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Quick summary
Blue Iris converts a Windows PC into a full-featured video monitoring hub. It can manage up to 64 video sources at once and supports a variety of camera types. Recordings can be saved as still images or video files, and you can access your feeds remotely when the host computer is online.
Supported camera types and capacity
- Specialized IP and surveillance cameras (ONVIF and similar)
- Webcams connected to the PC
- Android devices used as network cameras Maximum simultaneous connections: 64 cameras.
Recording formats and storage options
- Still images saved as JPG files
- Video clips exported in MP4 or MPEG formats
- Local storage on the host machine, with options to sync selected files to cloud services
Installation, setup, and documentation
On first launch, Blue Iris presents a range of choices for adding cameras and configuring feeds. A comprehensive PDF manual included in the program’s installation folder walks you through connecting devices, creating alerts, and setting up motion or event triggers to suit your needs.
Live controls and remote access
- Rename each camera for easier identification in multi-camera setups
- Zoom, capture screenshots, and record clips from live view
- Keep the application running on your PC to enable remote viewing from anywhere with an Internet connection
Alternative option
Recommended free alternative: PortExpert (free)
Technical
Title
Blue Iris
Requirements
- Windows
Language
No language has been specified.
Available languages
License
- Free
Latest update
2025-11-19
Author
Blue Iris Software
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