UniFi Protect G4 Instant Camera, Weatherproof, 5MP, Built-in Speaker and Microphone for Two-Way Audio, Compact, Wide-Angle, Wi-Fi Connected, Night Mode, UVC-G4-INS-US, White

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It’s got that typically strong Ubiquiti build quality and it’s certainly made to last. I’m really impressed at how tough this small form factor camera is. I tried to squeeze the unit to see if it offered up some flex in the main body of the unit, but it held up fine. People are easy to identify and when looking directly at the camera from 15 meters away at night I’m easily able to identify facial features. Having said that though, complex images at night will cause a fair few artifacts to show up in your video recordings.

The viewing angle isn’t as wide as I’d have liked but it does still allow you to cover and record footage of a fairly broad area.

As everyone knows, first impressions are important. So, let’s get into that. The UniFi G4 Instant hasn’t used excessive amounts of plastic. First Impressions I’m hoping for some big, noticeable improvements over the previous model because there is quite the jump in price. So, let’s get into the review and find out Unifi G4 Instant Review Designed for convenience and ease of use, the camera is powered with the included AC power adapter and can be adopted in minutes with the UniFi Protect web application or mobile app. Use the app for Plug & Play installation, mobile support and to utilise camera-based Motion Detection. UVC-G4-INS Key Highlights

As it hit the wooden floor, it made a fairly horrible crunching noise and I suspected the worse. It didn’t leave any obvious damage to the camera, but had I broken the internals of it? I connected the power cable and opened up the Unifi Protect App. I’m particularly interested in the IPX5 rating, which I’ll cover in greater detail further down the review. Before that though, I’ll detail my thoughts on the build quality and talk more about the features of the G4 instant. Perfect for outdoors. Build Quality Onto my scratch test. I ran a sharp knife along the edge of the plastic, it did leave a slight cut mark but nothing that would cause the workings of the camera to suffer from any performance degradation. So whilst it’s strong, the body of the unit may scratch easily. UniFi G4 Instant Review: Image quality is fine for night time use. Video Performance I do firmly believe first impressions are incredibly important. I almost instantly know if I’m going to like something in those first few seconds of seeing it in the flesh and the G4 didn’t disappoint, I really like the design of the camera, if there’s one thing to be said about Ubiquiti, they make some great looking cameras. It’s sleek, clean and really inoffensive. A cameras primary objective is to record video, with design and styling at the bottom of the agenda. It’s great to see a terrific looking camera on the market. UniFi Protect App is simple to use. Are UniFi Cameras Worth ItI finally managed to get a hold of one after a few weeks of waiting. So, what is the UniFi G4 instant really like and is it good enough for home and office use? Let’s find out, here’s my full review of the UniFi G4 Instant Camera. The G4 Instant camera is rated IPX5. This means it’s perfectly suitable for outdoor use. Do keep in mind that it’s not PoE and that it requires WiFi. The camera is powered by a USB-C power adapter, which for some strange reason is notoutdoor rated. Which, is a little disappointing to be completely honest. To help you choose your ideal cameras, we’ll showcase several best-in-class options across different value categories then dive into a deeper, spec-based comparison. The AI 360 sports a fish-eye lens, captures 1080p HD video at a silky 30 frames per second, transfers echoless audio, and even comes with two interchangeable lens bubbles for added durability. It will also be equipped with a stronger processor that will greatly enhance its motion detection accuracy.

Here’s what we’ve all been waiting for. How does the video performance compare to the G3? Well for starters the G4 records in 2K at 30fps, it isn’t quite twice the resolution but it’s definitley helped improve the image by adding a bit more clarity. Whilst straight lines are more focused and night vision less pixelated. At the front of the camera, not much has changed. It’s under neath where things start to look a little different. To make things weather resistant, they’ve included flap to stop water ingress where the USB-C power cable connects to the camera. It’s a niffty design and it still allows the camera to sit flush on a surface once plugged in. The UVC-G4-Instant is equipped with IR LEDs to boost night-time image clarity. With an IPX5 rated weatherproof casing, this camera is durable in outdoor environments and is also tamper resistant. You’ll need to buy a 3rd party weather proof power adapter if you want to have most of the cable exposed to the elements. The assumption was that the upgrade between the G3 and G4 Instant was the weather proofing, improved image and the ability to handle colder temperatures.

I love the G4 instant. It’s got way better video quality during the day compared to the G3. It comes into it’s own when recording at a distance. It’s just way less pixelated. No matter your needs, there’s a UniFi Protect camera that can meet them. Plus, you’ll never have to sacrifice simplicity for a deep feature set. Each of our cameras can be adopted in minutes and managed fully with the UniFi Protect application (web/ iOS/ Android). Overall my first impressions have me excited to get it powered up and paired with the UniFi protect software to see what it’s capable of. Single Use Plastic