The popular Blue Iris software for surveillance camera is being upgraded to v5 on 1 June. The developer has said the purchasing the new full version will cost more than the existing full v4 version (US$69.95, or US $50 using the IPCam link posted in the comment below). But for existing users you can upgrade to v5 by purchasing extended support at US$29.95 https://blueirissoftware.com/support/
Just a friendly reminder for current users.
Sorry I haven't tried MileStone solution so cannot say if it's better. At the end of the day this is a subjective question so whatever works is a good solution, taking into account the time and effort required to learn to configure a new system. This post is intended for existing Blue Iris users rather than recommending Blue Iris.
When I tried MileStone's product a few years ago it worked well but I was concerned with it's much larger program sizes and co/pre-requisite programs compared to Blue Iris which I felt was easier to administer and add different brand camera's etc. I don't know if their latest version has changed that comparison.
How does this compared to iSpy?
Thanks for sharing.
This should be in the forum. Not really a bargain but more of an announcement?
This is fairly important.
**If you have not already done so, upgrade your system to Windows 10 (or at least 8.1) to insure compatibility.
I am windows 7 and on V4. I do not plan to update my OS.
This is where sometimes I wish BI can support Linux. Tried to move my old boxes at home off Windows and onto Linux but gaming and Blue Iris are the ones I had to stick with Windows even though I am absolutely disgusted by Win10 telemetry.
Thought about running VMs but didn't have the energy and time to set those up as I haven't existing skills in VMs.
I've been using Blue Iris for years, after having tried many many alternatives, and I think it's excellent. I'll probably wait a few months before upgrading to the new version to avoid the bleeding edge effect …
If current version is working properly, I don't see any point in rushing to upgrade. I will pass on this one.
Yep, that's also a very valid strategy. To be honest the existing v4 worked well enough that for most people (myself included) will not have material improvement. I just liked the idea of continued supported software and am happy to pay for the upgrade assuming it will go on and last for a couple of years and the cost seems reasonable to me.
The existing version can be purchased for US$50:
https://store.ipcamtalk.com/shop/blue-iris-software/
I purchased this over a month ago. Wonder if we can purchase a cheap upgrade?
If you purchased after 1 April then you already is eligible to upgrade to v5, no need to purchase upgrade
Oh dear lord thank Christ. I ordered on April 2nd from ipcamtalk.com
So for a newbie to this software, how would this work as an alternative to the Swann POE system I have?
Their website and forum assumes you know a lot about the software and even the user videos show the system up and running - not how it is set up.
The cards they suggest appear to be all BNC, not POE?????
Does anyone have a link to a set-up guide?
Check out ipcamtalk - I'm not currently using BI, but I've noticed lots of user discussion, videos, how to guides etc, so you may get better support from the community than the developer.
Does it detect “people” ?
I am using Sighthound and loving it but it uses so much cpu etc.
Does anyone know what the difference is between "Extended support and maintenance (US$29.95 annually)" and "One year extension of support and maintenance without a subscription (US$34.95)"?
Does the first stop working after a year?
Better than MileStone's XProtect? Essential+ gives you 8 Free camera licenses,and their support for the free version is exceptional.