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The video covers the return of object recognition in Synology Photos, now including subject recognition, enhancing image categorization. Users can activate facial and object recognition by enabling subject albums in settings, triggering a re-indexing process. Manual updates for Synology Photos on NAS devices are explained to access new features. The introduction of AI subject recognition is highlighted, prompting viewers to explore and share their experiences. Future videos may compare Synology Photos with QNAP's QMaggie.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the return of object recognition in Synology Photos after it was missing in previous versions. The upgrade now includes subject recognition, similar to what was available in Synology Moment. The speaker demonstrates how the updated version scans and categorizes images based on objects and subjects, such as cats and Christmas. They mention ongoing scanning of a large photo collection and the diverse subjects being found. This enhancement allows for better filtering and organization of photos using AI recognition.
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In this segment of the video, it is explained that to activate facial and object recognition in Synology Photos, users need to go into the settings menu and enable subject albums. Activating it triggers a re-indexing process, impacting system performance temporarily. Users can check if their NAS supports these features via a provided link. It is highlighted that updating to the latest version of DSM is not necessary for object recognition access. Users with pre-installed Synology Photos may need to manually update to gain access to new features.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator explains how to update Synology Photos on a NAS device by downloading the latest version from the Synology download area and performing a manual install. They highlight that using a Synology certified installer eliminates the need to worry about system warnings. The narrator mentions the possibility of newer versions of Synology Photos appearing with each DSM update and provides guidance on selecting the appropriate version based on the CPU architecture of the Synology device. The key highlight is the introduction of AI subject recognition in Synology Photos after a long wait. The narrator encourages viewers to experiment with this new feature and share their experiences, expressing excitement about testing it themselves. They also mention the intention to compare Synology Photos with QNAP’s QMaggie and promise further updates on the topic in future videos.