"Can I view Synology DSM cameras remotely through Home Assistant?"

"Yes. With a properly configured remote access setup (like Selora's secure tunnel), you can view live camera feeds from anywhere. The key is doing this securely — exposing Home Assistant directly to the internet is risky. A managed setup handles secure remote access for you."

"Does Synology DSM support local recording with Home Assistant?"

"Many Synology DSM cameras can record locally when paired with Home Assistant and add-ons like Frigate. This eliminates cloud subscription costs and ensures your footage stays private. The setup requires specific hardware and configuration that a managed service handles."

"Can Synology DSM cameras trigger other smart home automations?"

"Absolutely. A Synology DSM camera detecting motion can trigger lights, lock doors, send notifications, start recording on other cameras, or play an alert through speakers. This cross-device coordination is where Home Assistant excels over standalone security apps."

Popular Integration

Synology DSM & Home Assistant

Security & Cameras Audio & Media

Synology NAS devices integrate with Home Assistant through the DSM (DiskStation Manager) API, providing system monitoring, storage health, and Surveillance Station camera management. The integration communicates locally with your Synology NAS.

For smart home installations, Synology NAS devices serve dual duty: network storage for media and backups, plus a surveillance recording platform through Surveillance Station. Home Assistant can monitor system health, display camera feeds, and trigger automations based on storage events.

Local control No cloud required

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How Synology DSM Works with Home Assistant

Getting Synology DSM connected to Home Assistant and running reliably.

1

Connect & configure

Add Synology DSM through the Home Assistant integrations panel. Cameras, sensors, and alarm panels appear as entities you can control and automate.

2

Live feeds & alerts

View camera streams directly in your dashboard. Set up notifications for motion events, door openings, or alarm triggers.

3

Cross-device automation

Build automations that coordinate Synology DSM with lights, locks, and speakers. Motion at the front door can trigger a light, a camera recording, and a notification — simultaneously.

Common Synology DSM Issues

The problems installers run into with Synology DSM and Home Assistant — and how a managed setup prevents them.

DSM updates change API endpoints

Major DSM version upgrades (e.g., DSM 6 to DSM 7) changed API authentication methods and endpoints, breaking the Home Assistant integration until it was updated.

Surveillance Station license costs

Surveillance Station includes only 2 free camera licenses. Additional cameras require paid licenses ($50+ each), making it expensive for larger installations.

High CPU during transcoding

Viewing Surveillance Station camera feeds through Home Assistant may trigger real-time transcoding on the NAS, spiking CPU usage and affecting other NAS services.

Why installers choose managed Synology + HA setups

DSM update testing before deployment to avoid integration breakage
Surveillance Station configured with hardware transcoding to minimize CPU impact
Storage health monitoring with proactive drive replacement alerts
Backup strategy for Home Assistant configuration stored on NAS

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