PC Review | Synology® is Surveillance Station 8.2 Beta and allows you to use your smartphone as IP camera

Synology® Inc. announced today the release of the beta version of Surveillance Station 8.2 and invited people from around the world to participate in the beta testing program. The new version introduces LiveCam, a brand new application for security cameras, which instantly creates an IP camera from the unused smartphone

The redesigned DS camera offers better performance and compatibility, as well as a list extent of supported hardware. In addition to a large number of updated features, this application also has a new generation Application Center offering greater flexibility in managing add-ons. After the beta phase, we will use your valuable comments and suggestions to refine the official appearance of Surveillance Station 8.2

"The latest update of Surveillance Station provides LiveCam with an interface simplified and robust application management leverages the potential of mobile home and business environments, " said Ivan Chang, product manager at Synology Inc. " Once a LiveCam smartphone is created, a security camera will be added to the Surveillance Station network and its videos will be instantly accessible by the DS camera Thanks to an application available in Application Center, users can extend their monitoring features using the different plug-ins that best meet their needs Surveillance Station 8.2 Beta introduces the following new features:

] Surveillance Station 8.2 Beta includes the following new features: 19659005] With LiveCam, you can create IP cameras from your smartphones: An IP camera can become a mobile device, and after installing LiveCam into your mobile phone, you can add this phone to Surveillance Station as IP camera for temporary recording. unused smartphones, whether at home or in a business

Applications Center that knows what you need: The new application style, called Application Center, offers up to 39% of the time. to 26 applications and tools.

Revised DS camera with unprecedented performance and compatibility: Another generation of DS cameras offers not only a more concise viewing environment, but also a multi-timer feature for intuitive video navigation. With Offline License Verification, you can also deploy the system easily and even faster.

IP Speaker Support: Surveillance Station 8.2 can broadcast audio or configure scheduled broadcasts to built-in IP speakers.

Large-scale project monitoring with time-lapse: The timer reduces long videos for a few minutes or even seconds.

Double Protection of Authentication Data: Dual authentication limits the use of sensitive functions such as camera management or video access, and only to persons with the privilege of Another part, and represents a more flexible approach to access management. This level of protection prevents the broadcast of sensitive information

Broadcast Worldwide: Share your experiences with the world via a live stream of data on YouTube without having to make any adjustments. Just select the camera and enter the address information provided by YouTube. Live streaming is so ready for action

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Synology Surveillance Station 8.2 Beta in DSM (DiskStation Manager). For more information on DSM compatibility, package installation and valid models, visit this page

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