Unifi G5 PTZ is HERE!
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 26. 07. 2024
- I've had the G4 PTZ from Unifi (now known as G4 PTZ Industrial) for a long while now, but at $1,800 the price point of that camera isn't right for everyone... that's why I'm super excited to show you Unifi's brand new G5 PTZ. With a more compact design and even smaller price, this awesome PTZ security camera packs a massive punch in the Unifi Protect line of cameras.
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00:00 - G5 PTZ
00:53 - Specs
03:45 - Unboxing/Mounts
07:55 - Software
08:45 - Presets
09:28 - 270 Ddegree Views
10:40 - Controls
12:30 - Other Camera Controls
15:00 - Digital Zoom
15:40 - Auto-Tracking
16:15 - Quick Sound Test
16:50 - Record Settings
18:00 - E.T. - How to set home?
18:50 - Closing thoughts - VÄda a technologie
Perfect for the corner of my garage. I hope it will be available here in europe soon.
Great information
Fantastic video thanks
Thanks for the kind feedback
About a year ago we talked about wish Ubiquiti would make a smaller ptz camera, and here it is đ
They nailed it with this and the turret, If I had a nickle for every time someone asked about either of them....
Thanks for the video! When you do the inside/outside video for the G5 PTZ, can you speak to how loud it is when it's tracking/moving around? Is it loud enough that someone would notice when it's moving?
It's in my next video, but its silent.
Thanks, Clay for another thorough review. One thing I'm curious about that you didn't mention was how loud the camera was when it pans and tilts. Is the sound noticeable from a distance? Or noticeable when you're next to the camera? Is there any noise from the panning that is picked up on the camera's microphone?
Someone else menmtioned that too.. it's silent, will cover in my next couple of videos
FYI your inset video of you covers the ptz controls and presets that you were referencing in the lower left corner.
Thanks for pointing that our!
I've had Ubiquity equipment for some time meshing my property, and I really think that a camera this size should be able to double as a WIFI access point since you need to run the POE+ cable.
Thank you for the video. Could you advise, if down the road I opt out of a unifi eco system, are the unifi cameras still able to operate as a basic ONVIF camera? Using a NVR such as Blue Iris?
It can but with limited funtionality. I WOULD NOT buy it for any system other than Unifi Protect.
No ONVIF support, but you can record a plain RTSP stream
I want one!
I think a lot of people will!!!
I didn't fully understand whether in the motion tracking mode, after losing the object from the field of view, the camera returns to the default position or does it stay like that until we manually restore the default position?
Once it loses the subject, it returnst to "home" position automatically.
What monitoring software are you using on the tv behind you? Is it just the unifi protect cameras webpage enlarged? Also, can the G5 PTZ go around 360 degrees?
Its a protect viewport. u can get on store.ui.com.. It will do 360 spin but has a stop point so wont go 361 degrees or circles.....
Not sure if I missed it, but I heard from another review that it will auto-zoom on detections as it tracks them. Is this something you found as if so I think that's a bit of a game changer when it comes to placement and usability?
It does and it is aweome.. The detections are really good.
Can other Unifi Cameras send this camera a detection notice, so it can turn to that other cameras location and start tracking movement?
Not at this point
Holy... that would be awesome
Can you paint it? Thanks for the great content đ
I would not, its possible but would be at ur own risk.. at $299 Im sure someone will.. I would love for there to be black and white options for all. I will say it has a small footprint and is very discreet..
Does the G5z have patrolling? Where it cycles through all the presets?
Not yet but I would expect it to in the future
Thanks for the report. What happens if 2 people are detected and they go in 2 different directions? Does it then randomly follow only one person or does it stay in the home position? Greetings from Germany
@@Nikroncik It chooses one and follows them
Will this camera have the number plate recognition built into it also?
Thought i read somewhere that it will.
@@user-eb8yo4qe7o it does not.. fingers crossed for an AI version at some point...
Want one of these for the corner of my house. How high did you mount the PTS in your video review please?
@@kevinjackson5191 it's about 3-4 meters up. 10-12 feet
ptz= the higher the better
Can this PTZ be configured to "patrol" if set to always recording? EG, you set it to move between different waypoints on a schedule?
