UniFi U7 In-Wall

Quick verdict

The UniFi U7 In-Wall is a Wi-Fi 7 in-wall access point with multi-gig wired ports in a gang-box form factor. In Home Assistant this surfaces through the local UniFi Network integration as a monitored network device plus client device_tracker entities for presence detection. It is not monitoring-only either: the same integration exposes switches for WLANs, port forwarding, traffic rules, zone-based firewall policies and PoE ports, so Home Assistant can act on the network rather than just watch it.

Notes last checked May 31, 2026.

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• Wi-Fi 7 in-wall AP (dual-band 2.4/5GHz, no 6GHz radio) that fits a standard US gang box and adds downstream Ethernet, including a 2.5GbE port
• PoE/PoE+ powered; ideal for per-room wired+wireless without a ceiling AP
• In Home Assistant the local UniFi Network integration turns every connected client into a device_tracker - excellent for room/home presence

Reasons to hesitate

• Wi-Fi design work (new SSIDs, channels, RF profiles) still happens in the UniFi controller rather than in Home Assistant
• Requires a UniFi OS controller (UDM/Cloud Key) and PoE for power and the HA integration

Best for

• UniFi households that want accurate, local Wi-Fi presence detection in Home Assistant
• Adding coverage while keeping device tracking on the LAN

Avoid if

• You do not run a UniFi controller
• You cannot supply PoE and do not want to add a PoE switch or injector

Privacy and local-control notes

The UniFi Network integration talks to your local UniFi OS controller over the LAN using a local-only account (Ubiquiti SSO cloud login is not supported). Device and client data, including presence detection, stays on your network.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: UniFi Network (local push over websocket from the UniFi OS controller; local user required).

Buying reality check

Price notes: Model U7-IW. Sold via the UniFi store; no recurring fees.

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