U7 Pro Wall Has Arrived!

The new U7 Pro Wall is one of the latest Wi-Fi 7 access points from Ubiquiti - and this one has a trick up its sleeve! It can disappear into walls with the flush mount accessory and paintable cover. Let's talk about it!
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[@jam471975]

The in wall concept will only work if Unifi will continue to make future models that will work with the same in wall plate. I don't want to deal with modifying or covering up the hole when I upgrade this AP.

[@RickActual]

This is a great point! I’m definitely intrigued by the idea. It’ll be interesting to see if the one with the built-in switch uses the same recessed form-factor. I’ve seen someone state in the comments of another video that they have one of the previous gen of this AP, and said it covers their office and small warehouse very well.

[@seanpeever]

I'm SO GLAD you said there is one coming with the switch port. Because when I saw this today in the email I was so so so sad it didn't have it.

[@LordSaliss]

Lets hope at least one switch port on the new model will be a 2.5gb one this time :)

[@ParkerTyler]

Same!

[@headlibrarian1996]

@@LordSaliss A WiFi 7 device should have 2 10G NICs, one RJ45 and one SFP+.

[@thexvilo]

If it had, it was an insta buy

[@seanpeever]

@@thexvilo Ya, I actually went and added 3 to my cart when the email came out, saw there was no switch port, and deleted them.

[@Steve-gh7um]

I just ordered 3 U7 Pro's yesterday just for the U7 Pro Max to come out today. Ugh!!!

[@Cemilaws]

i bought u7 pro in February, i needed 2nd for backyard but i wanted to wait for a 10gbe port ap but u7 pro max came out also with 2.5gbe port, obly difference is it has 4x4 on 5ghz band, so not for me, i want all single client 6ghz, so i will be ordering 2nd U7 pro instead of max.

[@webluke]

We definitely painted a few APs both indoors and for WISP work. I think the paintable covers should have been something they made for all APs a long time ago, the "designer" covers always looked a little strange. Many stores with the "industrial" look to them have a black painted open ceiling, so hanging a matt white AP off it looked bad.

[@misckicirina]

Many type of paints contain metal particles. Putting a painted cover on top of the Access point will reduce antenna performance if a proper paint without metal is not chosen.

[@AhmadHakimi-8]

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[@RickActual]

What is the antenna radiation pattern? Is it a horizontal donut? Or maybe a cone radiating out of the front? If it's a cone shape, is that a 170, 110, 90, etc.. degree cone? Also, what happens to the temperature when it's using the recessed wall box? Thanks for your videos. They're my primary source of info on new Ubiquiti products. They're informative and well made.

[@RickActual]

Also, what happens to the temperature when you paint a cover and wrap that around an already hot AP that is recessed into a wall? This is definitely an application that justifies an internal fan. Yet, that fan better be serviceable and the AP needs some form of detection for fan failure to alert you ASAP. I wonder if these things are going to burn out the chips… Having said that, it’s a great idea. I really hope it’s executed well.

[@GunMD]

Just ordered one last night to replace one of my two AC In-wall APs. Glad I held off on the second one, as it's in a location where I would like to have the switch ports available in the bottom of the AP. Thanks for the review and update. Appreciate your content.

[@GabeTetrault]

These look great! I hope they come out with a U7-Mesh form factor, as well, for more options for indoor and outdoor installs (6GHz outdoor restrictions not withstanding, of course).

[@Chasing_The_Dream]

Well, of course. I just finished painting all the walls where I would want the U7 wall to go. Shucks.

[@karlbrandstetter1563]

Yeah, me to but with a different product of ubiquiti dream machine se 1 week later dream machine max popped up looki g for some ap on their website f this 😂 plus 80 i wouldve gone for the new model 🫣😂

[@TechnoTim]

Great video Chris!

[@mikellock]

… I have a very particular set of skills - Chris aka Liam Neeson

[@rkovvur]

Your videos have been quite helpful. Can you do a video where UDM-SE and UNVR work together ?

[@joakimholmberg643]

Do they have any tests on how much signal strength you lose by mounting it in the wall bracket and adding a painted cover? Would be interesting to see such figures... Real interesting product though. :)

[@stevensalter9697]

The U7 In-Wall version with Switch ports is still coming, almost pulled the trigger today and wasted a lot of money on something that wasn't what I REALLY wanted.

[@stakor]

I really LIKE the desk stand - U7 Pro Wall looks unobtrusive on a desk, and somehow cute, too :)

[@m4nc1n1]

These U7s (all of them) are getting bad reviews. How is the range+speed for you?

[@flexchamp]

Power consumption tests would be nice. Under different conditions (2,4 GHz, 5Ghz, 6Ghz)

[@Mehmehx]

Hmmmmmm, I have U6 Lite at home, dont they have covers I can just paint?

[@fwiler]

I'm just glad to see a wifi 7 access point that isn't ceiling focused or a big round dome and runs on poe+. The fact that they also have a stand so you can place on a table is a bonus. I'm also glad they are making one without switchport which I have no need for as I find them too restricting.

