{"id":21014,"date":"2026-08-30T13:24:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T05:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synopower.club\/?p=21014"},"modified":"2026-08-30T13:24:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T05:24:53","slug":"synology-tc510-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/synology-tc510-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Test du Synology TC510\u00a0: M\u00eame appareil photo, bo\u00eetier diff\u00e9rent, une seule note qui compte (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the honest starting point for any Synology TC510 review: this camera is a BC510 in a different shell. Same sensor, same lens, same 110\u00b0 view, same 30 m infrared, same three-year warranty, same price. If you came looking for a spec comparison you can stop now \u2014 the numbers are identical apart from 34 grams. What is not identical is where the two can physically go, and one rating the bullet does not carry. That is what this article is about, because choosing between them is a mounting decision, not a performance one, and getting it wrong means a camera looking at the wrong thing or a camera that gets knocked off a wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>SynoPower Club Point\uff1a<\/strong>Customers ask me which is &#8220;better&#8221; and the question does not really apply. In three years of installs I have never once chosen between these two on image quality \u2014 I choose on where the camera has to sit and what is likely to hit it. The Synology TC510 wins under eaves, in corners, on ceilings and anywhere a protruding tube would get clipped by a forklift. The bullet wins when you want people to see it. That is the whole decision.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-ad8f8db\" data-block-id=\"ad8f8db\"><p class=\"stk-table-of-contents__title\">Table des mati\u00e8res<\/p><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#what-is-the-synology-tc510\">What Is the Synology TC510?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#synology-tc510-vs-bc510-the-only-four-differences\">Synology TC510 vs BC510: The Only Four Differences<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#full-technical-specifications\">Full Technical Specifications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#synology-tc510-setup-in-4-steps\">Synology TC510 Setup in 4 Steps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-the-on-camera-ai-detects\">What the On-Camera AI Detects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#where-the-synology-tc510-is-the-right-choice\">Where the Synology TC510 Is the Right Choice<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-ik10-matters-more-than-it-sounds\">Why the Synology TC510 IK10 Rating Matters More Than It Sounds<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-the-licensing-works\">How Synology TC510 Licensing Works<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#where-to-find-more-official-resources\">Where to Find More Official Resources<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#limits-to-know-before-you-buy-the-synology-tc510\">Limits to Know Before You Buy the Synology TC510<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#references\">R\u00e9f\u00e9rences<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Questions fr\u00e9quemment pos\u00e9es<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-synology-tc510\">What Is the Synology TC510?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Synology TC510 is a 5-megapixel outdoor turret camera built for Surveillance Station. A turret is the compact dome shape that sits close to its mounting surface and tilts on three axes inside its own housing, rather than sticking out on an arm the way a bullet does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Synology TC510 records 2880&#215;1620 at up to 30 FPS through a fixed 2.8 mm F1.8 lens, giving 110\u00b0 horizontal, 56\u00b0 vertical and 132\u00b0 diagonal coverage. Night vision reaches 30 metres using four 1 W infrared LEDs. The housing carries IP66 and IP67 ratings plus IK10 impact resistance, and the whole thing weighs 387 g and draws under 5 W over standard PoE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-bc510-tc510-product.png\" alt=\"Synology BC510 bullet camera next to the TC510 turret camera - Synology BC510 review 2026\" class=\"wp-image-20943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-bc510-tc510-product.png 960w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-bc510-tc510-product-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-bc510-tc510-product-768x267.png 768w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-bc510-tc510-product-18x6.png 18w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-bc510-tc510-product-360x125.png 360w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-bc510-tc510-product-400x139.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Turret on the right, bullet on the left \u2014 identical optics, different job.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"synology-tc510-vs-bc510-the-only-four-differences\">Synology TC510 vs BC510: The Only Four Differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every optical and electronic specification is shared between the Synology TC510 and the bullet. Here is the complete list of what actually differs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>&nbsp;<\/th><th>Synology TC510 (turret)<\/th><th>BC510 (bullet)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Shape<\/td><td>Compact dome, sits close to the surface<\/td><td>Long tube on an arm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aiming<\/td><td>Tilts on three axes inside the housing<\/td><td>Rotate the whole body<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Impact rating<\/td><td><strong>IK10<\/strong><\/td><td>Not rated<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>387 g<\/td><td>353 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Everything else<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Identical \u2014 2880&#215;1620 @ 30 FPS, 2.8 mm F1.8, 110\u00b0 H, 30 m IR, IP66\/IP67, 3-year warranty<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four differences, and only two of them matter. The 34 g is irrelevant. The three-axis tilt and the IK10 rating are the reasons to choose this camera. