UNVR-Instant-Kit Product Information
UniFi Network Video Recorder Instant Kit (UNVR-Instant-Kit)
The recorder is a compact desktop UniFi OS console with a built-in 6-port GbE PoE switch (40W budget), an HDMI Viewport output, a 1.14" status screen, and a single 3.5" HDD bay (1TB drive included in the kit). It runs UniFi Protect (plus UniFi Access and UniFi Connect) with no licensing fees and manages up to 15 HD, 8 2K, or 6 4K cameras. Requires connection to a Gateway or Layer 3 switch. NDAA compliant.
Key Features
- All-in-one plug-and-play surveillance kit: recorder + 4 cameras + 1TB HDD, complete setup out of the box
- Built-in 6-port GbE PoE switch (40W total budget, 15.4W max per port) — powers the 4 included cameras with 2 PoE ports spare
- Manages up to (15) HD, (8) 2K, or (6) 4K cameras total
- HDMI Viewport output for live monitoring — up to 6 simultaneous 4K viewport streams
- Runs UniFi Protect with AI smart detections (included G5 Turret Ultra detects People, Vehicles, Animals) — zero licensing fees
- Also runs UniFi Access (manages up to 50 Access hubs) and UniFi Connect
- Local storage in a single 3.5" SATA drive bay (1TB HDD pre-included); cloud-based remote management
- 1.14" onboard status screen; Ethernet + Bluetooth management
- Compact desktop form factor with wall and DIN-rail mounting included
- Included G5 Turret Ultra cameras: 2K 4MP (2688x1512) 30 FPS, IP66 outdoor-rated, 30 m IR night vision
- Data Protection and Vantage Point supported
- NDAA compliant; requires connection to a Gateway or Layer 3 switch
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Kit contents | (1) UniFi Protect NVR Instant, (4) G5 Turret Ultra cameras, (1) 1TB 3.5" HDD |
| NVR dimensions | 220 x 220 x 47 mm (8.7 x 8.7 x 1.9") |
| NVR weight | 1.04 kg (2.3 lb) |
| Form factor / enclosure | Compact desktop; polycarbonate enclosure and mount |
| Processor | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 at 1.7 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Networking interfaces | (1) GbE RJ45 uplink port, (6) GbE PoE RJ45 downlink ports, (1) HDMI port (Viewport) |
| PoE budget | 40W total; 15.4W max per port; 44-57V PoE voltage range |
| Power | Universal AC input 100-240V AC, 1.5A max, 50/60 Hz; internal 60W AC/DC supply; 9W max consumption + 11W drive power budget |
| Drive bays | (1) 3.5" drive bay — (1) 3.5" HDD support |
| Included storage | 1 TB 3.5" SATA 6 Gb/s HDD, 5400 RPM, 180 TB/year workload rating, 1,000,000 h MTBF, NDAA compliant |
| Camera management capacity | (15) HD, (8) 2K, or (6) 4K cameras |
| Viewport streams | Up to 6 simultaneous 4K camera streams |
| Access hubs managed | 50 |
| Display / LEDs | 1.14" screen; Ethernet and PoE LEDs |
| Management | Ethernet, Bluetooth; applications: UniFi Protect, UniFi Access, UniFi Connect |
| Mounting | Wall and DIN rail mount (included) |
| NVR operating conditions | 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F); 5 to 95% humidity noncondensing |
| Certifications (NVR) | FCC, IC, CE, Electrical Safety (UNVR-Instant page adds SRRC, Anatel 06781-25-08356); NDAA compliant; Data Protection and Vantage Point supported |
| Camera model (x4) | G5 Turret Ultra — 4MP 2K 2688x1512 (16:9), 30 FPS max |
| Camera optics | 1/2.4" CMOS sensor, fixed focal length lens; FoV H 102.4, V 54.9, D 120.6 degrees |
| Camera night vision | Built-in IR LED illumination + IR cut filter, 30 m (98 ft) range |
| Camera smart detections | People, Vehicles, Animals |
| Camera physical | d90 x 71.2 mm (3.5 x 2.8"), 330 g; aluminum alloy + UV-stabilized polycarbonate; wall/ceiling mount included, junction box/arm mount optional |
| Camera network/power | 10/100 MbE RJ45, PoE powered (37-57V DC), 4W max |
| Camera environment | -30 to 50 C (-22 to 122 F), 0-90% RH noncondensing, IP66 weatherproof, IK04 tamper resistance, NDAA compliant, CE/FCC/IC |
| Deployment requirement | Requires connection to a Gateway or Layer 3 switch |
| Quick start guide | (available from the manufacturer) |
| Storage & Capacity | |
| Bays | (1) 3.5" drive bay, (1) 3.5" HDD support (SATA); drive power budget 11W |
| Included Storage | 1 TB 3.5" SATA 6 Gb/s HDD included (5400 RPM, 180 TB/yr workload, 1M h MTBF, NDAA compliant) |
| Camera Capacity | Up to (15) HD, (8) 2K, or (6) 4K cameras managed; up to 6 simultaneous 4K viewport streams; 50 UniFi Access hubs |
| Retention Estimate | No official retention estimate is published for this kit. |
Specifications from official Ubiquiti documentation; subject to change by the manufacturer. UniFi® and Ubiquiti® are trademarks of Ubiquiti Inc. Security System Depot Inc. is an independent reseller.