UniFi Protect G6 Cameras: Which One for Your Property?
Turret, bullet, pro, 360, PTZ, or LPR — a plain-English guide to picking the right UniFi camera for each spot, without over-buying.
The newest UniFi Protect “G6” cameras are excellent — but the lineup can be confusing. The good news: choosing is mostly about matching a camera’s shape and strengths to what you’re covering. Here’s how we spec them on real jobs.
The lineup, in plain English
Turret — the everyday all-rounder
Discreet, tough, and easy to aim. The turret is our default for entrances, doors, hallways, and most general coverage — indoors or out. If you’re not sure, start here.
Bullet — the visible deterrent
That classic “there’s a camera watching” shape. Great when you want it seen — driveways, loading areas, back lots — and for longer, straight-line views.
Pro — long range and low light
A larger sensor for the toughest lighting and greater distances. Reach for a Pro model when you need to see far or the scene is dim — parking lots at night, big yards, perimeters.
360 / fisheye — one camera, whole room
Covers a wide area from a single point — lobbies, open floors, intersections of hallways. Fewer cameras, fewer blind spots.
PTZ — active tracking for big properties
Pan-tilt-zoom with AI tracking to follow motion across a large area. Ideal for HOAs, campuses, and lots where one operator-grade camera can watch a lot of ground.
AI LPR — reads license plates
Purpose-built to capture plates at a gate or lot entrance. This is the camera behind license-plate gate entry.
How to choose, by spot
- Front door / entrance: Turret (discreet) or Bullet (deterrent).
- Parking lot / large yard: Pro for range and night, or a 360 / PTZ to cover more with fewer units.
- Hallways & lobbies: Turret, or a single 360 at an intersection.
- Gate / entry lane: AI LPR for plates, paired with a turret for the scene.
- Perimeter of a community: a mix of PTZ and Pro, planned around sightlines.
The right system isn’t the most expensive one — it’s the fewest cameras that leave no blind spots. That’s what a walkthrough figures out.
And remember: no monthly fees
Whichever models you choose, UniFi Protect records locally with no camera subscription. If that surprises you, here’s the honest breakdown: do UniFi cameras have monthly fees?
Frequently asked questions
Which UniFi camera is best for a front entrance?
Usually a turret (discreet) or a bullet (visible deterrent). Both give sharp, reliable coverage of a doorway.
What covers a big parking lot or yard?
A Pro model for range and low light, or a 360 / PTZ to watch a wide area with fewer cameras.
Can one camera read license plates?
Yes — the AI LPR camera, positioned on the entry lane. It’s what powers automatic gate entry.
How many cameras do I actually need?
It depends on your sightlines and blind spots. We map exact coverage during a free walkthrough so you don’t over- or under-buy.
Are there monthly fees for any of them?
No. UniFi Protect stores footage locally and you own the system — no per-camera subscription. Call (347) 867-8324 with questions.
Get the right cameras, not the most cameras
We’ll walk your property, map coverage, and spec the exact UniFi models for each spot — with a clear one-time price.
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