Replacing Hikvision With Unifi Protect

In this video we are once again on site to take down an old Hikvision camera system and replacing it with a new Unifi protect camera system. I put up a new rack and re-terminated the exiting cat 6 cables
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0:00 Intro
0:13 Driving to Job site
0:45 First look at the job site
1:43 Removing old network gear
3:00 Re-terminating cat 6 cables
Final thoughts 7:22

[@natjes6017]

Really neat installation 👍 Looks sooo much cleaner, and the old patch panel looked horrendous!

[@JimtheITguy]

Great upgrade, the Hik system being looks like most installed on the cheap so the client should be very happy with the Protect solution upgrade

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I think they paid a hefty price for it but the installer didn’t put in the work 😂

[@JimtheITguy]

@@MactelecomNetworks Ouch, so the Installer did it on the cheap and made them pay sadly

[@The_Tech_Ninja]

I like your cable works. They are always nice and clean as it should be! Great job! Please more stuff like that. Hope we see also the next job for this client! Have a nice day!

[@COR0NAD0]

Enjoy this channel more when you make content like this. Love the installation process and walkthrough.

[@avatech23]

Nice work as always. I generally look forward to your videos to gather further ideas for my UniFi home network.

[@richardturkson5916]

Noticed you fixed the wires coming in from the ceiling and tied them down properly. Another one, great job!

[@cjaliaga]

I love these videos, seeing you cleaning some cable messes it's so satisfying to see 😊

[@perryuploads776]

So much respect for you man! Love your videos. Thanks!

[@dougrohde3598]

Nice neat work! Good job!

[@jimholloway1785]

I really enjoy these videos and like how you replaced the old patch panel. I not see a UPS for this equipment, but I am sure there was one. thanks for sharing.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

There’s one just not rack mounted

[@ronm6585]

Looks great, thanks.

[@mrq332]

always nice and clean work, keep up the good work and video's 👍

[@rlocone]

Love these vids, thanks for sharing.

[@systech911]

Awesome job, love the cats.

[@bartosz_nowak]

Clean Job! I like it!

[@boblemon2103]

Do you do anything to protect against lightning strikes at the external locations (cameras) or should you?

[@jordancalhouncom]

nice and tidy! Was there any reason you didn't add a 1U UPS to the setup or did they already have a UPS they wanted to keep using?

[@brianj4335]

Another great install! Any real upside to using the DAC cable for the UNVR as opposed to ethernet?

[@JasonsLabVideos]

The Mocha PAW was epic !

[@MactelecomNetworks]

It’s was purrrrfect 😂

[@KowalskiAvesky]

Need more Mocha! Really enjoy your videos.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

She posed so perfect at the beginning

[@TheTechnoBoyTobi]

You should check out the LTT screwdriver! :D I use it almost everyday at work for racks and other gear :D

[@rambos420]

Dude your cat is beautiful.. I like the content my friend

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Thanks Robert :)

[@saraban5rivers]

good use of Cat and Cat cables

[@ivanstefko]

Nice work! What's the length of patch cable which you use between patch panel and the switch?

[@connor3087]

Great video 👍🏻. What is the unit you installed at the bottom of the rack and what is it used for??

[@TheRealAnthony_real]

All in all I wouldn't give my hikvision cameras for nothing else put there ;) not to mentione I'm using frigate ! Nice install though !

[@impaleds]

In general Hikvision has better range of cameras than unifi lineup, but seems like they start to catch up to be good enough for smaller installs. Hikvision and all the typical brand NVR I would prefer the unifi one here as a business owner to make it more simple. As a tech guy I prefer the top quality Milestone system, combined with either Nest protect or unifi as an backup recording on my UDM.

[@notathome13]

Hikvision camera are certainly better quality of build and image than UniFi. Downside to UniFi is vendor lock-in. Hikvision support open protocols blue iris and alike can use.

