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Easy configuration - all you need is your UniFi Protect controller IP address, username, and password to get started. The defaults work quite well for the vast majority of users. When you want more, there are additional options you can play with, if you choose.
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Full HomeKit support for the UniFi Protect ecosystem. All generally available UniFi Protect devices are supported, including cameras (with tamper detection and ambient light sensors on supported models), chimes, doorbells, lights, sensors (including the growing SuperLink family, such as fobs, glass break sensors, and relays), and Viewports.
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Complete HomeKit Secure Video support for all UniFi Protect cameras. Complete HomeKit Secure Video support, without the need for additional plugins or software beyond FFmpeg. Another community first - all without the need for additional tools to get a complete solution. Third party cameras using an AI Port are also fully supported.
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Third-party camera support. ONVIF-compatible third-party cameras added to Protect are supported with some constraints: no motion sensor is exposed by the Protect controller, which means HKSV is unavailable for these cameras. However, if a third-party camera is paired with an AI Port, full HKSV support becomes available as the AI Port provides the necessary motion detection capabilities.
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Incredibly high performance. I've spent the time to optimize the video streaming experience to ensure it feels very responsive, and just works. HBUP keeps a standing timeshift buffer of each camera that powers live viewing, HomeKit Secure Video, and snapshots...a big part of why live views start so quickly. For those that have hardware-accelerated CPUs and GPUs, live video stream load times using the Home app on iOS average at 0.2-0.3 seconds on a day-to-day basis, which is often better than the native UniFi Protect app! Supported hardware-accelerated platforms are currently: Apple Macs (both Intel and Apple Silicon), Intel Quick Sync Video-enabled CPUs, and Raspberry Pi 4. When not using hardware acceleration, or on slower systems, you can expect live video streams to load within 1-2 seconds.
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Full UniFi Protect Doorbell support.. This plugin provides complete support for UniFi Protect Doorbells. We support all features of UniFi Protect doorbells including - doorbell rings, two-way audio, package camera support, and the use of the onboard LCD screen for messages. Two-way audio has caveats you should be aware of.
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Two-way audio support for all UniFi Protect cameras that support it. Some Protect devices that support two-way audio capabilities include UniFi Protect Doorbells, the UniFi Protect AI Pro Cameras, and more. If the Protect device supports two-way audio, that functionality is available to you in HomeKit.
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Support for multiple controllers. This plugin can support multiple UniFi Protect controllers. If you have more than one controller, it's easy to add them to this plugin, and integrate them seamlessly into HomeKit.
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Automatic realtime detection and configuration of all UniFi Protect devices. By default - all of your supported UniFi Protect devices are made available in HomeKit without needing any further configuration on your part. Additionally, if you add or remove cameras or other devices to your UniFi Protect controller, this plugin will autodetect those configuration changes and add or remove those devices in HomeKit, seamlessly, in realtime. No need to restart Homebridge to see your new Protect devices added or removed.
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A builtin webUI using the Homebridge webUI plugin framework allows you the ability to customize the plugin to your needs. You can apply options globally, for all devices connected to a specific Protect controller, or for individual Protect devices in an intuitive way using the Homebridge HBUP webUI.
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Motion sensor control from within HomeKit. By default, all detected cameras have a motion sensor service. An additional motion switch service can be enabled if you want even more granular control: the motion switch allows you to selectively activate and deactivate motion detection of your cameras. This is especially useful in automation scenarios where you wish to activate or deactivate motion detection selectively when you leave your home or arrive home, for example, or to enable specific groups of cameras to turn on and off motion detection through automation.
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Occupancy sensors for HomeKit. Any device with a motion sensor can also be used as an occupancy sensor with the appropriate feature option. This further simplifies automation scenarios where say you want to turn on a light in a room but only when there's motion detected over a certain period of time. Taking it one step further, on Protect devices with smart motion event notification, you can configure the occupancy sensor to only trigger when a person is in the room.
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Create scenes or presets for groups of cameras. If you choose to create specific liveviews, a security system accessory will appear in HomeKit, enabling you to have motion-detection scenes or presets a tap away. For even more customization, you can create liveview-based switches that will allow you to enable or disable motion detection on groups of cameras. They're easy and intuitive to create and can amplify your user experience in HomeKit.
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MQTT support. MQTT support is available for those that want to make UniFi Protect accessible to an MQTT broker.
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UniFi Access integration. For UniFi Access readers paired with a Protect camera on the same controller, HBUP exposes a lock accessory allowing you to unlock the door from HomeKit. Note: due to Protect API limitations, only unlocking is supported - locking must be done through the Access app or automatically by the Access system. A UniFi Access intercom's doorbell press also surfaces in HomeKit as a doorbell ring.
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