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NAS for two camera home security (one being a doorbell) - Enquiries - 01-16-2025
I am in the process of choosing a Synology NAS to support the use of Surveillance Station. Being new to the use of Surveillance cameras, I plan on using a doorbell and one WIFI camera to start (I do not have PoE wiring). Nor do I see the the need for extensive use of live feed notifications (at least currently). As I am entering this space, I am not sure what I may need/want in the future and choosing a system with expansion flexibility is important. Appreciate your advice. John
RE: NAS for two camera home security (one being a doorbell) - ed - 01-17-2025
Thank you for reaching out! A Synology NAS paired with Surveillance Station is a great choice for home security, and it's excellent that you're considering future expandability. Let’s break down your requirements and provide a recommendation:
Key Requirements
Surveillance Station Compatibility:
Support for at least two cameras to start, with room for more in the future.
Ability to manage live feeds and recordings efficiently.
Expandable System:
Flexibility to add more cameras, storage, or other NAS functionality later.
Budget:
Approximately $1,500, including NAS, HDDs, and cameras.
Recommended NAS Models
1. Synology DS423+
Price: ~$500
Why Choose It?
4-bay NAS with an Intel Celeron quad-core CPU and 2GB RAM (expandable to 6GB).
Perfect for running Surveillance Station with 2-4 cameras.
Great for home use and future expandability.
2. Synology DS723+
Price: ~$600
Why Choose It?
2-bay NAS with AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU, powerful enough for 2-4+ cameras.
Expandable via DX517 (5-bay expansion unit) for future storage growth.
Includes M.2 NVMe slots for caching or storage pool (if upgraded).
3. Synology DS923+ (Best for Long-Term Growth)
Price: ~$700
Why Choose It?
4-bay NAS with Ryzen R1600 CPU and expandability to 9 bays with DX517.
Ideal for running multiple cameras and other NAS services like file backups or media streaming.
HDD Recommendations
For 8TB usable storage, use the following in RAID 1 (mirrored):
2 x 8TB HDDs (e.g., Seagate IronWolf or WD Red Plus): ~$300.
Offers redundancy for data safety.
Add more drives later to expand capacity.
Camera Recommendations
1. Doorbell Camera
Amcrest AD410 (Wi-Fi): ~$150
Works with ONVIF and integrates with Surveillance Station.
High-quality 2K video and wide field of view.
2. Wi-Fi Camera
Reolink RLC-511WA: ~$100
5MP resolution, supports ONVIF, and integrates seamlessly with Surveillance Station.
Example Budget Breakdown
Item Cost
Synology DS423+ $500
2 x 8TB HDDs $300
Amcrest AD410 Doorbell $150
Reolink RLC-511WA $100
Total $1,050
Why These Recommendations?
Scalability: Both the DS423+ and DS923+ offer excellent flexibility for adding cameras or storage.
Cost-Effective Cameras: Amcrest and Reolink cameras provide solid performance at reasonable prices.
Future-Proofing: Room to expand your NAS and camera network as your needs evolve.