Blue Iris for PC

★ ★ ★ Blue Iris Overview

What is Blue Iris?

This app is a client for the Blue Iris Windows PC software and provides a secure and session-based protocol to connect to your home camera network. It allows you to manage multiple Blue Iris installations, control PTZ, IR, and more for any camera that’s also controllable at the Blue Iris PC. You can receive iOS push notification alerts, review recordings, download recorded video, and selectively delete recordings from the Blue Iris PC. Additionally, it offers features like geofencing, remote control DIO output signals, and baby monitor functionality.

Software Features and Description

1. ** Note that continued use of audio streaming running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

2. * Note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

3. In order to make use of this app, you must have Blue Iris version 5 installed and running on a Windows PC or VM.

4. Remote access does require router configuration or NGROK, which you can test without the app by using Safari.

5. Instructions for connecting this app to the PC software are found in the Remote Access chapter of its Help file.

6. This app is a CLIENT for the Blue Iris Windows PC software.

7. This app connects using a secure and session-based protocol--no passwords are transmitted in plain text.

8. You should see your Blue Iris login page.

9. This app provides a single point of contact to your home camera network.

10. There is no need to insecurely open individual cameras to the Internet.

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Download and install Blue Iris on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
Blue Iris	Get App ↲	356 3.81	Ken Pletzer

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install Blue Iris app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using Blue Iris on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Blue Iris"
The search will reveal the Blue Iris app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once Blue Iris is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Blue Iris.
Now enjoy Blue Iris on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Ken Pletzer	3.81	2.04.05

Get Blue Iris on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get $9.99 on Mac	Ken Pletzer	356	3.81

Download on Android: Download Android

Blue Iris functions

- Secure and session-based protocol

- Manage multiple Blue Iris installations

- Geofencing

- Control the shield icon, schedule, and profile selection

- Receive iOS push notification alerts

- Fast H.264 streaming

- Control PTZ, IR, and more for any camera that’s also controllable at the Blue Iris PC

- Listen to and talk to any camera that’s also supported at the Blue Iris PC

- Navigate cameras by tapping and swiping

- Review recordings as stored on the Blue Iris PC, up to 64x speed

- Download recorded video from the Blue Iris PC to the iOS device

- Selectively delete recordings from the Blue Iris PC

- Broadcast live video from the iOS device directly into a Blue Iris PC camera window

- Remote control DIO output signals on compatible devices

- Baby monitor functionality: continue to listen to audio with app closed or device in standby

✔ Pros:

- Rock solid basic function of viewing motion alerts

- Core functionality works well on both NVR and iPhone app

- Responsive app design, even with robust hardware and 4K+ cameras

- Integrates all cameras into a single app for desktop and mobile viewing

- Allows for live streaming, remote alarms, voice exchange, and free storage to your own hard disk

- Great support system via email and remote access with priority support

- Cheaper alternative with options comparable to $1,000+ systems

☹ Cons:

- None mentioned in the review

Top Pcmac Reviews

Nice Companion to Blue Iris NVR

By whine Zlover (Pcmac user)

I’ve been testing remotely for about a week and it has been rock solid for the basic function of viewing motion alerts—definitely worth the price! I have much to learn regarding the various features and configuration of this app NVR and the iPhone app but I’m already a believer because core functionality on both work so well. I’m getting ready to work with Support for using a Samsung/Hanwha PNV-9080R and it will be worth the effort. I’m moving to all 4K+ cams and I’m optimistic the foundation can handle it. So much better than my old dedicated NVR which was full of bugs! My NVR has robust hardware (8th gen I7 / 32G RAM) and responds well—the responsiveness continues to be good using the remote app, so it seems well designed. I was under the impression the NVR supports H.265 so it would be nice if the remote does also as do my new 4K cams. I’m not sure about the description saying no router config needed...I set up port forwarding for remote access to NVR as documented, but it works just the same.
Hate to say "Perfect" - But pretty close!

By Mb1818714 (Pcmac user)

This works seamless for me. Now, I run the Windows version as a service - which seems best for me. Also, when I move from WiFi to LTE I do get a blip - but that can't really be blamed on the app - my network signal is changing - down/then up. I just back up or move forward on a camera and voila! all perfect (whoops-said it again). I'm running 4 POE fixed lens, 2 Wired PTZ's and 2 wireless PTZ's - never see any glitch. Have recently started having 100% issues not being able to reach via WAN. All IP’ have stayed the same, removed and added forward rules, removed and reinstalled on a different PC - still no luck. Once I figure this out - an answer will come immediately!! Thanks and keep up the good work. Worth every penny.
Terrific and essential

By Waynertb (Pcmac user)

This program, and its support system, is unsurpassed and in a league of its own. It integrates all your cameras into a single app for desktop and mobile viewing, both at home and away. I have 4 different cameras around my house and the idea of having to use 4 separate apps to view them is not an option. BI puts them all together, allows for live streaming, remote alarms, voice exchange, and free storage to your own hard disk. This just can’t be matched. Support is great via email and remote access is available with priority support. Ken, his software and his team are a seamless part of my home monitoring and I’d pay double for what I get from them.
Extremely impressed.

By theoneofwater (Pcmac user)

I've been using BlueIris along with my Amcrest cameras for years now and could not recommend a better system. It's a little technologically advanced in the beginning, BUT TRUST ME... You will not find a cheaper alternative with the options you have with Blueiris. Anything you can do with a $1,000+ system you can do with this (and much better too). The app is worth the $10 and I highly suggest getting it.