Synology® Unveils BC500 and TC500 AI Cameras
Manila, Philippines—27 March 2023—Synology is excited to announce the release of the BC500 and TC500, versatile all-weather bullet and turret cameras for smart surveillance. The Synology BC500 and TC500 feature advanced AI capabilities, exceptional video quality, and seamless integration with the Surveillance Station video management system.
“The BC500 and TC500 are excellent IP cameras for any business or organization,” said Lori Hsieh, Product Manager for Synology Cameras. “Combining these cameras with Synology Surveillance Station provides an unparalleled user experience. From deployment to monitoring and archiving of footage, advanced functionality is made easily accessible to customers, ensuring that their security needs are met at all times.”
All-weather IP cameras for crisp footage, night and day
The BC500 and TC500 feature 5 megapixel sensors that record at 2880×1620 resolution at 30 frames per second (FPS) and have a 110° horizontal viewing angle, providing detailed, smooth video with wide area coverage. With an IP67 dust and water resistance rating, night vision range of up to 30 meters, and multi-exposure HDR capability, both cameras are suitable for indoor and outdoor use alike. They allow users to monitor corridors and hallways, large open spaces like warehouses and parking lots, and diverse environments like museums at any time of the day.
Camera-based AI to power smart surveillance
The BC500 and TC500 are equipped with powerful on-camera AI capabilities that provide users with timely and accurate alerts, enabling faster incident response. Features including People and Vehicle Detection, Intrusion Detection, and Instant Search allow users to more reliably identify potential threats, quickly investigate areas of interest, and track down and retrieve relevant footage.
Designed for Surveillance Station, device licenses not required
The BC500 and TC500 are designed to integrate seamlessly with Surveillance Station. All camera configuration and network settings can be managed directly within the Synology NAS-hosted environment. In addition, Synology cameras do not require purchase or activation of Surveillance Station device licenses, streamlining the setup process, enabling easy migration, and reducing deployment costs.
A reliable and secure surveillance solution
Synology’s new cameras boast failover edge storage, ensuring continuous recording in case of connectivity issues. Effortless firmware updates with configurable schedules help admins keep these cameras up-to-date with the latest security patches, while HTTPS and SRTP support ensure security and privacy through encryption of video and data streams.
The BC500 and TC500 are NDAA and TAA compliant, meaning that they meet the standards and security requirements for procurement by the US federal government and are a safe choice for surveillance installers and security systems integrators.
The new Synology BC500 and TC500 cameras in a nutshell:
- Onboard AI capabilities include people, vehicle, and intrusion detection
- Instant Search speeds up searches for events of interest
- 5 MP @ 30 FPS
- Substream up to 1080p @ 15 FPS
- Wide 110° horizontal viewing angle
- IK10-rated for impact resistance (TC500)
- Support automatic firmware update schedules
- Camera configuration directly in Surveillance Station
- No device license purchase or activation required
- US NDAA and TAA compliant
- 3-year hardware warranty
Availability
The Synology BC500 is available in select regions starting today. The TC500 will be available from April 2023. Launch dates vary by region. For more information, please visit https://www.synology.com/products/camera-500
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