Synology LiveCam

Name: Synology LiveCam
Rating: 2.652174 (371 reviews)
Author: Synology Inc.

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

"Synology LiveCam" is an Android app that allows you to convert your mobile device into an IP camera, pairing it with Synology's Surveillance Station. It requires a Synology NAS or NVR and a Surveillance Device License to function fully. The app enables live streaming, recording, and capturing snapshots, which you can view both on your device and Surveillance Station. Additionally, you can download and store files locally for future access.

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By:: Synology Inc.
Downloads:: 151,815+ 301
Rating:: 2.65
(371) 1 new ratings
Version:: 1.1.3 (Last updated: 2024-10-25)
Version code:: 187
Creation date:: 2018-10-12
Permissions:: android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.BLUETOOTH
android.permission.CAMERA
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
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Size:: 188.48M
Email:: su*****@synology.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Google Play Store
Updated:: 15 hours ago

Ranking

# 160,306 ▲ 366

User reviews

Pros

Seamless setup process for turning old phones into security cameras
Works well when connected, with good motion detection and recording functionality
User-friendly initial impression for adding cameras to the NAS

Cons

Frequent disconnections and unstable connectivity
Requirement for additional expensive licenses to add cameras
Poor background functionality leading to overheating issues on devices

Most mentioned

Constant disconnection issues after initial setup
Inability to use the app without purchasing additional camera licenses
Continuously records to NAS regardless of motion detected

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User reviews

Frequently disconnects, allowed me access once, and now refuses to connect. It’s even asking for a license. I only have one CCTV camera linked, and adding my mobile would make it two. Complete waste of time. To the developer: don’t bother wasting any more time on this. There’s no need to respond, and please avoid treating this platform like a place to showcase customer service, as users are far more concerned about the app’s functionality.

Rahim Ahmed, 2025-01-10

There is an app lock, but it's not possible to lock either the device or the app while recording. This means that anyone who enters the recording area can just pick up the phone, stop the camera, and delete all the recording from the NAS. And the screen stays on all the time, so, beside making the phone very hot, even at the lowest luminosity, you notice it immediately in the dark. This is just insane and makes the app completely useless.