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â±ïž Timestamps â±ïž
0:00 UniFi Protect G4 Door Bell Intro
1:23 How Much does the UniFi Protect G4 Door Bell Cost
2:16 UniFi Protect G4 Door Bell Specs
3:47 What's Included with The UniFi Protect G4 Door Bell
6:25 UniFi Protect G4 Door Bell Power & POE Support
6:50 How to setup the UniFi Protect G4 Door Bell
8:06 How to use the UniFi Protect G4 Door Bell
11:54 UniFi Protect G4 Door Bell Sample Video
12:50 UniFi Protect G4 Door Bell Speaker Quality
13:41 UniFi Protect Doorbell Settings
15:00 UniFi Protect Doorbell RTSP Stream
15:35 How To Use The UniFi UFP Viewport With The Doorbell
18:37 Wide Angle Demo - VÄda a technologie
Good review Tom. Thanks for the details. (I have 3 G3 Flexs and one G4 Bullet. When I saw this coming out I was immediately interested in adding one. Delighted to see your no-fluff review!)
I'm building a house and was thinking of putting in the Google Nest Doorbell - now after seeing this review though I'll be going with the UniFi Protect G4 Doorbell (will be a part of a large UniFi setup). Thanks for a good and informative review!
a âproâ version with poe and other stuff so you can use these in a business đ€đł
I just started getting into Ubiquiti's stuff basically this year. I'm planning on getting this doorbell. I don't have the unifi "ecosystem" yet, but I most likely will down the road. Got the UDM router and have loved the thing so far, plus I don't mind paying for quality stuff. Everything I've seen from this doorbell is very appealing, and I'll probably think of some creative way to block anyone from trying to steal it lol. This video helped me understand what I will need to get it up and running. Legit looking forward to it.
Yeah I was hoping for PoE as well.
Yeah Ubiquiti! Why wouldnât you make it PoE/Hardware and WiFi? In 2021 How much does it cost to add a WiFi chip?
Indeed. What a stupid decision.
18:39 Gotta love the outtakes!
I recently (less then a week ago) deployed a UDM pro and AC-Pro AP to replace my home Cisco Meraki network. Blown away how great this system is. Can't wait to replace my POE switches and get some cameras installed. Very impressed with Ubiquiti so far. Thanks for the reviews, thy are most helpful.
be aware that the Video system is lacking to say it nicely. i was considering it aswell but the fact that you cannot take backup of the recordings and i can only export the Triggers is a big issue.
Don't get the cameras from them. Their nvr system is not that good and they are not trustworthy when it comes to lifetime of products. Go for some ONVIF cameras and use synology. The unifi cameras are a locked eco system and if you do not like the nvr and you want to switch you have to replace the cameras to. With ONVIF cameras you can switch to another nvr and still use the same cameras.
@@binnihh First off, If you are going to go with a nas solution I would strongly suggest going with QNAP. The security software is really good as well.. Synology only comes with license for 1 camera, QNAP comes with 8. But, that being said, Unifi cameras are really good. The image quality will surprise you, especially on the Flex cameras. Great image for less than $80.00 and it's really simple to setup. I use both. Unifi at my house and QNAP at my office. I have a Synology server for other uses but I find that the QNAP QVR-Pro to be better than what Synology has.
@@binnihh Thanks for the feedback
Good video. But what I think is lacking is the scenarios when you have 1 centralized cloud Key running protect (and unifi) to show that you can ALSO have cameras (and unifi UPAs) installed on a DIFFERENT network and how you proceed to set that up in the real world.
I now know how but it might be useful for others watching this channel to understand and watch you doing it.
Great channel !
They should really consider using a T8 or T9 6 Point Star Security screw. We use them on the RF readers and keypads for access control systems. Most people don't just walk around with a bit in their pocket.
Thank you for this nice video, all information you need and more
It also works with cloud key gen 2 plus . How do i know ?? I am running it on one.
Thank you for this video. I have a newer qnap nass. I would like to use the nas as as it has security software built in and want to get a Poe doorbell. Any recommendations?
Thanks for the video! When someone presses the doorbell, will your mobile phone "ring" - as in a phone call for clear alerting that someone is at the door or does only that notification view pop up as shown in your video? As I have a feeling that view only comes up when the Protect app is open on the screen..? Otherwise only a notification banner on an iPhone?
Rockingâ the Huntress tee....NICE!
im wondering if there is an option to open door lock thru it, i guess not
Would be nice if when the door bell is pressed the viewport only shows the doorbell that was pressed full screen.
Mine has been very stable, although the motion sensing and android notification could be much better
@@simplylivingblessed For sure Iâve switched and noticed the same thing. Homebridge also works really well for getting the Protect cameras inside HomeKit.
