UniFi Protect AI 360 Camera - Unboxing, Setup, and Testing

Crosstalk Solutions
6 Jan 202214:39

TLDRIn this video, Chris from Crosstalk Solutions reviews the Unifi Protect Camera AI 360, a 5-megapixel camera with a 1920x1920 square resolution designed for wide coverage, ideal for retail or store settings. The camera features PTZ capabilities, a 360-degree fisheye lens, and is weather-resistant with IK08 tamper-proofing. Chris explores the camera's setup, adoption process, and settings within the Unifi Protect system, highlighting its smart detection features and the ability to de-warp and navigate recorded footage. Despite some software limitations, Chris is impressed with the camera's performance and versatility, particularly its applicability in wide field of view environments.

Takeaways

  • 📦 The Unifi Protect Camera AI 360 is a new addition to the UniFi Protect lineup, featuring a 1920 by 1920 square resolution for a top-down view.
  • 🎥 This 5-megapixel camera captures video at 30 frames per second and has pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) capabilities, despite being a 360-degree camera.
  • 🌀 The camera has a 360-degree fisheye lens and is IPX4 weather-resistant, allowing it to withstand water splashes from any direction.
  • 💪 It is also IK08 tamper-proof, capable of withstanding a force of 5 joules, equivalent to a 1.7 kg weight dropped from 300 mm.
  • 🔌 Powered by 802.3 AF PoE, the camera has a simple setup with a network/PoE in, a reset switch, and a cable channel for neat cable management.
  • 🛠️ The box includes a quick start guide, mounting template with a built-in level, and different lens options, as well as a specialized wrench for adjusting the bubble dome lens cover.
  • 📱 Adoption into Unifi Protect is straightforward, with the camera automatically detected and updated to the latest firmware.
  • 🔍 The camera offers smart detection features like person and vehicle detection, and allows setting up smart detection zones.
  • 🎞️ Both live viewing and playback support de-warping the view, enabling users to look around different areas of the footage and follow subjects.
  • 🚫 There are some limitations, such as the inability to have different preset angles per live view and no de-warped view on the viewport.
  • 💡 The AI 360 is a versatile camera suitable for environments needing a wide field of view from a top-down perspective, such as retail stores, mechanic shops, or garages.

Q & A

  • What is the Unifi Protect Camera AI 360 designed for?

    -The Unifi Protect Camera AI 360 is designed for providing a 360-degree view, making it suitable for environments like retail stores or areas near cash registers where a broad overview is needed.

  • What is the resolution of the Unifi Protect Camera AI 360?

    -The Unifi Protect Camera AI 360 has a square resolution of 1920 by 1920 pixels, which is a 5 megapixel camera.

  • What does the PTZ feature in the Unifi Protect Camera AI 360 stand for?

    -PTZ stands for Pan Tilt Zoom, which indicates that the camera has the ability to move horizontally (pan), vertically (tilt), and adjust its zoom.

  • What are the weatherproof and vandal-proof ratings of the Unifi Protect Camera AI 360?

    -The camera is IPX4 weather resistant, meaning it can withstand water splashing from any direction, and it is IK08 vandal proof, which means it can withstand a force of 5 joules, equivalent to a 1.7 kg weight dropped from 300 millimeters.

  • How is the Unifi Protect Camera AI 360 powered?

    -The camera is powered by 802.3 AF PoE (Power over Ethernet), which allows it to receive power and data through the same Ethernet cable.

  • What additional lens does the Unifi Protect Camera AI 360 come with?

    -The camera comes with a 360-degree fisheye lens and an alternative lens cover designed for outdoor use, which is a smaller bubble dome for added durability.

  • How does the Unifi Protect Camera AI 360 update its firmware?

    -The camera updates its firmware automatically when adopted into the Unifi Protect system, with the update process taking around five to six minutes.

  • What detection features are available on the Unifi Protect Camera AI 360?

    -The camera offers motion detection, person detection, and vehicle detection, with smart detection zones that can be configured through the Unifi Protect interface.

  • How does the de-warped view work on the Unifi Protect Camera AI 360?

    -The de-warped view allows users to interact with the footage by moving and zooming around the image, both in live viewing and video playback, to focus on specific areas or subjects.

  • What are some limitations of the Unifi Protect Camera AI 360's live view and viewport?

    -Limitations include the inability to have different preset angles per live view and the lack of a de-warped view on the viewport. The live view settings do not always translate to the viewport, which may not be ideal for users.

  • What environments would benefit most from using the Unifi Protect Camera AI 360?

    -Environments like mechanic shops, garages, and retail stores would benefit from the camera's wide field of view, as it allows for comprehensive monitoring of large areas from a single vantage point.

Outlines

00:00

📦 Unboxing and Initial Impressions of the UniFi Protect Camera AI 360

In this segment, Chris introduces the UniFi Protect Camera AI 360, a 5-megapixel camera with a 1920 by 1920 square resolution designed for top-down views in retail stores or near cash registers. The camera is equipped with a 360-degree fisheye lens, PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) functionality, and is both IPX4 weather-resistant and IK08 tamper-proof. Chris unboxes the camera, discussing its features and accessories, including a specialized wrench for the bubble dome lens cover. He then proceeds to adopt the camera into the UniFi Protect system and explores its settings, noting the absence of smart detection features initially but later finding them under smart detection zones.

05:03

🔍 Exploring the Camera's Features and Smart Detection

Chris delves into the camera's user interface, demonstrating the ability to look around different areas of the screen using the warp video feature. He discusses the camera's settings, including motion detection, person, and vehicle detection, and smart detection zones. After resolving an issue with smart detection by creating a new zone and adjusting settings, Chris compares the camera's view with different lens covers, noting no significant difference in the fisheye lens view. He then plans to install the camera in his garage, emphasizing its outdoor durability and potential applications in various environments.

