Getting Started with Unifi Protect
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There are some important items you will need to know in order to get started with a Unifi Protect camera system. This video outlines important things to consider like NVR Type, Cameras, POE and Data Retention. Dive in and learn about Unifi Protect to see if it is the right system for you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- URLs mentioned in the video: DPC Technology Unifi Camera comparison: https://youtu.be/Py6JABsdrrE?si=mYWvzMtDoo2gpwYw Unifi Capacity Planning Guide: https://help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/360063280653-UniFi-Protect-Supported-Camera-Limits Links to Products: (Not Affilliate Links) UDM Pro: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-unifi-cloud-gateways/products/udm-pro UDM SE: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/cloud-gateways-large-scale/products/udm-se UDM Pro Max: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/cloud-gateways-large-scale/products/udm-pro-max UDR: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-unifi-cloud-gateways/products/udr Dream Wall: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/cloud-gateways-wifi-integrated/products/udw Cloud Key+: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-cameras-nvrs/products/uck-g2-plus UNVR: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/cameras-nvr/products/unvr UNVR Pro: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/cameras-nvr/products/unvr AI Pro Camera: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/cameras-bullet/products/uvc-ai-pro G5 Turrent Ultra: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-cameras-nvrs/products/uvc-g5-turret-ultra G4 Doorbell Pro: https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/cameras-doorbells/collections/pro-store-doorbells-chimes/products/uvc-g4-doorbell-pro-poe-kit?variant=UVC-G4+Doorbell+Pro+PoE+Kit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:54 Unifi NVR Options 3:36 Stand Alone NVRs 7:00 Router/Gateway NVRs 12:23 Different Camera Options 16:47 Importance of POE 20:02 Data Retention 24:23 My System Recommendations
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