While the 512MB RAM may not sound like much, bear in mind that these NAS boxes are basically extremely energy efficient Linux PCs. But one big upgrade is the new quad-core processor, which improves performance substantially. This NAS looks very similar to its predecessor, the DS218j. The DS220j can serve as your file server, stream media across the home, automatically backup your devices, set up your own private cloud for file-sharing and monitor your IP cameras as well. The Synology X20j series is the starter option in its NAS family and range from 1-bay to 4-bay models. Synology is well-known for its high-quality hardware and very intuitive OS called DSM. Drive bays not slot-loading, no front USB port.No HDMI, Software-based transcoding only.To ensure you can record a decent number of IP cameras, and still have enough headroom for typical NAS duties, I suggest the following: I have considered this aspect in my recommendations. However QNAP models that can run QVR Pro come with 8 free IP camera licences which sometimes make them a better deal. They are broadly comparable, and both support advance motion deteciton and so I consider them to be equally good. I use mine as a VPN server to securely connect from outside the home and access my home automation system, turn on lights, turn up the heating, check out my security cameras and more.Īlmost every NAS sold today has a surveillance camera feature, but only two companies have the software that can really pull it off – QNAP and Synology. Providing redundant RAID storage, a NAS can serve up documents, stream music and movies to any device through the DLNA standard. This is where a NAS typically comes into the picture. Sharing media and documents across the home is a challenge without a central media server. Every family member probably has at least a smartphone, and probably a laptop. The modern household is a tech-heavy environment. I have explored the differences between QNAP QVR Pro and QNAP in detail here. The main attraction of QVR Pro is that it comes with 8 free IP camera channels (or licences) whereas QNAP Surveillance Station and Synology Surveillance Station are limited to 2 or 4 free channels. QNAP has recently launched QVR Pro, a very capable alternative to its own Surveillance Station app.
In my opinion, the best surveillance station apps are the ones from QNAP and Synology. These apps are usually called ‘stations’.Įxamples of such ‘stations’ apps include Photo stations, Video stations, Backup stations and Surveillance Stations. Most manufacturers offer various apps that can be installed on their devices to add or extend its abilities. A NAS is basically a computer that runs a custom Linux operating system created by the manufacturer (Synology, QNAP, Asus etc.).
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