Release Notes for Synology LiveCam

With Synology LiveCam, you can turn your mobile device into an IP camera and pair it with Surveillance Station. This not only allows you to view live streaming, recordings, and snapshots on both Surveillance Station and your mobile device, you can also download and store the files locally for saving and viewing.

Version: 1.1.2-165


(2023-07-25)

Compatibility & Installation

  1. This version is only compatible with Android 8 and above.
  2. When installed on Android 10 or above, downloaded recordings and snapshots will be stored in the device's default media folder (typically the DCIM folder).

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed the issue where mobile devices might be unable to pair with Surveillance Station when the device name starts with a number and contains the '-' symbol.
  2. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.1.1-150


(2020-09-08)

What's New

  • Enhanced the compatibility with the new version of Android in response to app permission updates.

Fixed Issues

  • Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.1.0-147


(2020-07-14)
  • Added support for onscreen display date, time, and custom texts on the top or bottom of videos.
  • Allows for mobile device LED flashlight control from paired Surveillance Station and DS cam. (Surveillance Station 8.2.8 or above versions required.)
  • Added support for two-way audio to receive/send audio from/to paired Surveillance Station. (Surveillance Station 8.2.8 or above versions required.)
  • Users that don't belong to the DSM administrators group can now be assigned with permissions to pair LiveCam with Surveillance Station. (Surveillance Station 8.2.8 or above versions required.)

Version: 1.0.3-115


(2020-01-16)

Compatibility and Installation

  • Updated to provide native support for 64-bit devices to comply with Google Play requirement.

Fixed Issues

  • Minor bug fixes.

Version: 1.0.2-106


(2019-04-02)
  • Enhanced the stability of QuickConnect service in China
  • Fixed an issue where unlocking LiveCam with fingerprints might not be available
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 1.0.1-077


(2019-02-11)
  • Added support for seamless recording (Suveillance Station must be updated to 8.2.3 or above)
  • Added support for changing the login information after pairing
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 1.0.0-029


(2018-10-12)
  • This is the initial release of this app and requires Synology Surveillance Station package 8.2 or above to run.