Hello Bluecherry users!

We are excited to announce the release of our latest version of Bluecherry server - version 3.1.1 stable! Our team has been working hard to enhance your experience with Bluecherry and we are thrilled to introduce some new features that we believe will make your video streaming and storage even more reliable and convenient.

One of the new features we have added is the ability to test access to video streams directly from the device page. We understand that it can be frustrating to encounter issues with video streams and not know where the problem lies. With the new "Test Stream" button on the device page, you can now quickly check if the video stream is accessible, saving you time and effort in troubleshooting.

We have also made improvements to our ONVIF-based RTSP URL discovery. This feature is now even more reliable, ensuring that you have smooth and uninterrupted video streams from your ONVIF devices. We understand the importance of having a stable and efficient video surveillance system, and we are committed to providing you with the best experience possible.

In addition, we have also made enhancements to our media storage cleanup. This process is now more reliable, ensuring that your storage space is optimized and freeing up space for new recordings.

Complete changelog:

FEATURE: Add button on device page to test access to video stream (#673)
FEATURE: More reliable ONVIF-based RTSP URLs discovery (#666)
FIX: More reliable media storage cleanup (#677)
FIX: Previously added DB upgrade (#661)
FIX: Bug causing redirect to stats.php (#672)
FIX: Bug in installer script failing mysql server installation on Debian 10 (#670)

Full Changelog: v3.1.0...v3.1.1

Dear Bluecherry Community,

As we close another remarkable year, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your continued support throughout 2023. Your loyalty and feedback have been instrumental in shaping Bluecherry's journey.

As we look forward to 2024, we're excited to share a sneak peek of the innovative features set to enhance your Bluecherry experience:

1. REST API: Get ready for the integration of a powerful REST API, offering unparalleled flexibility and seamless connectivity. This feature is designed to streamline your workflow and open up new possibilities for customization and integration.
2. Client Enhancements: We're committed to continually improving our client interface. The upcoming year will bring an array of advancements, making our interface even more intuitive and user-friendly.
3. Advanced Analytics for Vehicle and Person Identification: Elevate your monitoring capabilities with our sophisticated analytics tools. These new features will provide enhanced insights, enabling more precise vehicle and person identification.
4. ARM Support: Expanding our compatibility, we're introducing ARM support to ensure Bluecherry runs smoothly on a broader range of hardware, enhancing performance and accessibility.
5. Improved Web UI Interface: We're revamping our web UI interface to offer a more streamlined, efficient, and visually appealing experience. This upgrade is aimed at making your interactions with Bluecherry more enjoyable and productive.

These features are just a glimpse of what we have planned for 2024. We're committed to delivering innovations that not only meet but exceed your expectations. Your success is our success, and we're thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with you.

Thank you for being a part of the Bluecherry family. Here's to a year of growth, innovation, and strengthened partnerships.

Warm regards,

The Bluecherry Team

We're excited to announce the release of Bluecherry version 3 Client Beta 14. This release brings a new features and improvements, including improved Linux stability, OSX support, and we've implemented a bluecherry configuration file for the client.

We've also added support for OSX, so that Mac users can take advantage of our powerful video surveillance software, this did not make it into Beta 14 however you can try our "bleeding edge" build.

Finally, we've added a new feature that allows you to open any RTSP feed outside of the Bluecherry server. This means that you can now use Bluecherry to view any RTSP cameras, not just those connected to the Bluecherry server. This makes Bluecherry even more powerful and versatile.

We hope that you're as excited about this new release as we are! If you have any questions or feedback, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help. Thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward to hearing from you.

Full changes:

• Implemented Multicast support. Enable it on the Settings under Updates -> Beta Features -> Multicast;
• Implemented ability to open any rtsp stream with the Bluecherry app;
• Added 4K rendering support;
• Implemented .bluecherry configuration file;
• Improved Linux stability;
• Implemented fallback source. If the video fails to load, the app will try to load it from other source;
• Improved the Add Server Wizard user experience;
• Added specific Server Settings, which are applied only to the specified server;
• Improved UI/UX and improved overall app performance.

