Quick Takeaways UniFi Protect video settings control video clarity, motion smoothness, storage efficiency, and browser compatibility The 11 key settings include FPS, Compression, Codec Encoding, Resolution & Stream Profiles, HDR/WDR, Low-Light/Night Vision,...
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Aspect Ratio and Cropping in UniFi Protect
Quick Takeaways Corridor/vertical mode (9:16) fits tall, narrow scenes like doorways and hallways. Standard 16:9 is best for wide scenes like yards and driveways. Digital crops/ROI can boost detail on areas that matter most. Rotation settings align the sensor to...
Recording Modes in UniFi Protect
Quick Takeaways Always = complete coverage and context, highest storage usage. Motion = records on movement; saves storage but may miss brief events. Smart Detections = AI‑classified objects (people/vehicles/packages) where supported. Pre‑roll and post‑roll padding...
Privacy and Detection Zones in UniFi Protect
Quick Takeaways Privacy Zones (masks) block specific regions from recording/viewing. Detection Zones restrict motion/AI analysis to relevant areas. Proper zoning reduces false alerts from streets, trees, and reflections. Use separate zones for people, vehicles, and...
Managing Bandwidth in UniFi Protect
Quick Takeaways Total bitrate is driven by resolution × FPS × compression. Some models expose bitrate caps; otherwise shape bitrate via compression/FPS/resolution. Use Low/Medium profiles for multi‑cam grids and mobile; reserve High for recording/single‑cam. Budget...
UniFi Protect Audio Settings: Mic Gain, Recording, and Privacy
Quick Takeaways Audio can be crucial evidence; enable where legal and useful. Mic gain that’s too high clips; too low loses speech detail. Noise/wind reduction (when available) improves clarity outdoors. Audio adds modest storage overhead compared to video. What Audio...