Any footage of the night vision?
Tom, great video. Just wanted to know if you know of a way to integrate this with a display/tablet so when someone press the doorbell it will automatically show on a screen. Just like a echo show or nest hub shows their own video feed from a doorbell automatically.
Were you ever able to figure this out?
Can you get to the RTSP setting from the web interface before adopting it into your UniFi Network? If so a video on using RTSP Stream to a sinology NVR would be interesting.
They should make a poe version with some sort of upgraded mounting bracket so it wouldn't come off so easily.
I made my own. Cost? $20.00
Agreed! 100% need a poe version - non-wifi.
I also feel they need a POE version - non-wifi
thats what i am holding out for,. my ring elite is POE
@@solomonw6003 how? would love to know more
Nice video! Do you think most people will want a chime? Is it reasonable in practice to only get notifications on your phone when someone is at the door?
Iâm surprised you didnât mention that access to the doorbell from the mobile apps requires using Ubiquiti Cloud services which have been down for more than 12 hours in the last few days. Also that Ubiquiti has pushed updates to the locally installed Protect equipment which has caused them to go down even when the users had set their systems to not allow automatic updates.
this video lacks other information too. so the apps is usless without out their cloud services? i mostly i want this for rtsp and blueiris
the protect is accessible locally now. If cloud is down you can always vpn into your network to access the unifi protect
As a previous person said... protect is now allowed locally...
@Lawrence Systems / PC Pickup looks just like the Nest doorbell. It has all the same hardware they provide with their units, and the extra hardware identical.
How many users can be using the app to get notifications on the mobile device. Can their be multiple people that can get notified simultaneously if the door bell rings
Just a question guys, do you need NVR to use this device and use rtsp feature?
Is the phone app still broke? When I configured stuff via phone app in 2019, it would disable accessing it from the cloudkey and even direct connect via ssh. I tried to describe this to the devs but they seem to not understand me or they just ignored it. Idk, I gave up trying to make them understand.
Why don't push motion events have a setting on the phone app?
Can this be mounted horizontally?
No internal buzzer for inside the house ????
Thanks
Pretty good audio
only 5 minutes into this video and I bought one - no subscription? sold. I already have a UDM :)
is this compatible with google displays?
What are your thoughts on the temperature range? I would assume Detroit like Idaho gets colder then 14F. Does it damage the doorbell or just stop working at -10F
-35 here in Canada. I was very interested until I saw the temperature spec.
Iâm guessing itâd work fine. A) those temp guidelines essentially state you are only guaranteed for it to operate as specâd inside that temp range, mostly with regards to screens, batteries and metallurgy (e.g. spring stiffness, vibration resistance) for cold electronics. B) the heat generated from the device and heat leaking from your house will likely keep the device within that temperature envelope even if actual outside is colder. C) the ring isnât rated that cold either, yet our old one worked just fine in those temps.
You could call the company for clarity but I think the above is probable.
Nice they need more wifi models, or some small bridges. There is really no security screws or anything to prevent someone from just releasing it ? Wow
Definitely a better idea than a Ring.. But without POE it's a no go.
I know you can't backup the videos but can you save a particular clip or video to a DVD, USB, or even email for police to view? If not, then what's the point of a security video system?
chime.... how to install
anyone? any vid? any manual?
Can it use an independent power source.? No doorbell in place.
Boyfriday Enterprises yes, you can get a 16VAC, 30VA transformer from Home Depot to power it.
Do I need remote access to be enabled on udm pro?
I guess thatâs a yes? Which makes this not so appealing and basically although claiming no third party involvement there is just that.
I used to live in michigan so i know how cold it gets. The operating temps for the G4 say 14 to 104 F. Any issues with it during the hot/cold months?
Have not had any issues, but also the device stays a bit warm since it's always powered on.
With regards to you reading the UniFi Protect requirements... Any reason to believe UniFi Video wouldn't give full functionality? I realize that solution is reaching EOL, but seems like it ought to work.
The older UniFi video won't adopt devices no in their supported list.
Ring pro has a fatal flaw that causes camera to no longer boot when the internal lithium battery dies in about 2 years. This camera has an identical battery. But does it still work if that battery is dead, like the ring pro? The battery gives you that 4 seconds of power. Its for keeping it powered while chime is ringing.
I really hope they have a PoE version in the future. I am currently looking at the Ring Doorbell Elite just because it has PoE. Wish UniFi will come out with one soon with a better way to secure the doorbell, such as a security screw.
Yeah Iâm looking at options now. Middle of large house renovations have installed network cable everywhere.
Was hoping to set up whole system inside the one ecosystem. Was hoping the unifi option would have been a more âprosumerâ focused offering.
