This section will describe how to use blue iris pc software with camlocus. It is very efficient and easy way to use it for motion detection (including AI) and camlocus cloud storage. Along with camlocus you will be able to record and preview your camera’s footage(live and motion).
- Download and install Blue Iris. This software can be purchased from Camlocus or Blue Iris directly.
- Once you open it, please configure FTPS server. To retrieve FTP credentials please navigate to camlocus dashboard -> cameras -> select your camera (any camera on the same location) -> actions -> details -> video configurations -> FTPS
- In Blue Iris please go to Settings -> FTP Servers -> Add -> Please check sample below:
Then go to Settings -> Storage -> New -> FTP Backup -> Configure:
Check Use FTP and click OK.
4. In Blue Iris click Add New Camera and type in any name. In Short name field type in: ID-XXX , where XXX is ID of your camera in Camlocus. You can find it in Camlocus Dashboard -> Cameras -> ID Column. Then go to Video tab and add your camera.
5. Record tab, check queue new clips for backup. Uncheck combine video. File format parameters: MP4
That’s it ! If there is any motion, video will be recorded and uploaded to camlocus.