Automated Farm Gate with Unifi Access Gate Starter Kit

[@RACAPE]

A 49 minutes video absolut UniFi? Sign me up!

[@LarsKlintTech]

Hahaha, thanks mate. I let the content dictate the length of my videos 😁

[@carlosalamo5425]

For the gate position, check if your current gate controller has some kind of light that turns on when opened or some other function that indicates open or closed and connect the input of the Shelly switch to it. Remember to set it as “Detached Switch”. In my set up my gate motor turns on a light when it’s open, so I connected the Shelly to it and it acts as my gate position to know if it’s open or closed. Works great.

[@LarsKlintTech]

Oh, that is very clever. I am going to check that out to see if that might work. Thanks a ton mate.

[@VW_Fan]

I really like what you did with the Shellys to overcome the cabling problem. I would never have thought about doing that!

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@VW_Fan tbh I didnt think of it either. A friend casually mentioned it and I saw the light 💡

[@simonhall886]

I am also going to say, what an awesome video... All the information in a simple, clear way, all your past gigs are starting to pay off. Even down to the sharpness of the video. I hear a home/Farm automation field day is on the horizon at a particular air bnb on a rural farm in Australia (eyes darting left and right)

[@LarsKlintTech]

Thanks so much mate. I aim to improve every time, and sometimes I even succeed! Lighting is difficult and sometimes I have to record quickly due to many factors, so your feedback is awesome. Come on up. Bring cake.

[@simonhall886]

@LarsKlintTech Hmm in person home assistant workshops......

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@simonhall886 Yep perfect. I'd like you to do one on speech-to-text, and possibly one on number plate reading. Kthxbai

[@simonhall886]

@LarsKlintTech maybe printing a label from the Bartender api and I might be able to help, but an interesting ideal, let me ask copilot for a hand

[@Stephen-Jones]

Loving all the wildlife in the background, especially the lesser spotted lawn mower at the very end 😁

[@LarsKlintTech]

That one is pretty rare. We were lucky to capture it on camera.

[@Lonestar101]

I have been waiting for this video! Thank you for the tutorial. I look forward to seeing how you integrate the license plate reader into Home Assistant.

[@LarsKlintTech]

You are most welcome. I am in the planning stages of the LPR setup with HA. I have a really good use case for it.

[@jamieosh70]

Especially interested if this uses the new license plate camera recently announced

[@LarsKlintTech]

​@@jamieosh70 I don't have one yet, and not sure what you mean. What uses what?

[@jamieosh70]

@@LarsKlintTech the new UniFi AI LP camera that is optimised for license plate reading - I hope this integrates with the gate controller so identified plates can open the gate

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@jamieosh70 It should. I might not be able to use the native LPR -> open gate, as I don't have all the required wires. My plan is to do it in HA.

[@EsotericArctos]

Siren doesn't need to be a siren. You could have a light or strobe that turns on when triggered by the Siren/AUX connection as well. You could even have it alert via an electronic switch (like another Shelley) to Home Assistant. I believe the Siren (AUX connection) is just a relay and could be used to trigger many things. The two adaptors (TX / RX) are a 2 Wire to PoE extender kit, so exactly what you thought. Allows PoE to travel down existing 2 wire systems in case of retrofitting a system that previously just used the two wire system. Some old intercoms may use this type of system.

[@LarsKlintTech]

Yeah, I was considering what to put with the "siren". I think it is only triggered when you set the emergency mode in Access. Yes, I kinda understood that was the idea, but couldn't get it across on camera.

[@EsotericArctos]

@@LarsKlintTech Sometimes things look easy from the armchair. Definitely not easy to make a video and get the information across.

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@EsotericArctos true. I appreciate that.

[@jandebeule01]

You don't need the first shelly actually. You can just integrate unifi access into Home Assistant and detect the lock opens on the access hub in HA. From there you can control the second shelly.

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@jandebeule01 that would be another way to do it, yes. I don't want to be relying on HA Access integration just yet though for something as critical as opening the gate.

