Professional UniFi Protect Camera Installation

Enterprise-grade surveillance for your home or business - crystal-clear 4K imaging, AI-powered smart detection, and zero monthly subscription fees. Designed, installed, and supported by VIP Smart Homes, your local licensed integrator.

4K AI-Powered Imaging

See every detail in crystal-clear 4K resolution. UniFi's AI cameras automatically detect and alert you to people, vehicles, animals, and license plates - so you're notified about what matters, not every passing leaf.

Scalable from 2 to 200+ Cameras

Whether you need two cameras on your home or a comprehensive system across a commercial property, UniFi Protect scales seamlessly. Start small and add cameras at any time without replacing your infrastructure.

Zero Monthly Fees - Ever

Your footage belongs to you, stored locally on your own NVR. There are no cloud subscriptions, no tiered plans, and no fees that creep up over time. Pay once for the hardware and installation, and you're done.

Local Storage + Remote Access

All video is stored locally for maximum privacy and reliability. Access your cameras securely from anywhere in the world via the UniFi Protect app - without your footage living on someone else's server.

One App, Total Control

Manage every camera, review footage, set smart alerts, and control access - all from the intuitive UniFi Protect mobile app on iOS or Android. Real-time notifications keep you informed 24/7.

White-Glove Installation & Support

VIP Smart Homes handles everything: system design, cable routing, mounting, configuration, and training. And when you need us after installation, we're a local call away - not an overseas chat bot.

Why Homeowners & Businesses Choose UniFi Protect

UniFi Protect by Ubiquiti is the gold standard for professional-grade security camera systems — trusted by enterprises, hospitals, universities, and now increasingly by discerning homeowners across the Seattle area. Unlike consumer cameras from Ring or Nest, UniFi Protect gives you full ownership of your footage, no recurring fees, and a system that grows with you.

AI Pro - The Flagship Intelligence Camera

UVC-AI-360 - Full Panoramic Overhead Coverage

The AI 360 gives you something no fixed camera can: an unobstructed, overhead view of an entire space from a single mounting point. Using a 5MP CMOS sensor and a 360° fisheye lens, it captures 1920x1920 video at 30 frames per second — covering every corner of a room, lobby, or open outdoor area simultaneously, with no blind spots.

The built-in digital PTZ functionality lets you zoom into any section of the 360° image in real time — or in playback — without physically moving the camera. Smart detection identifies people, vehicles, and animals within the panoramic view and alerts you instantly.

Its IK08 vandal-resistant rating makes it one of the most rugged cameras in the UniFi lineup, ideal for public-facing environments. The low-profile design blends into ceiling and overhead mount points with minimal visual footprint.

Best for: open-plan offices, retail floors, lobbies, covered parking structures, warehouses, school common areas, and any space where comprehensive overhead coverage from a single unit is the priority.

UVC-AI-PTZ - Intelligent Pan, Tilt & Zoom With Auto-Tracking

The AI PTZ is not a conventional pan-tilt-zoom camera. It thinks. When its AI engine detects a person or vehicle, it automatically locks on and follows that subject in real time across the entire scene — maintaining 4K clarity throughout the tracking sequence with 22x optical zoom.

This means a single AI PTZ can effectively watch a large property the way a human operator would — actively following movement, zooming in on faces or plates, and returning to a patrol path when the scene is clear. Three operating modes give you complete control: Patrol Mode sweeps automatically between defined waypoints, Preset Mode lets you jump instantly to key locations like "Parking Entrance" or "Side Gate," and Alarm Manager integration triggers the camera to snap to a location the moment another UniFi sensor fires.

The AI PTZ also integrates with facial recognition and license plate detection, making it one of the few PTZ cameras that combines intelligent tracking with identification — not just coverage.

Best for: large residential estates, commercial parking lots, campuses, perimeter monitoring, warehouses, and any deployment where active tracking of subjects across a wide area is the goal.

UVC-AI-Pro - The Flagship AI Surveillance Camera

The AI Pro is the most capable all-around AI camera in the UniFi Protect lineup and our top recommendation for high-priority installation points. Its 4K 8MP sensor paired with a 3x optical varifocal zoom lens gives you exceptional detail from wide-angle coverage all the way down to a tight, zoomed-in view of a specific entry point.

What sets the AI Pro apart is the combination of on-device facial recognition, license plate recognition, smart detection for people, vehicles and animals, two-way audio through a far-field microphone array, and a wide 109.9° field of view - all built into a single weatherproof bullet camera.

Add the optional Vision Enhancer accessory and IR night vision extends from 82 feet to 131 feet, making it one of the longest-range AI cameras available for residential and commercial use.

Best for: front doors, driveways, gated entries, garage approaches, and any zone where identifying who - and what vehicle - is present matters most.

UVC-AI-LPR - Dedicated License Plate Recognition

The AI LPR is a purpose-built license plate recognition camera — and the only camera in the UniFi Protect lineup designed exclusively to do one thing with absolute precision: read plates, day or night, on moving vehicles.

Unlike general-purpose cameras with LPR as a secondary feature, the AI LPR is engineered from the ground up for this task. Its glare-cut filter works alongside IR illumination to capture reflective and non-reflective license plates reliably at night - even on vehicles traveling at up to 56 mph. It covers up to two lanes of traffic in a single installation.

