Why Businesses and Schools Should Use UniFi CCTV

Smarter Security with AI

Why Businesses and Schools Should Use UniFi CCTV: Smarter Security with AI

In today’s fast-paced and security-conscious world, both businesses and educational institutions face a growing need for reliable, intelligent, and scalable surveillance systems. Whether it's for protecting property, ensuring student and staff safety, or maintaining regulatory compliance, a modern CCTV solution is no longer optional — it's essential.

Enter Ubiquiti UniFi Protect — a next-generation CCTV platform that combines high-performance hardware, intuitive software, and advanced AI-powered features.

We always recommend UniFi Protect , as is has become the go-to choice for organisations looking to secure their premises with efficiency and intelligence.

What Is UniFi Protect?

UniFi Protect is Ubiquiti’s IP-based video surveillance platform. It integrates with the broader UniFi ecosystem (I.E Ubiquity Unifi WiFi access points, switches, door entry systems and more), known for its enterprise-grade networking equipment. With a range of camera models, scalable network video recorders (NVRs), and user-friendly management via mobile and desktop apps, UniFi Protect offers a full-stack solution for real-time and recorded video monitoring.



Why Schools and Businesses Are Choosing UniFi CCTV

1. Simple Deployment and Scalability

UniFi cameras connect via Ethernet and support Power over Ethernet (PoE), reducing the need for additional cabling. This makes them easy to install in new or existing buildings, and allows IT administrators to scale the system as needed — adding more cameras, storage, or users with minimal hassle.

2. Cost-Effective with No Monthly Fees

Unlike many cloud-based surveillance systems, UniFi Protect has no ongoing subscription costs. All footage is stored locally on the NVR (such as the UniFi Cloud Key Gen2+ or UniFi Dream Machine Pro), giving institutions full control over their video data.

3. Secure and Private

Data privacy is a growing concern, especially in schools and regulated industries. With UniFi, video recordings are stored on-premises, not in the cloud, giving administrators confidence in the security and sovereignty of their footage.

How AI Supercharges UniFi CCTV

Ubiquiti has introduced AI capabilities to its UniFi Protect ecosystem, making surveillance smarter, faster, and more proactive. Here’s how:

1. AI Smart Detection

Select UniFi cameras (like the G4 Pro or AI Bullet) support advanced AI object detection, distinguishing between people, vehicles, and general motion.

This means you can:

• Reduce false alarms from trees, animals, or shadows
• Receive alerts only when human activity or vehicles are detected
• Automate recording or notifications based on real events

2. AI Timelapse and Events Search

Instead of scrubbing through hours of footage, AI event tagging allows users to quickly search for specific incidents (e.g., "person detected at entrance between 8–10 AM"). This saves valuable time for security personnel or school administrators reviewing footage.

3. Facial Recognition (Opt-In, Region-Specific)

In certain regions where privacy laws permit, UniFi’s experimental facial recognition features can identify frequent visitors or staff, helping with access control and attendance tracking.

4. License Plate Recognition (LPR)

AI-powered LPR tools (using integrations or third-party plugins) allow businesses and schools to monitor parking lots, automate gate access, and maintain vehicle logs.