[@anthonymoy]

Yes yes yes I have been waiting for this!!! Triumph!!

[@LarsKlintTech]

Glad you liked it mate 🥳

[@ramonbs6075]

Finally! This is what I want! awesome video!

[@LarsKlintTech]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@SuperPaulNZ]

This man needs more subscribers. Nice Work Mate :)

[@LarsKlintTech]

Thanks Paul. I really appreciate you and your support.

[@Rodrigo-rq1dx]

I think you can use the 3 ports on the top of the gate hub. It supplies PoE, so you can use them for the AP and camera. Therefore ditch the Edgerouter

[@LarsKlintTech]

There are a few reasons I didn't use the Hub for connecting devices: - I have more plans for PoE powered things at the gate, and the Hub would be completely populated with the current devices. - There's no "switch view" of the Hub in Access, so you are completely blind as to what is connected where and you can't manage any of it. - When I planned out the build, I kinda forgot it could work as a switch 😂

[@jonstalbow6670]

Your robotic lawnmower is trying to escape (Time 48:19-48:50) behind you lol. Thank you for the vid.

[@LarsKlintTech]

He is a free soul. I can't keep him in. He wants to grow and see the world.

[@samhoward6980]

Another awesome video, have been waiting for this video as you have kept hinting at it on bluesky. I now need to add a gate to my property so that I can install a gate controller 😜

[@LarsKlintTech]

Do it. It'll be worth it.

[@l0gic23]

😂

[@MortenEghj]

Thanks Lars , great video 🍿 and this is really an solid setup.

[@LarsKlintTech]

You know this was only for you, right?

[@MortenEghj]

⁠@@LarsKlintTechI was at Danish “jule frokost” yesterday and did see the video on the phone. Today I did see it again, thanks for the shoutout 🎉. The video was much more than I had hoped for. I have 3 gates at my farm and I have looking to the setup. Yet again your videos is a great inspiration and learning how to do stuff smart. I really liked the trick with the Shelly and I can reused that for one of my gates. The 49 minuts was perfect to get the “gate” insights.

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@MortenEghj Ahhhh, julefrokost 🥴 Glad you enjoyed it. 3 gates is pretty cool, and I can absolutely understand the automation. It makes it so much easier (in theory). Mange tak for din support. Det er altid hyggeligt med lidt dansk inflydelse 😁

[@tonycoombs17]

Hello from France! Great video as usual!

[@LarsKlintTech]

Thanks Tony. Or should I say merci beaucoup mon ami.

[@timgraham2942]

Feel free to send me that old g4 doorbell if you don’t have plans for it 😝 . Great video!

[@LarsKlintTech]

Haha, I do have some plans for it 😉 Thanks for watching.

[@b2gills]

The RX and TX boxes are for sending data over two wires. Meaning that if you didn't have a CAT6 cable to the intercom, you could have used some other pair of wires instead. Apparently you send POE power to the POE in end and it powers both ends. They really didn't make it clear what those pair of devices do. From the installation documentation it is intended to get the data from your house, in this case, out to the HUB using just a cable with two wires. Note that if it does provide POE power to downstream devices, it apparently is not enough to power the HUB.

[@LarsKlintTech]

Yes, I kinda figured that out, but couldn't explain it properly I think. Thanks for clarifying. It makes sense if you have the Hub and network somewhere else, and then you don't have to drag CAT6, but can use existing wiring, or simpler wires.

[@jamieosh70]

Interesting. What distance will this work over? I have a VDSL2 link between my house and gate as it’s a nearly 300m single run. Is this to solve such problems or just for shorter distances?

[@b2gills]

@@jamieosh70 I have no idea. Ubiquity is very sparse on documentation. What I came up with is based on the installation diagrams and various Reddit posts. I personally think they should sell it separately, but they don't.

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@jamieosh70 I am not sure what the max distance is. It probably depends on wire quality as well, so you could test to see what the resistance and loss is over that distance.

