Tag: ubiquiti
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Best Ethernet Cable for UniFi Cameras
Learn which Ethernet cable works best for UniFi cameras, including Cat5e vs Cat6, outdoor cable choices, PoE reliability, future proofing and real-world installation advice.
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Home Assistant UniFi Access Setup (Raspberry Pi 4 Guide)
Learn how to install Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi 4B and integrate it with UniFi Access using the official API. This guide covers setup, API key creation, troubleshooting and smart access control automations.
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UniFi Intercom Home Assistant Gate Control: Solving Partial vs Full Gate Opening
🔍 The Problem When working with UniFi intercom Home Assistant gate control, you quickly run into a major limitation. We had a client setup with: The requirement was simple: Use one intercom to control two different gate behaviours. The problem? UniFi Access only allows one relay action per intercom. That means the intercom can: …but not…
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UniFi U7 In-Wall Desk Mount (Free STL Download)
From a networking and deployment perspective, the lack of an official U7 In-Wall Desk Mount is a noticeable gap in the UniFi ecosystem. The U7 In-Wall is particularly well-suited to desk environments due to its integrated 2.5Gbps passthrough ports and PoE support, allowing it to function as both an access point and a compact network…
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UniFi Parental Controls: Keeping Children Safe Online
UniFi parental controls offer powerful network-level tools for keeping children safer online, but they aren’t magic. This guide walks through a real-world UniFi setup, explaining what works well, where the limits are, and how to combine Wi-Fi controls, DNS filtering, schedules, and device management for practical home protection.
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Why I Replaced a Hikvision Doorbell with UniFi Doorbell Lite
After years of using a reliable Hikvision video doorbell at home, I replaced it with the UniFi Doorbell Lite to better integrate with my UniFi Protect system. In this article, I explain the differences in experience, app usability, hardware requirements, and why the UniFi option now makes more sense for my setup.
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UniFi AP Placement: Where to Mount Access Points for Best WiFi
UniFi AP placement is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — factors in achieving reliable Wi-Fi performance. Poor coverage, dead spots, and inconsistent speeds rarely stem from internet speed or faulty hardware. In most cases, the problem comes down to where the access point is installed. Ideally, we’d run network cabling wherever we…
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UniFi 5G Max OuTDOOR Review: High-Performance 5G Backup Internet for Home & Small Business
A real-world look at the UniFi 5G Max Outdoor, covering setup, UK 5G band support, failover behaviour, CGNAT considerations and ongoing SIM costs.
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Unifi Protect Viewport vs Apple TV – the upgrade you didn’t know you needed
Thinking about upgrading your UniFi Protect display setup? The Viewport and the Apple TV 4K offer two very different experiences. This guide breaks down the real-world differences, performance, and usability so you can decide whether sticking with the Viewport or switching to Apple TV is the upgrade you didn’t realise you needed.
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UniFi licence plate unlock not working – Common causes & fixes
Struggling to get your UniFi LPR camera to open your gate reliably? You’re not alone. From bad angles and confusing plates to misconfigured zones and poor lighting, this guide breaks down the real reasons UniFi gate automation fails—and the fast fixes that actually work.