What's Changed

• Multi-cast viewport by @bdlukaa in #170
• External stream by @bdlukaa in #174
• Configuration file by @bdlukaa in #175
• Linux review by @bdlukaa in #178
• Linux stability by @bdlukaa in #179
• Feature check by @bdlukaa in #180
• Feature review by @bdlukaa in #184
• Server settings by @bdlukaa in #187
• fix: do not encode device urls twice by @bdlukaa in #188
• Bug fixes and UI tweaks by @bdlukaa in #189
• chore: bump version by @bdlukaa in #190

We are excited to announce the release of Bluecherry Client v3.0.0 Beta 11! This version of our software is full of new features that will make it easier than ever to manage your Bluecherry surveillance system. First, you can now see frame rate information overlaid on the screen, so you can quickly identify if cameras are experiencing issues. Additionally, we’ve added overlays for video information, including ‘Live’, ‘Delayed’, and ‘Timed out’. We’ve also included a new option to import and export layouts. This will make it much easier to save and re-use your favorite viewing arrangements. We hope these new features help you get the most out of Bluecherry Client. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team if you have any questions or need help setting up your system. 

Here are some of the key features and updates you can expect: 

• Frame rate information overlaid on the screen
• Overlays for 'Live', 'Delayed' and 'Timed out'
• Option to import / export layouts

Download links for Windows, Linux and Android - https://github.com/bluecherrydvr/unity/releases/tag/v3.0.0-beta11

We hope the new features and updates will make your experience with Bluecherry even better. If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thanks for being a part of the Bluecherry family – we hope you enjoy the release!

The following is a list of changes for this release:

• Frame information by @bdlukaa in #143
• Design update and code enhancements by @bdlukaa in #144
• Rename unity_video_player_media_kit to unity_video_player_main by @bdlukaa in #145
• feat: TimelineView zoom by @bdlukaa in #146
• Export/import layouts by @bdlukaa in #148
• feat: Current tasks by @bdlukaa in #149
• Addressings by @bdlukaa in #150
• chore(deps): bump archive from 3.3.7 to 3.3.8 by @dependabot in #151
• Release files for each release by @bdlukaa in #153
• run main.yml on release: by @bdlukaa in #154
• fix: event_name is release by @bdlukaa in #155
• version 3.0.0-beta11 by @bdlukaa in #156

Full changelog: https://github.com/bluecherrydvr/unity/compare/v3.0.0-beta10...v3.0.0-beta11

We’re excited to announce the release of Bluecherry Version 3 Client Beta 10! 

This release comes with several new features and updates that we know you’ll be excited about. We are now introducing support for Linux (via deb packages, RPM packages or AppImage). As well as this, we have a Windows release available. Finally, you can now download an Android release from here: GitHub. 

Our team has been hard at work making sure Bluecherry Version 3 Client Beta 10 offers a better experience for our users. 

Here are some of the key features and updates you can expect: 

• Improved performance and stability 
• Timeline view with multiple camera playback (up to 6)
• Added support for Linux

We hope the new features and updates will make your experience with Bluecherry even better. If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thanks for being a part of the Bluecherry family – we hope you enjoy the release!

Android releases can be downloaded from here:

https://github.com/bluecherrydvr/unity/releases/tag/bleeding_edge

The following is a list of changes for this release:

• Added Linux support with AppImage
• Fixed a crash on iOS and remove usage of deprecated APIs
• Fixed some state leaks that could lead to crashes
• Fixed gestures in TimelineView; Do not mount events on TimelineView
• Listen to video duration changes on video viewer, and display the correct event duration
• Keep the state of the videos in the grid view. This is done to ensure the video texture will not be reinitialized for some reason, such as reordering or adding a new device to the grid
• Re-enable multi window support
• Add a check for single camera server
• Reworked mobile views (#91)
• Added linux support
• Implemented PTZ control support
• Several performance improvements on events:
  • Previously, only 50 events were loaded at once. Now, 1000 events are loaded
  • Filtering has also been improved, being able to go through a long list of events whenever necessary
  • Improved visualization of events with lazy loading and fixed item extent
  • Added the Refresh feature on desktop

We are thrilled to announce our ongoing efforts to enhance our ffmpeg libraries and API calls, aiming to provide much better support for HEVC codecs. Our developers are diligently working on these updates and have already resolved problems with our support for Reolink and other cameras that were previously plagued by 'bitstream' errors and video recording issues. 

