BluSKY Licensing and Packaging Index

How to use this page:

• Entries are grouped by section.
• Each bullet includes the Article Title, a short 2–4 sentence summary, and a direct BluINFO link.
• Core licenses required on every system are marked [Core].

Licensing Overview & Model:

BluSKY Licensing: A Simple, Customer‑Friendly Guide [Core]
Intro to BluSKY’s usage‑based model: 14 primary functional categories (~70 license types), what a “BluSKY license” is, and how customers pay only for what they use. Explains the two required core licenses (Platform and Intelligence), optional add‑ons, and the non‑linear pricing/discount approach. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

BluSKY Subscription Licenses & System Support Options (BluCARE)
Details month‑to‑month usage billing vs. term commitments, annual price adjustments, multi‑year prepay discounts, facility (tenant) discounts, and BluCARE support tiers. Clarifies that System Support is required and outlines what’s included at each tier. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

BluSKY License Guidelines
Practical guidance for counting and quoting (e.g., per reader, per input, per camera/stream, DDE keypad, etc.). Covers how negotiated discounts are applied and why billing is automated from in‑product data for accuracy. Includes a quick estimator for people/visitors/vendors/BluPASS. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Master Lists, Pricing & Estimators:

BluSKY Licenses (Master Catalog)
One consolidated list of license families, with part numbers, metering units, and scope notes (e.g., DDE keypad licensing, visitor processing, vendor management, etc.). Ideal as the source of truth when assembling quotes. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

MSRP Pricing (Licenses, One‑Time Software, Hardware & Kits)
The comprehensive MSRP matrix for BluSKY licenses (Platform, Intelligence, Access, Video, Intercom, Visitors/Vendors, Elevators, Credentials, etc.), one‑time software, and hardware bundles/kits. Use this to line‑item bundles and confirm packaging across categories. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Facility Size, People, Visitors, Vendors, BluPASS Credentials (Estimator)
A quick reference table to help integrators estimate database size, visitor/vendor volumes, and temporary credential counts when exact data isn’t available. Useful for first‑pass license sizing and budgetary quotes. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Core Licenses (Required on every system):

BluSKY Platform (817‑0100) [Core]
The base services for facility/company/people/credential management and universal web/mobile access—no client installs and no per‑station keys. Establishes the foundation for turning optional features on/off with usage‑based billing. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Intelligence License (817‑1120) [Core]
Umbrella for AI, analytics, dashboards, rules, deep monitoring, notifications, system health, and more—calculated as a percentage of other licenses (excluding certain integrations/credentials). Explains why Intelligence scales with connected people/devices and how it drives automation. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Access Control & Person Reader:

BluSKY Access Control — Datasheet
Core access features unified with alarms/video/visitors in one database and UI; rules tie events to actions, notifications, and dashboards. Use alongside the license master to pair reader/channel counts with the right SKUs. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Person Reader — Overview
All‑in‑one intelligent reader/intercom/camera/kiosk that supports RFID, BLE/NFC, QR, and PIN; integrates tightly with Access Control, Intercom, Visitors, and Elevators. Pair deployments with the appropriate Reader‑PR licensing from the MSRP matrix. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Video (Local, Cloud & Analytics):

Video‑as‑a‑Service (VaaS) Pricing Model
Explains camera licensing permutations—local vs. cloud recording, integration license, and tiers of video analytics—so you can package video to fit budget and architecture. Useful for framing per‑camera recurring cost. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

24‑Camera Video & Analytics — Typical
A worked “typical” that lists the BluSKY licenses involved for a 24‑camera system and the way analytics and recording modes affect totals. Handy for shaping bundles and explaining cost drivers. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Alarm Management & Intrusion:

BluSKY Alarm Management & Intrusion Detection — Datasheet
Unified alarms within the BluSKY platform with mapping, real‑time control, event fusion, and workflows. Use together with Alarm & Intrusion channel licensing to meter points properly. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Cost Comparison: BluSKY Cloud vs. Client‑Server
A reference for framing lifecycle costs (redundancy, servers, backups, cyber, multi‑site admin, upgrades). Supports packaging choices that replace hidden on‑prem costs with transparent subscriptions. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Visitor & Vendor:

BluSKY Visitor Management — Datasheet
Pre‑registration through admission with photo, ID scan, watchlist check, badge/mobile pass, and access assignment. Licenses are typically per expected visitor with optional BluPASS for frictionless entry. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Vendor Management
Manages vendor companies, COIs, services, and recurring visits; includes pricing references for vendor objects and optional temporary credentials. Use this when packaging contractor workflows alongside Visitors. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Elevator Management & DDE:

BluSKY Destination Dispatch Elevator (DDE)
Cloud‑based DDE with mobile calls and unified authorization from Access/Visitors; includes diagnostics and AI to reduce ghost calls. Pair DDE keypad/reader licensing appropriately. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

BluSKY Elevator Management System (EMS)
A full EMS layer for configuration, real‑time visualization/control, analytics, service data, and life‑safety intercom integration; supports Person Reader integration to streamline journeys. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