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/synology-bc510-review\/\">BC510 review<\/a> covers the bullet in detail, and everything it says about image quality, licensing and the BC500 comparison applies here word for word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"956\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-field-of-view.jpg\" alt=\"Cam\u00e9ra tourelle Synology TC510 mont\u00e9e sous un avant-toit, montrant son angle de couverture\" class=\"wp-image-20947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-field-of-view.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-field-of-view-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-field-of-view-1024x510.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-field-of-view-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-field-of-view-1536x765.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-field-of-view-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-field-of-view-360x179.jpg 360w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-field-of-view-400x199.jpg 400w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Under an eave \u2014 the position a bullet handles badly and a turret was made for.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"full-technical-specifications\">Full Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Specification<\/th><th>Synology TC510<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Form factor<\/td><td>Turret<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resolution<\/td><td>2880&#215;1620 @ 30 FPS (16:9)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lens<\/td><td>2.8 mm, F1.8, fixed focal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Field of view<\/td><td>110\u00b0 H, 56\u00b0 V, 132\u00b0 D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Night vision<\/td><td>30 m, four 1 W IR LEDs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compression<\/td><td>H.264, H.265<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weatherproofing<\/td><td>IP66 and IP67<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Impact rating<\/td><td>IK10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operating temperature<\/td><td>-30\u00b0C to 50\u00b0C (IR off) \/ -30\u00b0C to 40\u00b0C (IR on)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Power<\/td><td>PoE IEEE 802.3af Type 1 Class 3, under 5 W<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>387 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Warranty<\/td><td>3 ann\u00e9es<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Device license<\/td><td>Required only for Surveillance Station on a NAS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note the temperature row on the Synology TC510 spec sheet: the ceiling drops from 50\u00b0C to 40\u00b0C once the infrared LEDs are running. A turret tucked under a south-facing soffit collects more heat than you would expect on a summer afternoon, and that is exactly the mounting position this camera is designed for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"956\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-weatherproof-ip67.jpg\" alt=\"Synology TC510 turret camera in heavy rain, rated IP66 and IP67\" class=\"wp-image-21012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-weatherproof-ip67.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-weatherproof-ip67-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-weatherproof-ip67-1024x510.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-weatherproof-ip67-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-weatherproof-ip67-1536x765.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-weatherproof-ip67-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-weatherproof-ip67-360x179.jpg 360w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-weatherproof-ip67-400x199.jpg 400w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">IP66 and IP67 \u2014 the same sealing as the bullet, plus IK10 the bullet lacks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"synology-tc510-setup-in-4-steps\">Synology TC510 Setup in 4 Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Synology TC510 electronics are identical to the bullet, so the only step that differs is the physical one \u2014 and on a turret it is the step that decides whether the camera is any good.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-howto\" class=\"rank-math-block\" >\n<div class=\"rank-math-howto-description\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rank-math-steps\">\n<div id=\"step-1\" class=\"rank-math-step\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-step-title\">Mount it, then aim it inside the housing<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-step-content\"><p>Fix the base flat to the soffit, ceiling or wall. Unlike a bullet you do not aim by rotating the whole camera \u2014 you loosen the ball inside the dome and tilt it on three axes to the exact angle you want. Get the base square first; a crooked base limits how far the ball can travel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"step-2\" class=\"rank-math-step\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-step-title\">Connect PoE and add the camera<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-step-content\"><p>One cable carries power and data over IEEE 802.3af, and the camera draws under 5 W. Open Surveillance Station, go to IP Camera then Add, and it will be discovered automatically on the local network. Set the admin password when prompted \u2014 the camera ships without