How to Add IP Security Cameras to Blue Iris (Best Practices)
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Today I will walk through the steps of how to add IP security cameras to the camera management software, Blue Iris. We’ll chat about camera protocols, network configurations, the basic options in Blue Iris when adding your cameras. I have 3 cameras already setup to add to Blue Iris, so let’s get started.
If you have watched any of my previous videos, you know I am a big fan of Blue Iris. In short, it’s PC software allowing centralized recording and playback of multiple brands of IP security cameras. Do check out my videos showcasing my dedicated PC and a handful of Blue Iris performance tweaks.
Here’s what we are covering today:
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Camera Compatibility
02:36 Network Configurations
04:00 Add Camera - Hikvision
08:07 Add Camera - Reolink
09:05 Add Camera - Vikylin (Generic PTZ camera)
10:32 Final Thoughts
So, starting off, let’s talk compatibility. Not all security cameras will work with Blue Iris. When purchasing a camera, there are a couple of protocols and standards to look for. Cameras (including video doorbells) that advertise as having the RTSP Protocol (Real Time Streaming Protocol) or being ONVIF compliant should have no issues with Blue Iris. Check the specs before buying. Battery operated cameras will most likely not fit into this category.
Next, we are going to explore what is required from a network configuration to connect an IP camera with Blue Iris. As long as the PC with Blue Iris is on the same local network as the IP camera, there should be no issues. If the cameras are however connected to an NVR or DVR and that recorder does not support ONVIF or RTSP, then the PC with Blue Iris will not have access to the cameras.
Adding a Hikvision Cam:
1. Click icon for Add new camera
2. Name and short name it
3. Select if the camera has a mic.
4. Disable motion detector because I’ll be recording continuously.
5. Select Direct-to-disc as a performance benefit.
6. Next, you’re going to need the camera’s IP address on the internal network. I discuss here multiple ways to find this.
7. Now I’ll enter this camera’s credentials.
8. There is a button here called Find/inspect. This will allow Blue Iris to reach out to this camera and see if it can fill in any of the below information. It’s great for generic cameras, but I like to populate the Make and Model myself if the brand is in the list.
9. Select the brand and I update the RTSP port here
10. Next, I talk about frame rates
11. On the Trigger tab, Motion recording is off. I normally don’t use this and just record 24/7.
12. On the Record tab, let’s set this to record all the time or continuously.
13. For Combine or cut video, it’s a personal thing but I like to keep my footage files relatively small so I can search through them quite quickly. I’ll set mine to 2 hours or 4GB.
14. For, record dual streams, I’m going to turn this off for now. Basically, it allows you to record a lower quality stream from the camera (in addition to the main stream) and it makes searching though footage faster.
15. Complete by clicking OK.
Add a Reolink camera:
1. Add a camera
2. Give it a name
3. Yes for a mic and direct to disc
4. Use the IP address and credentials
5. Select Reolink
6. Frame rate
7. On the record tab, select continuous and update the 8 hours to 2.
8. And we’re done.
Add generic ONVIF camera with PTZ abilities:
1. Add a camera
2. Give it a name
3. Yes for a mic and direct to disc
4. Use the IP address and credentials
5. I use the Find/inspect feature so Blue Iris will find the camera and populate the rest of the field.
6. Set frame rate
7. On the record tab, select continuous and update the 8 hours to 2.
8. And we’re done but since this is a PTZ camera, Blue Iris can also control the camera using the arrows and zoom feature. If I double click on the camera to make it full screen, I also have control as the mouse icon changes.
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My Hikvision cameras are old analog BNC from 2015/6, but I was able to add all 8 cameras to BlueIris via the DVR. BI has made my old Hikvision system smart, with high level motion detection. I now record 24/7 with the DVR and just use BI for motion detection and alerts.
Hello - from South Africa, I love the way you do your presentations, as it is very clear and detailed - I was wondering if you could do a Ezviz Model:C8C setup with Blue Iris.
I have some old Nest cameras, will they be compatible with Blue Iris. Thank you for the video.
Hello I was hoping on setting about 20 reolink 4k cameras on 4 different sites with different routers. What solution would be possible for connecting them all at home and recording everything there with blue iris ? Do I need 4 different nvr or computers or poe switches are enough ? Please help
Hi, recent subscriber here and so far loving all your automation and security camera videos. Just one question though, if I was to purchase the reolink nvr and camera package (RLK-810B4A), would those cameras still work with blue iris if I was to upgrade later. Thank you in advance for you reply!
From what I understand, for most kits, the kit cameras are bound to the NVR and cannot work on any other system or stand alone. That said, I heard Reolink does have kits (is will be introducing kits) comprised of the regular cameras. Here is the latest I found on this topic: forums.redflagdeals.com/reolink-reolink-rlk8-833d4-4k-smart-poe-camera-system-color-night-vision-3x-optical-zoom-person-vehicle-detect-665-49-2660160/2/
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Sorry to hear your lost your Turkish Angora. They are beautiful cats and great temperament. My Dash is 18 and is also very loved. Thanks for checking out my videos and the comment.
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Hi, thank you for your previous reply but I was wondering if you could answer another query for me please. I’ve bought the 8 channel reolink nvr with the 811a cameras and I was wondering if there is a way to install the nvr in a bedroom closet, but also have an internet connection for remote viewing, or do you need a LAN connection to the nvr. Thank you in advance.
