I got this to replace the Unifi Video system I was using on a PC as it was no longer supported. Also, with its inbuilt controller, it took over full control of my network. Honestly I should have done this ages ago - its a simple unit that allows me remote access to my cameras and control in ways I haven't had before. Its solid, I've never had to reboot it other than for software updates. I'd highly recommend this to anyone wanting to protect their home, and I am looking to buy more UniFi gear shortly. I got this to replace the Unifi Video system I was using on a PC as it was no longer supported. Also, with its inbuilt controller, it took over full control of my network. Honestly I should have done this ages ago - its a simple unit that allows me remote access to my cameras and control in ways I haven't had before. Its solid, I've never had to reboot it other than for software updates. I'd highly recommend this to anyone wanting to protect their home, and I am looking to buy more UniFi gear shortly.

This was easy to export older cloud key to. Easy installation of Protect. Currently running five different cameras with plans to expand. Recommend to someone who is new to IT and wants to set up reliable enterprise wifi setup without a dedicated server or computer controller. This was easy to export older cloud key to. Easy installation of Protect. Currently running five different cameras with plans to expand. Recommend to someone who is new to IT and wants to set up reliable enterprise wifi setup without a dedicated server or computer controller.

We run these devices across our business to control security cameras in each branch and provide cloud based access to the cameras to various personnel. This system is working well for us. I also use one of these devices to control the Unifi switches and APs across all our branches nationwide (as well as having 20 cameras attached to same device).

Only word of warning I would give is that when you replace the hard-disk with a bigger size make sure to try confirm the drive is compatible as I found some of the ones we transferred into the UCKG2 from our old 2TB NVRs appeared to be compatible at first but ran into issues later under load. A...view more We run these devices across our business to control security cameras in each branch and provide cloud based access to the cameras to various personnel. This system is working well for us. I also use one of these devices to control the Unifi switches and APs across all our branches nationwide (as well as having 20 cameras attached to same device).

Only word of warning I would give is that when you replace the hard-disk with a bigger size make sure to try confirm the drive is compatible as I found some of the ones we transferred into the UCKG2 from our old 2TB NVRs appeared to be compatible at first but ran into issues later under load. Also, after you change the drive it is best to leave the device alone for quite some time (depending on the size of the new drive - big ones seem to take longer), at first it seems like there is an issue with apps not running, or starting and stopping, but I think this mostly because there is no elegant solution for advising you that it is busily rebuilding itself and isn't ready yet.

I got this mainly for use with UniFi Protect cameras. Setup was a breeze, and works well. Just make sure you update the firmware version on the device, and set your location in the settings area before you try doing location-based alerts. UniFi support team were nice and responsive to a few queries I had. I got this mainly for use with UniFi Protect cameras. Setup was a breeze, and works well. Just make sure you update the firmware version on the device, and set your location in the settings area before you try doing location-based alerts. UniFi support team were nice and responsive to a few queries I had.

Had to upgrade to this due to Ubiquiti no longer supporting their free Unifi Video software.
Great bit of kit easy to use and easy to set up Unifi Protect, like the geo-fencing feature too so my phone just doesn't constantly go off when sitting in the lounge.

Only issue was powering this since I don't use a Ubiquiti POE Switch, you will need a 48v POE injector (NOT a 24V injector, which I found out after) or a QUALCOMM quick charge 24W+ USB A/USB C charger. Had to upgrade to this due to Ubiquiti no longer supporting their free Unifi Video software.
Great bit of kit easy to use and easy to set up Unifi Protect, like the geo-fencing feature too so my phone just doesn't constantly go off when sitting in the lounge.

Only issue was powering this since I don't use a Ubiquiti POE Switch, you will need a 48v POE injector (NOT a 24V injector, which I found out after) or a QUALCOMM quick charge 24W+ USB A/USB C charger.

After finding out that Ubiquiti had forced the Unifi Video to no longer work; I needed a solution for my cameras to function and WIFI.

