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Ubiquiti AI Key – The Future of Private, On-Premises AI for UniFi Protect
At Ubiquiti, we believe the future of physical security lies not in the cloud—but at the edge. The AI Key is our innovative response to the growing demand for privacy-first, license-free, and ultra-fast video intelligence. Unlike typical cloud-based solutions, the AI Key brings advanced AI processing directly on-site, offering unmatched performance and total control over your surveillance data.
Edge AI Performance — Analyze Up to 1,000 Events Per Hour
The Ubiquiti AI Key is a high-performance Edge AI appliance capable of analyzing up to 1,000 smart detection events per hour. It doesn't just detect motion—it adds rich layers of classification to each event, identifying objects, behaviors, and context with precision. Whether it’s a vehicle, a person, or a specific activity, the AI Key enhances every event with meaningful insights.
Combined with its natural language search capability, this powerful processing engine allows you to retrieve exactly what you need—quickly and intuitively—without digging through hours of footage.
AI Key at a Glance
A compact yet powerful Edge AI device designed to supercharge your UniFi Protect ecosystem with real-time video analytics, smart scene detection, natural language search, and more—all while keeping your data local and secure.
Advanced Computer Vision for Protect Cameras
Once connected, the AI Key enhances your existing UniFi Protect cameras with sophisticated object and behavior detection capabilities. It can analyze thousands of contextual details—people, vehicles, clothing types, movements—allowing for deeper insights and faster identification. Whether monitoring a driveway, office, or retail space, the AI Key adds a new layer of intelligence to every frame.
Natural Language Search Powered by LLM
Searching video footage has never been easier or more intuitive. The AI Key integrates a Large Language Model (LLM) to let you search your archives using natural, everyday language.
Examples include:
“Show me a black Honda Civic from last night.”
“Find an individual with a red shirt and backpack.”
“People on bikes after 10 PM.”
“Delivery truck near the loading dock.”
The AI Key intelligently processes your request and delivers accurate results in seconds—saving time and boosting productivity.
Speech-to-Text Transcription
Automatically convert captured audio into searchable transcripts. This feature makes it easy to identify spoken words, detect specific keywords, and understand conversations—all directly from your video feeds.
Image Upscaling for Detailed Analysis
The built-in AI enhances image clarity by upscaling key frames. This is ideal for identifying license plates, facial features, or other fine details that are critical during investigations.
Alarm Manager with LLM Assistance
Set intelligent alerts based on specific behaviors or visual triggers. Examples include:
“Alert me if someone walks into the backyard after midnight.”
“Notify if a vehicle parks outside for more than 10 minutes.”
These alerts can be integrated with third-party platforms such as Slack for real-time notifications and fast response.
Continuous Archiving and 24/7 Recording
For maximum reliability and data redundancy, the AI Key supports continuous archiving by instantly saving event copies offsite. It also enables seamless 24/7 recording from UniFi Access Pro readers and Intercoms, creating a unified, streamlined surveillance experience.
High-Performance Hardware in a Compact Form
Gigabit Ethernet port for ultra-fast connectivity
Integrated LCM screen for quick system status and monitoring
Compact design suitable for any deployment, from home to enterprise
Scalable architecture—add more AI Key units as your camera network grows
No Subscriptions. No Compromise.
The AI Key is fully license-free. There are no recurring subscription fees or hidden costs—just secure, on-premises AI capabilities that scale with your needs.
Ideal For
Enterprises seeking private, on-site video analytics
Home and business users requiring smart surveillance without cloud reliance
Organizations with strict data compliance or privacy policies
Users expanding their UniFi Protect setup with powerful AI search and detection tools
Bring next-generation intelligence to your surveillance system—no cloud, no compromises, complete control.