NasCam
Watch: NasCam on Apple TV in 67 seconds
Published September 2026
This is the full NasCam walkthrough on Apple TV: the NAS address, the DSM sign-in, the camera list, and the event timeline. The written steps are on the main guide, if you want to read along.
What the video shows
- Entering the NAS's local address and DSM port on NasCam's setup screen.
- Signing in with a DSM account.
- The camera list that appears once Surveillance Station confirms the account's permissions.
- A camera opened full screen.
- The event timeline, with motion and AI detections marked along the scrub bar.
What you need
- A Synology NAS on DSM 7 or later, with Surveillance Station 9 or later and at least one camera online.
- An Apple TV HD (2015) or any Apple TV 4K, on tvOS 17 or later.
- A DSM account with Live View permission, and Playback permission for recordings and events.
Full detail, including the DSM permission that trips up most people, is on the written guide.
Questions
Is this the real NasCam app, or a demo reel?
It is the shipping app, signed in to a real Synology NAS. The sign-in screen, the camera list and the event timeline are the ones you see after installing NasCam.
Do I need a Synology NAS to follow along?
Yes. NasCam connects to cameras through Surveillance Station. It does not work with Hikvision, Reolink, Dahua or UniFi recorders, and it is not a generic RTSP viewer.
Free to install. Unlock every camera and your full event history with NasCam Pro, available as a low-cost monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase.