Blue Iris

What do you like best?

Simple to setup and use on multiple cameras. The system doubles as a security system by sending images right to my phone when "alarms" are triggered. I set the time of day to alarm, and can choose from sound, motion, and many other alarm triggers.

What do you dislike?

I wish it was cloud based. It needs to be run on a physical machine.

Recommendations to others considering the product:

Confirm what you need from a DVR solution, then compare platforms. Make sure whatever software you are considering that it is compatible with your hardware and operating system.

What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?

I am able to setup cameras at different job sites to monitor progress and act as a security guard. I also use it as a baby monitor at home.