Ken just released what I guess you could call the V6 Preview (11/25).
Source: https://blueirissoftware.com/60/Update64_59999.exe
This new file does not contain a changelog.txt file, but rather the attached UPDATE TO THE HELP PDF.
I've uploaded this PDF so that you can read the WHAT'S NEW section before upgrading to V6.
It is a roll-up of changes introduced in the lead up to V6, and certainly more interesting A PREVIEW OF WHAT'S TO COME.
Source: https://blueirissoftware.com/60/Update64_59999.exe
This new file does not contain a changelog.txt file, but rather the attached UPDATE TO THE HELP PDF.
I've uploaded this PDF so that you can read the WHAT'S NEW section before upgrading to V6.
It is a roll-up of changes introduced in the lead up to V6, and certainly more interesting A PREVIEW OF WHAT'S TO COME.
- ARM processor support
- A replacement for NGROK
- Phone app re-writes
- A replacement for external AI processing
More to come in early 6.x releases
As with version 5 before it, development will be continuous and often rapid, largely based on user requests and feedback—please keep them coming! However, there are already some major plans:
ARM processor support
As ARM processors become more compelling and prevalent, we have chosen to shelf support for legacy 32-bit CPUs and instead focus effort on the current AMD/Intel 64-bit architecture as well as ARM64. This will be a requirement for running this software on new Apple silicon such as the M5 chip via Parallels or potentially an Apple native variant.
A replacement for NGROK
As remote access remains a struggle for many due to networking security and architecture, the use of reverse-proxy services like NGROK were an interesting, although technical, shortcut. NGROK has recently announced the end to any free services they may still provide. However, a roadmap exists for us to develop and offer a similar service using a public network (likely Amazon AWS), allowing users to very simply engage remote access. The technical details and internal costs are still being worked out, but this will be an exciting and welcome addition.
Phone app re-writes
Long overdue, the phone apps will receive much love in early 6.x development.
A replacement for external AI processing
Many users today rely on third-party services for AI processing of alerts for the presence of people, vehicles, wildlife, and associated facial and license plate recognition. These work great, until they do not, as they rely on image encoding, windows sockets interfaces, and python and other external libraries, generating many points of failure. It is a short-term goal (6.0.x) to offer a "built in" option, simplifying the interface and generally making AI a more dependable and internally-manageable service.
Thank you for your continued support!
Blue Iris development has not only been a "job" but it has been a passion, something we use ourselves daily and we remain excited to see where it all goes!
As with version 5 before it, development will be continuous and often rapid, largely based on user requests and feedback—please keep them coming! However, there are already some major plans:
ARM processor support
As ARM processors become more compelling and prevalent, we have chosen to shelf support for legacy 32-bit CPUs and instead focus effort on the current AMD/Intel 64-bit architecture as well as ARM64. This will be a requirement for running this software on new Apple silicon such as the M5 chip via Parallels or potentially an Apple native variant.
A replacement for NGROK
As remote access remains a struggle for many due to networking security and architecture, the use of reverse-proxy services like NGROK were an interesting, although technical, shortcut. NGROK has recently announced the end to any free services they may still provide. However, a roadmap exists for us to develop and offer a similar service using a public network (likely Amazon AWS), allowing users to very simply engage remote access. The technical details and internal costs are still being worked out, but this will be an exciting and welcome addition.
Phone app re-writes
Long overdue, the phone apps will receive much love in early 6.x development.
A replacement for external AI processing
Many users today rely on third-party services for AI processing of alerts for the presence of people, vehicles, wildlife, and associated facial and license plate recognition. These work great, until they do not, as they rely on image encoding, windows sockets interfaces, and python and other external libraries, generating many points of failure. It is a short-term goal (6.0.x) to offer a "built in" option, simplifying the interface and generally making AI a more dependable and internally-manageable service.
Thank you for your continued support!
Blue Iris development has not only been a "job" but it has been a passion, something we use ourselves daily and we remain excited to see where it all goes!