Amcrest Smart Home devices such as the Amcrest Bullet Camera can connect the Amcrest Smart Home app as well as to Blue Iris. This is possible by obtaining the IP address of your device from your network and adding it directly to the software.
The camera must be set up first using the Amcrest Smart Home app before adding it to any additional software. For more information on how to add your specific device using the Amcrest Smart Home app, please refer to the Quick Start Guide for your specific device.
Note: The camera and the computer you are using must be on the same network during setup. Please make sure you are running the most current version of Blue Iris during setup. The latest version of Blue Iris can be downloaded here.
Adding Your Camera to Blue Iris
Note: The camera and the computer you are using must be on the same network during setup.
Step 1: Open the Blue Iris Software and click on the ( 
) icon to add a camera.
Step 2: Enter a Full name and Short name for your camera. Make sure to also click on the "Enable audio" checkbox to enable audio.
Step 3: Use the Amcrest IP Config tool to locate the IP address for your doorbell from the network. To download the Amcrest IP Config tool, click here
Step 4: Enter the IP Address for your device in the address field of the network IP camera configuration menu. Enter the username and password as well you set up for your device in the Amcrest Smart Home app. Click on the Make dropdown box and select Amcrest. Click on the Model dropdown menu and click AD110, ADC2W, ASH21, ASH26, ASH42,... RTSP. Click OK.
Step 5: Click OK.
Your camera is now ready to be viewed in the Blue Iris software.
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