UniFi Protect is a hardware buy on 7R Technology: camera + recorder on the same UniFi network as your switches and APs. This article does not replace a site survey. For placement, cabling and commissioning use 7R Network.
A general (non-UniFi) overview is already live: Smart surveillance: cameras that protect your property.
Camera (live SKU)
- UVC-G5-Turret-Ultra (MPN UVC-G5-TURRET-ULTRA)
Cover doors and shared areas first. Count cameras after you know PoE ports on the switch. Lens, IR and housing: product page + Ubiquiti datasheet.
Recorder
- UniFi Protect NVR Instant Kit (MPN UNVR-INSTANT-KIT)
- Recorder-only: UNVR Instant (MPN UNVR-INSTANT)
Retention, drive size and camera channel limits are on the datasheet, not in this article.
Network you must already have
Protect cameras are typically PoE. Size the switch before you add more cameras. See UniFi for the office: what to buy first.
Shop vs installation
| Need | Where |
|---|---|
| Buy camera / NVR / PoE switch | 7rtechnology.com/brands/ubiquiti |
| Quote a BOM | quote-request |
| Install, NVR policy, viewing setup | 7rnetwork.dk |
FAQ
Is this the same as a generic smart camera?
Protect adopts into UniFi. Generic Wi‑Fi cameras in Smart Home are a different stack.
How many days of recording?
Unknown here. Read the NVR product page.
