Is the Synology TC500 still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Synology TC500 until 31 May 2028.

The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.

Supported

Security updates guaranteed until

31 May 2028

566 days left on 12 November 2026

Device
Synology TC500 (camera)
Basis
Official end date published by the manufacturer.
As written
Synology Camera TC500 Firmware - End of Maintenance Phase: May 2028
Source
Synology Software Life Cycle Policy (Worldwide)

What to do. Keep automatic updates on, or check for new firmware every few months. Nothing else to do for now.

Support timeline

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Security updates per hardware version, to scale. The bar ends on the manufacturer's date.

Questions

Is the Synology TC500 still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Synology TC500 until 31 May 2028.

What does end of life mean for the Synology TC500?

After its end of life, the Synology TC500 receives no more security fixes from Synology. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.

Where does this date come from?

From the manufacturer: Synology Software Life Cycle Policy. Each date is shown exactly as published.

  • BC500until 31 March 2028 Supported
  • BC510until 31 May 2031 Supported
  • BC800Zuntil 30 November 2030 Supported
  • CC400Wuntil 31 August 2029 Supported
  • CC410Wuntil 30 June 2031 Supported
  • FC600until 30 September 2031 Supported
  • TC510until 31 May 2031 Supported

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