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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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Ubiquiti Unifi U7 Lite review real speed tests setup wi fi 7 explained

The new UniFi U7 Lite promises true WiFi 7 performance at an affordable price — but how much faster is it really? In this review, I run real-world speed tests, compare it to WiFi 6 and WiFi 5, and explain what WiFi 7 actually means for your home or business network.