This works perfectly and has plenty of storage with its 1TB.

The setup was easy and connected perfectly with the existing devices.

However, one thing to be aware of is that it does not contain a power adapter. If you are using the EdgeRouter/Switch series of Ubiquiti products it will not power the device as they are 24v POE. You will need a 48v POE adapter which PBTech does sell (Ubiquiti U-POE-af Passive PoE Injector (Only work with 48V 802.3af PoE devices)) or a USB-C power supply. I tested a 15w...view more After finding out that Ubiquiti had forced the Unifi Video to no longer work; I needed a solution for my cameras to function and WIFI.

This works perfectly and has plenty of storage with its 1TB.

The setup was easy and connected perfectly with the existing devices.

However, one thing to be aware of is that it does not contain a power adapter. If you are using the EdgeRouter/Switch series of Ubiquiti products it will not power the device as they are 24v POE. You will need a 48v POE adapter which PBTech does sell (Ubiquiti U-POE-af Passive PoE Injector (Only work with 48V 802.3af PoE devices)) or a USB-C power supply. I tested a 15w Samsung adapter but this wasn't powerful enough, but the 25w is but about the same price as the POE adapter.

Thanks PB tech - ive purchased a number of unifi products you stock and the gen2 cloud key is very neat and very easy to setup. No issues does exactly what it says it does. Works well with home network setup unifi access points and cameras. All happy here good gear! Thanks Thanks PB tech - ive purchased a number of unifi products you stock and the gen2 cloud key is very neat and very easy to setup. No issues does exactly what it says it does. Works well with home network setup unifi access points and cameras. All happy here good gear! Thanks

If you’re in the unifi universe this is a great piece of kit. Intuitive apps and it runs your cameras and network.
It is a bit pricey though and bear in mind it doesn’t come with a power supply. It requires either POE or a usb power source. If you’re in the unifi universe this is a great piece of kit. Intuitive apps and it runs your cameras and network.
It is a bit pricey though and bear in mind it doesn’t come with a power supply. It requires either POE or a usb power source.

Excellent replacement for the old cloud key, and also runs the Unifi protect server. Took a bit of setting up, but once done, works without fault. Excellent replacement for the old cloud key, and also runs the Unifi protect server. Took a bit of setting up, but once done, works without fault.

Previously used a virtual machine to host the controller software. - Now I use this. Very happy with the purchase. Previously used a virtual machine to host the controller software. - Now I use this. Very happy with the purchase.

I'm so glad I spent the extra $$$ and went for the gen 2 plus, auto back up to micro SD and the battery back up were the features that sold me on this model. Not cheap but worth every cent for peace of mind. Unit was easy to set up, but I cheated and started from scratch. Unit is typical Ubiquiti build quality, solid and seamless. Great product I'm so glad I spent the extra $$$ and went for the gen 2 plus, auto back up to micro SD and the battery back up were the features that sold me on this model. Not cheap but worth every cent for peace of mind. Unit was easy to set up, but I cheated and started from scratch. Unit is typical Ubiquiti build quality, solid and seamless. Great product

If you are into Ubiquity/UniFi hardware, then this is a very cool all in one device. It is both the Unifi Management Software, and Unifi's latest effort at video recording in their app called 'Unifi Protect'. It runs both software simultaneously, so you can manage your switches/wifi, and also have your cameras recording to the Unifi protect software. Protect seems to be their way forward - as they move away from Unifi Video. Simple install, and easy to use if you have a bit of tech understanding. If you are into Ubiquity/UniFi hardware, then this is a very cool all in one device. It is both the Unifi Management Software, and Unifi's latest effort at video recording in their app called 'Unifi Protect'. It runs both software simultaneously, so you can manage your switches/wifi, and also have your cameras recording to the Unifi protect software. Protect seems to be their way forward - as they move away from Unifi Video. Simple install, and easy to use if you have a bit of tech understanding.