Globally, the security industry has shown a rapid increase in demand for Video Surveillance Systems for both businesses and homeowners. UniFi Protect is the perfect addition to any UniFi Network installation. With seamless integration and a range of consoles available, there is a solution for every deployment. With a variety of cameras in the UniFi Protect Range, understanding the various product features and their unique benefits will ensure you find the best solution for your specific environment.
This video highlights the benefits of UniFi Protect and why it should be considered for your CCTV applications.
1. Comprehensive Surveillance System
UniFi Protect has evolved over the years into a fully-fledged, feature-rich surveillance system. This ranges from home security to professional installations at scale. There are solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications, and most models support PoE for ease of installation. All cameras provide crisp, clear video and high-quality audio feeds.
Some models provide two-way audio as an added feature. All cameras support infrared night vision at various distances, and if you wish to add extra security, you can integrate the UniFi Protect floodlight.
2. Protect Console for Every Deployment
In order to use UniFi Protect, a hardware console that supports the UniFi Protect Application is required. This ensures an intuitive, user-friendly experience to manage all cameras from a centralised location. There is no need to configure individual cameras and minimal know-how is required to operate the system effectively.
There are several consoles to choose from depending on the size of your deployment. The consoles range from supporting a single camera, all the way up to a maximum of 60 cameras. Larger consoles, such as the UDM Pro, NVR Pro and dedicated NVRs offer greater storage potential.
3. Versatile Remote Management
Consoles can be linked to your Ubiquiti SSO account, so there is no need for port forwarding or a VPN setup. It's possible to link multiple Protect consoles to a single account and access it from anywhere via a web browser or the UniFi Protect mobile app. All your content and network information remains local, secure, and within your control. The advantages of accessing your data locally are plenty.
The footage is not compressed, resulting in the highest quality stream when viewing remotely. This is in contrast to traditional cloud-based storage which sacrifices quality due to over-compression and is generally far less secure.
4. Intuitive Security Features
UniFi Protect offers an incredibly user-friendly feature set. Most UniFi cameras have the AI Smart detect feature which is designed for vehicle and person detection. This prevents false alarms and saves storage by not making recordings of animals, foliage, or other anomalies.
Alert notifications can be pushed via the UniFi Protect mobile app or sent via email, depending on preference. This feature goes hand-in-hand with AI smart detection to reduce false alarms.
Sharing live streams with others is as simple as copying a link and sending it to the intended recipient. They can view the feed without any extra effort. For security reasons, the link is restricted to one-time single-viewer access. No additional UniFi Protect user account is required.
Geofencing is designed to prevent security alerts while you are onsite. It can be configured to include other users operating on the same premises. This mitigates notifications triggered by friendlies.
5. Simplified User Experience
Whether you're a seasoned professional or an end-user, it's extremely easy to hit the ground running without prior training. Remote access via Ubiquiti SSO remains 100% free regardless of how many consoles you manage.
Ubiquiti's ethos of Simplifying IT rings true to the UniFi Protect range and allows almost anyone to effectively deploy a cutting-edge surveillance system. UniFi continues to evolve from strength to strength in the security technologies sphere. We use UniFi Protect on all of our premises and we are extremely satisfied.
