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Blue Iris – System Reference

Overview​

This page serves as a structured reference for all major configuration areas within the Blue Iris system.

Use this page as a quick lookup to understand where settings live and how they relate to overall system behavior.

🎯 Objective​

  • Provide a quick reference to Blue Iris configuration areas
  • Reduce time spent searching for settings
  • Support troubleshooting and system tuning
  • Create a consistent reference structure

🧠 Key Concepts​

  • Global vs camera-level settings
  • Trigger-based recording logic
  • AI confirmation vs motion detection
  • Profiles and schedules control behavior
  • Storage paths and retention rules
  • Performance tuning impacts system stability

System Areas​

Global Settings​

Controls system-wide behavior:

  • Web server
  • User access
  • Alerts (global level)
  • Profiles and schedules
  • Storage configuration
  • AI integration

Camera Settings​

Controls individual camera behavior:

  • Video and audio configuration
  • Trigger settings
  • Recording rules
  • Alert behavior
  • Scheduling and profile overrides

Recording​

Defines how and when video is stored:

  • Continuous vs triggered recording
  • Pre-trigger and post-trigger buffers
  • Direct-to-disk configuration
  • Retention and cleanup rules

Motion Detection​

Determines when events occur:

  • Sensitivity
  • Object size
  • Zones
  • Contrast thresholds
  • Trigger timing

AI Detection​

Enhances motion detection:

  • Object classification
  • Confidence thresholds
  • Confirmed vs unconfirmed alerts
  • Reduces false positives

Alerts​

Defines system responses:

  • Push notifications
  • Email / SMS
  • Clip generation
  • Image capture
  • External integrations

Profiles & Schedules​

Controls system behavior over time:

  • Different modes (day/night/security)
  • Schedule-based switching
  • Per-camera overrides

Storage​

Defines how data is managed:

  • New / Stored / Alerts folders
  • Size limits
  • Retention rules
  • Database management

Performance​

System optimization areas:

  • Hardware acceleration
  • Stream selection (main vs sub)
  • Codec selection (H.264 vs H.265)
  • Frame rate tuning
  • CPU / GPU load management

📊 Related Pages​

⚠️ Notes​

  • This page is not for step-by-step instructions
  • It is a reference layer for understanding the system
  • Use detailed pages for configuration walkthroughs

🧠 Real-World Notes​

  • Most issues originate from misaligned motion and AI settings
  • Storage configuration directly affects long-term system stability
  • Profiles and schedules can override expected behavior
  • Performance issues often appear after incremental changes

✅ Result​

A structured reference of all major Blue Iris configuration areas, enabling faster navigation, troubleshooting, and system understanding.