New Apple Push root certificate available for continued iOS push notifications

[aesterling]

This is the first time I've seen Ken offer an updated Apple Push root certificate for BI as a standalone download: Blue Iris Software | New Apple Push root certificate required

If you are relying on Apple Push Notifications, they are making a change that will require a new “root” certificate to be installed onto your PC. This change will occur on February 24, 2025. Please install before that time. Here is a link:

https://blueirissoftware.com/SHA-2%20Root%20%20USERTrust%20RSA%20Certification%20Authority.crt

Download the CRT file, then double click to install it. Install to the Local Machine key, otherwise use defaults as they are presented.

This should mean that even if your maintenance has lapsed or you’re using an older version of BI, you can manually replace the certificate to keep receiving iOS push notifications.

 

[aesterling]

I emailed BI support for clarification on this. Bryan answered my email:

1. Was this new certificate included in a recent BI update? If so, which version has it included?

Ken is out of the office and has the answer to #1. We'll have to wait for his return.

2. If a user is running an old version of BI, can they download and install this certificate to continue receiving iOS push notifications? If so, what's the oldest BI version it will work with?

For #2, there is no harm in installing the updated cert. It is my understanding that it will preserve the functionality of push alerts.