You can see these changes on GitHub (https://github.com/bluecherrydvr/bluecherry-apps/tree/new_api)

We expect these enhancements to be ready for testing in the next two weeks.  These upgraded libraries address several well-known challenges and introduce a range of improvements, including:

1. Seamless Resolution Handling: We have successfully resolved interlacing problems associated with IP cameras, particularly with higher resolution streams. This ensures a smooth and consistent viewing experience.
2. Intelligent Transport Selection: We are introducing a new 'auto' transport option that intelligently determines the optimal choice between UDP (preferred) and TCP for the stream. This dynamic selection ensures reliable and efficient transmission based on the network conditions.
3. Elimination of 'Gray' Screens: We are pleased to inform you that our updated libraries eliminate the occurrence of random 'gray' screens that occasionally disrupted live views. Now you can enjoy uninterrupted and live video streaming.
4. Enhanced Network Performance: Our latest improvements bring substantial enhancements to network performance during video streaming. You can expect a significant boost in streaming quality, with smoother playback and reduced latency.

These updates exemplify our commitment to providing a seamless and enhanced experience for our users. We remain dedicated to continuously improving our technologies to meet the evolving needs of our valued customers.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and enhancements as we strive to deliver cutting-edge solutions that empower your video streaming capabilities.

Hey everyone!

We’re excited to announce the release of Bluecherry Server 3.1.0-rc8, our latest version of the powerful open source video surveillance platform. This new release brings lots of improvements and enhancements to make your video surveillance experience even better.

Firstly, this version is now compatible with the latest version of Ubuntu Jammy and Linux Mint (21.1 Vera).

In addition, this version includes a range of bug fixes and performance improvements to make sure your video surveillance experience is as smooth as possible. We’re always working hard to make sure Bluecherry Server is the best it can be, and we’re confident that this version will be the best yet.

We hope you’re as excited about this release as we are. Download Bluecherry Server 3.1.0-rc8 today and get the most out of your video surveillance system. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to drop us a line at support@bluecherrydvr.com.

Thanks for being a part of the Bluecherry!

Full changelog:

• Migrate to systemd by @curtishall in #561
• Add support for Linux Mint Vera 21.1
• Fix socket descriptors leak. by @antonsviridenko in #570
• Prep for RC8 release by @curtishall in #575
• Jammy support by @curtishall in #576

This release focuses on several bugs discovered in beta 2:

* Resolve bug where the client won't actually close (Fixes #49 and #53)
* Add code analysis to CI build process (follows Flutter best-practices)

This release has the following features:

* Show warning if there are no downloads
* Remove unneeded libraries (saves approximately 50% of installation size)

As always you can download the latest Version 3 beta client from GitHub (https://github.com/bluecherrydvr/unity/releases)

Important!

This is a complete rewrite of the Bluecherry remote client. Literally none of the code base from Version to Version 3 was reused. This means some things may not function as expected and currently PTZ does NOT work. If you have a PTZ camera and would like to help test please let us know in the discussions area - https://github.com/bluecherrydvr/unity/discussions

What's Changed

Initial Windows Desktop release.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/bluecherrydvr/unity/commits/main

https://github.com/bluecherrydvr/unity/releases

Hey everyone!

We’re excited to share a sneak peek of one of our upcoming features for Bluecherry - Unity: Multi-screen Playback. Multi-screen playback that lets you play multiple video streams simultaneously on the same display. It’s perfect for those who want to view multiple cameras at the same time, and have all of the videos playing in a single window.

With Unity, you can easily adjust the playback speed, and switch between full-screen and windowed modes. You can also take advantage of our advanced timeline showing the difference between motion detection and constant recording!

We’re really excited to share this new feature with our users, and we hope you’ll find it just as useful as we do. If you have any questions or feedback, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re always happy to hear from our community!

Thanks for your support,

The Bluecherry Team