Versatile AI cameras for securing any location
Watch videoConsistently clear footage, 24/7
5 MP & 110° wide field of view
IP67 & IK101 certified
30 m night vision
NDAA & TAA compliant
Around the clock surveillance
See clearly at night with four high-power IR LEDs that provide 30 meters of night vision range.
Around the clock surveillance
See clearly at night with four high-power IR LEDs that provide 30 meters of night vision range.
Detailed video recordings in all lighting conditions
Ensure security despite high contrast light conditions with High Dynamic Range (HDR), which provides detailed images in both shadows and bright spots.
HDR offHDR on
HDR offHDR on
Detailed video recordings in all lighting conditions
Ensure security despite high contrast light conditions with High Dynamic Range (HDR), which provides detailed images in both shadows and bright spots.
Enhance your surveillance with camera-based AI
Be proactive with surveillance. AI features empower security staff to watch over multiple locations more efficiently.
People and Vehicle Detection
Protect against loitering and boost security with cameras that leverage AI to distinguish people and vehicles from other moving objects with high accuracy.
People and Vehicle Detection
Protect against loitering and boost security with cameras that leverage AI to distinguish people and vehicles from other moving objects with high accuracy.
Intrusion Detection
Identify trespassers without maintaining dedicated staff on site. Draw virtual borders to automatically receive alerts when people or vehicles cross.
Intrusion Detection
Identify trespassers without maintaining dedicated staff on site. Draw virtual borders to automatically receive alerts when people or vehicles cross.
Instant Search
Investigate incidents quickly after they happen. Instant Search lets operators search for activities of interest within a certain area.
Instant Search
Investigate incidents quickly after they happen. Instant Search lets operators search for activities of interest within a certain area.
Effortless setup and access from anywhere
With hassle-free setup and on-the-go access, these cameras are suitable for single-site small business installations and sprawling multi-site deployments alike.
Optimized for Surveillance Station
BC500 and TC500 are designed to work in perfect harmony with Surveillance Station. Learn more
Easy setup, configuration, and firmware updates
No Surveillance Station device licenses required
Optimized for Surveillance Station
BC500 and TC500 are designed to work in perfect harmony with Surveillance Station. Learn more
Easy setup, configuration, and firmware updates
No Surveillance Station device licenses required
Streamlined setup and configuration
Simply connect and go. All camera settings, including image quality and network configuration, can be modified directly in Surveillance Station.
Streamlined setup and configuration
Simply connect and go. All camera settings, including image quality and network configuration, can be modified directly in Surveillance Station.
Reliability and security you can depend on
Integrated safeguards ensure surveillance availability, data security, and privacy.
Learn more about Synology surveillance solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Synology cameras work with other NVRs or software?
What lens and sensor do the BC500 and TC500 use?
How powerful are the IR LEDs on the BC500 and TC500 cameras?
Which codecs do the cameras support?
What type of switch can be used to power the BC500 and TC500?
Are BC500 and TC500 outdoor cameras?
Do the cameras require or come with licenses, or will this licensing model change?
How far do the integrated AI capabilities extend? Do they include facial recognition?
How long can the cameras record to their SD cards without syncing to the recording server?
How to configure the cameras for the best image quality?
Notes:
Only the TC500 is IK10 certified.
C2 Surveillance requires purchase of an eligible annual subscription. A free trial is available for each newly registered account.
Tested with cards of up to 128 GB and formatted in exFAT. Larger cards may work, but have not yet been validated.
Optical | |
Image Sensor |
BC500: 1/2.7"
TC500: 1/2.7"
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IR LED wavelength |
BC500: 850 nm
TC500: 850 nm
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Max. IR distance |
BC500: 30m (98.4ft) (0.001lux)
TC500: 30m (98.4ft) (0.001lux)
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Shutter Speed |
BC500: 1/16000 s to 1/30 s
TC500: 1/16000 s to 1/30 s
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Day & Night |
BC500: Automatically removable infrared-cut filter
TC500: Automatically removable infrared-cut filter
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Lens | |
Lens type |
BC500: Fixed Focal
TC500: Fixed Focal
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Focal Length |
BC500: 2.8 mm
TC500: 2.8 mm
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Field of View |
BC500: 110° H, 56° V, 132° D
(LDC ON) TC500: 110° H, 56° V, 132° D
(LDC ON) |
DORI |
BC500: D: 60m, O: 24m, R: 12m, I: 6m
TC500: D: 60m, O: 24m, R: 12m, I: 6m
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Aperture |
BC500: F1.8
TC500: F1.8
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Video | |
Max. video resolution |
BC500: 2880x1620 @ 30 FPS
TC500: 2880x1620 @ 30 FPS
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Multi-exposure HDR |
BC500: Yes
TC500: Yes
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DNR |
BC500:
TC500:
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Audio | |
Microphone |
BC500: Yes
TC500: Yes
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I/O | |
Ethernet |
BC500: RJ45 10M/100M Ethernet port X 1
TC500: RJ45 10M/100M Ethernet port X 1
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Reset |
BC500: Yes
TC500: Yes