Would there be a way to provide battery backup to it? I donât need it to run for days, but with a power flicker or hurricane i could be out for a few minutes. Iâd love to dump my nest doorbell and keep my own video. Thanks for the review
Any UPS to your POE switch and you Protect device will do that for you
@@quank32 Isn't that for everything but the doorbell? if I understand right it's running off the doorbell transformer.
@@CrankyOldNerd Yep, I missed that!
Very interesting as is the quick release tab at the bottom. I want to give this a go so can someone post your address so I can grab my Lawrence Systems pen and pick one up quickly?
Sure. Just confirm that you are ok with "armed response" policy at my house. And bring along some dog treats (a lot).
I keep getting the "Doorbell camera is offline. No power or disconnected". Already have the proper transformer installed and am at 90% wireless connection. Anyone else seen or experiencing this ? Any suggestions to fix ?
Can you do a video with unifi access
They need to make it work without the need for an wall chime, like the Ring system. Ring support WiFi chimes you can put in various location (basement and living room) in addition to the old fashion mechanical chimes.
I got a friend who set his up with home assistant and it tells alexa to say someone is at the door. Pretty sure you could tie in a wifi chime this way.
It does work without a wall chime, you select it as an option during the initial configuration.
sporktar - the issue is how do you make a bell/chime ring without an old fashioned wired connection to a doorbell? The Ring system has this via WiFi. Ubiquiti need to add a similar facility.
do you have to use a phone? can we use the browser on a PC
Yes, you can use a browser on a PC, but I would not recommend this camera. I was sent a defective camera and had to pay return shipping and 15% restocking to return it.
Can you hookup 2 of these on one house? My new construction has 2 door bells, one on front porch and one by the garage door.
He said in the review, if you want more, just add them so you can have loads if you wanted to :-)
FrozenMetroid Yes, but they require 20VA each. You will need a 40VA doorbell transformer, the only ones Iâve found are 24V. So you also need to upgrade your chime to a 24V model.
Royal Pacific 8913DC Replacement Doorbell Chime, Surface Mount, 24V, White www.amazon.com/dp/B083VRKKQ1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_njEvFbVYPDH19
Still no release date for Europe....
Other problem, Europe has 8 or 12 volt for the doorbell so hope they make a Poe version or one @12 volt.
Yeah, this really has been a pain. Same thing with the Nest doorbell, they are all designed around US doorbell voltages. And while in the UK we can convert a doorbell to 16v this very often results in your door chime no longer working. Very often the transformer is integrated into the chime. And finding +16v chimes in the UK is virtually impossible.
if your iPhone is off, how long does it take from someone pressing the button and for me to see who it is?
Your phone is off so you won't be able to receive notifications
Tom if I have a viewport and someone hits the doorbell, does it display anything on the viewport?
I would also like to know the answer to this. It would be great if it also played a chime through the HDMI output of the viewpoint.
Not keen on cameras over WIFI. Anyway to get this running on PoE? Love your review videos.
there is not an Ethernet port on it.
I would buy one with poe immediately, WiFi makes it difficult for folks with door bells away from home
Assumed they may have an adapter? Where my video doorbell is going (gates to the property) I do not have wifi coverage.
For me to install these I would have to add a PoE WIFI hotspot next to them and a seperate power supply for the doorbell. I guess Iâll have to look elsewhere.
@@TheDexterFishbourne Not only is there no ethernet port on it, it only has the two AC power terminals.
I imagine their thinking is there are very few people who have ethernet at their doorbell, but 99% of doorbells work like this one. And if your WiFi isn't great at your front door, I bet they would love to sell you a new AP as well!
Anyone seen other wedge options, I need more angle on mine.
A 3D printer will help you.
I was really hoping for a review of this doorbell with the Synology Surveillance Station
It doesnât work with that .....
Hello, nice video!
Could you please help me to find a smart doorbell that has a SIM-slot and can use 4g/lte for internet? There's not wifi in the place I'm going to use it. I've already spend 2 full days trying to find something like that, no success so far =|
There are lots of IP cameras with 3g/4g, but no doorbells, so I'm already thinking about ways to glue an extra button to one of those =D
Thanks
I don't know of any
6:34 Just grabs it while its live
I think the biggest flaw in this doorbell as well as most all other doorbells is that the companies rely on normal push notifications to let you know someone's rung your doorbell. If your phone is on silent, you won't hear anything. If you get motion alerts for your protect cameras, it's very easy to miss the button press notification. These doorbells really really need to implement callkit on iPhone and the Google equivalent for Android phones. Someone pressing your doorbell button should result in a call on your phone that takes over your screen and presents itself like a phone call. Otherwise it's useless unless your home and hear the chime.