[@djrwoll6989]

U can add a second camera to stream to ur NVR, that's what the other ethernet ports on the hub are for. there are a lot of different types of cameras u can use, like license plate detection, or AI camera or just a normal camera. Those cameras can then be paired with the access hub.

[@LarsKlintTech]

Thanks for the info. I am well aware of the extra camera capability, but I would very much like to be able to stream Unifi Access footage and store it in the same way.

[@ericrsa2348]

Just a question: Why you did not put also a Intercom Sunshield ??

[@LarsKlintTech]

Great question! Short answer: I can't get one in Aus. I will though, or I might 3D print something (but then I need a 3D printer.... 🤔)

[@guineapigs2998]

You may be able to special order through TechGeeks :)

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@guineapigs2998 Sold out everywhere unfortunately. I am not convinced it is shady enough either, but will upgrade when I get one.

[@Pete90]

Such a cool setup the solar panels setup hurts(It dose look temporary) . The 2 smaller panels would be limiting the larger panels output. IMO get a(or 2 to the 580w limit @24v) 40V+ 2nd hand House panel/s from FB market place should keep up with all the power it uses.

[@LarsKlintTech]

"The most permanent solution is a temporary one." I initially set up a single panel on the pole with the proper mount, then added the two on the ground as additions because we were running out of juice. There will be 240V power at the gate in about 6-12 months, so I am kinda hanging out for that to redo the power part of the setup (and the wonky pole).

[@gabrielvarga3812]

Great project. Thankx for the video.

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@gabrielvarga3812 you're most welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@kid_rajah]

I would have used the dome on a 3-4 inch galvanized pipe to protect from animal vandalism and the elements. The AI done also can be a angled to see 360°. I really suggest galvanized steel pipe to protect your exposed wires and clean up the look.

[@LarsKlintTech]

I am not a huge fan of the dome cameras in that location, and the G4 Bullet has been going for 4 years with no problems. The cables are being replaced soon with outdoor rated cables and then in conduit. As I mention, it isn't 100% complete.

[@patti4832]

They should start selling the gate hub. I only have the door hub with intercom, but the gate hub would be ideal for our gate with separate door

[@LarsKlintTech]

You aren't the first to suggest that. Hopefully that will come soon.

[@dodegkr]

feels like I am watching myself install this stuff a couple of weeks ago

[@LarsKlintTech]

Oh cool. Happy with your setup?

[@audiowestRD]

Great video. Thanks. Might have missed it but can it send push notifications to the homeowner whenever someone authorized enters in a code to enter the gate.

[@LarsKlintTech]

You can see the invalid attempts in the system logs, but I don't believe there are push notifications for it.

[@balla2172]

Ohhh that end termination on the rthernet cable in the box 😢

[@LarsKlintTech]

Hahaha, I did mention I had a few cable things to fix up. That is one of them.

[@LarsKlintTech]

kzbin.infoOl_x7i6Hif4?feature=share

[@Equinox2021]

Awesome video, I have a project where I am installing a handful of the intercoms around a building. I didn't realize they did facial recognition, I don't think it's listed on their site as a feature. I'm wondering if the reader pros also have it.

[@LarsKlintTech]

Thanks mate. It isn't listed as it is an early access features still. Both the Intercom and the G2 Reader Pro supports it (I use it on both).

[@Equinox2021]

@LarsKlintTech great info! I'm installing about 8 pro readers at this project as well

[@ciscokid81]

Great video. I’m curious how the battery life will be.

[@LarsKlintTech]

I am drawing slightly more power than with the old setup, so I am curious too. My backup is to add another solar panel, and backup backup is more batteries. I am not sure yet though.

[@edc1569]

get a POE adapter for the shelly, plenty of options that will give you 12V on a barrel connector

[@LarsKlintTech]

You mean from RJ45 to 12V DC?

