budgetDiscontinuedlocal: excellentFully controllable on your LAN with no internet dependency.EthernetRTSP
Price
$139verified Oct 28, 2026
HA fit
●●●●●excellent
Offline
yes
Setup
moderate
Hub needed
yes
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Quick verdict
The G3 Flex is a small, cheap PoE camera that records locally on UniFi Protect and integrates with Home Assistant via the UniFi Protect integration or generic RTSP, with no subscription. It is an older 1080p model with no on-device AI detections, so it is best as affordable extra coverage for UniFi households rather than your main camera.
Standout: Compact, affordable PoE camera with fully local UniFi Protect recording.
Notes last checked May 25, 2026.
Compatibility snapshot
Home AssistantexcellentFull local control, no cloud needed. Native Home Assistant integration or a local protocol.
Apple HomenoneNo official support on this platform.
Google HomeokayWorks, but with limits or extra setup.
AlexaokayWorks, but with limits or extra setup.
Works offlineyes
Setupmoderate
Extra hub neededyes
Powerhardwired
Local control facts
Home Assistant: unifiprotect integration, Local Push, Platinum on the quality scale (home-assistant.io, checked Oct 10, 2026)
Why it stands out
compact, inexpensive PoE camera that records fully locally on UniFi Protect
single-cable PoE install for indoor or covered outdoor use
integrates locally with Home Assistant via UniFi Protect or generic RTSP, no subscription
Reasons to hesitate
requires a UniFi Protect host and PoE
1080p sensor with no on-device smart (AI) detections, unlike newer G4/G5/AI models
older model, superseded by newer UniFi cameras
Best for
UniFi households wanting a cheap, compact local-recording camera
indoor or covered spots where 1080p is sufficient
Avoid if
you do not run UniFi gear
you need 4K or on-device AI detections
Privacy and local-control notes
Footage records to your own UniFi Protect host. No Ubiquiti cloud account is required for local recording or streaming, and the Home Assistant integration uses a local user.
Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: UniFi Protect or generic RTSP.
Buying reality check
Price notes: Budget UniFi camera. An older model without smart detections; sold via the UniFi store.
Verified price reads: lowest seen $134.99, latest $139 on Oct 28, 2026.