Quick Takeaways Night settings include IR LEDs, B/W IR vs color night modes, and exposure tuning. Lower FPS allows longer exposure but increases blur; faster shutter needs more light. Increase quality (less compression) at night to avoid blocky noise. Add ambient or...
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HDR and WDR in UniFi Protect: When to Enable
Quick Takeaways HDR/WDR raises dynamic range for mixed‑light scenes (bright sky + deep shadows). Great for doorways/porches/driveways; test during sunrise/sunset. Trade‑offs can include reduced max FPS, motion artifacts, and extra noise. Pair HDR with sensible FPS,...
UniFi Protect FPS Settings: Auto vs Custom Explained
Quick Takeaways FPS controls motion smoothness, storage use, and low‑light behavior. Auto adjusts FPS dynamically; Custom locks a fixed FPS for predictability. 15–20 FPS is a great default for browser share links. 25–30 FPS helps with plates and fast motion if...
UniFi Protect Codec Encoding: Standard vs Enhanced (H.264 vs H.265)
Quick Takeaways Standard (H.264) is universally browser‑compatible; Enhanced (H.265/HEVC) is more efficient but less compatible. Auto encoding can choose per client but may misdetect; Custom locks the codec for predictability. For browser share links, choose H.264....
UniFi Protect Resolution & Stream Profiles: How to Optimize
Quick Takeaways UniFi Protect exposes High/Medium/Low streams; map them to recording, grids, and remote/mobile. Higher resolution increases detail but multiplies bitrate and storage. Tune profiles alongside FPS, compression, and codec for best results. Use Low/Medium...
UniFi Protect Compression Settings: Auto vs Custom Explained
Quick Takeaways Compression sets bitrate and detail trade‑offs within your chosen codec. Auto adapts to motion and lighting; Custom fixes a level via slider. More compression = smaller files and easier streaming but blockier detail. Less compression = sharper details...