Synology Network Video Recorder NVR1218
All-in-one, energy efficient private surveillance solution with HDMI output for PC-less management and live monitoring

Overview:

Synology Network Video Recorder NVR1218 is an all-in-one and energy efficient private surveillance solution with HDMI output for PC-less management and live monitoring. NVR1218 supports up to 12 channels of 720p/30FPS camera streams. Point of Sale (POS) system support combines business transaction records with surveillance recordings. Synology NVR1218 is backed by Synology’s 3-year limited warranty.

• Standalone surveillance solution with 1080p HDMI output
• Easy installation without a computer and Internet connection
• Point of Sale (POS) system support combines business transaction records with surveillance recordings
• 4 free camera licenses included, supports up to 12 cameras
• Mobile apps ready for on-the-go surveillance
• Power-saving NVR runs below 15W
• Expandable storage capacity up to 7 HDDs with DX517

Standalone, All-in-one Surveillance Solution

Synology Network Video Recorder NVR1218 is an all-in-one surveillance solution with a 1080p HDMI interface for monitoring, managing, and storing surveillance videos. You can watch surveillance recordings and configure IP camera settings directly on Surveillance Station without using a computer. NVR1218 supports up to 12 channels of 720p/30FPS camera streams.

NVR1218 can be deployed and setup easily without a computer and Internet connection, which is convenient for first-time system installation in remote or secure locations without external network access. NVR1218 supports Point of Sales (POS) systems via a dedicated COM port, allowing NVR1218 to be integrated with transaction systems to enable video indexing capability against transaction records.

24/7 Security Solution

Synology Surveillance Station offers a centralized interface to manage IP cameras deployed in your workplace. Easily setup and enable secure remote access to Surveillance Station via computers or the DS cam mobile app to monitor real-time camera streams and to view recorded events and snapshots. The hassle-free interface features an optimized live view experience with on-screen controls, smart analytic tools like motion detection, and an alert system that sends notifications through DS cam, SMS, and e-mail.

Rich Compatibility and User-friendly Operation

Powered by Synology Surveillance Station, NVR1218 supports more than 5,600 IP cameras from 100 renowned brands and ONVIF Profile S and Profile G, allowing flexible system deployment options.

NVR1218 also supports navigating between different camera streams with a USB mouse, keyboard, or joystick. The audio input and output ports allow microphone and speaker connections for two-way voice communication via audio-enabled cameras. In the event of a power failure, NVR1218 can be paired with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for safe power down.

Expandable Storage for Growing Needs

NVR1218 supports Synology Expansion Unit DX517 to support up to 7 hard drives. With DX517 connected, users are able to create a RAID 5 or RAID 6 volume for enhanced storage resiliency and larger usable space.

Wallet-Friendly and Energy-Efficient

NVR1218 is engineered with energy efficiency in mind. It is extremely quiet and requires only 13.64W during operation. As a PC-less surveillance solution, NVR1218 economizes on both equipment and energy costs in the long-run.

All Synology products are produced with RoHS compliant parts and packed with recyclable packing materials. Synology acknowledges the responsibility as a global citizen to continually work towards reducing the environmental impact of every product.

Complete surveillance solution without a computer
Connect Synology NVR1218 to an HDMI monitor and enjoy a PC-less surveillance solution that simultaneously supports up to 12 network cameras.

Features:

All-in-one, stand-alone surveillance solution

Offering an effortless surveillance experience, Synology Network Video Recorder NVR1218 has the ability to display and record up to 12 IP cameras1 while being extremely energy-efficient.

Flexible deployment

Setup and deploy NVR1218 in remote or secure locations with no external network access required2. The support for Point of Sales (POS) systems allows NVR1218 to be integrated with transaction systems to enable video indexing capability against transaction records.

Expandable recording storage, up to 7 drives

NVR1218 can be connected to Synology DX5173 expansion unit to expand from 2 to 7 drives, allowing you to create RAID 5 volumes and find the ideal balance for your storage strategy. Once connected via eSATA with a specially designed locking cable, NVR1218's raw capacity can reach 70TB.

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Technical Specifications:

1. Status indicator
2. LAN indicator
3. Drive status indicator
4. Power button and indicator
5. Audio out
6. Audio in
7. USB 3.0 port
8. HDMI output
9. USB 2.0 port
10. Reset button
11. eSATA port
12. Power port
13. Fan
14. 1GbE RJ-45 port
15. COM port
16. Kensington Security Slot