@@UK2PAUSA not yet, the G4PTZ can but the G5PTZ doesnt have patrol feature yet..
How loud is the turret when it moves? Will it distract people in an office setting?
@@stevedowns8601 it is completely silent
Whats the field of view ?
Wish they would make a cloud key with a 3.5" hdd
@@bradleypeters6202 don't see it happening but would be cool!
Seems like the autofocus struggles alot while zooming in, do you have been in contact with Unifi regarding that matter?
It doesn't. This review is a few months old as well and they have added several updates. It is every bit as smooth and acurate as the G4PTZ. And it's recognitions are spot on.
The autotracking does not seem to be smooth; is this due to being a pre-production unit?
if you had listened he stated there was buffering more then likely from recording the video etc for youtube
Does it do LPR (License Plate Recognition)?
@@MarcusLivers it does not, will have to wait for an AI version..
If they are not going to implement a patrol mode for it, thats a deal breaker for me. I would like to see a comparison with the AI360. The AI360 may not have zoom, but at least it records all directions at same time where the g5ptz has to be manually turned to look in different directions.
That review is shot (for Theta and Theta pro 360) and the turret is supperior IMHO, it will depend on the location and each case is different but the tracking on the PTZ is incredible and the image quality and 2x zoom is clearly superior.
@@DPCTechnology Do you think that a patrol mode is going to be implemented? If camera is pointed at side yard, its not going to track someone moving in the backyard. I can't imagine patrol mode is a hardware limitation over a software thing.
@@eyefly001 I 100% think it will have patrol mode
I've got enough holes with unifi products in my house with the approval from the missus. This hole for this camera will have divorce!
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2x zoom on a PTZ? Definitely an indoor camera only.thanks for making the video. I appreciate the work you put into demoing these products.
@@davidcummings4273 it works really well in our parking lot. It really depends on your setup/needs
I agree 2x zoom ptz is useless for outdoor
@@AM93000 it's debatable. I have both the G4 and G5PTZ, think most will be very happy with the G5 and I predict they won't be able to keep them in stock because of demand.
@@DPCTechnology I can understand and respect their desire to establish some product differentiation, but a 2x optical zoom simply misses the mark for an outdoor PTZ camera. There should have been, imho, a minimum of a 3x optical zoom and ideally a 5x for an entry-level product that is going to be functionally excellent. Putting a 2x in there tells me that they just wanted to be able to say that it has an optical zoom at all while putting the absolute least amount of cost into it. But I wouldn't read too much into the camera being out of stock as an endorsement of the performance of the product - the only other PTZ camera they offer is just shy of two thousand dollars. If Unifi released another version with a 5x optical zoom for another hundred dollars or two hundred dollars - I would predict that consumers would choose that. I have several Amcrest PTZ cameras that are 4MP and 25x - they cost me ~$500 each. I'd love to make the switch to using protect, but they are going to have to do a whole lot better in the sub $1k space for me to give up a 25x zoom.
@@LetThatSinkIn Agreed and I think there will be another in between the G4 Industrial and the G5. I would Imagine a "pro" would sit right in the middle, have a bigger sensor and advanced AI, but I have no knowledge of that. But I will tell you this will be thier most popular camera behid the turret. It's a great unit.
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No mount for soffit installation?
@@artstech there is a mount for pretty much any situation. You could do a soffit with several mounts
I wouldn't mount it to a soffit unless you plan on using a piece of would on the inside to give it support. soffits aren't yet strong
@@ttss5726 it depends if the soffit is vinyl or metal. My soffits are metal and I've never had issues with my cams. Even in strong winds I don't see any movement when viewing the video feed.
Thanks for the comprehensive review!
One thing drives me mad (apologies for the rant) - the moment the launched the product, it is sold out everywhere. Why the heck then you launch a bloody product if you're not able to sustain a basic demand?
I think they have planned for really high demand on this one, I would expect it to come back into stock soon. But like the turret this is a home run and they are goinna sell a gazillion of them. I recomend you watch my video on how to see when they come in stock.
because those with corporate cards with UNIFI or are big business selling them get first dibs. How you think all that new stuff bring covid ended up on eBay and amazon at 4 times the price. Unifi could have and should have looked into who purchased what and was putting them up for 4 times the price. wouldn't have been hard for them to do.
