Blue Iris

Blue Iris

by Ken Pletzer

418 ratings
285 reviews
$9.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 15, 2012
  • May 9, 2026

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Access and manage your home camera network remotely through a secure client for the Blue Iris PC software. View live streams, review recordings, and receive alerts from your cameras. Offers advanced controls and two-way audio for compatible devices.

Manage multiple Blue Iris installations
Receive push notification alerts
Fast H.264 streaming
Control PTZ and two-way audio
Review and download recordings
Broadcast live video from device
Geofencing alerts
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What's New in Blue Iris

2.08.09

May 9, 2026

Timeline view landscape layout fixes Timeline view swipe left/right for groups Fix for timeline view alert images when using HTTPS

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Top Paid

📉 51-3

Utilities

This app dropped -3 positions in Utilities chart.

Last updated on September 23, 2026.

User reviews

Works great for me new version etc

I see people with issues but I don’t really understand what is the issue I will say you need some technical skill but not tons. I have been using blue iris for ten years bought four licenses and currently have the subscription just to support the devs. It’s a good piece of software. Also I use the free ai plugin to determine cars vs people. It’s pretty cool and so many connectors like MQTT etc. and doesn’t require a high end pc I am using it on a 4th generation i7 with 7 4k cameras just fine.
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Blue Iris HAS KEPT MY COMPANY & HOME SECURE since 2015

Blue Iris has been an invaluable asset to the security of my company property and at my personal home since 2016. Not only having security cameras visibly outside and inside both places acts as a deterrent but BI has never skipped a beat when there has been an issue. I’ve had several breakin attempts at my company and have been able to respond before there was any major loss. I’ve also been been so comfortable knowing that everything in my parking lots and within my business and my personal property is recorded 24 / 7 and I’m able to go back 90 days for any issues that may have been a concern and have used footage for insurance claims , police investigations and for customer safety. Thanks Ken for keeping my interests under the best watch money can buy! Blue Iris is an incredible option for a novice and security professional wether it be a home a business or retail been incredibly valuable to us and cannot say enough great things about it. Thanks again Ken and the blue Iris team!
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Family sharing doesn't work.

Family sharing doesn't work, it doesn't even show up anywhere in family members device it wants another $10.00 per family member.

Buggy

Always having issues, unreliable

Glitchy update

The latest update no longer supports the original version of the server for playing back surveillance videos. They also didn’t fix the bug where most of the cameras in the main view are intermittently not showing up. Perhaps it works with the newest version of server, but the original version which supposed to still work, is no longer supported. Very disappointing.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Inability to save video clips

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when switching between live view and playback

Bug

Push notifications not working reliably

Bug

Cameras sometimes shown as offline when they are not

Bug

Crashes when rotating device or accessing certain features

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for VPN connections

Feature

Improve video scrubbing and playback controls

Feature

Implement a more modern and responsive UI

Feature

Allow for more granular user permissions and access levels

Feature

Provide better integration with home automation systems

Feature

FAQ

What is this app?

This application serves as a client for the Blue Iris Windows PC software. It allows you to remotely access and manage your home camera network. You must have Blue Iris version 5 installed and running on a Windows PC or VM to use this app.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include managing multiple Blue Iris installations, receiving push notification alerts, fast H.264 streaming, controlling PTZ and two-way audio for compatible cameras, reviewing and downloading recordings, and broadcasting live video from your device.

Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What devices is this app compatible with?

This app is designed as a client for the Blue Iris Windows PC software and is available for iOS devices. Remote access requires router configuration or NGROK.

What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include monitoring your home security cameras remotely, receiving instant alerts for triggered events, reviewing past recordings, and even using it as a baby monitor with audio streaming functionality.