[@donwicks3540]

Hikvision do make decent cameras, but there are security issues. HikVision’s NVRs also have outdated iOS and android software. Unifi cameras are expensive and are locked. I’m not against locking down equipment as long as the client understands what they are paying for. I tend to go DW or ICRealtime when I can.

[@Solrak8O]

@@notathome13 Agree! IF Unifi would just open up to other ONVIF IP cams from other manufacturers. Unifi's range of cams are pretty average and expensive for what they are!

[@takeguard]

Ain't no way you said you're a tech guy and then dropped Nest protect as a suggestion. There's better out there.

[@takeguard]

@@notathome13 Not really, you can use the Unifi cameras standalone - I've got them mixed with Axis and Hikvision.

[@johnwaynebrooks]

Looks good Mac, I would suggest a service loop and an impact driver.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Unfortunately I didn’t run the cables there was no extra

[@mattm8415]

Great video! I was trying to get information on wireguard configuration with AD radius on UniFi Os 3.x . Can’t find anything … is that a possible configuration?

[@PowerUsr1]

This got all the therapy of an unboxing video...

[@dukeseb]

Gotta get the Tim’s 😂

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Always

[@sayubu]

You know you can always use a power tool to get those old racks out right 😁

[@rietoh]

Get this man a LTT screwdriver!

[@cpvlk]

CODY, GREAT VIDEOS! LOVE THEM! Question. Your black patch panels. You've included a couple different links in the past to either a Cable Matters patch panel or TRENDnet. (BTW, when do you now choose to use the Ubiquiti instead of these black ones?) REAL QUESTION. HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE MANUFACTURER LOGOS FROM THE PATCH PANELS? from what i see in your videos, your black patch panels are so nice and clean. perfectly clean. no logos at all. do you remove them? or do you have them shipped to you this way? thanks man! much appreciated! :)

[@NoobActu]

Hello, thank you for the video. I have a question how do you connect two remote sites of the same company that have a UDM PRO on each site? How is it possible to administer both sites from a single remote IT department? Thanks for your feedback.

[@Pabula]

I know you said you use monoprice for the patch cables, but the white cable that goes between UDM and Switch, what brand model do you prefer?

[@iStiflock]

love this

[@cjkokay]

My suggestion to make the labelling of the patch panel better is to use 6mm sized tape

[@jameslonganfelix8000]

Nice job...

[@FelixH_1242]

Looks awesome! Just wondering why you didnt also get a UPS for the rack? Isnt that pretty much a necessity for a security system?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

They have a ups that’s not rack mount

[@frackert]

I like those labels on your patch panel. What labeler do you use? I'm looking to get a new one to do patch panels and cable flags/wraps

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I use the brady bmp21 plus

[@TheDrakeKage]

Where did you buy the network rack from?

[@ronfeinberg]

Would you be so kind to tell me which distributor you get your cameras from? I can't find them anywhere in stock here in Montreal. Thanks!

[@mattm920]

Do you have a top 3 brands of network cable for in wall that you can recommend?

[@selectthedead]

Can you, please make a video about thelayers of security in these builds? From the Network settings to the Firewall, or do you already have a video for that? Sorry I could not find it.

[@abacojack13]

what are they using to view the cameras since you removed the other monitor?

[@cue03]

Who makes those patch cables?

[@UFOGoldorak]

Could you go through the process of adding users to a UDM SE on 3.0.18? New comer to UI and I can't find much info on it. I've come across someone saying there's no more "USERS" and its all just "ADMINS" now. Is that correct? How would you go about adding local admins if so, all I see is sending out email invites. How would I give say my 90 year old parents access to a doorbell camera? I have to set them up with an email and then sign them up with ubiquity? Your videos have been great with the migration to ubiquity gear. Cheers.

[@DiyintheGhetto]

I have a question. Does the unvr have a video output so someone can hook up a monitor to it?

