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Some high-end or panoramic cameras with multiple lenses may require a license for each individual view. Managing & Expanding Licenses

A: Yes. Licenses are never consumed permanently. If you remove Camera #3, license slot #3 becomes available for a new camera. synology surveillance station license free

People sell surplus camera licenses on eBay or Reddit (r/homelabsales). A single license often sells for $30–$40. If you need 4 cameras, total cost is ~$80 for a perpetual license—cheaper than two months of Ring subscription. Some high-end or panoramic cameras with multiple lenses

But here is the silver lining: even with paid licenses, Synology is than cloud-based systems. A 4-camera Ring setup costs $120/year forever ($1,200 over 10 years). A 4-camera Synology setup costs a one-time $199 for licenses + your NAS. Over a decade, Synology wins. If you remove Camera #3, license slot #3

You can buy a Synology DVA1622 . It is more expensive upfront ($600~), but it includes 8 licenses. If you need 8 cameras:

And just like that, the DIY dream hits a paywall.