This is truly an excellent video and I thank you for posting it. About 7 years ago I got into unifi out of pure necessity. An infested neighborhood at the time with break ins and gunshots being fired at night regularly down the street. I needed security for my family, did my research and thought Ubiquiti is the way since it had similarities to Apple products. I wanted the best unifi had to offer and decided to get a lot of the commercial grade gears. I got the unifi XG - 8 enterprise router , a 24 port switch with 500 watts. 14 cameras including a UVC pro that’s still kicking. Four uap - ac - shd access points for Wi-Fi . From time to time, xfinity would interrupt the internet otherwise no problems . I have a new addition to the house and looking to extend the experience. For those thinking about investing into Unifi gears, I can tell you it’s a worry free system after all these years. Setting things up wasn’t that easy for me, but RUclips videos helped tremendously. Your set up is an inspiration sir.
Couldn’t agree with you more on the comment of “….unifi is the drug…”, I started rebuilding my home infrastructure with about $2k budgeted, and ended up with $8k spending 😂😂😂 But very happy with the results!
This is how “Unifi” ecosystem will do to you :) I started with simple UDM SE with couple of APs and one PoE Max switch, but ended up with few more PoE Max switches at each floor. Then got into Unifi Protect with UNVR Pro and several G5 PTZ cameras……Just about done with the project, Unifi released UNAS Pro:) Of course, you will need to fill the Sata drivers for UNVR pro and UNAS pro… Unifi ecosystem is addictive!
I love this video, Terry! Also yes, UniFi is 100% a drug. When I finished setting up our house I convinced my parents that they too could benefit from a simple UniFi setup just so I could do it all over again. 😂
I have way too much invested in UniFi. 😂 But I don’t regret it as it just works. 4 APs, 15 cameras, 2 24 port switches, 30+ drops of CAT 6a, Aggregation switch, NVR of course, built my own NAS but now want the UniFi NAS. 😂 someone stop me. 😂
Crazy setup. Great explanation. I am in process of constructing our house. Planning is a key and I do relate to your comment what can be hard wired should be. I am going with Loxone for automation, UniFi for networking and security cameras, and local established brand for home security.
Terry, great set up and thanks for sharing. Agree that UniFi is a drug, I have a home UniFi installation as well and agree it'r rock solid. If yo don’t mind, I have two questions: 1. With the AppleTV in your server rack as your primary Apple Home hub, how do you access the user interface to update it, etc? I noticed three cables coming from it and I assume they’re are power, ethernet and HDMI, but where’s the TV / monitor. 2. At 18:36 you show your Mac Studio and primary monitor, what is the primary monitor, looks like a 32 inch one. Thanks again for sharing and all the content you’ve provided over the years. I started following you for your Photoshop education a while back. Cheers and Happy Holidays!
Thanks! 1. There is a TV on the wall outside of the closet in the hallway used for a big digital picture frame. That's what it's connected to. 2. There is an Apple Studio Display , Wacom Cintiq 27" and a Samsung 34" amzn.to/49kJQth
Very Nice home network, no such thing as overkill in your home. I am on my way building an over the top home network not with Unifi. Thanks for sharing your setup.
Fantastic setup! Terry, you need to snag some of the new UniFi AI Ports for your Doorbell and other non-AI UniFi cameras. (Or buy some ONVIF non-UniFi gear). Sold out right now, but keep an eye on inventory. Most people don't realize you can pair ANY UniFi or ONVIF camera to the AI Port. You are not limited to PoE cameras - so should work great even with the G4i. (The PoE daisy-chain port on the AI Port device is simply a convenience for wiring to avoid needing extra PoE ports on switches). And they are promising future upgrades will support multiple cameras with a single AI Port device! I beg to differ on one thing - UniFi cameras are not all that great. They still lack anything with color night vision sensors. As a photographer, I'm surprised you aren't sensitive to the amazing difference a $100 non-UniFi camera with a starlight color night sensor provides. Now with Protect's support for ONVIF cameras and the AI Port, time to get a second drug dealer! (translation: Start playing with some of the non-UniFi cameras - many awesome ones to choose from). I'm burying the lead: What happened to your weekly Photoshop livestreams? I am missing my fix! Have learned so much but still so much to learn. Maybe I'm just not looking in the right place, but seems like both you are Jason Levine are no longer doing weekly lives?
So cool- if you want face recognition on your G4 doorbell you can add the UniFi AI port to it and through that the doorbell will gain all the AI capabilities.
