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Blue Iris – Start Here

🔹 Overview​

This page is the starting point for the GraniteLabs Blue Iris system.

If you are new to Blue Iris, follow the sections below in order.

🔹 Step 1 — Installation​

Start here:

Goal:

  • Get Blue Iris installed and running
  • Add the first camera
  • Confirm live video is working

🔹 Step 2 — Core Understanding​

Goal:

  • Understand how the system is structured
  • Learn what each major section controls

🔹 Step 3 — Real System Behavior​

Goal:

  • See how a working system behaves
  • Understand practical configuration patterns

🔹 Step 4 — Tuning​

Goal:

  • Improve performance
  • Reduce false alerts
  • Optimize recording and retention

🔹 Step 5 — Troubleshooting​

Goal:

  • Solve problems quickly
  • Stabilize the system when issues appear

🔹 Step 6 — Advanced​

Goal:

  • Enable secure remote viewing
  • Avoid unnecessary exposure and port forwarding risks

🔹 Step 7 — Quick Reference​

Goal:

  • Provide a fast reference during setup or troubleshooting

🔹 Final Thought​

Build the system in layers:

  1. Camera works
  2. Motion works
  3. AI works
  4. Alerts work

Do not skip steps.