style then you might as well not even buy the camera in the first place

@FawziBreidi Жыл бұрын

Price is a joke. Even for $100 is too much for what they are offering

@vikylin Жыл бұрын

can buy better at this price

@erikderuiter7475 10 ай бұрын

UPDATE 2023-08-23: no word or solution from Synology... BE WISE and buy this camera only from a source were you can get warranty! I bought at Synology and they will not replace the camera.

@Chenny0 Жыл бұрын

Too little too late, the GUI of surveillance station is miles behind Unifi Protect

@wzk921109 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been using Synology for the past couple of years. Now I’m leaning towards UniFi system instead. Anyone thoughts? Budget isn’t concern, already have UniFi deployed as well.

@andymetzen Жыл бұрын

Most important feature: Made in Taiwan with Taiwanese IC by Novatek, real security from the ground up, not another CCP camera!

@SuncoastGuy Жыл бұрын

"The Price point on these cameras is $219..." Ok I'm done. Thanks.

@johnandmegh Жыл бұрын

Ouch, yeah unfortunately for actual coverage of the area I'd want to secure I'd then be looking at over $1,000 - getting close to the value of any goods that might get stolen!

@Revoc Жыл бұрын

Im sorry but $200+ for these is a joke. Synology security system is a joke in 2023 its junk. Swap to Unifi protect way cheaper and amazing security features. Love the heat map and license plate reader. A g5 bullet camera is $129. Synology needs to get competitive with their pricing.