[@ILruffian]

Very clean install. How do the Unifi cams perform at night with no IR. I detest the Hikvision interface, but the cams are tough to beat performance wise in difficult lighting conditions.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

The work great. All depends on the camera you get. The G5 dome is worse than the G4 dome for night vision

[@monohydrate2]

Was gonna ask if you come to Illinois then I saw you're based in Toronto. Dammit

[@Sagovul]

Quick question: why are you using the UDM SE if there is a dedicated NVR & POE sw?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

The client already had the gear ordered

[@yourpcmd]

Saw the short last night, and now the full video. Nice work. However, Cody my man, don't you have a cordless screwdriver? Also, haven't heard back from you regarding my email.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Lol I knew someone was going to say something. I prefer the arm workout. I’ll send you a message today

[@swiftswamp4599]

What are you reasons for picking SE over the normal version? I can't find any hardware or software differences. The main difference seems to be an embedded 128gb ssd, poe ports (2 poe+), 1 2.5gb rj45 wan interface, im asking because im curious as I am deciding what to pick for myself.

[@ThePcarneiro]

The SE has latest firmware and more features than the regular One. I own booth of them. Pick the SE.

[@tonywebb9909]

Yes, I too have been ripping out Hike system in favour of Unifi. It's kind of a hard sell to the client but they are happy with the results

[@kayjoe7237]

what modem is used here to feed the data to the switch?

[@na98asd]

honest question: Why use the UDM SE, when you're the not using the extra functionalty it offers compared to the regular UDM anyway?

[@markavery2888]

I wish Protect would use other brands of IP cameras. If they did that, I would use it.

[@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios]

Do unifi cameras work with blue iris?

[@youtubertoo]

would be great if Unifi could let their product interface with 3rd party systems like control4 or RetailNext

[@tonywebb9909]

Unifi works great with Control4. You can get the driver from Driver central, it works very well, I even use it to turn lights on with person detection

[@youtubertoo]

@@tonywebb9909 can you view the cameras in c4 now?

[@youtubertoo]

@@tonywebb9909 🦗🦗🦗

[@bikerchrisukk]

Nice one, I would be very interested to know why they wanted to get rid of the Hikvision setup? Thanks! 👍

[@MactelecomNetworks]

They are changing over all the sites (5 sites) to Ubiquiti the owners like it better

[@bikerchrisukk]

@@MactelecomNetworks Thank you, so the GUI I assume? I only ask as I have Ubiquiti and a friend prefers Hikvision (due to hardware price).

[@hnoushahi]

What camera you are using for making this video?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

This was just a gopro hero 7 I usually use my canon EOS 90d but people wanted to see more of a POV

[@Vijaythalapathy28]

Amazing and what cables did you use please

[@MactelecomNetworks]

These are 6 inch slim cat 6 cables by infinite cables

[@Vijaythalapathy28]

@@MactelecomNetworks wished we had infinite cables in the uk as well

[@TheNewryRFC]

Question not about this vid but one for me. We will be moving to new warehouse and it will need about 70+ APs due to racking and contents. What AP would you recommend. It’s mostly for RF scanners and Honeywell voice units so 2.4 is all that is required. We have had hand off issues with new devices also even with dB and radio reduced. Have you ever come across this?

[@lukey3030]

My advise to get the site surveyed by a proper wireless engineer. I would say your environment is out of Codys expertise (no offence to Cody)

[@TheNewryRFC]

@@lukey3030 yeh I got that done recently for current warehouse as we went from Cisco to Ubi and tbh it was a bit of a waste of time as my own survey said the same. Biggest issue was roaming between ubi devices which was a combo of radio settings and using legacy devices using “b” and 2.4. All good now bar a mesh point needing rebooted every so often.

[@TheNewryRFC]

@@lukey3030 I guess I should doc my findings for others too.

