UniFi AI Key Reviewed: Local Video AI With No Monthly Fees [YouTube Release]

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What makes the UniFi AI Key impressive?
Local video processing — no cloud dependency
No subscription fees — truly own your NVR
Advanced AI features for smart detection and video management
Complete privacy — video stored and processed entirely on-site

Unlike many other companies selling “hardware” with forced subscription models, UniFi’s Protect system gives you full control without ongoing fees. In a world where “owning” hardware often means just renting access, UniFi stands out by letting you truly own your security system.

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Chapters
00:00 The UniFi AI Key
01:42 What is The AI Key?
02:50 Setup and supported cameras
04:55 How To Find Things Using the AI Key
08:36 Alarm Manager
09:45 Local Processing with No Licence and No Subscription Fees

Hi Tom!

I enjoyed the video but was wondering a) does it work with non Unifi cameras and b) how does it compare to Synology’s offering which I believe has something similar ?

Thanks!

It will work with Non-UniFi cameras as long as they are also setup using the AI port.
Synology is not even close to what UniFi offers in terms of AI. I have a video on their offering here: