DS cam

View live stream and recordings from IP cameras setup on a Synology DiskStation.

Synology Inc. · com.synology.DScam

3.8 out of 5 (4 ratings) 1M+ downloads v3.5.1 81.7 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.5.1 (888)
Updated: Jun 26, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 81.7 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: Aug 5, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 23 (7 sensitive)
Website: myds.synology.com/support/support_form.php?lang=enu
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

DS cam is an app by Synology Inc. in the Productivity category, listed since at least August 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.4.2, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 6.0. It asks for 23 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. Compared with version 3.4.2, it adds 1 new permission: “Use biometric hardware”.

What's new in v3.5.1

．Fixed an issue where the next recording cannot play automatically after the current recording had finished playing. ．Fixed an issue where a recording cannot play in certain network environments. ．Minor bug fixes.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

You must own a Synology NAS to run his app, and be running the latest Surveillance Station 8.0 to get the complete set of features* DS cam makes it possible to monitor and receive alert notifications from all your surveillance cameras set up on a Synology DiskStation. Smart features such as PTZ, patrols or lens control allow for perfect control of your cameras in real time, while advanced filters make it easy to pinpoint any specific event from large lists of recordings. You can even perform all essential management tasks, from disabling a camera to unlocking and deleting a snapshot. Find all detailed features about the app on our website: www.synology.com > Surveillance > Mobile App > Specifications https://www.synology.com/surveillance/spec

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v3.4.2. Since v3.5.1 it requires Android 6.0+.

v3.5.1 LATEST Jun 26, 2026 81.7 MB TRUSTED v3.4.2 Jul 20, 2026 75.7 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 26, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Synology” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 26, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 26, 2026
Signed byCN=Synology, OU=Synology, O=Synology, L=Taipei, ST=Taiwan, C=TW
Signing certificate (SHA-1)88:69:F2:6A:12:00:46:7F:DB:60:B8:F4:F2:AE:6C:7F:E4:33:F5:53
File MD525495371de75ed06b840ff9194c02fd8
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (23)

DS cam requests 23 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Permission access share certificate data (custom) com.synology.PERMISSION_ACCESS_SHARE_CERTIFICATE_DATA
Permission history data (custom) com.synology.PERMISSION_HISTORY_DATA
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.synology.DScam.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

DS cam APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of DS cam for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 3.4.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 3.4.2 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the DS cam APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 25495371de75ed06b840ff9194c02fd8.