UniFi G3 Instant

Quick verdict

The G3 Instant was a great little local-first indoor camera, but it's discontinued. If you already own one it's still perfectly usable on UniFi Protect. Buying new? Get the UniFi G6 Instant — same drop-anywhere convenience, now 4K with on-device AI.

Standout: Discontinued indoor Wi-Fi camera with fully local NVR recording — superseded by the 4K G6 Instant.

Last checked: 2026-05-23

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• Tiny, wide-angle indoor camera that runs entirely on your own NVR
• Wi-Fi setup with optional Ethernet — easy to place anywhere
• Fully local recording, no subscription

Reasons to hesitate

• Discontinued — replaced by the G6 Instant
• Requires a UniFi Protect-capable host
• 1080p sensor is dated next to the 4K G6 Instant

Best for

• Existing owners keeping a working camera in service

Avoid if

• You're buying new — get the UniFi G6 Instant instead

Privacy and local-control notes

Footage stays on your own UniFi Protect server — no Ubiquiti cloud account required for local recording or streaming.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: UniFi Protect (HACS) or generic RTSP.

Buying reality check

Price notes: No longer sold new. The current equivalent is the UniFi G6 Instant.

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