one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"step-3\" class=\"rank-math-step\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-step-title\">Apply a device license, if you are recording to a NAS<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-step-content\"><p>Every Synology NAS includes two device licenses. If both are in use, add a Camera License Pack before the camera will record a single frame. Skip this step entirely if you are recording to a microSD card and viewing through Surveillance365, which needs no licence at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"step-4\" class=\"rank-math-step\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-step-title\">Check the infrared for reflection, then enable the AI<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-step-content\"><p>Turrets sit close to walls and soffits, so infrared can bounce off a nearby surface and wash out the image at night. Look at the live view after dark before you finish, and re-angle if you see glare. Then turn on the detections you need: people, vehicle, intrusion, audio or tampering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-the-on-camera-ai-detects\">What the On-Camera AI Detects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Analysis runs on the Synology TC510 itself rather than on your NAS, so alerts fire immediately and your NAS processor stays free for storage work. The detection list is the same as the rest of the 510 generation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>People detection<\/strong> \u2014 separates a person from moving foliage or a passing animal<\/li><li><strong>Vehicle detection<\/strong> \u2014 cars, vans and motorcycles entering the frame<\/li><li><strong>People and vehicle counting<\/strong> \u2014 line-crossing tallies<\/li><li><strong>Intrusion detection<\/strong> \u2014 fires only when something enters a zone you draw<\/li><li><strong>Audio detection<\/strong> \u2014 triggers on sound rather than movement<\/li><li><strong>Tampering detection<\/strong> \u2014 alerts if the camera is covered, sprayed or forcibly turned<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tampering detection is worth a second look on the Synology TC510 specifically. A turret mounted at reachable height is a more tempting target than a bullet three metres up, so the combination of IK10 and a tamper alert is doing real work here rather than filling out a feature list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"824\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-camera-ai-people-vehicle-detection.jpg\" alt=\"On-camera AI detecting people and vehicles, as used by Surveillance365 and Surveillance Station\" class=\"wp-image-20949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-camera-ai-people-vehicle-detection.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-camera-ai-people-vehicle-detection-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-camera-ai-people-vehicle-detection-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-camera-ai-people-vehicle-detection-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-camera-ai-people-vehicle-detection-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-camera-ai-people-vehicle-detection-360x225.jpg 360w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-camera-ai-people-vehicle-detection-400x250.jpg 400w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">People and vehicles classified on the camera, not on your NAS.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-the-synology-tc510-is-the-right-choice\">Where the Synology TC510 Is the Right Choice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under an eave or soffit is the classic position. A bullet mounted there points down at an awkward angle and its sun shade does nothing useful; the Synology TC510 sits flat against the underside and tilts to exactly the angle you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Internal corners are the second. In a lobby, stairwell or shop corner a turret disappears into the ceiling line, while a bullet projects into the space and looks industrial. When a client cares what the building looks like, this is the camera that gets approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warehouses, loading bays and car parks are where the IK10 rating pays for itself. Forklifts clip things, pallets swing, and a protruding bullet is the first casualty. A dome sitting close to the surface with a certified impact rating survives what a tube does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where the bullet is the better answer is anywhere deterrence is the point. A visible camera above a gate changes behaviour before anything happens. A turret is discreet by design, and discretion is the opposite of what you want on a shop frontage at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-ik10-matters-more-than-it-sounds\">Why the Synology TC510 IK10 Rating Matters More Than It Sounds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IK ratings describe resistance to mechanical impact, and IK10 is the top of the scale \u2014 it represents a 20 joule impact, roughly a 5 kg mass dropped from 40 cm. The BC510 carries no IK rating at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice this decides deployments rather than winning arguments. Schools, sports facilities, car parks, loading bays and any space where a ball, a trolley or a forklift can reach the camera are all positions where an unrated housing is a warranty claim waiting to happen. Insurers and specifiers sometimes ask for it by name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also why the turret can be mounted lower. A bullet often goes high purely to be out of reach; a Synology TC510 can sit at a height where it actually sees faces, because being reachable is less of a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-the-licensing-works\">How Synology TC510 Licensing Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Synology TC510 licensing is