Ubiquiti UniFi Protect G4 Doorbell

Pros

• Base / Hub integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Integrates tightly with UniFi Protect and UFP Viewport, appearing like any UniFi camera and fitting easily into existing live views.
• Installation & Mounting ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Installation is straightforward with push-in connectors, an included level, and optional wedge for better camera angle.
• Ongoing ownership costs ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Beyond the upfront hardware, there are effectively no recurring costs thanks to local storage.
• Privacy ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Local-only video by default enhances privacy and reduces exposure to cloud services.
• Storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Records locally to a UniFi NVR with simple clip retrieval and downloads, avoiding reliance on cloud storage.
• Subscription ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  No subscription is required; all features function without ongoing fees.
• System completeness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Completes a UniFi Protect setup by adding a doorbell that works with existing cameras and monitoring displays.
• App, software & firmware ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Setup through the app is quick via Bluetooth provisioning, and mobile notifications arrive reliably.
• Chime ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Supports ringing a traditional chime using the included add-on module while also notifying phones.
• Complete kit in box ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Box includes screws, anchors, push-in wire connectors, a level, and an angle wedge for flexible mounting.
• Field of view & framing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Offers a very wide angle that covers the entryway effectively even at arm’s length.
• Motion-detection customization ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Allows recording modes and zone tuning in Protect for targeted motion detection behavior.
• Notifications ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Doorbell presses trigger prompt phone alerts with quick access to speak or respond.
• Quick-reply / pre-recorded message usefulness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Supports saved and custom quick messages like delivery instructions shown on the doorbell screen.
• Recording ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Supports continuous or motion-only recording and a quick-scan timeline to jump through events.
• Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Delivers 1600×1200 video at 30 fps with clear detail for identifying visitors at close range.
• Video sharing options ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Clips are easy to locate and export from Protect for sharing or archiving.
• Zones & activity areas ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Custom motion zones help ignore street traffic and focus on the approach to the door.
• Controls & indicators ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  On-device display shows status and custom text messages; overlays are configurable in Protect.
• Low-light & Night vision ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Built-in IR provides night vision for low-light visibility without needing porch lighting.
• Motion detection performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Supports motion-triggered events comparable to other UniFi cameras and integrates with recording schedules.
• Price & value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Priced at 199; strong value for UniFi users, though it requires existing Protect hardware.
• RTSP stream availability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Provides RTSP streams for external viewing, but broader third-party protocols are not supported.
• Audio ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  On-device mic is clear at the door, but the speaker volume is modest and can be hard to hear in noisy areas.