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On-Board Storage |
BC500: Micro SD card slot X 1
Support Micro SDHC/SDXC card up to 128GB Supported file format: exFAT Note: SD card is not included TC500: Micro SD card slot X 1
Support Micro SDHC/SDXC card up to 128GB Supported file format: exFAT Note: SD card is not included |
Power Supply | |
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BC500: IEEE 802.3af Type 1 Class 3 or 12V DC
TC500: IEEE 802.3af Type 1 Class 3 or 12V DC
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Note |
BC500:
TC500:
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General | Hardware Specs |
Form Factor |
BC500: Bullet
TC500: Turret
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Dimension |
BC500: Ø110 × 161 mm (Ø4.33 × 6.34”)
TC500: Ø97 × 88 mm (Ø3.82 x 3.46”)
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Weight |
BC500: 353 g (0.78 lbs)
TC500: 387 g (0.85 lbs)
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Temperature | |
Operating Condition |
BC500: Starting temperature:-30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F)
Operating temperature:-30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F) (IR off) Operating temperature:-30°C to 40 °C (-22°F to 104°F) (IR on) Operating humidity:5%~95% (non-condensing) TC500: Starting temperature:-30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F)
Operating temperature:-30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F) (IR off) Operating temperature:-30°C to 40 °C (-22°F to 104°F) (IR on) Operating humidity:5%~95% (non-condensing) |
Storage Condition |
BC500: Storage temperature:-40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Storage humidity:5%~95% (non-condensing) TC500: Storage temperature:-40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Storage humidity:5%~95% (non-condensing) |
Certification | |
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BC500:
TC500:
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Environment |
BC500:
TC500:
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Waterproof |
BC500: IP67
TC500: IP67
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Vandal |
BC500: -
TC500: IK10
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NDAA Compliant |
BC500: Yes
TC500: Yes
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TAA Compliant |
BC500: Yes
TC500: Yes
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Warranty | |
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BC500: 3-year
TC500: 3-year
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Packaging Content | |
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BC500:
TC500:
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Download Center
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Hardware Specifications |
BC500
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TC500
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| Optical | Image Sensor | 1/2.7" | 1/2.7" |
| IR LED wavelength | 850 nm | 850 nm | |
| Max. IR distance | 30m (98.4ft) (0.001lux) | 30m (98.4ft) (0.001lux) | |
| Shutter Speed | 1/16000 s to 1/30 s | 1/16000 s to 1/30 s | |
| Day & Night | Automatically removable infrared-cut filter | Automatically removable infrared-cut filter | |
| Lens | Lens type | Fixed Focal | Fixed Focal |
| Focal Length | 2.8 mm | 2.8 mm | |
| Field of View |
110° H, 56° V, 132° D (LDC ON) |
110° H, 56° V, 132° D (LDC ON) |
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| DORI | D: 60m, O: 24m, R: 12m, I: 6m | D: 60m, O: 24m, R: 12m, I: 6m | |
| Aperture | F1.8 | F1.8 | |
| Video | Max. video resolution | 2880x1620 @ 30 FPS | 2880x1620 @ 30 FPS |
| Multi-exposure HDR | |||
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| Audio | Microphone | ||
| I/O | Ethernet | RJ45 10M/100M Ethernet port X 1 | RJ45 10M/100M Ethernet port X 1 |
| Reset | |||
| On-Board Storage |
Micro SD card slot X 1 Support Micro SDHC/SDXC card up to 128GB Supported file format: exFAT Note: SD card is not included |
Micro SD card slot X 1 Support Micro SDHC/SDXC card up to 128GB Supported file format: exFAT Note: SD card is not included |
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| Power Supply | IEEE 802.3af Type 1 Class 3 or 12V DC | IEEE 802.3af Type 1 Class 3 or 12V DC | |
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| General | Form Factor | Bullet | Turret |
| Dimension | Ø110 × 161 mm (Ø4.33 × 6.34”) | Ø97 × 88 mm (Ø3.82 x 3.46”) | |
| Weight | 353 g (0.78 lbs) | 387 g (0.85 lbs) | |
| Temperature | Operating Condition |
Starting temperature:-30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F) Operating temperature:-30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F) (IR off) Operating temperature:-30°C to 40 °C (-22°F to 104°F) (IR on) Operating humidity:5%~95% (non-condensing) |
Starting temperature:-30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F) Operating temperature:-30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F) (IR off) Operating temperature:-30°C to 40 °C (-22°F to 104°F) (IR on) Operating humidity:5%~95% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Condition |
Storage temperature:-40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) Storage humidity:5%~95% (non-condensing) |
Storage temperature:-40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) Storage humidity:5%~95% (non-condensing) |
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| Waterproof | IP67 | IP67 | |
| Vandal | - | IK10 | |
| NDAA Compliant | |||
| TAA Compliant | |||
| Warranty | 3-year | 3-year | |
| Packaging Content |
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- China
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Israel
- Japan
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- Lao, People's Democratic Republic
- Lebanon
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- Croatia
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