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Access your camera and all its features and settings on your local network using Internet Explorer or Safari on Windows or
Mac.
This method of accessing the camera’s interface is necessary to setup remote access. Ensure that the following items are
completed:
Note: Make sure the camera and the PC are on the same network before proceeding.
Use one of the following web browsers: Safari, Internet Explorer, or the Google Chrome app.
To easily connect to the camera’s interface, install and run the Amcrest IP Config tool. You can download the IP Config
software from www.amcrest.com under the “Support” tab, Apps & Software. The IP Config tool’s interface looks like the
below image:
4.4.2. Amcrest Blue Iris
Blue Iris is professional Windows based surveillance software that allows you to view and record up to 64 IP cameras,
DVR/CCTV based cameras ($59.95 Paid License for 64 Cameras) simultaneously. It is a third-party based, software that is
compatible with a vast majority of IP camera and DVR brands.
In addition, it takes advantage of H.264 video compression allowing you to save hard drive space and reduce bandwidth
consumption. Use Amcrest Blue Iris to turn your existing Windows PC into a fully featured professional video surveillance
system.
For more details about Blue Iris software and its features, please visit http://blueirissoftware.com/
Installation
Blue Iris is a Windows based software, it is not available for Mac or Linux. For this reason, it is recommended for these users
to use Amcrest Surveillance Pro as previously outlined.
To install the Amcrest Blue Iris software on your computer, please visit https://amcrest.com/blue-iris.html and download
the Amcrest Blue Iris (for Windows Only) software to your computer.
Minimum requirements:
• Pentium dual-core or equivalent 2GHz processor or better
• 2GB or more system RAM
• Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or newer, or a server OS
• One or more USB or Network IP cameras, or an analog capture card with DirectShow drivers.
Recommendations when using many and/or HD cameras:
• Intel core i7 with QuickSync for hardware decoding
• 8GB or more RAM
• Microsoft Windows 8.1 or 10, 64 bit
• nVIDIA graphics adaptor for efficient screen display
• 7200+ RPM drives and/or SSD drive
To install the software on your computer, click on the Amcrest+Blue+Iris.exe file to launch the installation wizard. Click
Next to begin the installation process and allow the software to download.
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