Can you still use UniFi video

On January 15th, 2021, UniFi Video will no longer be supported by Ubiquiti. … If you have a UniFi Video installation we recommend upgrading to UniFi Protect, Ubiquiti’s go-forward product for security camera installations.

How do I access UniFi video locally?

You may access your Unifi NVR system locally by IP address through a Google Chrome browser. If you system was installed by our technician, you can locate the IP address affixed to the NVR. Otherwise, you may locate the IP address of the device by utilizing the UBNT Discovery Tool.

How do I view ubiquiti camera?

1. Click the Events section in the left navigation bar.
2. Select a motion or Smart Detection event to play its recording.
3. Click Download.

How do I access my UniFi video controller?

1. Open the Chrome browser application on any computer on the same network as the installed software. 2. Enter in your browser’s address field.

Is UniFi Protect good?

Unifi Protect does a great job of finding the perfect balance between flexibility and ease-of-use. You can choose between a wide variety of cameras, which you can all install with PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) and get it up and running in a couple of minutes.

How do I reset my UniFi camera?

While the camera is powered on, press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds. Release the button (the LEDs will stop glowing). Do not disconnect the camera from its power source during the reboot process. The camera will restore factory settings after a few minutes.

How do I add camera to UniFi video?

1. Navigate to the NVR’s Settings page.
2. If the Camera Adoption Token field is empty, click NEW TOKEN. …
3. Navigate to the camera’s web interface by entering its IP address in the browser.
4. Enter the IP address of the NVR in the UniFi Video server field.
5. Enter the Adoption Token in the Adoption Token field.

Can I use any camera with Ubiquiti?

What cameras and other devices are compatible? UniFi Protect is compatible with all G2, G3, and G4 cameras and doorbells with the prefix UVC (UVC, UVC-G3, and UVC-G4), as well as all Protect IoT devices with UFP and UP prefixes.

How do I reset my UniFi video password?

Click on the gear icon on the upper right hand corner of the page to access the Configure Device page. Log in as “root” system account (username/password should be either ubnt/ubnt or root/ubnt). If you’ve changed this password, and don’t have it anymore, proceed to the Hard (physical) reset method.

How do I add a camera to UniFi protect?

Open the UniFi Protect app and tap Add when the device pop-up appears. If this prompt doesn’t appear, tap on the ellipse icon in the upper-right corner of the Cameras page and select Add Elements. Note: If no devices are discovered, a help wizard will launch and walk you through troubleshooting steps for the device.

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Where does UniFi video save recordings?

The Default location of recordings are: Windows Default: C:\ProgramData\unifi-video\videos. Linux Default: /var/lib/unifi-video/videos. airVision-C/UVC-NVR Default: /srv/unifi-video/videos.

Is UniFi protect free?

With UniFi Protect, there are no subscription fees to worry about whatsoever.

Can UniFi protect download?

The UniFi Protect mobile app can be download on the App Store and the Google Play Store. After logging in, select which UniFi OS Console you would like to access Protect through.

What is a camera token?

The token is for when the camera cannot be detected and subsequently adopted, such as on a layer3 network.

How do I reset my Unifi G3 Micro camera?

1. Disconnect power from the UVC-Micro.
2. Insert a paperclip or similarly narrow object in to the reset hole on the opposing side of the LED and press down.
3. Continue holding this button while you apply power to the UVC-Micro. …
4. After approximately 15-20 seconds, the LED will flash once.

How do I reset my LG G3 Unifi camera?

1. Unplug the PoE cable from the camera.
2. Press and hold the Reset button, then power on the camera.
3. Wait at least 10 seconds, or until you see the LED’s flash rapidly, 3 times.
4. Release the Reset button.
5. The device will now automatically reboot to an older firmware.

How do I reset my UVC NVR?

Hardware Overview Resets the UniFi Video NVR to factory defaults. The UniFi Video NVR must be fully booted and running. Press and hold the Reset button for about 10 seconds. The UniFi Video NVR will automatically reboot with default settings.

How do I Unmanage my UniFi camera?

1. Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds.
2. Release the button (the LEDs will stop glowing).
3. Do not disconnect the camera from its power source during the reboot process.
4. The camera will restore factory settings after a few minutes.

Can you use 3rd party cameras with Unifi Protect?

The Unifi cameras are only functionally meant to be used in conjunction with the Unifi Protect software. You can install the Unifi software on any capable device, as far as I know, so if you can install 3rd party apps on your NAS it should work but we have only ever used Unifi devices as the NVR.

How do I add a non Unifi camera to Unifi Protect?

1. On the Protect UI, click ‘Add Devices’ and select ‘G3 Micro’. Select ‘Continue on Web’ and type in a random string for the SSID and Password fields and click ‘Generate QR Code’
2. Decode the QR code and extract the token from the second to last line in the ‘Raw Text’ field.