NAS for CCTV & Surveillance

Turn a NAS into a complete security recorder for your IP cameras. Our NAS for CCTV and surveillance record footage locally as a full NVR — no monthly cloud fees, no third-party servers, and the same box can handle your backups and storage too.

Both QNAP and Synology include professional NVR software free: QNAP QVR ships with more free camera channels, while Synology Surveillance Station is famously easy to set up and supports thousands of camera models.

What to look for in a surveillance NAS

  • Enough bays for retention — more capacity means more days of recorded footage; 4-bay and up is ideal.
  • Free camera licences — QNAP QVR includes several channels out of the box; Synology bundles two.
  • RAM for more channels — smooth multi-camera recording and live view.
  • Surveillance-rated drives — WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk are built for 24/7 write-heavy recording.

Our recommended surveillance NAS

For most homes and offices the QNAP TS-464 and TS-664 (QVR) or a Synology 4-bay make excellent NVRs. For demanding, AI-driven deployments the Synology DVA7400 is a dedicated AI NVR supporting up to 100 cameras with on-device analytics, and the rugged QNAP TS-i410X suits industrial edge sites. Add professional installation and browse all QNAP and Synology options.

Surveillance NAS FAQs

NAS or a dedicated NVR? A NAS costs a little more but does far more — it records cameras and serves as your backup, file and media server in one.

How many cameras can I add for free? QNAP QVR includes several free channels; Synology includes two, with licence packs to add more.

Which drives should I use? Always use surveillance-rated drives (WD Purple / Seagate SkyHawk) for continuous recording.

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