Blue Iris is a professional surveillance software that allows users to view and record up to 64 cameras simultaneously. It supports a wide variety of camera types including IP cameras, web cameras, and DVR/CCTV based cameras. Compatible with most IP camera and DVR brands, Blue Iris is a versatile solution for setting up a fully-featured surveillance system on a Windows PC. It uses H.264 video compression to save hard drive space and minimize bandwidth usage, making it a practical choice for both home and business security.
Key Features:
64 Channel Recording:
The software supports up to 64 channels of simultaneous recording, making it perfect for large-scale surveillance setups.
Camera Compatibility:
View and record from up to 64 cameras at the same time, including IP cameras, web cameras, and DVR/CCTV-based cameras. This wide compatibility ensures Blue Iris can integrate with various camera systems.
Motion & Audio Detection:
Trigger recording based on motion or audio detection, or use continuous or scheduled recording. Blue Iris offers customizable options to suit various surveillance needs, including advanced motion and audio detection features.
Compression & Efficiency:
Utilizes H.264 video compression to save storage space and reduce network bandwidth usage, ensuring efficient recording and streaming of video footage.
Customizable Overlays:
Overlay date/time information, logos, or other customizable data on your recorded footage. This feature enhances the clarity and utility of recorded video for review or legal purposes.
Audio Recording:
Optionally record audio along with video footage, capturing both visual and audio information during surveillance.
Scheduled and Timer-based Recording:
Set up timer-based recording or use a scheduler to arm the system during specified times. This feature allows for efficient recording based on your schedule.
Alerts & Notifications:
Receive alerts via various methods such as loudspeaker, email, instant message, voice phone call (with automatic redial), or external program/script. This ensures you’re notified promptly if any unusual activity is detected.
Security & Privacy:
Run Blue Iris as a Windows service, ensuring it operates in the background with limited user access, making it ideal for shared PCs. All passwords and sensitive data are stored encrypted for added security.
Flexible Recording Formats:
Capture images and recordings in JPEG, MPEG, or Windows Media movie formats, offering flexibility in how data is stored and reviewed.
