UniFi Protect

UniFi Protect

Professional Scalable Security

78K ratings
1006 reviews
Free

Details

Released
August 15, 2018
Updated
October 16, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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Access your camera security system from your mobile device. Stream live feeds, manage devices, and download recordings. Offers cloudless storage and customizable alerts for residential and commercial users.

βœ“Adopt and manage Protect devices
βœ“Stream low-latency livestreams
βœ“Download localized recordings
βœ“Cloudless recording storage
βœ“Timelapse footage scrubbing
βœ“Personalized security notifications
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What's New in UniFi Protect

3.14.0

October 16, 2026

Overview UniFi Protect iOS 3.14.0 adds audio waveforms to the Timeline and Detections Player event scrubbers, along with a Download Selected Clip export option. Improvements - Added an audio waveform to the Timeline Event Scrubber for audio detection events. - Added an audio waveform to the Event Scrubber in the Detections Player for audio detection events. - Added a Download Selected Clip option to the Timeline export menu and long-press export options for event thumbnails. - Added support for updating a wired camera firmware through the current UniFi Console before transferring the camera to another console using Remote Adoption. - Added detection type icons next to recent detection timestamps on the iPhone Dashboard. - Added reminders in Dashboard and Alarm Manager when Protect notifications are disabled, with a shortcut to iOS Settings. - Improved Find Anything with additional actions for face and license plate group detections, including export, delete, enhance, assign, and report false detection. - Improved UI Account creation with email verification during sign-in and new console setup. - Improved Remote Adoption guidance for Cloud Gateway and console owner requirements. Bugfixes - Fixed an issue where audio detection icons could disappear from the Timeline after restarting the app. - Fixed an issue where the viewer quality icon in Find Anything could incorrectly display Auto instead of the selected quality. - Fixed an issue where Instant cameras could display an abbreviated model name during Protect Teleport adoption. - Fixed an issue where the Retry option could disappear after a failed Protect Teleport adoption. - Fixed an issue where a floating device card could briefly appear when starting adoption from the Devices list. - Fixed an issue where alarm counts in Alarm Manager profiles were not displayed in languages other than English. - Fixed an issue where devices with an empty name could display blank titles in Settings or inconsistent names in Dashboard notifications.

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User reviews

Cameras

Good job

does what it's supposed to

The protect app does exactly what it's supposed to. There's a lot of flexibility, I would say while using it can be done by anybody, making changes and adjustments to the settings is not really for beginners because there's so many settings and so much flexibility

Constantly drops cameras each week

Great when it works. But cameras are always going offline with no logs or troubleshooting to correct it. 5-star when it actually works. 1-star otherwise.

UniiFi Protect

You have no control of the settings. You were locked out and the company who installed it has to authorize it.

Works well

Works well

Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Geofencing not working as expected

Bug

Doorbell audio/video not syncing properly

Bug

Frequent disconnections from cameras

Bug

Playback issues and video not loading

Bug

Notifications not reliable or timely

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add option to snooze/silence notifications

Feature

Improve video scrubbing and playback controls

Feature

Integrate with Apple HomeKit

Feature

Add custom notification sounds

Feature

Enhance multi-view and layout options

Feature

FAQ

What does UniFi Protect do?

UniFi Protect brings the full functionality of its web-based camera security application to your mobile device. It allows you to adopt and manage your Protect devices, stream live camera feeds with low latency, and download recordings directly to your phone.

What are the key features of UniFi Protect?

Key features include cloudless recording storage for data privacy, the ability to quickly scrub through Timelapse footage to find specific moments, and personalized security notifications based on various detection types like individuals, vehicles, and atmospheric conditions.

Is UniFi Protect free to use?

Based on the provided information, the application itself is free to download and use. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription fees for the mobile application.

Who is UniFi Protect designed for?

This application is designed for both residential and commercial users who utilize UniFi Protect camera security systems. It provides a convenient way to manage and monitor these systems remotely from a mobile device.

How does UniFi Protect handle recordings?

UniFi Protect allows you to download localized recordings directly to your phone. It also offers cloudless recording storage, ensuring complete data privacy for its users.