UniFi G5 Flex

Quick verdict

The G5 Flex is the budget entry into UniFi Protect. 2K is plenty for most indoor rooms, it records locally, and the magnetic stand makes placement trivial. If you want to scale cameras across many rooms cheaply, this is the one.

Standout: The cheapest way into UniFi Protect — compact 2K cam with fully local recording.

Last checked: 2026-05-23

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• Compact 2K indoor/outdoor camera at the lowest UniFi price point
• PoE or optional magnetic stand placement
• Fully local NVR recording, no subscription

Reasons to hesitate

• Requires a UniFi Protect host
• 2K resolution, not 4K — fine for most rooms, less detail at distance
• No battery

Best for

• UniFi households wanting cheap multi-room coverage
• Indoor rooms where 2K is plenty

Avoid if

• You don't run UniFi gear
• You need 4K detail or long-range zoom

Privacy and local-control notes

Local recording on your own UniFi Protect host. No cloud account required.

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

Buying reality check

Price notes: Around $129 at the UniFi store; also on Amazon.

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