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These free licenses are —no subscription, no expiry.

| Option | Upfront Cost | Recurring Cost | Reliability | Legal Risk | |--------|--------------|----------------|-------------|-------------| | Buy 2 extra licenses (Synology) | ~$100-$150 | $0 | High | None | | Use 2 cameras + 2 dummy/disabled cameras | $0 | $0 | Low (missing 2 cams) | None | | Switch to Frigate on same NAS | $0 | $0 | Medium (setup complexity) | None | | Use cracked license | $0 | $0 | Very low (breaks with DSM updates) | High (EULA violation) |

The number of built-in licenses varies based on the hardware tier you purchase: DiskStation & RackStation (DS/RS) : 2 default licenses. Network Video Recorder (NVR) : 4 default licenses (e.g., NVR1218). Deep Learning NVR (DVA) : 8 default licenses (e.g., DVA1622 or DVA3221). Synology-Branded Cameras

Excited about the free licenses, Alex decides to set up the Surveillance Station software on their Synology NAS device. They:

Your security system is only as good as its reliability. A "free" license that crashes during a break-in costs more than the $50 Synology license.

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These free licenses are —no subscription, no expiry.

| Option | Upfront Cost | Recurring Cost | Reliability | Legal Risk | |--------|--------------|----------------|-------------|-------------| | Buy 2 extra licenses (Synology) | ~$100-$150 | $0 | High | None | | Use 2 cameras + 2 dummy/disabled cameras | $0 | $0 | Low (missing 2 cams) | None | | Switch to Frigate on same NAS | $0 | $0 | Medium (setup complexity) | None | | Use cracked license | $0 | $0 | Very low (breaks with DSM updates) | High (EULA violation) | synology surveillance station license free free

The number of built-in licenses varies based on the hardware tier you purchase: DiskStation & RackStation (DS/RS) : 2 default licenses. Network Video Recorder (NVR) : 4 default licenses (e.g., NVR1218). Deep Learning NVR (DVA) : 8 default licenses (e.g., DVA1622 or DVA3221). Synology-Branded Cameras These free licenses are —no subscription, no expiry

Excited about the free licenses, Alex decides to set up the Surveillance Station software on their Synology NAS device. They: Deep Learning NVR (DVA) : 8 default licenses (e

Your security system is only as good as its reliability. A "free" license that crashes during a break-in costs more than the $50 Synology license.