Synology is a Taiwanese company founded in 2000 that specializes in network attached storage, backup appliances and surveillance recorders. Its DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system is the most established in the category, covering Btrfs snapshots, cloud sync, and a Surveillance Station package that turns a NAS into a local network video recorder for IP cameras. Models with Intel or AMD processors run Container Manager, which is the usual way people self-host Home Assistant and similar services at home.
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ChinaTikom is a Chinese home cleaning brand founded in 2021, selling robot vacuums and cordless vacuums. Its robot vacuum and mop combos pair 360 degree LiDAR navigation and multi-floor mapping with self-emptying bases and suction of up to 6000 Pa, and the lineup spans the L8000, L9000 and G8000 families. The robots connect over 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, are set up through the Tuya Smart and Smart Life apps rather than an app of Tikom's own, and work with Amazon Alexa.
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NASSynologyDS124
7% OFF$149.99$138.99
NASSynologyDS1525+
26% OFF$1309.99$973.15
NASSynologyDS1823xs+
$2049.99
NASSynologyDS1825+
6% OFF$1549.99$1449.99
NASSynologyDS223
6% OFF$304.99$286.58
NASSynologyDS223j
10% OFF$209.99$189.99
NASSynologyDS225+
$364.99
NASSynologyDS2422+
$1999.99
NASSynologyDS3622xs+
$3449.99
NASSynologyDS423
$399.99
NASSynologyDS425+
$599.16
NASSynologyDS725+
37% OFF$829.99$526.99
NASSynologyDS925+
16% OFF$889.99$746.16
