Blue Iris
By Ken Pletzer
Blue Iris is a remote management client for the Blue Iris Windows PC software, enabling users to monitor and control their home camera networks securely. It provides a centralized interface for managing multiple installations, geofencing, and system scheduling without exposing individual cameras to the internet. The app utilizes a session-based protocol to ensure secure, encrypted remote access.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Home security enthusiasts and power users who already operate a Blue Iris Windows-based camera surveillance system.
What does it look like?
Key features
Allows users to monitor and control multiple Blue Iris PC installations from a single mobile interface.
Triggers status changes and alerts based on the user's device location.
Provides remote management of the shield icon, camera schedules, and profile selection.
Delivers iOS alerts directly to the user when a camera is triggered or a critical system event occurs.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Intense developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: intense.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for Blue Iris
How's the Utilities market?
The rivals identified
By Angelcam, Inc.
Both apps target users managing multiple security cameras, though Blue Iris requires a local Windows host while Angelcam provides a cloud-based bridge for heterogeneous hardware.
- Angelcam supports universal hardware compatibility across brands, whereas Blue Iris requires a dedicated Windows PC host.
- Angelcam offers cloud-based timeline scrubbing, while Blue Iris relies on local storage management.
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Key takeaways for Blue Iris
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
While the app offers robust remote management for Blue Iris users, recent user feedback highlights significant stability and performance issues following recent updates.
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