General App question

[bp2008]

Blue Iris does not have a built in HTTPS server. You would have to set up a 3rd party program to proxy connections to Blue Iris, which I suspect is a bit more complicated than you need right now.

 

[born2ride]

When I was in blue iris option,web server tab, it has box checked for enable http on web server port 81. I assume when setting up app on iphone ,I thought I needed the box checked for https . I guess I did not realize http and https are different .

 

[lojix]

Is an app really necessary? Would it not suffice to simply give people a link to the web interface?

...and what would the link to the web interface be??

 

[born2ride]

App working good! I do have a question.. If i close app with it still use data? or do i need to exit out?

 

[bp2008]

...and what would the link to the web interface be??

http://HOST_NAME:PORT/

If BI listens on port 80, then you can leave out the ORT so it is just

http://HOST_NAME/

where you replace HOST_NAME with your public ip address or dynamic dns address.

 

[lojix]

http://HOST_NAME:PORT/

If BI listens on port 80, then you can leave out the ORT so it is just

http://HOST_NAME/

where you replace HOST_NAME with your public ip address or dynamic dns address.

My reason for suggesting the DDNS service, is it could become a little difficult keeping track of the external IP. Especially if it is updated while needing to access it external to the network.

 

[bp2008]

My reason for suggesting the DDNS service, is it could become a little difficult keeping track of the external IP. Especially if it is updated while needing to access it external to the network.

Yes, DDNS is great for this. I use it even though my dynamic IP has not changed in all the years I've had service here.

App working good! I do have a question.. If i close app with it still use data? or do i need to exit out?

It should stop using data and CPU when closed/hidden. This is standard behavior for almost all mobile apps (the exceptions are buggy apps and apps explicitly designed to do things in the background).

 

[lojix]

Yes, DDNS is great for this. I use it even though my dynamic IP has not changed in all the years I've had service here.

That must be very convenient for some things, I haven't come across a dynamic service that remains static for any lengthy period of time. In my experience, most ISP DHCP servers will issue a new IP address to the connecting device as soon as a connection is initiated. In other words, every time a modem/router is rebooted it will receive a new address.

 

[born2ride]

you can also use something free like ipcamviewer by robert chou but they will not have access to recorded video..

I see ip cam viewer is 3.99. I am trying cam viewer

The question I have is:
what Address do I use? comast? my ip?

 

[fenderman]

Enter your dynamic dns address if you set one up...or your external ip address followed by the port :XXXX where XXXX is you port number..just like in the example...

 

[born2ride]

Enter your dynamic dns address if you set one up...or your external ip address followed by the port :XXXX where XXXX is you port number..just like in the example...

I did not set a dynamic dns up yet, I just used the comcast ip. I am gathering it will change soon. What is a good service? And free? How does the service work? Meaning how does it route to my house when comcast ip changes?

I had someone set me up using noip with vnc but it wanted you to update every month.pain in ass

 

[fenderman]

I think most folks use no ip...
These services check your ip to make sure it hasnt changed..if it does it updates your account...you can a router, camera, or desktop app to update the account.
I just got sick and tired of the update and pay for dyndns...i have many host names for various pc's/nvrs so it makes sense to me.

 

[lojix]

I just got sick and tired of the update and pay for dyndns...i have many host names for various pc's/nvrs so it makes sense to me.

DYDNS was the undisputed first choice in dynamic DNS :encouragement: but that was before they scrapped the five free hosts. Lots of people were upset about it, and NoIP took advantage of the opportunity. I have never really used NoIP myself and would prefer not to. For a few dollars per year with DYDNS, you can have a bunch of hosts and an excellent service!