You would need a LAN connection to the NVR to have it connected to your network, which is connected to the Internet.
All my 3 of my CTronics cams work with Blue Iris.
Hi, Thanks for the video, I have used Blue Iris for a few years now but always find new things to learn. When adding a new camera and you drop the frame rate to say 6FPS for streaming will this also be the frame rate for recordings that are exported. 6-10 FPS is ok for monitoring but I would prefer 20+ for export and evidential recordings. Thanks
Yes, the live view, recordings and exports will all be 6fps. Agree, it would be nice to have live view use a lower fps than the exports. The closest option would be to use a substream where the live view uses lower resolution but the recordings and exports use the higher quality main stream. See tip #7 in my performance video for setting that up: ua-cam.com/video/hbcO-g3mGgI/v-deo.html
@@HomeTechDIY Thank you for your reply. I have already implemented what you suggest, thanks to the great tips in your performance video, I thought there might have been a change in the updates. Many thanks for your Blue Iris videos, they are very helpful 🙂
Hi, why was there a yellow triangle on the the Reolink and VIKYLIN Cameras? also could you make Video on how to setup remote access including using the wizard in Blue Iris? Thank you for the great and very helpful Video, I have learnt a lot from it!!
Glad the video helped! The yellow warning could be a few things from frame rate conflicts between the camera and BI, lag between the camera and BI where BI can't keep up due too bandwidth and/or processing power or it could even be connectivity issues to the camera.
Hi, do you think 2MP (turret and bullet) dahua or hikvision camera would be enough for AI recognition for faces, pets, and object, not including ALPR.
Good question. I haven't played too much with BI's AI. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
Curious why you wouldn't use the secondary low resolution streams? Maybe you only need to do that when analyzing with ai?
You're right, I could have used the second stream for the live view or the recordings. My PC has enough power to comfortable use the main stream for both.
I have bought a Reolink NVR 16 channel for my cameras, are you saying I cannot use bluebirds with this??
It depends on your network configuration and what "this" is referring to. If "this" is the NVR, then no, you cannot use BI on the NVR. If "this" is your cameras, then you can use BI if your camera are on your local network and not physically connected to the NVR. In that case, the NVR and your PC can both see and record the camera footage. If your cameras are directly connected to the NVR, then they cannot be seen by the PC. Hope this helps.
I have multiple Lorex cameras as my Lorex nvr died. Would I be able to somehow use Lorex cams if I buy blue iris and set it up on a separate PC, what equipment do I need to make this work?
I'm not sure. When researching, look for ONVIF or RTSP support from the cameras. I would suggest testing with one camera first. To power the camera, you may have the option of a 2a DC power adapter, if the camera supports a power cord. These are about $10 to buy on Amazon. You could also power it with a PoE switch, which would be the way to go if you get the cameras operational. I would then connect to a camera to your network and try to access it using your computer's browser. To find it' IP address, install the app called Fing, under all Devices. The camera might use a specific port to access it, like 8080. If you can't get to the login page, research ports for that brand/model. If you can get to a login page, the credentials are probably admin and the password to your NVR. If you get stuck, maybe do a factory reset of the camera, if that's an option using a button or through the software. After all that, you should be good to go with Blue Iris. They have a 30 day demo to test it out to make sure it works before you buy. Hope this helps.
question, so if i am running security cameras on some storage units, and there is a total of 3 buildings with each building having its own switch which is connected together with multi mode fiber connection what do i need to do in order to view the cameras from each building off of their respective switches??
If the switches are connected with fiber then I would assume they are all on the same network and subnet. That means you should just need the IP address of the cameras. To confirm, there would only be one router, which distributes the IP addresses. These IP addresses should have the same first 3 numbers, like 192.168.1. If not, then the cameras are on different networks and more investigation would be required.
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Hold on, did I get you right? The Reaolink NVR will not connect to BI?
Correct, the Reolink NVR or any cameras connected directly to the NVR are hidden behind the NVR's network and cannot be seen by BI.
My settings worked when I was using my camera over WIFI but when I plugged it in directly to the router Blue Iris no longer shows what the camera sees. The Camera itself is working better than it ever did through the ICSee app with no lag whatsoever. Please help. Blue Iris Legacy 4
Sometimes a WiFi connection and the Ethernet port on the same camera will have different IP addresses. Your router sees them as 2 separate devices (2 different MAC addresses) and it would just be a fluke if they ended up with the same IP address when swapping from one to the other. Verify the camera's IP and then make sure it's accurate in Blue Iris.
Good evening i have 2 CMIP9532
Matrix IR Bullet Network Camera connected to a NVR POE ,one is pulling in 2.4 watts and the other 5.9 watts, the one with 2.4 the IR is not working , possible solution?
Sounds like lighting or configuration. Is it dark enough where no light is shining on the lighting senor to trigger the night vision? Also have you considered resetting the device back to defaults (without resetting the network options)?
@@HomeTechDIY i will try rest, what’s strange is i have same issue with a dome cam low watt and it wont trigger the IR , might have to call tech
i figured it out , i had to reset ip cam to factory default now the vision kicks in