Kentucky's Choice for UniFi Protect
Design, Installation, and Management
Smart Life | An IT Solutions Company plans, installs, and supports UniFi Protect video security systems for businesses that need reliable visibility, crystal-clear footage, and simple, secure management—without recurring camera licenses. From small offices to multi-building campuses, we deliver clean installs, proper retention planning, and proactive support.
What is UniFi Protect?
UniFi Protect is Ubiquiti’s video platform for IP cameras, NVRs, and cloud-managed monitoring. It centralizes live view, recording, playback, and alerts—so you can manage every camera and site from one intuitive dashboard.
Why Businesses Choose UniFi Protect
Powerful, scalable, and easy to use—at a cost that makes sense for growing organizations.
- Scalable: From a few cameras to large multi-site deployments.
- Centralized Management: Live view, playback, users/roles, and alerts in a single interface.
- High-Quality Video: Modern sensors, night performance, and smart detection capabilities.
- No Per-Camera Licensing: Predictable total cost of ownership as you expand.
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We look forward to earning your business ...and your trust.
Kentucky's UniFi Protect Installer and Managed Service Provider
We deliver end-to-end UniFi Protect—site survey, camera placement, switching/PoE, NVR storage, configuration, and ongoing monitoring—so you get dependable coverage and clear footage when it matters.
Our Services Include:
Everything required for a professional, standards-compliant video security deployment.
- Site Survey & Design – coverage maps, lens selection, and cable/power planning
- Professional Installation – clean mounting, weather sealing, and structured cabling
- Storage & Retention Planning – drive sizing, RAID options, and days-of-retention targets
- Configuration & Hardening – roles/permissions, alerts, privacy zones, VLANs
- Remote Monitoring & Support – health checks, firmware updates, and camera optimization
Key Advantages of UniFi Protect:
Modern features, unified management, and strong value—without the license burden.
- No Per-Camera Fees – avoid annual licensing costs common with legacy VMS platforms.
- Cloud Management Included – view and administer from web or mobile.
- Unified Ecosystem – integrates with UniFi Network and UniFi Access for end-to-end visibility.
- Flexible Storage – on-prem NVRs with expandable drives and retention controls.
(502) 251-4775
We look forward to earning your business ...and your trust.
UniFi Protect vs. Traditional CCTV/VMS
Traditional systems often require costly camera licenses and complex servers. UniFi Protect delivers streamlined hardware, intuitive software, and predictable costs—ideal for small and mid-sized businesses.
Recommended UniFi Protect Hardware
We supply and install a complete lineup to match each location and lighting condition:
- Fixed & Varifocal Dome/Bullet Cameras – indoor/outdoor models for entrances, lots, and interiors
- 360°/Panoramic & Specialty Cameras – wide-area coverage to reduce blind spots
- Turret & Mini-Form-Factor Cameras – discreet options for lobbies, offices, and corridors
- UNVR / UNVR-Pro – on-prem network video recorders with expandable storage
- PoE Switching & UPS – reliable power, surge protection, and battery backup
Innovative Features of UniFi Protect
Designed for daily operations with the tools your team needs to respond quickly.
Smart Detection & Alerts
Receive actionable notifications and highlight important events for faster review.
Multi-Site Live View & Roles
Switch between locations and assign granular permissions to managers, security, or reception.
Privacy Zones & Retention Controls
Mask sensitive areas and set retention policies that align with your compliance goals.
Secure Remote Access
View cameras and recordings from anywhere with encrypted, authenticated access—no extra license required.
(502) 251-4775
We look forward to earning your business ...and your trust.
UniFi Protect at Smart Life for Kentucky Businesses
We pair precise camera placement with clean cabling, storage sizing, and responsive support to deliver a video platform your team will actually use.
Industries We Serve
Video solutions tailored for each environment’s risk and workflow.
- Healthcare facilities and clinics
- Retail, restaurants, and hospitality
- Warehouses, manufacturing, and logistics yards
- Professional offices and multi-tenant buildings
- Schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations
FAQs: UniFi Protect at Smart Life
Quick answers to the questions we’re asked most.
Do I need per-camera licenses with UniFi Protect?
No. UniFi Protect does not require per-camera licensing, which lowers ongoing costs.
How much UniFi Protect storage do I need?