[@JPEaglesandKatz]

$200 for an access point.. These prices are getting out of hand quick.. sjeezz.. And then $ 40 extra for a small piece of plastic... lol. And wifi 7 is a marketing gimmic.... Zero use at all atm.

[@DigitalDiabloUK]

I'm just glad they're doing 7. It took them FOREVER to get WiFi 6 compared to the competition.

[@jasonboles1526]

curious if this has any directionality at all? for example I'd like to mount in a hallway near the middle of my house, would clients that are "behind" the AP get the same performance as those "in front" of it? In the same vein, would the in-wall (as opposed to on-wall) option get slightly better signal (1 less layer of drywall/plaster), or is the in-wall mount option 100% aesthetics?

[@ShawnLangford]

Ordered one waiting for it to arrive :) For my needs I don't need the built in switch ports. Upgrading from an AmpliFi Alien which has been a solid performer over the years.

[@aliancemd]

I don’t think it’s legal to make infomercials without announcing it beforehand. One day FTC is going to knock at the door of this guy for making money and infomercials covertly.

[@motofunk1]

Cool... but 1/2" is not flush. All that design work and cannot get it flush. smh...

[@EdwardBlack]

5:41 Quick question: Why is the ping so bad, even if you didn't leave your own network? I was expecting

[@UKsystems]

only usable in north america as most places have brick walls

[@battle79]

Perhaps the most ignorant comment ever. Yes, lots of places have brick walls, but I think you'll find the world is bigger than wherever you happen to live and North America.

[@elminster8149]

This comment makes no sense.

[@UKsystems]

@@elminster8149 it is not easy to recess something into a brick or concrete wall but the us mainly has hollow walls outside the us brick walls are usually used

[@UKsystems]

@@battle79 i live not in america hence why i referenced the whole world. north america has the majority of wooden walls mounting a recessed device in a brick wall weakens it a lot.

[@elminster8149]

@@UKsystems Only on external walls. Plenty of stud walls in Europe.

[@ikkuranus]

It's kind of funny that all the previous so-called in wall access points weren't actually in the wall. They finally make one that can actually be in the wall and it isn't named as such.

[@mwolrich]

I bought one today, before it goes out of stock for months 😉

[@clsanchez77]

Recessed ceiling compatible?

[@clsanchez77]

I suspect the antenna pattern is different, but otherwise not finding any information about this.

[@MagicWok]

I'm getting close to dropping A LOT of cash on my first Ubiquiti set up, and eyeing a few of these for my home. My bank balance is hurting already.

[@clblanchard08]

Its a buy once, cry once scenario. I’ve been on Ubiqui for years now and for the money it’s crazy good. Just now looking to upgrade from NanoHDs and they’re old by today’s newer standards.

[@xVertigo101]

Crazy speeds. My U7 pro is on the ceiling in my primary room and devices like my S22 Ultra get 1.2Gbps to 1.6Gbps

[@xaj]

I’m really bummed you weren’t able to test multi-link operation (and it didn’t even get a mention) aka MLO. Being able to aggregate 5ghz, 6ghz, and 2.4ghz is the big advantage of WiFi 7, and I believe the firmware was out when this was posted. I could be wrong here, but, effectively I believe you only tested the WiFi 6E capabilities? Unless you were on UniFi Network Application 8.2.93 or greater, which wasn’t mentioned, this was a big oversight to me. I’m having trouble finding content covering Ubiquiti’s MLO capabilities, which is the only thing that would possibly convince me to upgrade from the U6-Enterprise (especially given the 2x2 instead of 4x4 MIMO on 5 and 6ghz)

[@djspecialpaul]

Nice to hear this - question is -> is there a CAD file or similar file possible, because so my architecture guy can use/work with this.

[@punkdrummer813]

6ghz alone isn’t WiFi 7, it’s 6E. 320 mhz width AND mlo is WiFi 7. Companies (both ap’s and client devices) are still sorting out mlo so we don’t really know how these ap’s will do with true WiFi 7.

[@Aromcrl]

Lo tengo desde hace un par de días. La temperatura actual en mi ciudad en verano Málaga (Spain) ronda los 35 Grados Celsius. Tengo una cámara termo-gráfica y he registrado temperaturas de 58 Grados Celsius que me parecen muchos…. Estoy un poco extrañado y espero no tener problemas con el punto de acceso. Y eso que no lo tengo empotrado en la pared, en la pared creo que subiría bastante más la temperatura.

[@courtenaybotterill5591]

Don't buy this stuff if you live in the UK. The returns process is done by sending stuff to the Netherlands. Your products get customs charges for returns! This stuff is garbage!

[@felix4525]

Is this compatible with the POE output from a Netgear switch? I have read some posts where there seems to be POE issues between Ubiqiti and other vendors. In my case, I am looking to move off the Netgear Nighthawk.