identical to the rest of the 510 generation, and worth restating because most coverage gets it wrong. The licence is charged for recording into Surveillance Station on a NAS \u2014 <strong>not for owning the camera<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>How you record<\/th><th>Where footage lives<\/th><th>Device license<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Surveillance Station on a NAS<\/td><td>NAS drives<\/td><td><strong>Required<\/strong> beyond the 2 bundled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>microSD in the camera, viewed via Surveillance365<\/td><td>The camera&#8217;s own card<\/td><td><strong>Not required<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The TC500 it replaces included a licence that was welded to that specific camera and died with it. What you buy now is a separate, transferable device licence that registers to your NAS and can be reassigned to a replacement \u2014 of any ONVIF brand, not just Synology. That is genuinely better, even though it reads as a price rise. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/synology-surveillance365-tutorial\/\">Surveillance365 guide<\/a> covers the licence-free route, and this camera is on the supported list for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/synology-camera-license-key-clp1\/\">Buy a Surveillance Device License<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-find-more-official-resources\">Where to Find More Official Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Synology publishes three official videos for the Synology TC510. Note that the NAS route and the Surveillance365 route have separate walkthroughs, which reflects the two licensing paths described above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Set up Your TC510 (Hardware Installation) | Synology\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pclGYeJq4wc?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/synopower.club\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hardware installation \u2014 the three-axis tilt is easier to understand on video.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Set up Your TC510 (Synology NAS) | Synology\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DOSC3UiR8EE?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/synopower.club\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding it to Surveillance Station \u2014 the route that needs a device licence.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Set up Your TC510 (Surveillance365) | Synology\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qdXpt1OF65Q?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/synopower.club\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Surveillance365 route \u2014 no NAS and no device licence involved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"limits-to-know-before-you-buy-the-synology-tc510\">Limits to Know Before You Buy the Synology TC510<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Infrared reflection is the failure mode specific to the Synology TC510 shape. Because a turret sits close to its mounting surface, a nearby wall, soffit edge or overhanging gutter can bounce infrared straight back into the lens and wash the whole night image out. Always check the live view after dark before you call the install finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"956\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-night-vision.jpg\" alt=\"Synology TC510 infrared night vision reaching 30 metres - Synology TC510 review 2026\" class=\"wp-image-21013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-night-vision.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-night-vision-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-night-vision-1024x510.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-night-vision-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-night-vision-1536x765.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-night-vision-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-night-vision-360x179.jpg 360w, https:\/\/synopower.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/synology-tc510-night-vision-400x199.jpg 400w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">30 m of infrared \u2014 but check for reflection off nearby surfaces before you finish.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second, it is not a deterrent. Being discreet is the point, but a camera nobody notices changes nobody&#8217;s behaviour. If prevention rather than evidence is the goal at that position, mount a bullet instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Third, the lens is fixed at 2.8 mm. A 110\u00b0 view is excellent for covering a forecourt and poor for reading a number plate at distance. If identification at range is what the position needs, the <a href=\"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/synology-bc800z-review\/\">BC800Z<\/a> has a motorised zoom and on-camera plate recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fourth, the thermal ceiling narrows at night. The range is -30\u00b0C to 50\u00b0C with infrared off but only -30\u00b0C to 40\u00b0C with it on, and a soffit-mounted camera in a hot climate sits closer to that limit than the headline figure suggests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fifth, it needs a cable. There is no Wi-Fi option in this body \u2014 if running ethernet is the actual obstacle, the wireless <a href=\"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/synology-cc410w-review\/\">CC410W<\/a> is the alternative, at the cost of resolution and night range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, if you are recording to a NAS, budget the device licence alongside the camera. A camera without an available licence will be discovered, will show a live preview, and will record nothing at all \u2014 the most expensive misunderstanding in this product