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Every Synology NAS comes with two free default licenses for Surveillance Station. These licenses allow you to connect and manage up to two IP cameras without any additional cost. Quick Setup Guide To get started with your free licenses:

Ubiquiti UniFi Protect: Does not charge per-camera licenses but requires the use of proprietary Ubiquiti cameras. Surveillance Device License Pack | Synology Inc.

This initial generosity, however, creates what psychologists call a "lock-in effect." Once a user experiences the stability and feature set of Surveillance Station—including the excellent DS cam mobile client and edge recording capabilities—they are reluctant to switch. If that user decides to add a third camera to cover a garage or a nursery, they are confronted with the reality of the model: additional licenses cost approximately $50 to $80 per camera, perpetually. synology surveillance station license free

To see how many free or paid licenses you have active, open your Surveillance Station desktop interface, go to the , and select specific camera models are compatible with the free default licenses? Surveillance Device License Pack | Synology Inc.

Final Recommendation

| If you want... | Action | | :--- | :--- | | 1-2 cameras | Use any Synology NAS. It is truly free. | | 3-4 cameras | Pay for 1-2 licenses ($80-$160). It is cheaper than buying a second NAS. | | 5+ cameras | Buy a DVA series NAS (free licenses included) or switch to a PC-based VMS. | Every Synology NAS comes with two free default

The "Free" Limit: While the software itself is free, once you exceed two cameras, you must purchase Device License Packs.

Requirement: The secondary NAS units must remain powered on and connected to the host to verify and share their local licenses. Cost of Additional Licenses Surveillance Device License Pack | Synology Inc

The system will automatically use your 2 free licenses for the first two cameras you connect.

Choose your path wisely. And whatever you do, don't trust the keygen.