Below is a short list of features. Feel free to install our software and give it a spin!
# Install Bluecherry on Ubuntu (LTS version) and Debian
sudo bash -c "$(wget -O - https://dl.bluecherrydvr.com/scripts/install)"
# Install Bluecherry on CentOS 7
sudo bash -c "$(curl -s https://dl.bluecherrydvr.com/scripts/install)" Features
Completely Open Source
As of April 20, 2019 Bluecherry has released the entire software suite as open source under the GPL licensing.
Quickly add network cameras
Quickly add ONVIF supported network cameras automatically with our network scan / detection tool
Cross platform client
Our open source client is available for Linux, Windows and OS X
Quick, easy installation
Copy and paste our repository links and install our software in seconds
User based roles and access
Quickly and easily setup new users and only give them access to cameras or features you want.
Priority support available
We offer Community forums, Live Chat and email based support and phone support can be purchased separately.
Web based interface
No bulky configurations via a client interface, all changes are done via the secure web interface.
API docs
We offer APi documentation for viewing live video or controlling devices.
Motion detection
Setup areas that you need motion detected and change the sensitivity amount.
Schedule based recording
Easily select what times of a day / week that you want motion or constant recording.
Email notifications
Setup email notifications for motion events and receive images.
Videos stored as MKV format
Videos are accessible from any file system (with the correct permissions), audio and video are stored in MKV containers