@@ttss5726 I think they are working on some new distribution channels for professional installers, that should help with inventory in the general store. I don't have any information on that but it has been mentioned at a few industry conferences.
So another Unifi PTZ without patrol functionality? What do we have to do to get that?!?!? This would be PERFECT for the back corners of my barns, if it had patrol functionality.
@@nathanrw7971 it's coming, I don't know that for sure but id bet
one above the other that makes no sense if its a plz on a corner. Rule of thumb is one on one corner and another across from it on the other corner and really one on each corner they all cover each other with no blind spots giving 360 view around a house etc
Whaaat!?
No patrol mode or did I miss that? That seems strange considering it has the presets.
Not yet, they have been rapidly updating it over the past few months, I thought they would have it before the final relase but they didn't. I dont have inside knowledge but would assum it is coming soon...
No preset loops? Disappointed by that
no patrolling too
I would expect that soon. They have been developing it rapidly over the last few months I have had it.
Your presentation of product reviews is certainly accomplished. So thank you a lot for your clarity.
But in this video the review is not balanced enough meaning clear negatives are not highlighted.
Lack of resolution and or optical zoom, patrol function and vehicle tracking are certainly big negatives.
Linkage to other Unifi cameras is a must (even the flood light is linked).
Having installed the G5 turret I also not the Unifi have introduced a low quality range. Think stutter, pixelation, low resolution. A step back in my view. Sadly
@@MQY-gf7qv like the turret I think this will be a best seller. The quality is really good for the price point. It does have 2x Zoom which works well. It doesn't have patrol at product release but I'm sure it will.. Some might not find it to be perfect but it is a really nice camera and will be a best seller.
@@DPCTechnology I would not bet against your prediction re sales. Yet, a rational mind (and with the knowledge of the G4 PTZ still not offering all the required capabilities at a very high prce tag), leaving the lack of functionality and overall quality aside, will install 3x the G5 Turret Ultra for the same money and better night vision and automatic (partial) failover. Looking forward to more of your videos
@@MQY-gf7qv the issue with that is complexity. You now have 3 line runs and more to manage. I think both are real use case scenarios and both have legitimate reasons to go down the path. Options are good...
@@DPCTechnology ofc entirely based on your opinion, I have as of today ordered aforesaid unit. ^^
Oh, and ofc a bottle of the finest scotch as a back-up ;D
Ok I was disappointed till I seen it is $400 Canadian . I would have happily paid a few hundred dollars more if it had 10 times optical zoom though.
Also Iâm kind of in disbelief that itâs only 2K
I think ubiquiti has planned for g5 ptz pro that will have 4k and farther zoom
@@AM93000 that would be awesome
The person auto-tracking algorithm needs some improvement. It's very choppy and hunts around more than I would expect.
This was day one (whcih was a few months ago). It is ROCK solid now. every bit as good as the G4PTZ
@@DPCTechnology Great to hear that! Looking forward to seeing a demo with the updated tracking. Great content as always!
@@Brimstin Thanks man! Will be out soon
Nette Kamera, wĂŒrde mir die auch sofort kaufen, aber nicht fĂŒr lĂ€cherliche 330 Euro!
Ist UniFi nun komplett durchgedreht?!
Und dann bekommt man nicht einmal 4K und nicht einmal einen Optischen Zoom dafĂŒr, es gibt Kameras die kosten die HĂ€lfte und sind um LĂ€ngen besser, leider bin ich vor Jahren voll auf UniFi umgestiegen, sodass ein Wechsel nun wenig Sinn macht, aber neues werde ich mir zu diesen Preisen nicht kaufen, dann kaufe ich mir lieber von Reolink etc. Kameras und binde die im NAS mit ein, UniFi macht sich doch nur noch lĂ€cherlich mit den Preisen, am Anfang waren die Preise zwar hoch, aber gerechtfertigt, heute völlig ĂŒbertrieben, werde auch kein UniFi mehr verkaufen, die Access Points sind ja auch extrem teuer geworden, dann kann ich auch was anderes verkaufen was genau so gut ist und billiger
... zum Zoom, diese hat eine 2x optischen Zoom.
Damn, they waste no time, lol. Sucks it is sold out. $299 is a good price.