If my phone is on silent, how can I hear it ringing? What about mobile reception? Traditional phone calls will soon become obsolete, my son doesn't even have SIM card in his phone because he's using WiFi connection basically anywhere he needs, with 5G and eSIM, it will be even easier to forget about it. Also, I can easily override any phone sound/DnD settings/state with phone settings, routines or IFTT.
Get a Nest Hello and some Nest minis - then door bell presses are announced on all of them
@@markharwood that doesnât solve the problem completely. The whole point of these is to answer the doorbell and talk back to the person before they walk away. Home speakers announcing a doorbell press doesnât connect you to a two way audio call and if youâre not home, the announcements are completely useless. The whole idea is to be able to pretend youâre home if itâs a burglar scoping out your house or to catch a delivery person before they walk off so you can tell them to wait a second while you remotely open your gate.
@@krisdeb youâre misunderstanding. Call kit is a development framework in the phone. It allows a software developer to initiate a video or audio call using the native phone UI. They are not regular phone calls, they do not rely on a SIM card or mobile reception. They mimic a phone call but they are not.
how would you run this with a UDM? could you install a cloud key 2??
I wish Unifi added Google Assistant support.
can this work with USG-Pro 4 + UCK gen 2?
Yes
Whew. Good because I bought my equipment last September. Im going to get this doorbell!
To clarify, you need the UCK gen 2 plus. The non-plus version does not support Unifi Protect.
Yeah I have gen 2 playa
Gen 2 plus? There are two versions of the gen 2 cloud key.
Blue Iris or bust!!!
Too bad it doesn't connect to any Amazon echos like the ring does. The video and sound are really nice..
The idea (and the target audience) are people who want to avoid the Amazon and Google crap.
I'm running Unifi Protect on my Synology and really enjoy it. So much better than Unifi Video.
Insanely stupid not to have a POE version đđ» ... and make a POE chime as a supplementary purchase.
Ubiquity please make a poe version for new construction!
I have a dream machine, if I buy a unifi nvr, is that all I need for a doorbell? I will add more cameras later lol
Answered at the beginning đ€Šââïž
id rather have camera that works with blue iris
Max 104 degree operating temperature? Won't work well in Arizona, we've had record heat, over 50 days of 110 degree plus heat. Shucks!
The release trigger looks like poor design. At least the ring and SkyBell uses a screw to lock in the doorbell. Does ubiquiti give you a new one if itâs stolen like ring? Can a stolen one be reused?
"Effing Door"
Appealing but it'll place constant load on my WiFi
SHouldnt matter when you use UniFi WiFi :) It's such a small amount of bw, that wont hurt at all.
yeah, having it constantly recording to a UDM-Pro or CK2 Plus going through WiFi is concerning, would prefer going through ethernet wire
Unlike your other cameras?
I have had three other WiFi UniFi cameras running for months.
Unless I am looking at my traffics graphs I donât even notice it AND I also have my cameras on a different VLAN than the controller so all the camera traffic must go through my router.
I donât think it will be an issue.
I hope I never have to remove mine off of the wall. When I was done installing it I used super glue to keep it on there, if someone wants to steal it they are going to destroy it ripping it off of there.
I want enough ambient noise, so I lit something on fire xD
No subscription... yet!
Looks good but I think Iâll stay with my Ring door bell, works fine
The Unifi App for IOS and Android is an absolute embarrasment. For example, with IOS you're forced to use the notoriously bad default iphone "tri-tone" sound for the notification that you get when someone rings your doorbell. Not only that, but the app is buggy and slow. When I get the notification, by the time I get the app to load so that I can see the video and speak to the person at my door, they have long since walked away. People have been complaining to Ubiquiti about the app for well over a year and they have done nothing about it. Again, I would be embarassed to be part of the development team that wrote the app that goes with this doorbell.
is it me or anything that was white in this video was hard to see?
Why cant the damn dream machine host unifi protect? Annoying...
$199 for a doorbell! It does nothing special compared to other connected doorbellsâŠ
It does if you have other unifi equipment in your house, which is the only group of people who'd be buying this in the first place. But you knew that right?
@@billrader5557 what unique thing does it do if you have a Unifi ecosystem?
@@abdullahX001 Works with it. Why would I want a ring on a different system\app when I already have a camera system etc? It's not for you, that's clear. No need to crap on those of us who are looking forward to using it.
@@billrader5557 so all it does is work with a Unifi system⊠nothing special compared to other doorbells. Thanks.
You have to buy additional hardware to use it since it can't just run off of a Linux box like Unifi. So it's a $400 doorbell not $200. Isn't that special?! You can get a Ring Elite with PoE for less than that. Ridic.