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Overview
This n8n node allows you to interact with the BlueIris API, a popular video security and camera management system. The node provides operations to retrieve system status, list cameras, and fetch logs from your BlueIris server. It is useful for automating monitoring tasks, integrating camera data into workflows, or triggering actions based on system events.
Example scenarios:
- Periodically check the health/status of your BlueIris system.
- Retrieve and process a list of all configured cameras.
- Fetch recent log entries for alerting or auditing purposes.
Properties
| Name | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| API URL | String | The URL of the BlueIris API (e.g., https://yourdomain:81/json). Required for connection. |
Output
The output structure depends on the selected operation:
- Status: Returns a JSON object representing the current system status.
- Cameras List: Returns a JSON array of camera objects, each containing details about a camera.
- Logs: Returns a JSON array of log entry objects, optionally filtered by date.
If an error occurs and "Continue On Fail" is enabled, the output will include an object with an error field containing the error message.
Dependencies
- External Service: Requires access to a running BlueIris server with its API enabled.
- Credentials: Needs a configured credential named
blueIrisApiin n8n for authentication. - Environment: The BlueIris server must be reachable from the n8n instance.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid API URL: Ensure the API URL is correct and accessible from n8n.
- Authentication errors: Make sure the credentials are set up correctly in n8n.
- Network/firewall issues: Verify that the n8n instance can reach the BlueIris server.
Error messages:
"Cannot read property '...' of undefined": Likely due to missing or incorrect input parameters."Request failed with status code ...": Indicates a problem communicating with the BlueIris API (e.g., wrong URL, network issue, or authentication failure).
How to resolve:
- Double-check the API URL and credentials.
- Test connectivity to the BlueIris server from the n8n host.
- Review BlueIris server logs for additional clues.