Blue Iris

Blue Iris is paid video security software for people managing cameras at home or on business premises. It runs on a Windows PC and combines recording, built-in AI services and remote viewing.

• Camera recording: Use network IP cameras, USB webcams, analog capture cards or Windows desktop capture, with continuous, periodic, motion-triggered or audio-triggered recording.
• Alerts and schedules: Schedule when the system is armed and trigger email, voice calls or external scripts when alert conditions occur.
• Browser access: The built-in UI3 web interface provides live cameras, recorded clips and alerts in desktop and mobile browsers, with permissions controlling what each user can view.
• Mobile camera controls: Manage multiple installations, control camera pan, tilt and infrared functions, and listen or talk through cameras that support those actions.
• AI processing: Built-in AI services remove the need for a separate AI server, while CodeProject AI and Blue Onyx remain supported external integrations.

Recordings can include audio, timestamps and logos, with snapshots and video exports in formats including JPEG, MP4 and AVI. Blue Iris supports H.265 and GPU integration. Its minimum requirements include a newer Intel processor, at least 8GB RAM and 64-bit Windows 10 or an equivalent server OS. An NVIDIA graphics card is optional recommended hardware. Analog capture cards need DirectShow drivers. Blue Onyx doesn't provide license plate reading or face identification.