In‑Car Person Reader
Consolidates intercom, video, access/visitor enablement, and ride‑quality analytics into a single smart device, updated via OTA. Use this with Reader‑PR licensing and elevator packaging. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Intercom:

Intercom (Commercial & Residential)
SIP‑based voice/video/text integrated across BluSKY with virtual master station support and remote answer/release. Datasheet includes typical license lines for commercial/residential use. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

BluSKY Video, Voice & Text Emergency Communication — Intercom
Focuses on emergency communication features (two‑way voice, video, messaging, analytics, storage) and how they unify within BluSKY. Aligns with intercom licensing in security packages. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Credentials & Mobile:

BluREMOTE (Cloud Credential)
Lets users open doors, turnstiles, and elevators remotely without a proximity reader—requires only networked control. Package as a low‑cost, high‑convenience credential option in the Platform era. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

BluPASS (Temporary Visitor/Vendor Credential)
One‑time or time‑bound temporary credentials for visitors and vendors, sent with invitations for frictionless flows. Quote alongside Visitor/Vendor Processing to complete the lobby experience. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

BluID (Permanent Mobile Credential) — via BluPOINT Nano
Highlights the BluID mobile credential experience (tap/twist/wave/in‑range) and how BluPOINT Nano adds mobile access while preserving legacy cards. Useful when bundling mobile upgrades. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Life Safety & Power Management:

BluSKY Power Management — Datasheet
Remote, intelligent power monitoring/alerts and diagnostics with integration to System Health and rules. Often bundled with enterprise systems to reduce service calls and downtime. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

LifeSafety Power (NL4 / M8 / FPO series) — Reference
Underlying managed power components and enclosure kits commonly packaged with BluSKY Power Management; shows how managed lock power and remote reporting fit into solutions. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Networking, Remote Access & IT:

VPN & Network Monitoring (Remote Management Gateway)
A BluSKY subscription license providing secure, click‑through access to devices behind customer firewalls—required for some solutions (e.g., Video integrations, DDE, Person Readers). Include this when packaging systems that need remote diagnostics. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

BluB0X API Guidance (Two‑Way Database Integration)
Implementation guide for syncing personnel and non‑employees (vendors/visitors) from external systems into BluSKY through the API—useful when scoping integration licenses and services. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Bundles, Kits & “Typicals”:

MSRP Pricing — Hardware & Kits (Edge/1501/1502/2500/4502, DDE, Enclosures, etc.)
Kit SKUs showing controller/enclosure/power options make it easy to assemble packaged systems that map cleanly to BluSKY license families. Use combined with the license grid above. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

System Typicals (Architecture, Licenses, MSRP)
A gallery of typical systems with block diagrams, BluBØX equipment, BluSKY license counts, and MSRP totals—great for templating bundles and explaining scope. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

1‑Door Edge PACS + Cloud Video — Typical
A minimal end‑to‑end example showing the small‑site package, tied to the specific license lines and hardware blocks. Useful for starter proposals. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Feature Matrices & Comparisons:

Enterprise Visitor & Vendor Management Requirements ↔ BluSKY Capability Matrix
Requirement‑by‑requirement matrix mapping enterprise lobby needs to BluSKY features—use this framework to articulate scope and justify Visitor/Vendor license packaging. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

BluB0X Open Cloud vs. Closed Client‑Server (Feature Matrix)
A side‑by‑side comparison of platform capabilities that influence packaging and TCO. Helps position subscriptions vs. on‑prem line items. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Training, Quoting & Sales Enablement

How to Build Quotes — Access Control (New System)
Step‑by‑step guidance for scoping, design considerations, and the Licenses section (Platform, Reader, Alarm, Intelligence, Power, integrations). A hands‑on companion when turning requirements into packages. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Support (BluCARE) & FAQs
Contact and program overview for BluCARE (multi‑channel support, training, remote help), plus FAQs that often surface when packaging new deployments. Include this in proposals to set service expectations. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Category Map (14 Primary License Families) — at a glance:

Platform [Core] · Intelligence [Core] · Access Control (Reader channels) · Person Reader · Video (camera/stream + analytics) · Alarm & Intrusion · Intercom (commercial/residential) · Visitor Processing · Vendor Management · Elevator (DDE keypad/reader/relay) · Credentials (BluID/BluPASS/BluREMOTE) · Life Safety · Power Management · Networking/Integration (VPN, API/SSO/SIEM). Use the Simple Licensing Guide + MSRP to map each deployment to the right family and meters. Guide • MSRP. (BluINFO)

Notes & Best Practices for Packaging:

Start with Core (Platform + Intelligence), then add functional families that match the site’s devices and flows (readers, cameras, DDE keypads, visitor volumes). (BluINFO)

Apply the estimator when counts aren’t final; later true‑up is automatic since BluSKY meters usage. (BluINFO)

Include BluCARE on every deal; it’s mandatory and sets expectations for updates, monitoring, and support SLAs. (BluINFO)

Prepared for BluINFO by the BluB0X knowledge curation team to support consistent quoting, packaging, and customer education across BluSKY.