[@jamieosh70]

Really interested when you add the license plate recognition. Do you know if this will operate local on the network - the AI camera notifying the gate controller? My gate is also a long way from my house but I do have power and a 10Mbit network connection. This is enough to run 2 2k UniFi cameras (inside and outside gate). If I install a UniFi gate controller this will be located at my gate, so I’ll have a local switch at the gate with cameras and the gate controller connected - and then the 10Mbit connection from this back to my house where everything else is, including the NVR, Unify network, etc. I hope to be able to have a unifi gate controller and an AI camera so I can do automated license plate opening - just concerned about this running over a 10Mbit connection

[@LarsKlintTech]

It is one of the videos I plan on doing soon, so I will find out. I think it all runs locally, at least the HA parts. 10Mbit is quite low, is that due to the distance? If so, you can get Ethernet range extenders from Unifi too.

[@jamieosh70]

@ yes it’s 320m or so. I have 2 cat6 cables on that run but only use one of them over which I run a VDSL2 connection, this just uses 2 wires of the cat6 cable and gives 10Mbit. It has worked well but I have not looked into anything that could give me more bandwidth. Would love it if there were.

[@simonhall886]

"YOU SHALL NOT PASS! Unless you are using the unifi gate kit" 😁...... Matt from Diesel Creek says "I am sad. I will have to get out of my Autocar cab to operate it. Can the next version of the goose neck be articulated?"

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@simonhall886 that's fair I think 🤔

[@jordanspence9419]

Hey, How come you used a separate POE switch instead of the built in hub on the controller? Wouldn’t this be better for the power budget?

[@LarsKlintTech]

Great question Jordan. You are right, I could have done that. There are a few reasons I didn't: - I have more plans for PoE powered things at the gate, and the Hub would be completely populated with the current devices. - There's no "switch view" of the Hub in Access, so you are completely blind as to what is connected where and you can't manage any of it. - When I planned out the build, I kinda forgot it could work as a switch 😂

[@jordanspence9419]

@@LarsKlintTech Thanks for the reply! I see the issue with the built in switch, can you at the least see the power output of the hub ports from the interface, or is it completely unmanaged?

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@jordanspence9419 It is completely unmanaged. There is not even a section in the Hub software (31:25) for the ports.

[@ronaldanazco335]

How is internet arriving to your panel/box? Do you have a LAN/POE coming from the house? Or is that being amplified by the U6 Mesh AP (via its Mesh capabilities)? Thanks!

[@LarsKlintTech]

I use a pair of Ubiquiti NanoStations connecting to the house main network.

[@ronaldanazco335]

@LarsKlintTech ahh you just bridge/beam the signal using the Nano stations? Cool, thanks!

[@ubeaut]

Did you replace the dodgy pole? 😊

[@LarsKlintTech]

Not yet, but it is at least straight (ish) now. When I get 240V to the gate, I will change the pole too, as I won't need solar panels on it.

[@Legendary_UA]

Now all I need is a gate

[@LarsKlintTech]

😂😂😂😂😂 Best comment of the day.

[@marcesw35]

I thought you cant use edge with the unifi controller.

[@LarsKlintTech]

They work just fine together, but you manage Edge devices through UISP and UniFi devices through the UniFi controller.

[@marcesw35]

Why use 2 different controllers when one will do it all.

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@marcesw35 one won't do it all, as there are no UniFi switches able to be powered by 48v DC.

[@marcesw35]

@@LarsKlintTech you are using all unifi cameras. ZI know you didn't want to trench but I feel in the long run it would have been better to trench and do home runs to your gate. I am purchasing some property and I am planning that very detail so I have just one ecosystem. Your video was very help for me.

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@marcesw35 There is 150 meters of trenches to the gate, which is still in progress for wiring. The Shelly solution is for the 20 meters I don't want to dig back up (much more complicated), and works just fine. Sounds exciting with your project too. Glad I could help.

[@darrickrw]

Question, with the gate hub there do you need the edge switch?

