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This article is about Blue Iris Software review. If you are looking for a piece of software for security camera recording and monitoring, don’t look any further because  <\/strong>probably this software is the solution you are looking for.<\/p>\n

In a nutshell, what is very interesting about this software is the professional features that are available at such a price tag.<\/p>\n

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Source: Blue Iris Website<\/a><\/p>\n

Just to make things clear, I’m NOT <\/strong>promoting the software neither making any money talking about it. There’s no sponsorship involved in this article.<\/p>\n

As a professional CCTV engineer<\/strong> with more than 15 years <\/strong>working in the industry, I’m just impressed with this software and I want to write a review about it just because I can help you to understand what you are about to buy.<\/p>\n

In my opinion, there are good and bad things about the Blue Iris software, but at the end of the day, I think this is a good solution for homes and small businesses.<\/p>\n

What is Blue Iris Software?<\/h2>\n

Blue Iris a video recording and monitoring software which is affordable and easy to setup. It has some professional features and it’s compatible with most of the home security cameras available in the market.<\/p>\n

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Source: Blue Iris Website<\/a><\/p>\n

In the Blue Iris manual, you can find a statement about Blue Iris as a “DIY home video-security solution<\/em>“<\/strong>.  So, their words… not mine!<\/p>\n

How much does Blue Iris cost?<\/h2>\n

For $34.95<\/span><\/strong> you can buy the LE version<\/span><\/strong> which allows you to use only one camera or if you need more than that, for $69.95<\/span><\/strong> you can have the Full Version<\/span><\/strong> for up to 64 cameras and extra features. The license is for a single PC.<\/p>\n

As you can see, it’s a very affordable solution that doesn’t break your bank, right?<\/p>\n

So, let’s dive in into more details since this is a complete Blue Iris review.<\/p>\n

What the Blue Iris Software is NOT<\/h2>\n

Make sure you understand the Blue Iris is not <\/strong>a software for high-end surveillance projects that requires extremely reliable and robust solutions.<\/p>\n

This software can’t be compared to professionals ones that cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars and are used for monitoring stadiums, airports, public streets, and important buildings. This is NOT the type of application Blue Iris is used for.<\/p>\n

I know you have some common sense to understand that a piece of software that costs less than $100 <\/strong>was not designed to protect the most important building and properties around the world, right? FBI, CIA, Airports, Hospitals, etc use other professional (and expensive solutions) such as Milestone<\/a>, ISS<\/a>, Genetec<\/a>, OnSSI<\/a>, etc.<\/p>\n

So, you can’t compare any of the software I mentioned before to Blue Iris since they are on a very different level and are not for home application. <\/p>\n

Blue Iris pros and cons<\/h2>\n

I know you don’t have time to waist, right? So let’s jump in the Blue Iris software pros and cons so you can have an overall idea if you like it or not…<\/p>\n

Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n