This camera pairs exceptionally well with the AI Pro. Use the AI LPR to capture every plate entering or exiting your property, and the AI Pro to capture facial detail and general surveillance at the same location.

Best for: driveways, gated entries, parking lot entrances, commercial vehicle access points, and any location where knowing which specific vehicle was present - and when - is critical.

  • We start by understanding your property, security priorities, and which AI capabilities matter most - license plate capture at the gate, facial recognition at entry points, panoramic coverage of a retail floor, or perimeter tracking across a large lot. You'll get a custom camera recommendation with no obligation.

  • Correct placement is everything with AI cameras. LPR cameras require specific angles and distances from the road to read plates reliably. PTZ cameras need clear sightlines. AI 360 units must be ceiling-mounted for full panoramic effect. We design every installation around AI performance - not just coverage area.

  • Our licensed technicians handle all mounting, cabling, and PoE network configuration. Every run is clean, every mount is secure, and your home or business looks great when we leave.

  • IThis is where most installers stop - and where we go further. We configure your facial recognition zones, LPR allowlists and alert rules, PTZ patrol paths, AI 360 detection regions, and smart notification filters. Then we walk you through the UniFi Protect app until you're completely confident managing your own system.

  • Ubiquiti's AI platform evolves constantly. As new features roll out in UniFi Protect firmware, we keep your system current. VIP Smart Homes is your long-term AI security partner - local, available, and invested in your system performing at its best.

AI-Powered Security. Zero Monthly Fees.

Competing AI camera systems from Ring, Google Nest, and Arlo charge monthly fees just to access smart features - sometimes per camera, per month. Over five years, that adds up to thousands of dollars for features that should have been included from the start.

UniFi Protect AI is different. Facial recognition, license plate detection, auto-tracking, 360° panoramic coverage - every intelligent feature runs locally on your own NVR hardware. No cloud required. No subscription required. No one else has access to your footage.

You pay once for the hardware and installation. The AI works for you from day one and keeps working without ever sending you another bill.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The AI Pro is a full-featured AI surveillance camera - it handles facial recognition, license plate detection, smart detection, two-way audio, and general 4K coverage from a single unit. The AI LPR is a dedicated license plate recognition camera built exclusively for reading plates on moving vehicles at up to 56 mph, day or night. For most driveways and gated entries, we recommend installing both: the AI LPR to capture every plate, and the AI Pro to capture facial detail and general scene context.

  • A single AI 360 covers an entire space with zero blind spots from one mounting point - the equivalent of three to four fixed cameras pointed in different directions. The 360° fisheye view combined with digital PTZ lets you zoom into any area of the image in real time or in playback. For open spaces like lobbies, retail floors, warehouses, and covered parking areas, the AI 360 is often the most cost-effective and comprehensive solution.

  • No. The AI PTZ's auto-tracking mode locks onto a detected person or vehicle and follows them across the scene automatically - no operator required. You can also set it to Patrol Mode, where it sweeps automatically between preset positions on a schedule or in response to events triggered by other cameras or sensors in your UniFi Protect system.

  • Yes - and nighttime LPR is one of its core design features. The AI LPR uses a specialized glare-cut filter alongside IR illumination to capture reflective and non-reflective license plates in complete darkness on vehicles traveling at up to 56 mph. It's optimized specifically for night plate capture in a way that general-purpose cameras with LPR as a secondary feature are not.

  • No. All AI processing - facial recognition, license plate detection, auto-tracking, smart detection - runs locally on your UniFi NVR hardware. There are no cloud fees, no feature unlocks, and no recurring charges. You pay once for hardware and installation, and every capability is yours permanently.

  • Absolutely - and most of our installations do exactly that. A typical VIP Smart Homes AI deployment might include an AI LPR at the driveway entrance, an AI Pro at the front door, an AI 360 in a garage or common area, and an AI PTZ covering the perimeter. All four cameras are managed through a single UniFi Protect interface on one NVR.

  • The right NVR depends on how many cameras you're running and how much storage you want. During your free consultation, we'll specify the exact UniFi console or UNVR that fits your system - with room to expand as your needs grow. All hardware is included in your installation quote.

  • AI camera systems are priced based on the number and mix of cameras, NVR hardware, and installation complexity. Most residential AI installations start around $3,000–$5,000 for hardware and installation combined. Commercial projects vary based on scope. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote specific to your property.

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VIP Smart Homes is a Seattle-based, Washington State licensed integrator (License #VIPSMSH754B7), proudly serving the greater Puget Sound region's most distinguished homes and estates. From the waterfront properties of Medina, Clyde Hill, and Hunts Point to the luxury enclaves of Bellevue, Kirkland, and Mercer Island - and extending north through Kenmore, Bothell, Woodinville, and the Eastside corridor of Redmond, Sammamish, and Issaquah - we design and install professional UniFi Protect AI camera systems for homeowners and businesses who demand the very best in security, privacy, and technology. We also serve Yarrow Point, Beaux Arts Village, Newcastle, Maple Valley, Snoqualmie, North Bend, Shoreline, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Everett, and the broader communities of King and Snohomish County.