This guide explains the main ways to connect Blue Iris with Camlocus.
Blue Iris can be used with Camlocus for:
- live streaming
- motion detection
- FTP motion clip upload
- cloud recording
- AI object detection
Recommended connection methods
RTMPS Stream
Use RTMPS Stream when you want Blue Iris to send live video directly to Camlocus.
Recommended for:
- live view
- 24/7 recording
- stable cloud streaming
In Camlocus, open:
Camera -> Actions -> Edit -> Settings -> Video Icon
Set:
Video Source: RTMPS Stream
Record Stream: Yes
Transcoding: Yes
Playback: 7 Days
Camlocus will generate a unique RTMPS URL for each camera.
You can find the generated URL in:
Camera -> Actions -> Details
Use this RTMPS URL in Blue Iris or FFmpeg to start streaming.
FTP Video
Use FTP Video when you want Blue Iris to upload motion-triggered clips to Camlocus.
Recommended for:
- motion events
- Alerts page
- event-only recording
- lower bandwidth usage than 24/7 streaming
In Camlocus, open:
Camera -> Actions -> Edit -> Settings -> Video Icon
Set:
Motion Detection Type: FTP Video
FTP credentials can be found in:
Camera -> Actions -> Details -> Video Configurations -> FTPS
Recommended setup
For most Blue Iris users, use both:
RTMPS Stream for live view and 24/7 recording
FTP Video for motion detection events
This gives the best combination of live streaming, playback, motion alerts, and cloud storage.