It depends on camera count, resolution, motion levels, and desired retention days. We size storage so you reliably meet your retention goals.
Can Smart Life monitor UniFi Protect system health?
Yes. We provide proactive monitoring, firmware updates, and support to keep your system performing.
Can UniFi Protect integrate with our network and access control?
Yes. We segment traffic with UniFi Network and can pair entry views with UniFi Access for verification.
(502) 251-4775
We look forward to earning your business ...and your trust.
Get Started with Smart Life Today
Ready to upgrade to clear, reliable video security? Contact Smart Life | An IT Solutions Company for a site survey and proposal. We’ll design a UniFi Protect solution that’s secure, scalable, and easy to manage.
- Alarm Manager
- Alarm Manager powers seamless if-this-then-that automations within UniFi and beyond—set granular triggers and actions, like playing a prerecorded message on a loud-speaker when a camera detects motion.
- AI Analytics
- UniFi Protect leverages edge computing for on-camera AI. Instantly search footage with Smart Detections, set alerts via Alarm Manager, and receive real-time facial-recognition notifications - all processed securely your local infrastructure.
- Face and License Plate Recognition
- Identify and label faces with AI series cameras to elevate your site’s security. Powerful Vehicle & Audio Classification. Easily find vehicles by type and color, and filter incidents by audio events like glass breaking, speaking, or car alarms.
- Enhanced Retention
- UniFi Protect’s Enhanced Retention mode intelligently reduces older footage quality to optimize storage, keeping recent recordings in full clarity while preserving months—or even years—of critical video.
- Vantage Point
- Vantage Point lets you seamlessly view and manage multiple UniFi Protect NVRs within Site Manager—creating unified multi-views combining cameras from locations across town or around the globe, all in one intuitive interface.
- Third Party Camera Support
- ONVIF compatibility lets you seamlessly integrate existing third-party cameras into UniFi Protect—making migration easy, and enabling specialized cameras for unique applications.
- Cloud Video Archiving
- Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive. Video Archiving has been revamped with a streamlined bulk export experience to local or cloud storage – and OneDrive is now supported for cloud backup in addition to Google Drive, Dropbox and local NAS shares.
- Storage Manager
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- Storage Manager provides effortless control over your NVR storage. Using Btrfs, easily expand your storage incrementally without reconfiguring your server—monitor drive health, receive instant failure alerts, and ensure uninterrupted video coverage.
- No Licensing Fees
- Run 4 or 4,000 cameras - licensing is still $0. UniFi Protect handles all AI and recording on your local UNVR or Enterprise NVR, eliminating cloud fees, subscriptions, and paid AI add-ons.
- InnerSpace
- Drag your building’s blueprint into UniFi Innerspace and watch it become a live, interactive map—every camera, door, and sensor pinned exactly where it belongs.
- Easy Remote Access
- UniFi’s hybrid cloud approach offers the best of both worlds—your data remains securely stored locally while cloud connectivity provides instant, encrypted remote access. Jump between locations, view live or recorded video, and manage settings seamlessly from Site Manager or the UniFi mobile apps.
- Identity
- Unlock doors with just a tap. Easily deploy the Identity mobile app to users—granting seamless access to your facility, plus one-tap Wi-Fi and VPN connectivity for secure access to all corporate resources, physical and digital.
- Call Manager
- Build a complete Intercom directory and manage notifications for admins, Viewers, and Chimes on a custom schedule.
- Intercom
- Welcome occupants and visitors, secure deliveries, and reinforce security infrastructure.
- Seamless Device Management
- Easily manage all your cameras, readers, and access control hubs—all in one integrated place.
- Simple, Secure Deployment
- Connect a single PoE cable and, within minutes, UniFi Protect auto-discovers, encrypts, and deploys your entire access system.
- Integrated Hub and Reader
- Single door entry powered by single low-cost device. Easier Upgrade legacy access control for minimal cost.
- Touch Pass
- Support for NFC badges within Apple Wallet. Unlock doors, gates, and elavators with a tap of your iPhone of Apple Watch.
- Usability Enhancements
- New event playback with keyboard shortcuts for precise frame-by-frame analysis, plus enhanced capabilities for quickly retrieving recordings of relevant people and license plates.
- Continuous Archiving
- Benefit from improved redundancy as event copies are instantly sent and stored offsite, ensuring crucial recordings are always accessible.
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