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    Problem accessing Blue Iris over OpenVPN using ASUS router

    For a couple of years or so, I've been able to access Blue Iris over VPN, using the built-in OpenVPN server in my ASUS router. Suddenly, I cannot connect. I changed nothing on my router, nor the VPN client on my phone. Any ideas? Log file on my phone shows: 18:20:38.336 -- ----- OpenVPN...
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    Spike in CPU usage, following recent windows 10 update

    I recently ran the windows update feature, and so i'm currently running Windows 10, version 1809 (OS build 17763.253). Prior to Windows update, Blue Iris ran great with CPU usage typically around 15%. Following the Windows update, Blue Iris is dropping frames, and CPU usage is now around 70%...
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    Dahua Starlight (IPC-HDW5231R-Z) -- Blue Iris config question

    So, I've installed this Dahua cam, at the recommendation of many folks on this board. It works great, so thanks! One question, though. Sorry if this is a noob issue, but when I go into Status > Cameras on Blue Iris, I see a "key" value of 0.50. All of my other cams, show a "key value" of...
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    most recent update file is 40MB...why?

    other recent updates were approximately half the size. anyone know the reason?
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    Decent 2MP (or higher) Wireless Cam for outdoor, with excellent night vision?

    Does this exist? Back when built my Blue Iris system, the conventional wisdom was “avoid wireless cams”. Is this still the case? I have a need to temporarily mount a cam outdoors (viewing raccoons at night), and it would be far more convenient if it were wireless. (It’ll be within 40ft of my...
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    Android app "using permissions in the background" ?

    This morning I got a notification on my Android phone that Blue Iris was using "microphone" permissions in the background. Is this anything to be concerned about? See attached screenshot from phone
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    Sudden Spike in CPU Usage

    I've had BI running for months and my CPU almost never went above 19%. Today, my CPU usage is up and down, at times spiking to 70%, and I'm seeing dropped frames on my console view when that happens. It seems to be averaging 30%+ for the past half hour. Any ideas why this is suddenly...
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    Connecting from remote PC to Blue Iris PC: Remote Desktop Certificate Error

    I am suddenly experiencing a certificate error when using Windows Remote Desktop to connect from a remote PC to my Blue Iris PC. Remote Desktop had been working perfectly between these two PCs until yesterday, when both PCs went through a Windows 10 update (they were both already running Win10...
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    Version 4.5.9.7 -- Storage Errors?

    Since upgrading to 4.5.9.7 a few moments ago, I notice the following error message in the message tab of my status window: Based on quick observation, the system seems to be running normally, but clearly something has gone wrong. Any ideas? Thanks!
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    VPN --- run on the Blue Iris PC or on the router?

    Hello all, and thanks again to all of the posters who make this a great, helpful forum! I am interested in setting up remote (WAN) access into Blue Iris for my Windows laptop and my android phone. After reading the VPN Primer by @nayr, I’m leaning toward setting up OpenVPN. I am trying to...
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    Blue Iris – Camera Storage Requirement Calculations

    Attached is a screen shot from the Blue Iris “Status” window on my PC. I am trying to use this information to calculate the daily storage requirements for each camera. Take Camera1 (recording at 15 FPS) as an example. Blue Iris show bitrate of 439.95 kB/s. I can multiply this by 86,400...
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    Blue Iris on HP EliteDesk 800 G3 [SFF] – Note on adding INTERNAL HARD DRIVE(S)

    I recently purchased the SFF (small form factor) HP EliteDesk. These are among the recommended business-class PCs on this site, so I’m providing a heads-up regarding some accessories you’ll need if you want to add extra internal hard drives. Overall, I think the PC is AWESOME: very fast and...
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    Clips and Archiving: how to best use the folder structure

    I’m setting up a new PC for 24/7 recording and was hoping to get some input on the “Clips and Archiving” settings. This PC will have 2 internal hard drives, one 10TB and one 4TB (the drives are basically identical, although the larger one has a larger cache…a very minor factor, I am told). My...
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    Motion Detection: has anyone had success with OBJECT CROSSES ZONES?

    Under the “object detection” menu, the motion sensor has an option for “object crosses zones.” I thought that this zone-crossing feature would help eliminate false alerts. (My floodlight on/off activity has been triggering unwanted Blue Iris alerts, when using the conventional BI motion...
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    A couple of questions before cutting over to Blue Iris...

    Hey guys, I’m getting ready to switch over to a new Blue Iris system. BI will run on its own (dedicated) PC and the OS will be Win10-Pro. A couple of questions: 1) Is it advisable to run anti-virus software on this PC? Or just rely on Windows defender and Windows built-in firewall? (In...
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    Can Blue Iris REALLY handle this job?

    Thanks to all the posters who make this a great forum. I have learned a ton by studying your posts, especially those of Fenderman. I have a couple of questions before I take the Blue Iris plunge: Blue Iris says it can manage up to 64 cameras. I need to run 24 2-Megapixel IP cameras at @...
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    Nuuo NVR - any opinions?

    I'm in the market for a 16 channel NVR. I don’t mind paying up for quality, but simplicity is also very important to me. Someone had recommended NUUO to me, but I don’t see much discussion of that brand on this site. Regarding NUUO, this link concerned me a bit, but I don't know if the...
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