Awesome setup. I'm having a house built and getting ethernet ran to every room and a few outside for POE cameras. I've been looking at Unifi, and as you mentioned, really feel intimidated. I've bounced between going big vs trying to keep it as simple as possible. Looks like your G5 PTZ camers extend beyond the gutters. That's been my main concern. 19:26 Any extra advice you'd give for a new home build? We're having AP drops in the ceiling on each floor and getting two ethernet drops in a few rooms on opposite walls.
Sounds like you’re doing it right. Don’t skimp on Ethernet and quality cabling. You’ll never regret having extra drops. Unifi has been great once you get past the initial figuring out which pieces to order. I would do it all over again. The G5 PTZ has SEVERAL mounting options. I’m using a corner mount.
I would definitely run several extra ethernet wires to the outside, either for extra cameras or outdoor access points wherever you might need them in the future. Good wire is cheap compared to the cost of running it after the house is done. I moved into a nice home built in 2020 that had runs to most rooms, but nothing outside and it has been a pain to get cat6 from the patch panel to outside. I thought I could just mount an exterior PoE switch, but then it has to be plugged in to power and hiding wires outside and keeping them weatherproof is a lot more work and hassle than just having the PoE wires pop out of the wall or soffit directly behind the camera or AP. My wife vetoed wires on the outside of the house, so I am currently planning to spend next weekend pulling wires in the attic, full of blown in insulation, to get the runs I need for two more cameras and a couple access points.
Impressive setup. I'm in yhe process of upgrading my rack now. Unifi network gear has gotten to the point where I had to consider them. I already use them for wireless (with a controller running in a docker container on my Synology Rackstation). Why not upgrade?
Thank you for this video! Had so many questions after your Reddit post. Network set up is fantastic! Unifi is coming out with the AI port to give cameras facial recognition. Your comment about the doorbell camera is spot on. If they don't upgrade the doorbell it can be added with this. Only thing it is hardwired not sure if it works with wifi cameras. Having this option on the doorbell would be nice.
Thanks! My guess is that the AI Port will only work with PoE cameras which may include the PoE version of the G4 Doorbell Pro. Yeah and WiFi cameras are probably out of luck!
@@TerryLeeWhite Hey your next video should be how to get the doorbell cam to come up on the tv with picture in picture. My Ring doorbell does that now and it's the only reason I'm still using it.
@@jostnycI bring my cameras into Apple Home via Scrypted/HomeBridge. Cameras and Doorbells in Apple Home can be set to pop up on Apple TV when there is motion or a doorbell press.
I'd be interested to hear how you get on with the new NAS. I too have a ton of unifi stuff but love my Synology too much right now to make the switch. Cool set up tho.
Terry isn't playing around, that's a serious rack bro, im guessing you're getting rid of that pdu soon lol, that pdu is only meant to show stats and redundancy nothing more or less. im waiting for mine as well. however, I got a question for you on your modem. When you gave your mac address to your isp did they see it immediately or did you also give the additional 6 alpha numeric numbers that's on the modem. my isp never saw my modem and the tech guy that came over said that the modem could be faulty, now why didn't I RMA the modem instead of just sending it back and buying a new one. something I didn't realize just wasted 40 bucks on restocking fee thats a bummer. I hope this new one works.
When I setup the modem I entered the full MAC address in the Xfinity app and it saw it immediately. Be mindful that there are TWO MAC addresses. I was careful to use the one for the ISP/COAX and not the one for the Ethernet port. It worked first time and I haven't had to touch it since.
Terry you have a very impressive home network but I did see a home assistant green and I am wondering why your not using that as your main smart home system and then expose your devices from home assistant to apple home That way you can see everything abs not have to worry about the homekit bridge
@TerryLeeWhite yeah I hear you on that i am still working on my home assistant dashboards daily but I plan to not let the big 3 be the main system in my home so I prefer home assistant And with the harmony hubs you have in there you can turn on and off the different devices that you have in that room just by hitting a switch in home assistant and it saves so much time
@@Future9 the two pieces I started with were $499 and $279, which was cheaper than the high end mesh systems out there that don’t do as much. Most of the cameras were $99-$129.
Unifi is an expensive hobby lol; great breakdown of your setup and hopefully you can get that Smart PDU Pro I got one awhile back and love it. How is the UNAS Pro? I am on the fence with that and a Synology.
There's a lot to like about the UNAS Pro, especially the ease of setup and use. I have the Synology DS1522+ as well and for storage they both do the same thing. For running other apps, Synology wins that as Unifi chose to concentrate just on storage. My only complaint with the UNAS is that there is no USB port, so no ability to plug in a backup drive or UPS for that matter. You'll need to back it up to a second NAS or cloud service (which hopefully they add more options).