10:10

🚀 Installation and Practical Use of the AI 360 Camera

Post-installation, Chris shares his positive experience with the AI 360 camera. He highlights the camera's ability to provide a warped and de-warped view, both in live viewing and video playback, allowing users to move around the view and focus on specific areas. However, he notes some limitations, such as the inability to set different preset angles for each live view and the lack of de-warped view on the viewport. Despite these software limitations, Chris appreciates the camera's wide field of view and its suitability for environments like mechanic shops and retail stores. He concludes by inviting viewers to share their thoughts on the camera and encourages subscriptions for more content.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡UniFi Protect

UniFi Protect is a video surveillance software platform developed by Ubiquiti, a company known for its networking products. In the context of the video, it serves as the central system for managing and viewing footage captured by the Unifi Protect Camera AI 360. The platform allows users to monitor, record, and analyze video data from multiple cameras, providing a comprehensive security solution.

💡360 Camera AI 360

The 360 Camera AI 360 is a security camera with a 360-degree field of view, offering a complete surveillance coverage from a single unit. It features a high-resolution 5-megapixel sensor with a 1920x1920 square resolution, enabling detailed video capture. The AI in its name suggests that the camera has artificial intelligence capabilities, such as person and vehicle detection, which enhances its surveillance functions.

💡Resolution

Resolution in the context of video surveillance refers to the clarity and fineness of the image produced by the camera. A higher resolution, such as the 1920x1920 square resolution of the AI 360 camera, means more pixels are captured, resulting in a sharper and more detailed image. This is crucial for identifying specific details in the surveillance footage.

💡PTZ

PTZ stands for Pan-Tilt-Zoom, and it refers to the ability of a camera to move horizontally (Pan), vertically (Tilt), and adjust its focal length (Zoom) remotely. This feature enhances the camera's flexibility and adaptability, allowing it to cover a wider area and focus on specific subjects without physically moving the camera itself.

💡Weather Resistance

Weather resistance is a property of certain devices that allows them to withstand exposure to various weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or humidity, without suffering damage or loss of functionality. In the context of the AI 360 camera, its IPX4 weather resistance means it can handle water splashing from any direction without being compromised, making it suitable for outdoor installations.

💡PoE

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that allows devices to be powered through the same Ethernet cables that are used for data transmission. This simplifies the installation process by reducing the need for separate power cables and outlets near the device location. The AI 360 camera is powered by 802.3af PoE, which is a standard for PoE that provides power to devices like network cameras.

💡Fisheye Lens

A fisheye lens is a type of ultra-wide-angle lens that provides a very broad field of view, often around 180 degrees or more. It is known for its distinctive visual distortion, which results in a circular image with exaggerated edges. In security cameras, such as the AI 360, this lens allows for comprehensive coverage of an area, which is particularly useful in surveillance applications where a wide view is necessary.

💡Smart Detection

Smart Detection refers to the camera's ability to use artificial intelligence algorithms to identify and react to specific events or movements, such as detecting people or vehicles. This enhances the camera's functionality beyond basic motion detection, providing more targeted and useful data for security purposes.

💡Vandal Proof

Vandal proof refers to a device's design and construction that make it resistant to damage from intentional acts of vandalism. The IK08 rating mentioned in the script indicates a level of protection against vandalism, such as resistance to impacts from blunt objects. For security cameras, this feature is crucial for ensuring the device's durability and reliability in public or exposed locations.

💡Adoption

In the context of the video, 'adoption' refers to the process of adding a new camera to the UniFi Protect system. This involves connecting the camera to the network, recognizing it by the system, and configuring it for use. Once adopted, the camera becomes an active part of the surveillance setup and begins capturing and transmitting video data.

💡De-warped View

A de-warped view, or de-warping, is a process that corrects the visual distortion caused by a wide-angle or fisheye lens. This allows the viewer to see a more natural, rectilinear image rather than the curved, distorted appearance that is typical with such lenses. In surveillance systems, de-warping can make it easier to interpret the footage and focus on specific areas of interest.

Highlights

Introduction to the Unifi Protect Camera AI 360, a new 360-degree camera with a 1920 by 1920 square resolution.

The camera is designed for use in retail stores or near cash registers, providing a top-down view of the area below it.

The camera boasts a 5-megapixel sensor, capturing video at 30 frames per second and has PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) capabilities.

The camera features a 360-degree fisheye lens and is IPX4 weather resistant, capable of withstanding water from any direction.

The camera is also IK08 tamper proof, able to withstand a force equivalent to a 1.7 kg weight dropped from 300mm.

Powered by 802.3 AF PoE, the camera is easy to set up with a simple connection to the network and PoE in.

The camera comes with various accessories, including a quick start guide, mounting template, different lens options, and a specialized wrench for the lens cover.

Adopting the camera into the Unifi Protect system is straightforward, with the camera updating to the latest firmware automatically.

The camera's settings include options for resolution, recording quality, motion detection, and smart detection like person and vehicle detection.

A unique feature of the camera is the ability to warp video, allowing users to look around different areas of the screen and interact with the footage.

The camera can be mounted in various locations, with the user choosing to install it in a garage for practical use.

The camera's live view and playback can be manipulated to focus on specific areas, providing a versatile monitoring solution.

The user highlights some limitations, such as the inability to have different preset angles per live view and no dewarped view on the viewport.

Despite limitations, the user is impressed with the camera's performance and sees its potential use in various environments like mechanic shops and retail stores.

The Unifi Protect Camera AI 360 is priced at $299, offering a high-value solution for wide field of view monitoring.

The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to like, subscribe, and share their thoughts on the camera.

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