Frequently Asked Question

Blue Iris - Integrating ITVDesk with Blue Iris VMS
Last Updated 22 days ago

A common ITVDesk integration starts with a desktop or workstation screen. In ITVDesk, create a new virtual camera profile, select a media source such as Computer Screen Live / Desktop Capture, test the stream, and then add it to Blue Iris as an ONVIF camera or direct RTSP/RTSPS/SRT stream.

This is useful when you need to record operator screens, POS workstations, control-room desktops, applications, dashboards or other computer activity inside the same VMS/NVR system used for physical cameras.

Create a new ITVDesk virtual camera profile
First create a new ITVDesk virtual camera profile.
Select ITVDesk media source such as desktop capture
Select Desktop Capture or another media source before adding ITVDesk to the VMS/NVR.
ITVDesk desktop capture source example
Desktop Capture is the most common starting point for VMS/NVR integrations.
Adding ITVDesk screen output and webcam output to Blue Iris

Recommended Blue Iris setup

  • Add a new network/IP camera in Blue Iris.
  • Use ONVIF if Blue Iris should discover device information and stream profiles.
  • Use direct RTSP/RTSPS URL when you want a simple stream input.
  • Match the ITVDesk codec and resolution to the Blue Iris camera profile.

Verify after setup

  • Open the camera live view.
  • Confirm frame rate and CPU load.
  • Check that recording starts and playback works.
  • If audio is required, verify audio source and encoder settings in ITVDesk and Blue Iris.

Troubleshooting

  • If the device is not detected, check the ITVDesk ONVIF port, IP address, firewall and network segment.
  • If live view opens but video does not play, verify RTSP/RTSPS port access and codec support in the VMS/NVR.
  • If authentication fails, temporarily verify the configured ONVIF username/password and then re-enable the required security level.
  • Recorder menus and wording differ by firmware version, so use the vendor-specific terms as a guide rather than a fixed screen-by-screen rule.

Related documentation: Retrieve Stream URLs | Audio Stream Settings | Video Stream Settings

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