Blue Iris App Reviews

This is a great iOS client for Blue Iris camera viewing and recording software for Windows. Great because it works without glitches to view live and recorded video. However, the user interface, aesthetically is from the 90s. Needs work, but not from the software developer, but a real UI designer. The price could be raised if that was done. My 2 cents. Apple Watch app would also pay for that.

The support is non-existent. The software doesnt support the cameras they list and they simply ignore all emails. Choose another product.

The app works as advertised. I have no issues to report. Although it is intuitive and easy to use its very sophisticated with excellent features. A very cool and useful feature is that you can select specific push notification sounds for alerts in the Blue Iris server and they will port to this app-- I have four cameras that I have assigned a different sound for each when an alert occurs; this sound is then pushed to my phone via this app making it quick and easy for me to distinguish which camera is producing the alert. Pretty cool. Also, there is about only a 5 second delay from when an alert actually occurs and when the push notification reaches my phone. I could go on about how well the app performs. Im happy. Its worth the 10 bucks.

Update: 6/10/2016 Love this app. I have 2 Blue Iris Systems and this app makes it easy to arm/disarm my systems, see alerts and look at current live view. Highly recommend it. I have had Blue Iris running at home for a couple months and recently got the iOS app. I am totally satisfied with both. I am able to easily monitor and control my system away from the house thru the app. The app is far better way to see your cams while on the go than via the browser interface. The browser interface is ok for desktop remote viewing, but the iOS app makes it much easier. I highly recommend getting this addon. It was well worth the price, which isnt bad considering it integrates so easily to access my system.

Great fit and works well on my media server. I have 4 cameras currently, and slowly adding more. Worth the money for sure. Im not stuck with a nvr with specific cameras.

Those reviews stating that support emails are being ignored must be using the wrong email link. My emails requesting support or advice or with suggestions for enhancements are responded to within hours at most and in some cases within minutes. Ken literally goes "above and beyond the call of duty" in this age of complacency and entitlement.

I use this with my Foscam fi9802 fi9821 fi8910 fi8918. It works perfectly. This software is worth WAY more than Ken charges. The push notifications are very fast, and the synergy between the IOS app and the desktop software is great. This is a rare find when this market is polluted with so much junk. Do not hesitate to buy!

Software is far more functional and bug free than any security camera app that Ive used from competitors like Samsung, Lorex, and Vivotek. Those big companys should take note, this is how you build software!

I love not being locked down to one brand/style NVR. I can literally buy most any modern IP camera, use this program on my computer and put them all together senselessly. This app is a little glitchy from time to time but some of it has to do with CPU % on the computer running it and also internet speed. I have found nothing like it and am now a loyal blue iris user. You have to have at least a basic understanding of computers to get it all to work but once you do its awesome! Its advanced and customizable as you want it to be. Keep up the great work with updates!

Love this app but it seems to be missing the time stamp for alerts with the latest update?

In a world where most other offerings want you to pay for a cloud solution with monthly fees, Blueiris provides everything needed for a onetime cost. Not only that but the level of control is incredible!

The date and time of the current clip no longer displays correctly in iOS 10... looks to be moved over to side. This is in portrait mode. Please fix... Good app when working..

Couldnt be more impressed with the stability. Well worth the price of the app.

I would appreciate a credit for money back for this app. Its miss leading from the begging and very complicated to set up. Apps are supposed to be easier than online web browser operations.

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Blue iris is awesome and this app is a great companion for it to seamlessly bring that functionality along wherever you go.

You need to first purchase the desktop version otherwise the mobile doesnt work by itself. They do not tell you that upfront; save your $$. There are other excellent softwares that are easier to setup and cost less (some are free)

Great app, but know you must have the desktop app purchased as well. This IOS app is a companion application to the desktop version. It is not a standalone do it all app. This is the best app out there if you need compatibility with a wide range of cameras.

The program is incredible, after hating life, while using my cameras awesome software programs "sarcasm" and trying all the free programs out there. Finally a breath of relief to find this program, i bought two licenses as well as the app for my iphone. Incredible to say the least! I tried the demo for a couple days and was sold! Everyone look no further, this is it! To Boot any question i asked through email was very promptly responded to . Would and will reccomend to anyone i know! Thanks again Ken!

Ive been around the block and tried a lot of NVRs. Blue Iris is truly the most affordable one Ive encountered, and its performance is outstanding and reliable. I used to hesitate to check in on my old NVR using the iOS client, but Blue Iris had given me such great confidence that now I cant help but check in multiple times a day. Priced at $50/year for the server and $10 per mobile client, I worry the developer isnt charging enough. Whoever you are, Sir, you are indeed a charitable soul. Blue Iris allows up to 64 surveillance cameras per server, supports h.264, supports SSL, and provides intelligent storage options for your recordings. I know the UI may not appeal to a younger crowd, but what it lacks in appearance it more than makes up for its incredibly deep feature set and thoughtful, smart choices in default settings.