Let’s take a look at more than just a video editing program—this is a complete video surveillance solution for Windows that turns a regular PC into a full-fledged NVR/DVR. The program supports IP cameras and webcams, motion or schedule-based recording, remote access, and a flexible notification system. Thanks to its quality settings, scalability, and integration with external modules, Blue Iris is suitable for both home installation and commercial facilities where stability and manageability are critical.
Key Features
Multi-camera monitoring: simultaneous viewing and recording of multiple streams, convenient timeline.
IP camera support: RTSP/ONVIF configuration, support for non-standard streams and profiles.
Webcam recording tool: easy configuration of USB/built-in cameras and clip export.
Video security solution: recording modes (continuous/motion/schedule), watermarks, file protection.
Motion detection alerts: zone creation, sensitivity configuration, retrigger and persistence to reduce false alarms.
Alerts via email or push notifications: sending snapshots, links to clips, and test notifications.
Remote management features: remote access, centralized management, and monitoring of multiple instances.
PTZ control: pan/tilt/zoom control, presets, and automatic patrols.
AI object detection: connection of local and cloud models for recognizing people, vehicles, and animals.
License plate recognition: ALPR streams, number filtering, and automatic episode archiving.
High-DPI interface: interface adaptation for 4K displays and scaling of controls.
Windows video management: installation as a service, background tasks, and integration with the file system.
Audio detection and two-way audio: audio triggers, audio recording, and two-way communication with camera support.
Scripting & automation: external command execution, HTTP/JSON calls, and smart home scripts.
Clip tagging and timeline search: event tagging, quick metadata search, and export of selected clips.
Cloud and local backup options: flexible storage options — local drives, NAS, or cloud.
User permissions & audit logs: access rights differentiation and activity log for security.
Mobile apps and web UI: access from mobile devices and via browser, adaptive interface.
Bandwidth management and adaptive bitrate: channel savings for remote viewing.
Hardware acceleration: GPU support for hardware encoding and decoding of streams.
Time-lapse and clip stitching: automatic creation of time-lapse overviews and clip merging.
Event-based archiving: storage rules by event type and automated archive rotation.
Developer API and integrations: interfaces for integration with other services and devices.
Secure access and encryption: options for secure access and storage encryption.