line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"references\">R\u00e9f\u00e9rences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synology.com\/en-us\/products\/TC510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Synology \u2014 TC510 product specifications<\/a>, the source for every figure in this Synology TC510 review<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synology.com\/en-us\/products\/BC510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Synology \u2014 BC510 specifications<\/a>, for the side-by-side comparison<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kb.synology.com\/en-global\/Surveillance\/tutorial\/set_up_Synology_Camera_different_platforms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Synology Knowledge Center \u2014 camera platform support table<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dongknows.com\/new-synology-bc510-and-tc510-require-camera-license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dong Knows Tech \u2014 the 510 series licensing change<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackvoid.club\/synology-bc510-tc510-2026-cameras-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">BlackVoid \u2014 BC510 and TC510 generational comparison<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Questions fr\u00e9quemment pos\u00e9es<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is the difference between the Synology TC510 and the BC510?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Four things: the turret shape, three-axis tilt inside the housing instead of rotating the whole body, an IK10 impact rating that the bullet does not have, and 34 grams of weight. Sensor, lens, resolution, field of view, night vision, weatherproofing and warranty are identical.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Does the Synology TC510 need a camera license?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Only if you record to Surveillance Station on a NAS, and your NAS includes two device licenses so the first two cameras cost nothing extra. If you record to a microSD card and view through Surveillance365, no licence is needed. The licence is for the NAS recording, not for the camera.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Synology TC510 or BC510 &#8211; turret or bullet?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>It is a mounting decision, not a performance one. Choose the turret for eaves, soffits, ceilings, internal corners and anywhere impact is likely. Choose the bullet when you want the camera to be seen and act as a deterrent.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What does IK10 actually mean?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>It is the top of the impact-resistance scale, representing a 20 joule impact &#8211; roughly a 5 kg mass dropped from 40 cm. The BC510 carries no IK rating, which is why the turret is the one specified for schools, car parks and loading bays.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is the Synology TC510 better than the TC500?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>The hardware is the same. The changes in this generation are a roughly 10 percent lower hardware price and the licence moving out of the box. The old bundled licence was tied to that camera and lost when it failed; the new one registers to your NAS and can be reassigned.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-6\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Why does my Synology TC510 night image look washed out?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Almost always infrared reflection. A turret sits close to its mounting surface, so a nearby wall, soffit edge or gutter can bounce the infrared back into the lens. Re-angle the ball inside the housing, or move the camera a few centimetres clear of the surface.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-7\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Does it work with Surveillance365?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. Synology&#8217;s platform support table lists this model for Surveillance365 alongside the BC510 and CC410W, so it can record to a microSD card and report to the cloud with no NAS and no device licence.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-8\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can I mount the Synology TC510 on a ceiling?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes, and it is one of the positions it is designed for. Fix the base flat to the ceiling and tilt the ball inside the dome to the angle you need. Check the night view before finishing, because ceiling mounts sit close to surfaces that reflect infrared.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is the honest starting point for any Synology TC510 review: this camera is a BC510 in a different shell. Same sensor, same lens, same 110\u00b0 view, same 30 m infrared, same three-year warranty, same price. If you came looking for a spec comparison you can stop now \u2014 the numbers are identical apart from [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20947,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[165,181,163,162],"class_list":["post-21014","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-camera-reviews","tag-ai-cameras","tag-surveillance365","tag-synology-cameras","tag-tc510"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":7}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21014","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21014"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21014\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21018,"href":"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21014\/revisions\/21018"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20947"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21014"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21014"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/synopower.club\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}