Installing Bluecherry on Ubuntu Server

Bluecherry is an open source DVR/NVR software for Linux. It is designed to be used with Bluecherry hardware, but can also be used with other hardware as well. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Bluecherry on Ubuntu Server.

Prerequisites

Before you start, here are some prerequisites:

  • You should have a running Ubuntu Server.
  • You should have basic knowledge of Ubuntu Server.
  • You should know how to use the terminal.

Step 1 - Downloading the installation script

To install Bluecherry, we will be using a script that automates the installation process. Open the terminal and run the following command to download the script:

wget https://dl.bluecherrydvr.com/scripts/install_bluecherry.sh

Step 2 - Making the script executable

Next, we need to make the script executable. Run the following command:

chmod +x install_bluecherry.sh

Step 3 - Running the installation script

Now we can run the installation script. Run the following command:

sudo ./install_bluecherry.sh

This will start the installation process. The script will automatically download and install all the required dependencies and packages.

Step 4 - Configuring Bluecherry

Once the installation is complete, we need to configure Bluecherry. Run the following command to launch the configuration tool:

sudo bluecherry-config

This will launch the configuration tool. In this tool, you need to configure your Bluecherry settings such as input devices (such as cameras), output devices (such as monitors), and network settings.

Once you have configured your settings, save the changes and exit the configuration tool.

Step 5 - Starting Bluecherry

To start Bluecherry, run the following command:

sudo service bluecherry start

This will start the Bluecherry service.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Bluecherry on Ubuntu Server. Bluecherry is a powerful open source DVR/NVR software that can be used with a wide range of hardware. By following these steps, you should now have a working installation of Bluecherry on your Ubuntu Server.