[@LarsKlintTech]

Great question. You are right, I could have used the Hub only. There are a few reasons I didn't: - I have more plans for PoE powered things at the gate, and the Hub would be completely populated with the current devices. - There's no "switch view" of the Hub in Access, so you are completely blind as to what is connected where and you can't manage any of it. - When I planned out the build, I kinda forgot it could work as a switch 😂

[@aliazimi91]

been waiting for this video for ages. stoked to see the build. p.s. did you just leak the AI Bullet? cus i dont see it on their site lol

[@LarsKlintTech]

Thanks for being patient 😊 No, it has been out for a while: store.ui.com/us/en/products/uvc-ai-bullet

[@aliazimi91]

@@LarsKlintTech weird it only shows up if i click the link, otherwise its not listed on the site at all lol

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@aliazimi91 It shows up when I search for it on the UI store 🤷‍♂ Are you using the correct internet?

[@aliazimi91]

@@LarsKlintTech lol who knows. thanks for the info my dude!

[@balla2172]

Also, be careful that cat cable u used for the controller is not weather rated. Weather rated cat cables are generally black in color so over time that will creak or crack and break, so be careful

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@balla2172 I am very aware of that. Appreciate the heads up. Keep it coming 🙂

[@Matti804]

Feel free to send me that old camera interasant video.

[@annoyedlemon]

ive recently changed over from a basic old keypad with a auto door in my unit front door to unifi access i love it i just wish in the common areas of the unit block would switch over as the old swipe card system is a POS its only been installed in 2018 and is failing hard have you had any luck integrating it onto HA ive got mine running on homebridge

[@LarsKlintTech]

At the end of the video is the entire integration with Home Assistant. Hope that answers your question.

[@annoyedlemon]

@@LarsKlintTech yeah i only realized towards the end joys of being half awake and commenting 😝🙄🙄

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@annoyedlemon All good. Thanks for commenting 😁

[@kix5457]

Spider web or shielding? 🤔 17:29

[@LarsKlintTech]

Really crap cable end, which I have since redone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ3CqWqfa62cnJYsi=lU5IEGl6P90OS1x3

[@itsVeloz]

we just installed this intercom today with a UNVR system, any idea why the intercom isnt showing "facial unlock" as a feature? is it only for early access?

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@itsVeloz as I mention at 41:50 you currently need to set your update channel to Early Access to enable that feature.

[@clubspess6515]

noticed the lawnmower bot in back ground at the end. What if someone comes to gate and opens and doesn't see it and drives over it? Is there someway to control the lawnmower to stop if gate is opening?

[@LarsKlintTech]

I start it manually most of the time, so I'll know if it's running and the family is good at looking out for Mowzart. Hasn't been a problem, and it rarely crosses right at the gate, as that is only for a single area. I could probably use Home Assistant to stop the mower if the gate is opening though.

[@clubspess6515]

@@LarsKlintTech I do want to say I love your channel and then content you present is usually exactly what I am looking for. Thank you for being ..you!

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@clubspess6515 awww, thanks mate, that is very kind. I'll keep filming my projects just for you 😊

[@Col_Crunch]

10:45, nah its just a different word. Like acetaminophen and paracetamol, two words for the same thing.

[@LarsKlintTech]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@zachansen8293]

Do you have an NDA signed with unifi limiting what you're allowed to say or requiring their permission on your scripts?

[@ghostboy122nl]

It’s funny how you still don’t get notified, even with the different doorbell variant. WHEN WILL IT FIXT UNIFI?

[@LarsKlintTech]

I'm not following. I get notified every time someone presses the doorbell.

[@DawgBone]

@37:30'ish... What do you mean that "you cannot stream this to an NVR"? Zero support for worldwide standards such as, RTSP? ONVIF? RTMP? ....etc??? As much as I love Ubiquiti, This one WILL break a sale for me.... Also... Why the NodeRed??? My friend is pushing this on me, but I just cannot see the significance of NodeRed over the ease of use of HA?

[@LarsKlintTech]

There is no option to store the streaming video feed. The Access cameras are not designed for streaming, so they only record on motion/events. I like NodeRed cause it is visually much easier to create flows, such as for my water tank management which is quite complex. The HA way is all drop downs and creating complex branching flows is very difficult.