[@01genesis]

Omg how could you leave mocha ❤

[@balla2172]

Why the SE version? Unless just using the poe of the integrated ports maybe?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Customer ordered it

[@SpookyLurker]

Is there a reason people use Ubiquiti cameras vs. another brand such as HikVision?

[@sklebeck]

I'm going away from the unifi cameras to the Hikvision. Hikvision have a better camera for less money, more options and a direct nvr that doesn't bog down my network. The unifi dome cameras I'm using have good quality, but nothing like the quality of the Hikvision.

[@ricowilluweit-nx8zw]

Hi why do you always use open racks for your replacings? I come from Germany and we always use closed racks such as "Intellinet 19" wall distributor Basic Line 6U." Open racks are very susceptible to dust and dirt, aren't they? BG Rico

[@haiderhl4316]

Hello, how can I talk to you in particular, ? I work for an internet company and I have two isp of the Internet to source / and I need to isolate the Wi-Fi on the first isp /wan 1 of the Internet and isolate the second source( wan2 ) of the Internet for Dream Machine only

[@balla2172]

Ironic that hikvision cameras are cheaper and arguable if they have better AI

[@nightbladexxx]

HIK Vision has more camera options, but their software sucks compared to Ubiquiti

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Exactly this. I hate the user interface for Hik

[@Bloodycub666]

You should get automatic screwdriver. Faster working,compact,can toruq low torques,and wont get wrist pain. Big wrist strains will get you out of work for 2months easly

[@MactelecomNetworks]

But then how will my arms grow 😂

[@Bloodycub666]

@@MactelecomNetworks belive me when you get wrist swelling you will never want one again boss did 2 days just scruing and was 3month out of work couldent use hands. Just heads up if have to use lot of screw driver

[@MactelecomNetworks]

@@Bloodycub666 I actually have one just didn’t bring it with me :)

[@Solkre82]

Did WD ever say if the Purple line is the proper choice for video on a RAID? I just buy REDs or RED PROs.

[@petervandebeek5980]

Purple is for surveillance, so the only good choice for video camera's. They are optimized for simultaneous video streams. Red Pro is for the NAS (conventional file storage). Regular Red is just plain wrong. That type of drive will think for itself where to put the data on the disk. That will not work great with RAID controllers, since they should point out the position where to write down data.

[@tehsimo]

I'm oddly triggered by camera labels 1-12 on patch panel spots 11-23 then going into switch ports 1,3,5,6,7,8 etc 😆😆

[@MactelecomNetworks]

😂 I was waiting for someone to say that

[@tehsimo]

@@MactelecomNetworks I've always had unifi gear connected to a dual-row patch panel with no numbers for this reason :)

[@Polkster13]

Surprised there was no UPS.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

There is just not a rack mount

[@tomaszrachel8432]

Great work , but the speeded time lapse from Your perspective make me dizzy , bether place the camera on a statick place and let it film Your work :)

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Yup that’s what I told people but they wanted a pov of a go pro 😂 so you get that effect. Next one will just be on a tripod

[@ernestoditerribile]

Why didn’t you go for real Quality cameras like from MOBOTIX, Axis or Dahua. Re resolution, color(at night) data throughput is much better than Ubiquity cameras compared to those brands.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

We took out axis cameras for Ubiquiti. The client wants Ubiquiti so that’s what they get

[@notathome13]

@@MactelecomNetworks customer may regret the decision, ubnt camera build is somewhat poor and image quality is average at best.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

@@notathome13 they are great. The customer already has 3 other sites using it. But use what you like everyone can like different vendors and still be friends

[@ernestoditerribile]

@@MactelecomNetworks wow didn’t they look at their new line-up

[@seancanady89]

@@notathome13 Make your own videos if you like something else. No need to question a stranger that is creating content for people that are looking for it.

[@feastwithethan9412]

Replacing Chinese spy cams with proper American designed made in china cams. Yay.

[@matthewmeeuwen6938]

Replace crappy cameras with other crappy cameras 😆

[@ecotts]

Nice job..