Do you have any footage from one of your camera's of you raging when there's a problem with the internet? lol I would go crazy if I had this great of a setup and there was even a hiccup haha
Quick question,I’m not sure in got it in the video, but how are you accessing the best possible speeds at your workstations that have access to your NAS servers
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"It's plugged in if it has an ethernet port". Best philosophy ever, I totally second it
The only way to go!
totally agree if it as a port its getting plugged in.
This is truly an excellent video and I thank you for posting it. About 7 years ago I got into unifi out of pure necessity. An infested neighborhood at the time with break ins and gunshots being fired at night regularly down the street. I needed security for my family, did my research and thought Ubiquiti is the way since it had similarities to Apple products. I wanted the best unifi had to offer and decided to get a lot of the commercial grade gears. I got the unifi XG - 8 enterprise router , a 24 port switch with 500 watts. 14 cameras including a UVC pro that’s still kicking. Four uap - ac - shd access points for Wi-Fi . From time to time, xfinity would interrupt the internet otherwise no problems . I have a new addition to the house and looking to extend the experience. For those thinking about investing into Unifi gears, I can tell you it’s a worry free system after all these years. Setting things up wasn’t that easy for me, but RUclips videos helped tremendously. Your set up is an inspiration sir.
Couldn’t agree with you more on the comment of “….unifi is the drug…”, I started rebuilding my home infrastructure with about $2k budgeted, and ended up with $8k spending 😂😂😂 But very happy with the results!
Man how big is your home? 8k sounds crazy
This is how “Unifi” ecosystem will do to you :) I started with simple UDM SE with couple of APs and one PoE Max switch, but ended up with few more PoE Max switches at each floor. Then got into Unifi Protect with UNVR Pro and several G5 PTZ cameras……Just about done with the project, Unifi released UNAS Pro:) Of course, you will need to fill the Sata drivers for UNVR pro and UNAS pro… Unifi ecosystem is addictive!
I love this video, Terry! Also yes, UniFi is 100% a drug. When I finished setting up our house I convinced my parents that they too could benefit from a simple UniFi setup just so I could do it all over again. 😂
@@forestchaput 😂
Wow! That's very impressive Terry! Very nice set up all around and your home is gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing your setup with us! Jason
Thanks Jason! I appreciate it.
Your Reddit post brought me here. Cool set up and awesome video. I’m about to jump down this rabbit hole
@@adrian_smadrian thanks! enjoy the ride!
Adrian please post your build process and set up. Thank You!
Awesome video, I just started my journey with the UDM SE, 24 port switch, U7 pro and G4 pro doorbell. Love it all so far.
Thanks and congratulations!
This deep dive was really insightful! Thanks for the links to your gear too. Definitely more than I need though. 😁
Thanks Larry! Yeah, like I said, it's overkill for most homes.
Unifi is definitely a drug! I started with the UDM SE and a U6-LR AP and now all my network devices are Ubiquiti.
Ubiquiti which I consider the Apple of Networking, has made home networking really fun. Very impressed with your home setup sir.
Nice rundown... We all fall into the trap! LOL
Yep! lol
I have way too much invested in UniFi. 😂 But I don’t regret it as it just works. 4 APs, 15 cameras, 2 24 port switches, 30+ drops of CAT 6a, Aggregation switch, NVR of course, built my own NAS but now want the UniFi NAS. 😂 someone stop me. 😂
12 Step Program Unifi Pro Max LOL
First time watching your content. Great job, love the set up, I’m new to unifi and also quickly falling down the rabbit hole
@@DannyTammaro thanks and enjoy the ride!
Crazy setup. Great explanation. I am in process of constructing our house. Planning is a key and I do relate to your comment what can be hard wired should be. I am going with Loxone for automation, UniFi for networking and security cameras, and local established brand for home security.
@@vrvrvr81 cheers!
This was a really nice tour, thanks.
This is a very nice unifi home network setup!
@@SpeedyMusi thanks!
Very nice, thanks.
I just started the change over this year. I am looking forward to be able to build up to something like your over thr next few years.
Awesome! I’ve been working on mine for almost 2 years.
Solid setup
Terry, great set up and thanks for sharing. Agree that UniFi is a drug, I have a home UniFi installation as well and agree it'r rock solid. If yo don’t mind, I have two questions: 1. With the AppleTV in your server rack as your primary Apple Home hub, how do you access the user interface to update it, etc? I noticed three cables coming from it and I assume they’re are power, ethernet and HDMI, but where’s the TV / monitor. 2. At 18:36 you show your Mac Studio and primary monitor, what is the primary monitor, looks like a 32 inch one. Thanks again for sharing and all the content you’ve provided over the years. I started following you for your Photoshop education a while back. Cheers and Happy Holidays!
