| Feature | Blue Iris 5 | Blue Iris v6 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Classic, tab-heavy, light mode only | Modern, dockable panes, native dark mode | | AI Setup | Manual via external DeepStack/CodeProject | Integrated CodeProject.AI wizard | | Mobile App Support | Requires separate purchase (Blue Iris iOS/Android) | Same (legacy), but v6 adds WebRTC for lower latency | | 2FA / Security | None (requires external proxy) | Native TOTP & Auto HTTPS | | CPU Efficiency | Good (with substreams) | Excellent (Auto-wizard optimized) | | License Upgrade | N/A (End of Life for updates after 2025) | One-time purchase (upgrade fee for existing v5 users) |
Let’s be real: the old Blue Iris mobile app was the weak link. V6 introduces brand-new companion apps for iOS and Android. They feature: blueiris v6
Despite advancements in accuracy, facial recognition systems can still exhibit bias, particularly against certain demographics. | Feature | Blue Iris 5 | Blue