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Dual-lens Synology compatibility guide

Reolink Duo cameras for Synology Surveillance Station

Compare Duo models by the resolution, firmware and Device Pack listed by Synology, then open the exact compatibility report for feature-level details.

Choose the connection type for your installation; a higher listed resolution alone does not establish better image quality or broader feature support.

What Synology currently publishes for the Duo family

These rows summarize current Synology compatibility entries. CameraCompat’s own verdict remains the reviewed relationship shown above; the platform table does not expand an UNKNOWN result.

ModelSynology-tested firmwareDevice PackHighest listed resolutionStreamsSynology note
Duo 2 PoEv3.0.0.1242_220823046.0.34608×17282Stream 1: H.265; Stream 2: H.264.
Duo 2 WiFiv3.0.0.1242_220823046.0.34608×17282Stream 1: H.265; Stream 2: H.264.
Duo 3 PoEv3.0.0.3632_24061921126.2.27680×21602Stream 1: H.265; Stream 2: H.264. Tampering detection is not supported.
Duo 3 WiFiv3.0.0.3632_24061921126.2.37680×21602Stream 1: H.265; Stream 2: H.264. Tampering detection is not supported.
Duo 3V PoEv3.0.0.3632_24062988606.2.27680×21602Stream 1: H.265; Stream 2: H.264.

Reviewed Duo × Synology relationships

Compare the exact reviewed scopes below. A missing relationship is not interpreted as incompatibility.

Reolink Duo 2 PoE

Partially compatibleView exact compatibility report
Review scope, capabilities and evidence

Missing evidence is not a negative recommendation and does not establish incompatibility.

Reolink Duo 2 WiFi

Partially compatibleView exact compatibility report
Review scope, capabilities and evidence

Missing evidence is not a negative recommendation and does not establish incompatibility.

  • Codecs: H.265

    Camera hardware revision: Not specified by the reviewed evidence · Camera firmware: Not specified by the reviewed evidence

    Reolink Support · Official source · Retrieved

  • ONVIF: Yes

    Camera hardware revision: Not specified by the reviewed evidence · Camera firmware: Not specified by the reviewed evidence

    Reolink Support · Official source · Retrieved

  • Person detection: Yes

    Camera hardware revision: Not specified by the reviewed evidence · Camera firmware: Not specified by the reviewed evidence

    Reolink Support · Official source · Retrieved

  • Power methods: DC

    Camera hardware revision: Not specified by the reviewed evidence · Camera firmware: Not specified by the reviewed evidence

    Reolink Support · Official source · Retrieved

  • Resolution height: 1728 px

    Camera hardware revision: Not specified by the reviewed evidence · Camera firmware: Not specified by the reviewed evidence

    Reolink Support · Official source · Retrieved

  • Resolution width: 4608 px

    Camera hardware revision: Not specified by the reviewed evidence · Camera firmware: Not specified by the reviewed evidence

    Reolink Support · Official source · Retrieved

  • RTSP: Yes

    Camera hardware revision: Not specified by the reviewed evidence · Camera firmware: Not specified by the reviewed evidence

    Reolink Support · Official source · Retrieved

  • Two-way audio: Yes

    Camera hardware revision: Not specified by the reviewed evidence · Camera firmware: Not specified by the reviewed evidence

    Reolink Support · Official source · Retrieved

Reolink Duo 3 PoE

Partially compatibleView exact compatibility report
Review scope, capabilities and evidence

Missing evidence is not a negative recommendation and does not establish incompatibility.

Reolink Duo 3 WiFi

Partially compatibleView exact compatibility report
Review scope, capabilities and evidence

Missing evidence is not a negative recommendation and does not establish incompatibility.

Reolink Duo 3V PoE

Partially compatibleView exact compatibility report
Review scope, capabilities and evidence

Missing evidence is not a negative recommendation and does not establish incompatibility.

Which Duo variant fits the installation?

PoE variants

PoE is a natural fit when Ethernet can be run to the camera and a wired surveillance network is preferred. The actual Synology feature result still comes from the exact model relationship.

Wi-Fi variants

Wi-Fi can reduce the need for a data cable, but the camera still needs its documented power source and reliable wireless coverage. Do not infer that its Synology behavior is identical to the PoE version.

Higher-resolution generations

A higher published resolution can increase storage and bandwidth requirements. It does not by itself establish better image quality or better Synology interoperability.

Firmware and Device Pack matter

Synology compatibility is scoped to tested software and camera conditions. If the exact model is missing or behaves differently, verify the current Device Pack and the camera firmware before assuming the relationship has changed.

Native profile, ONVIF and RTSP are different paths

A native Reolink profile can expose vendor-specific behavior that a generic protocol path does not. ONVIF and RTSP remain useful connection methods, but they should not be treated as equivalent feature sets.

Streams and codecs can differ

Dual-lens cameras can expose multiple streams with different codec or resolution characteristics. CameraCompat surfaces the reviewed stream and codec evidence when it is available instead of assuming every stream behaves the same way.

What the reviewed data supports

Compatibility statuses, feature states and product capability values shown on this page come from CameraCompat's reviewed public data.

What remains uncertain

Unlisted models, missing capabilities and absent relationships remain unresolved. They are not inferred from a sibling model, a protocol logo or a brand-wide assumption.

Frequently asked questions

Is Duo 3 PoE listed for Synology Surveillance Station?

Yes. The Synology entry summarized above lists Duo 3 PoE with Device Pack 6.2.2 and tested firmware v3.0.0.3632_2406192112, up to 7680×2160. Stream 1 uses H.265 and stream 2 uses H.264; tampering detection is not supported. This listing does not guarantee every feature or firmware version.

Should I use the Reolink profile or ONVIF?

Use the connection path that is documented for the feature you need. A native profile and ONVIF can expose different functionality.

Does a higher-resolution Duo always work better with Synology?

No. Resolution, codecs, firmware and target-system feature support are separate considerations.

Does an UNKNOWN Duo relationship mean it is incompatible?

No. UNKNOWN means the reviewed evidence is insufficient for an overall conclusion.

Official sources and further reading