G4 PTZ Industrial
UVC-G4-PTZ
$1,800.00
Its gonna be really popular. If you want one I would set up alerts, i did a how to video on that a few weeks ago..
out of stock already, as always
I think they are ready for the rush. I have no inside knowledge but would expect them back in stock soon. Check out my other video on getting notified..
Of course it's sold out, maybe next year.
That was quick but I think they will restock relatively quickly. Check out my other video on getting notifications. *I dont have inside knowlege of stock but I think they were ready for a flood of orders.
Honestly, theyâve been getting them back in stock within a few weeks every time thereâs a new product that comes out. Iâm actually kind of surprised because Iâve always been assuming that it takes 4 to 6 months for things to come back in stock like as if it were 2020 or 2021 all over again. Boy have I been proven wrong a lot this year.
you mean once this one is outdated and they jack the price up right before release a g6 plz. Kind of like they did with the g3 flex when it was 29 and right before the g3 flex they raised the price on the g3 to 79 dollars. Which in my eye was a scum bag thing to do. they did the same thing with the g3 instant right at the g5 release.
You are lucky enough to be on UBNT's good books to be sent gear. I am lucky enough to find all the problems in their gear then deal with lacking stock, warranty issues and of course, lost time and income having to deal with their software and firmware flops. Not even in the mood to comment about the bloody name changing of products, bloody children!
Hoenstly I got in the program by stating honest (and sometimes negative) feedback. They are working hard to improve thier products and process. Leave feedback and feature requests, they are listening..
@@DPCTechnology Sorry Clay but I am so many others are sick to death of the forums and comment sections, constant posts and 99% ignored and no GAF's given. I am still dealing with unstable UNVR's, cameras and piss-poor playback on ViewPort adapters.
@@bentheguru4986never tried using viewport⊠tbh I think a raspberry pi might be a better option if itâs that bad⊠personally donât have any problems w my camera setup then again I donât install updates as they are released
â@@bentheguru4986I there! Im working in telecoms for a good 8 years and installed a lot of Hikvision and A LOT OF OTHER NVR and DVR and seriously... Unifi have the better system of NVR and by a long run ahead. The only thing that is close is BlueIris but its custom and selft hosted on windows. I turned down my blueiris for a UNVR and never come back. Im still using blueiris for non-unifi camera but man... even with some bugs, it nails the competitors to the wall for me.
Not to forget that I have like 5 G3 Flex camera outside mounted directly exposed to the rain and the snow and its not rated for it and they are still strong 5 years later of torture and they survived a tunderstorm that killed my televisions, my guitar amps and a lot more stuff around my house. Unifi gear are not cheap at all.
You can still be unlucky for sure or im lucky :)
Didn't do a night shot because you know how bad it is going to be. Terrible specs for this price point. Never heard this guy say anything bad about Ubiquiti, completely unreliable source.
@@claygan4079 my most viewed UniFi video is complaining about UID, I tell them like is see them. This is a great camera and it looks pretty good at night, that video is in post production will be up soon.
Still no Apple Homelink Secure Video. I want human detections to pop up on my Apple TV while watching tv. And also my Apple Watch. Why is this so difficult?
Im not an apple gouy but I would put in or vote for that feature request.
Uhhh it will pop up with a motion notification on the watch.... you do know apple tv has the protect app for it right?
@@ttss5726 of course I do. Do you know an app is far different than HomeKit itself? HomeKit means deeper integration. The unify âappâ youâre referring to will not open and show you a person walking across your lawn. Cameras in Apple HomeKit secure video will have the feed pop up on screen. It would be a simple 1 line of code plugin if ubiquity gave it any thought.
@@ttss5726 a motion notification is far less effective than having the feed itself pop up.
Why is it so JERKY? Why doesnât it zoom in on his face like a close up? Whatâs the frame rate? I think this looks like shtt. So glad it sold out before I could press the buy button and I tried. Please show us the new person tracking feature on the 1800$ PTZ. Is it the old hardware with a new name? Or completely new? Honestly Iâd rather just take out a 10,000$ loan for the more expensive 1800$ PTZ. Unless of course theyâre also jerky like this. I was so excited for auto tracking technology. What a let down.