Blue Iris

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AI features

Version 6 includes built-in AI services for object classification, tracking, counting, facial recognition, and license plate recognition.blueirissoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Alerts

Alerts can be sent through a loudspeaker, email, instant message, voice phone call, or external program or script.blueirissoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Camera support

It supports up to 128 webcams, network IP cameras, analog cards, or a Windows PC desktop as a camera source.blueirissoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Integrations

Blue Iris can control Sonoff (eWeLink) devices configured for DIY mode and has a new RTMP streamer for YouTube, Facebook, Wowza, and OBS.blueirissoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Intended use

The vendor describes uses including monitoring a family, home, business, cars, and valuables.blueirissoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Maintenance

Basic maintenance is included for one year with the initial software license purchase.blueirissoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Notable limits

The LE license supports one camera, while the Full License supports up to 128 cameras.blueirissoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Product

Blue Iris is video management software for video security and webcam monitoring.blueirissoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Recording

Recording can be triggered by motion or audio sensing, or run continuously or periodically.blueirissoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Remote access

The built-in UI3 web server supports remote desktop and mobile viewing of live cameras, recorded clips, and alerts, with permission-based user authentication.blueirissoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Security

The vendor says server traffic can be encrypted with built-in HTTPS using a self-generated certificate or a CA-signed certificate.blueirissoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Support

The vendor directs customers to the in-software Help page's Email support button and says phone and remote desktop support are very limited and by appointment only.blueirissoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026

System requirements

The minimum requirements include a newer Intel processor, at least 8 GB of system RAM, and 64-bit Windows 10 or an equivalent server.blueirissoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Trial

The vendor offers a free 15-day evaluation and says to contact support to inquire about an extension.blueirissoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026

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