Hardware Specifications:
CPU
CPU Model	Embedded NVR SoC
CPU Architecture	32-bit
CPU Frequency	Dual Core 1.0 GHz
Memory
System Memory	1 GB DDR3
Storage
Drive Bay(s)	2
Maximum Drive Bays with Expansion Unit	7
Compatible Drive Type*	3.5" SATA HDD
Maximum Internal Raw Capacity	20 TB (10 TB drive x 2) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
Maximum Raw Capacity with Expansion Units	70 TB (10 TB drive x 7) (Capacity may vary by RAID types)
Maximum Single Volume Size	16 TB
External Ports
USB 2.0 Port	2
USB 3.0 Port	1
eSATA Port	1
COM Port	1
Video/Audio
Video Output	HDMI x 1
Supported Video Resolution	1080p 60Hz
Audio Input	3.5 mm Stereo Audio Jack x 1
Audio Output	3.5 mm Stereo Audio Jack x 1
Appearance
Size (Height X Width X Depth)	165 mm x 100 mm x 225.5 mm
Weight	0.9 kg
IP Camera Support
Maximum Channel Number	12 (including 4 Free License)
Total FPS (H.264)*	360 FPS @ 720p (1280x720), 12 Channels  100 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080), 10 Channels  60 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536), 6 Channels  40 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944), 4 Channels
Total FPS (MJPEG)*	120 FPS @ 720p (1280x720), 12 Channels  80 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080), 8 Channels 40 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536), 6 Channel  30 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944), 4 Channel
Codec
Video Codec	MJPEG MPEG-4 H.264 H.265 (output via local display is not supported) MxPEG (output via local display is not supported)
Audio Codec	PCM ADPCM G711 G726 AMR AAC
Notes	In our test environment, live view streams are delivered via Local Display; video live-viewing and recording share the same video stream from the camera. Surveillance Station throughput is tested with an Axis network camera, using continuous recording with live view from Surveillance Station and motion detection by camera.
Others
RJ-45 1GbE LAN Port	1
Wake on LAN/WAN
System Fan	80 mm x 80 mm x 1 pcs
Fan Speed Mode	Cool Mode Quiet Mode
Power Recovery
Noise Level	19 dB(A)
Scheduled Power On/Off
Power Supply Unit / Adapter	60W
AC Input Power Voltage	100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency	50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption*	13.64 W (Access)  4.32 W (HDD Hibernation)
British Thermal Unit	46.57 BTU/hr (Access)  14.75 BTU/hr (HDD Hibernation)
Environment Temperature
Operating Temperature	5°C to 45°C (40°F to 113°F)
Adapter Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Relative Humidity	5% to 95% RH
Other
Certification	FCC Class B CE Class B BSMI Class B
Warranty	3 Year Hardware Warranty
Notes	Support for Wake on WAN needs switch and routers which recognize Magic Packet. Noise Level Testing Environment: Fully loaded with Seagate 1TB ST31000520AS hard drive(s) in idle; Two G.R.A.S. Type 40AE microphones, each set up at 1 meter away from the Synology NAS front and rear; Background noise: 16.49-17.51 dB(A); Temperature: 24.25-25.75˚C; Humidity: 58.2-61.8%
General Specifications:
File system	• Internal: ext4 External: ext4, ext3, FAT, NTFS, HFS+ (read only)
Supported RAID type	• Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) Basic JBOD RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 (with Synology Expansion Unit DX5171) RAID 6 (with Synology Expansion Unit DX5171)
Storage management	Maximum single volume size: 16TB Maximum internal volume: 256 Maximum shared folder: 256
Surveillance Station:
Maximum IP camera	12 Channels (360FPS at 720p)
IP Camera support	Video codec: MJPEG, MPEG-4, MxPEG, H.264, and H.265 (MxPEG and H.265 do not support Local Display) Audio codec: PCM, AAC, AMR, G.711, and G.726 Camera bit-rate fine-tuning via constant and variable bit-rate control ONVIF 2.6, Profile S certified, Profile G for edge recording
Live View	Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) support with configurable PTZ speed On-screen camera controls: camera zoom, focus, iris adjustment, auto pan, and auto object tracking E-Map, Snapshot, and Snapshot Editor supported for instant editing after taking a snapshot Video quality settings: bit-rate control, image quality, resolution, and FPS Joystick support for easy navigation Alert panel for a quick display of the most recently triggered events Customizable layout and sequential camera view support
Recording	Supported recording modes: manual, continuous, motion detection, I/O alarm, action rule, and customized Recording formats: MP4 The customized recording mode can be configured as a combination of conditional events, including motion detection, audio detection, tampering detection, and alarm input Edge recording on the SD card of certain supported cameras Configurable pre-recording and post-recording time
Playback	Customizable layouts for playback in Timeline Playback controls include pause, stop, previous recording, next recording, fast forward, slow motion, frame by frame, and digital zoom in/out Embedded watermark for evidence integrity Image enhancements including brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness (web client only)
Management	Create and manage different user privileges Rotate recorded videos by archived days or storage size Event notification supported via SMS, E-mail, and mobile devices via DS cam Recordings can be backed up to an external storage or remote server Built-in NTP server Supported tunnel: MPEG-4, H264 via RTSP over TCP, UDP, and HTTP
iOS/Android applications	DS file, DS finder, DS cam
Other packages	File Station, VPN Server, Storage Analyzer, Hyper Backup
Surveillance desktop client support	Windows 7 and 10, Mac OS X 10.11 onwards
Supported browsers	Internet Explorer 11 (excluding Microsoft Edge), Safari 10 onwards
Interface language	English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Dansk, Norsk, Svensk, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Magyar, Português do Brasil, Português Europeu, Türkçe, Český
Environment & Packaging:
Environment	RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content	NVR1218 main unit AC power adapter RJ-45 LAN cable USB installation dongle Quick Installation Guide Accessory pack
Optional Accessories	Synology Expansion Unit DX517 Surveillance Device License Pack

*Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to www.synology.com for the latest information.
¹ To set up NVR1218 without Internet connection, an HDMI monitor, USB mouse, and the bundled USB installation dongle are required. In this scenario, NVR1218 supports up to 4 IP cameras with the pre-installed camera licenses. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for details.
² NVR1218 supports one Synology DX517, sold separately.
³ 5-year warranty is available as an optional bundle with EW201, the 2-year Extended Warranty service add-on. Visit https://www.synology.com/products/Extended_Warranty for more information on availability.

Documentation:

Download the Synology Network Video Recorder NVR1218 Datasheet  (PDF).