Thanks! 1. There is a TV on the wall outside of the closet in the hallway used for a big digital picture frame. That's what it's connected to. 2. There is an Apple Studio Display , Wacom Cintiq 27" and a Samsung 34" amzn.to/49kJQth
Very Nice home network, no such thing as overkill in your home. I am on my way building an over the top home network not with Unifi. Thanks for sharing your setup.
I'm glad you're building a network you're gonna be happy with. Cheers!
Lovely setup! The AI Port will give the G4 doorbell AI features!
Thanks and yes I have the AI Port already setup with the doorbell. Works GREAT!
Listening to how you got started with UniFi sounds very familiar. As well as being on the site everyday and buying more an more gear.
@@btread78 an addiction for sure!
Nice run down Sir!!!!
@@kylestreet4059 thanks!
Fantastic setup! Terry, you need to snag some of the new UniFi AI Ports for your Doorbell and other non-AI UniFi cameras. (Or buy some ONVIF non-UniFi gear). Sold out right now, but keep an eye on inventory. Most people don't realize you can pair ANY UniFi or ONVIF camera to the AI Port. You are not limited to PoE cameras - so should work great even with the G4i. (The PoE daisy-chain port on the AI Port device is simply a convenience for wiring to avoid needing extra PoE ports on switches).
And they are promising future upgrades will support multiple cameras with a single AI Port device!
I beg to differ on one thing - UniFi cameras are not all that great. They still lack anything with color night vision sensors. As a photographer, I'm surprised you aren't sensitive to the amazing difference a $100 non-UniFi camera with a starlight color night sensor provides. Now with Protect's support for ONVIF cameras and the AI Port, time to get a second drug dealer! (translation: Start playing with some of the non-UniFi cameras - many awesome ones to choose from).
I'm burying the lead: What happened to your weekly Photoshop livestreams? I am missing my fix! Have learned so much but still so much to learn. Maybe I'm just not looking in the right place, but seems like both you are Jason Levine are no longer doing weekly lives?
So cool- if you want face recognition on your G4 doorbell you can add the UniFi AI port to it and through that the doorbell will gain all the AI capabilities.
I have the s.e. as well. im sure im not using it to its full potential because im a newbie to networking but I love it.
@@mikemcdonald5147 I’m learning more about it all the time.
That’s insane.
😮
Awesome setup. I'm having a house built and getting ethernet ran to every room and a few outside for POE cameras. I've been looking at Unifi, and as you mentioned, really feel intimidated. I've bounced between going big vs trying to keep it as simple as possible.
Looks like your G5 PTZ camers extend beyond the gutters. That's been my main concern. 19:26
Any extra advice you'd give for a new home build? We're having AP drops in the ceiling on each floor and getting two ethernet drops in a few rooms on opposite walls.
Sounds like you’re doing it right. Don’t skimp on Ethernet and quality cabling. You’ll never regret having extra drops. Unifi has been great once you get past the initial figuring out which pieces to order. I would do it all over again.
The G5 PTZ has SEVERAL mounting options. I’m using a corner mount.
I would definitely run several extra ethernet wires to the outside, either for extra cameras or outdoor access points wherever you might need them in the future. Good wire is cheap compared to the cost of running it after the house is done. I moved into a nice home built in 2020 that had runs to most rooms, but nothing outside and it has been a pain to get cat6 from the patch panel to outside. I thought I could just mount an exterior PoE switch, but then it has to be plugged in to power and hiding wires outside and keeping them weatherproof is a lot more work and hassle than just having the PoE wires pop out of the wall or soffit directly behind the camera or AP. My wife vetoed wires on the outside of the house, so I am currently planning to spend next weekend pulling wires in the attic, full of blown in insulation, to get the runs I need for two more cameras and a couple access points.
Impressive setup. I'm in yhe process of upgrading my rack now. Unifi network gear has gotten to the point where I had to consider them. I already use them for wireless (with a controller running in a docker container on my Synology Rackstation). Why not upgrade?
Thank you for this video! Had so many questions after your Reddit post. Network set up is fantastic! Unifi is coming out with the AI port to give cameras facial recognition. Your comment about the doorbell camera is spot on. If they don't upgrade the doorbell it can be added with this. Only thing it is hardwired not sure if it works with wifi cameras. Having this option on the doorbell would be nice.
Thanks! My guess is that the AI Port will only work with PoE cameras which may include the PoE version of the G4 Doorbell Pro. Yeah and WiFi cameras are probably out of luck!
@@TerryLeeWhite Hey your next video should be how to get the doorbell cam to come up on the tv with picture in picture. My Ring doorbell does that now and it's the only reason I'm still using it.
