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Blue Iris

Blue Iris

by Ken Pletzer

418 ratings
283 reviews
#51 in paid Utilities
🔧 Utilities
📷 Photo & Video
$9.99

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

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Ken Pletzer
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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 users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Blue Iris. Based on 418 reviews and a 3.7/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Reliable and stable
  • 🔒Secure remote access
  • 👍Comprehensive features
  • 🚀Smooth video playback
  • 💡Useful push notifications
  • 👍Intuitive user interface

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋Drains battery on mobile devices
  • 👎Outdated and dated UI design
  • 🔍Difficult to navigate and configure
  • 🚫Requires Blue Iris desktop software
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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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Last updated on September 3, 2026.

User reviews

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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.
jstabljstabl

Buggy

Always having issues, unreliable
BopafarBopafar

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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Alfa756Alfa756

Playback is jerky and slow

Latest update causes playback to be super slow or never start. Not good at all. Please revert this release.
jruser98712345jruser98712345

Constantly crashes

Please fix, app constantly crashing while scrolling through cameras…
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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

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for VPN connections

Feature

Improve video scrubbing and playback controls

Feature

Implement a more modern and responsive UI

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Allow for more granular user permissions and access levels

Feature

Provide better integration with home automation systems

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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.