🆕 What’s New in 3.1.13

• Resolved Startup Log Spam:

• Significant Media Cleanup Performance Boost:

• Expanded Audio Codec Support.  Bluecherry now supports a wider range of audio codecs, including:
  
  
  • G.711 (μ-law and A-law)
  • AAC
  • PCM
  • G.726
  • Opus

• Smarter Handling of Audio Codec Issues:

• Cleanup System Optimization:

• General Stability Improvements:

🔄 How to Upgrade

• Update your system using your package manager, or download the latest packages from our official repository.
• As always, we recommend backing up your database before upgrading.

📢 Need Help?

This release focuses on stability improvements over v3.1.9, reverting the RTSP server to the proven v3.1.9 behavior for enhanced reliability. The cleanup process has been optimized to run every 5 minutes instead of every minute to reduce system noise, while improving VBR stream DTS timestamp handling for more stable recordings. Additional fixes include media file path parsing improvements and reduced log spam from frame rate and timestamp gap warnings. 

This also adds better support for RTSP streams that use VBR (CBR is still recommended).

Fixes:

  * FIX: Reduce log spam for frame rate and timestamp gap warnings
  * FIX: VBR stream DTS timestamp handling for improved recording stability
  * Improve storage management security and validation
  * Improve storage estimation accuracy and add data sufficiency checks
  * Make cleanup process more I/O friendly: reduce batch sizes, add delays between deletions, improve logging
  * DVR storage page is blank (Ubuntu 24.04 / php 8.2) (#729)
  * Unable to delete license key from web UI if license ports == 0 (#743)
  * Do not crash if MAX_STORAGE_AGE is empty (#731)

Features:  

  * Remove 'There are no supported video capture cards detected on this system.' when no analog cards installed (#741)
  * Add PHP-FPM timezone fix script and update Certbot install logic for Ubuntu 24.04+ and Linux Mint 22.1+ in postinstall.sh
  * Add path validation and disk space checks to check_dir_permission.sh
  * Add transaction support and better error handling to storage.php

We’re pleased to announce the release of Bluecherry v3.1.9, which includes important fixes to improve system stability and reliability.

🔧 Fixes & Improvements:

• Fixed camera hangs that could cause video streams to freeze.
  (#736)
• Improved shutdown process to ensure an orderly shutdown upon receiving a SIGTERM signal.
  (#734)
• Resolved crontab cleanup issue to prevent repeated removal of root crontab entries during upgrades.
  (Forum Discussion)
• Fixed mailer.php errors when sending emails with an empty recipients list.
  (#720)
• Miscellaneous fixes to enhance overall stability and performance.
  (#733)

We encourage all users to update to this version for the best experience. If you encounter any issues, please report them on our GitHub Issues page or our support forums.

Installation

The package can be installed through our standard package repositories. Existing installations can be updated using standard system update procedures.

Thank you for your continued support!

We're thrilled to announce the latest update for Bluecherry, version 3.1.8, now available for a wide range of operating systems including Bookworm, Bullseye, Buster, Focal, Jammy, Mantic, and Noble. This update focuses on enhancing the stability and security of Bluecherry, ensuring a smoother experience for all users. Here's what's new:

• We've improved how timestamps are handled during the recording muxing process. This enhancement aims to provide more accurate and reliable timestamps, making your video recordings even more precise.
• A pesky crash that occurred due to the motion processor has been fixed. This means a more stable experience when using motion detection features within Bluecherry.
• Users on Linux Mint may have encountered an installer bug previously. We're happy to report that this issue has been resolved, making installation on Linux Mint seamless.
• In our continuous effort to support the latest operating systems, we now officially support Ubuntu 24.10. However, please note that we've dropped support for the end-of-life Ubuntu 23.10. This decision helps us focus on providing the best experience on supported versions.
• A miscellaneous fix has been applied to address minor issues, further improving the overall stability of Bluecherry.
• Lastly, we've patched an XSS vulnerability, reinforcing the security of Bluecherry against potential web-based attacks.

We're committed to providing a secure and robust platform for all our users. This update is a testament to our ongoing efforts to enhance Bluecherry's performance and security. We encourage everyone to update to the latest version to take advantage of these improvements. As always, we're eager to hear your feedback and thank you for your continued support.

Installation

The package can be installed through our standard package repositories. Existing installations can be updated using standard system update procedures.

For any questions or issues, please visit our GitHub repository or contact our support team.

We are pleased to announce the release of Bluecherry 3.1.7.  This release focuses on improving the robustness of camera connections by ensuring proper handling of special characters in RTSP authentication credentials. Users experiencing issues with camera connections using special characters in usernames or passwords should upgrade to this version.

What's New

• Fixed handling of special characters in RTSP credentials (PR #711), improving compatibility and reliability when connecting to cameras using complex passwords or usernames

Distribution Support

This release is available for:

• Debian: bookworm, bullseye, buster
• Ubuntu: focal, jammy, mantic, noble

Installation

The package can be installed through our standard package repositories. Existing installations can be updated using standard system update procedures.

For any questions or issues, please visit our GitHub repository or contact our support team.

We are pleased to announce the release of Bluecherry 3.1.5, which includes an important fix for snapshots saving functionality and improvements to system maintenance tasks.

What's New

• Fixed issues with snapshots saving functionality (PR #702)
• Improved system maintenance by moving TLS certificate renewal jobs to /etc/cron.d/bluecherry
• Cleaned up system configuration by removing legacy crontab entries from root's scheduler

Distribution Support

This release is available for:

• Debian: bookworm, bullseye, buster
• Ubuntu: focal, jammy, mantic, noble

Installation

The package can be installed through our standard package repositories. Existing installations can be updated using standard system update procedures.

For any questions or issues, please visit our GitHub repository or contact our support team.

With this new update, the media_writer::scale_frame() function now converts the frame to a JPEG-compatible pixel format. This means that the frame is now compatible with most JPEG viewers and editors. However, we have also taken into consideration the feedback from our users and ensured that all frame metadata, such as format and picture dimensions, are also carried over. This will ensure that your video snapshots are now working seamlessly. 

  * FIX: Snapshots saving (https://github.com/bluecherrydvr/bluecherry-apps/pull/702)

We are excited to announce the release of Bluecherry DVR software versions 3.1.4. These updates bring important fixes and improvements to enhance the stability and performance of your surveillance system.

What's New

Version 3.1.4

• Critical Fix: Updated FFmpeg to version to address a serious memory leak issue.
• System Improvement: The /var/run/bluecherry directory is now created during postinstallation, ensuring proper system functionality.
• Log Management: Resolved issues with log rotation, improving long-term system performance.
• Web UI Enhancement: Fixed an error in the user management interface for a smoother administrative experience.
• Expanded OS Support: Added compatibility for Debian 12, Ubuntu 23.10, Ubuntu 24.04, Linux Mint 21.2, and 21.3.
• Performance Upgrade: Updated FFmpeg to version 6.1.1 for improved video processing capabilities.

Supported Operating Systems

These updates are available for the following distributions:

• Debian Bookworm, Bullseye, and Buster
• Ubuntu Focal, Jammy, Mantic, and Noble

How to Update

To update your Bluecherry DVR software to the latest version, please follow the standard update procedure for your operating system. If you need assistance, please refer to our documentation or contact our support team.

Feedback and Support

We value your feedback and are committed to continually improving the Bluecherry DVR experience. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for future improvements, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.

Thank you for choosing Bluecherry DVR for your surveillance needs. We remain dedicated to providing you with a reliable and efficient video management solution.

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

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