@@jostnycI bring my cameras into Apple Home via Scrypted/HomeBridge. Cameras and Doorbells in Apple Home can be set to pop up on Apple TV when there is motion or a doorbell press.
Thank you. I don't have any Apple devices. I'm assuming you're watching TV through an Apple tv device. I have Firesticks. I will do more research.
@@TerryLeeWhitecan you post a link to this Reddit post for me to research. Thank You!
I'd be interested to hear how you get on with the new NAS. I too have a ton of unifi stuff but love my Synology too much right now to make the switch. Cool set up tho.
Terry isn't playing around, that's a serious rack bro, im guessing you're getting rid of that pdu soon lol, that pdu is only meant to show stats and redundancy nothing more or less. im waiting for mine as well. however, I got a question for you on your modem. When you gave your mac address to your isp did they see it immediately or did you also give the additional 6 alpha numeric numbers that's on the modem. my isp never saw my modem and the tech guy that came over said that the modem could be faulty, now why didn't I RMA the modem instead of just sending it back and buying a new one. something I didn't realize just wasted 40 bucks on restocking fee thats a bummer. I hope this new one works.
When I setup the modem I entered the full MAC address in the Xfinity app and it saw it immediately. Be mindful that there are TWO MAC addresses. I was careful to use the one for the ISP/COAX and not the one for the Ethernet port. It worked first time and I haven't had to touch it since.
Go big or go home? or in this case go big at home! Nice setup
Thanks!
Terry you have a very impressive home network but I did see a home assistant green and I am wondering why your not using that as your main smart home system and then expose your devices from home assistant to apple home
That way you can see everything abs not have to worry about the homekit bridge
@@Nosjamesmenzer I’m just not there yet. Home Assistant is powerful but takes way more time to learn and configure. One day.
@TerryLeeWhite yeah I hear you on that i am still working on my home assistant dashboards daily but I plan to not let the big 3 be the main system in my home so I prefer home assistant
And with the harmony hubs you have in there you can turn on and off the different devices that you have in that room just by hitting a switch in home assistant and it saves so much time
@@Nosjamesmenzergoals. I have it running one automation that just wasn’t possible any other way.
Great video. This setup is immaculate but probably astronomically expensive. Is that a fair statement?
@@Future9 the two pieces I started with were $499 and $279, which was cheaper than the high end mesh systems out there that don’t do as much. Most of the cameras were $99-$129.
Unifi is an expensive hobby lol; great breakdown of your setup and hopefully you can get that Smart PDU Pro I got one awhile back and love it. How is the UNAS Pro? I am on the fence with that and a Synology.
There's a lot to like about the UNAS Pro, especially the ease of setup and use. I have the Synology DS1522+ as well and for storage they both do the same thing. For running other apps, Synology wins that as Unifi chose to concentrate just on storage. My only complaint with the UNAS is that there is no USB port, so no ability to plug in a backup drive or UPS for that matter. You'll need to back it up to a second NAS or cloud service (which hopefully they add more options).
@@TerryLeeWhite thanks for the in depth response I was leaning Synology as I want to run HomeBridge and maybe Home Assistant.
@ then that’s probably the better way to go.
Do you have any footage from one of your camera's of you raging when there's a problem with the internet? lol
I would go crazy if I had this great of a setup and there was even a hiccup haha
@@thebullfrog24 lol all the rage was with Linksys before this setup.
Quick question,I’m not sure in got it in the video, but how are you accessing the best possible speeds at your workstations that have access to your NAS servers
By using the OWC 10 GB Ethernet adapter.
I wonder if the new “AI Port” will work with the Doorbell Pro. If it does, that would be a game changer
I don't see how it could with a WiFi G4 Doorbell Pro? It SHOULD work with a PoE Version.
I stand corrected! It does in fact work with the G4 Doorbell Pro and I couldn't be happier with it!
Yeah I got bit by the UniFi bug. Even went with Protect cameras and now I even want to put voip phones around the house…because why not ?
Are you using a RAID setup for your NAS storage for redundancy?
Yes.
@TerryLeeWhite Awesome. Amazing setup!
@@sihledotcomthanks!
Terry got bank 🏦 💰
#Lifegoals
7:05 I think you mean Network-Attached Storage…not “addressable.
glad you understood what I meant.
There is never enough Us…. Never. 😂
get the UPS off the carpetted floor.
Just use WiFi 6E and you are all set till 900Mbps on your devices which is I think enough for the home use 😂
@@tomjeff9007 I’m sure that is enough for “home use”.
This is no longer a “home”
Network
You didn’t need half this. UniFi is cool, def overkill for homes