[@MrLukeChandler]

Why does the arm come out of the ground and do a U turn? Why not just have it come directly out of the ground and right angle at the height of the keypad? And any reason you did not spray paint the black plastic? Surly must get hot in the sun

[@LarsKlintTech]

To accommodate various setups, the mount has to be standardized, and this works with various size intercoms and if you need cameras in it too. There's certainly other designs that could work too. I haven't painted them as I like the black contrast. They do get hot though so might paint them.

[@MrLukeChandler]

@ ah! Okay so it wasn’t a custom made design. That makes sense

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@MrLukeChandler Indeed. The link to it is in the description too.

[@Matti804]

Hi lars i have a problem with my g3 Flex i buyed an new one for trying out unifi protect but it dosent update can you help me.

[@LarsKlintTech]

Do you have something to run Unifi Protect? You'll need a Dream Machine Pro/SE or Cloud Key Gen 2 for example.

[@Matti804]

@LarsKlintTech Yes i have a cloud gateway max

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@Matti804 Okay, great. And can you access the Protect app via the CGM?

[@Matti804]

@@LarsKlintTech Yes but wen i click on update it says that it updates but it dosent.

[@LarsKlintTech]

@Matti804 right, I see. Best approach is to contact support and get them to diagnose it.

[@ThePirateGod]

the pole is terrible, there is way to much movement in it. Also why not use a Victron Sun inverter 24/250 that would have been a charge controller and 230v out and use the poe injector in the box without the need for the edge switch, the 24v-48v adapter or the 48v poe+++ injector. then used the 4 switch ports on the hub. This seems like you very much over complicated a simple setup.

[@LarsKlintTech]

The pole is farm quality 😂 Yes, I know it isn't amazing, but it is due for replacement, when I get 240V to the gate. Thanks for giving a different approach. I started from nothing, so this is first attempt. As I have mentioned before I didn't want to use the Hub. There are a few reasons I didn't: - I have more plans for PoE powered things at the gate, and the Hub would be completely populated with the current devices. - There's no "switch view" of the Hub in Access, so you are completely blind as to what is connected where and you can't manage any of it. - When I planned out the build, I kinda forgot it could work as a switch 😂 Hence, the EdgeSwitch make sense for me.

[@talesfromthebottle6314]

Can you please re terminate the cat6 cable going into unifi hub it hurts my ocd seeing the protective sheath not inside the plug lol

[@LarsKlintTech]

Hahaha, I certainly will. I will do a before and after post on the community part of the channel just so you can sleep tonight 😁

[@davidew98]

With the access hub you have no reason for the edge switch and can power the gateway from a switch in the house

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@davidew98 not correct. There are a few reasons I didn't use the Hub for connecting devices: - I have more plans for PoE powered things at the gate, and the Hub would be completely populated with the current devices. - There's no "switch view" of the Hub in Access, so you are completely blind as to what is connected where and you can't manage any of it.

[@procekim]

interesting project but the starter gate needs to shrink 70%. Hikvision or Dahua have much better option.

[@LarsKlintTech]

You mean the intercom unit? It is designed for enterprise applications, and I love the rugged chunky form factor. If you want smaller, you could use a G4 Doorbell Pro?

[@procekim]

​@@LarsKlintTech I have hikvision POE 1080P villa front doorbell and second one at the gate. My home does have domotica from Qbus and in combination with Wisniowsky automatic gate. I arrive and it automatically opens the gate. If visitors arrive and stop there is automatic announcement.I can open carport gates and front gate via LCDs, apps etc at HIK toys cost me 450 euro including 4 LCD screens (5 years ago) Domotica on the other hand that was massive investment. Looking forward to your next video.

[@LarsKlintTech]

@@procekim Very nice. Sounds like a pretty slick setup. Because I have the gate controller in HA (via the Shelly) I can also open it from anywhere, including phones, 3 dashboards around the farm and more.