[@jbwise2002]

Smart! I would love UI to start creating house wifi kits (eg POE24MAX, NVR, 3-5 APs, and some Unifi Cameras)

[@olivierpolak2665]

Why they don't put some switch ports... This would have been awesome to get to other devices (camera, computer, tv, etc...) with cables already in wall. And with a big hole in the wall like this, it would have been easy to manage the cables.

[@v.p.4011]

Can the U7 pro wall be install on the celling? I got 2 of them on marketplace but my cat 6 wire come out from my celling. I'm not in the mood of passing new wires lol

[@ewetoob6369]

After I switched my WiFi to a Google mesh system my life got much simpler. Constant issues with the Unifi equipment made me switch and I have not regretted my decision.

[@bewinters]

Does this have a fan onboard? Heard complaints about the wifi 7 ap that apparently is loud.. like the discrete look but does not want it to hum in the room though

[@JohnnyB_RO]

With or without fan?😮

[@dylantaylor490]

Damn it, I ordered two of these without realizing unlike the other ones it didn't have a switch. Now I have to reach out for support and see if I can cancel :/

[@dudeh9702]

Flush mount + paintable is good looking, I'll admit it. Def good for hospitality and aesthetics and home use. I'm personally waiting for more ceiling based WiFi 7 APs and WiFi 7 AirMAX NanoStations and NanoBeams :D

[@michaelh5722]

It’s an interesting concept, but at the sacrifice of a small amount of speed (unnoticeable) I’ve always been able to find discreet mounting locations in my homes that no one notices an AP anyway.

[@danielkpictures]

any idea when the UACC-U7-Pro-Wall-FM backfill be back in stock. thanks

[@jacekowski]

You are not supposed to use IR thermometers on shiny metal surfaces, and shiny plastics are not great either, emissivity is too low on those and you end up measuring your environment not the target you are trying to measure (the effect can be really nicely seen when you try to measure a glass window or mirror with a thermal camera and all you see is your reflection).

[@davidallen2211]

But the general public doesn't go into places looking for access points or even care. In a freshly painted home yes. Paint that AP with fresh paint on an older wall, it'll stick out further.

[@yinch1976]

We use brick and concrete to build houses in my country, I'm not sure that'd be good for us :(

[@1d9d5k6]

How would this work with the 2 U6 Pro's that I have and are operating in the mesh? Have you tested realistic range and direction? Keep up the good work. Your vids are great.

[@smaloneytuba85]

Ugh 200 + another 40 for an access point??

[@MJDigitalAT]

Is there any reason why there is no bluetooth? I can not use this AP´s for my Sensors

[@johnpoldo8817]

I want it to fit inside an existing 2” electrical box and not stick out very much.

[@underscoreoverscorer]

U7 Pro Max review

[@dominikschreiner1364]

when i saw it i was so exited it was exactly what i want especially the better mounting that the U6 in wall but then i noticed it doesnt have the switch ports and all my dreams are shattered

[@Sam_Koch]

What is the power usage on one of these? I have the U6 Lite and they run at just under 6w each.

[@KevlarCondom]

I can get 2.3d 2.2u with the U7 Pro on a 160mhz Wifi7 Samsung tab 9 ultra to the internet at 7ft from the ceiling AP.. I do have 10g to home.

[@KevlarCondom]

Have 3x U7 Pro max on order.

[@ihasmax]

Damn this looks perfect for me. Wife doesn't want to see APs sticking out and the one U6 in wall I'm using I have no need for the switch ports.

[@JohnSmith-sh1sy]

Does it have a fan?

[@lovedfriend2020]

It would be nice when companies would make things like Fiber boxes hide in a wall like in an apt.

[@tcapd]

I have a FlexHD on a shelf, and it looks really good, but if I ever have to replace it, this U7 with paintable cover looks perfect!

[@amirhadis1698]

Google pixel 8/8 pro although they are advertised as WiFi 7 they seem to not support MLO which is a key feature contributing to the actual speed! With other WiFi 7 capable devices like s24 ulta/One Plus 12 they reach practically 3.5 Gbps in both download/upload

[@alin936]

You will be bottlenecked by the 2.5gb interface of the wap anyway...

[@crazychatting]

thanks for the conversion of the temperature. And yeah, please don´t tell me so you don´t have to kill me ;) btw: I just got the idea for your next unboxing, that you throw the packaging from your desk, it flies through your room, your house, your garden (yes, a little bit like we have seen a couple of years ago), but then also from your romm we can see it through the window flying across the street. maybe to the neighbours or even better: through the city to the local paper waste facility? :)

[@danluo]

It's already in-wall, so why it's designed as 1cm out wall?

[@TheCerealHobbyist]

Most enterprise APs are paintable or have snap-on covers from Ventev.

[@inspireonex]

Still cant figure out why an "in" wall" is an "on" wall

[@fwiler]

It is in wall. Only the painted cover sticks out a little bit which you need if you ever need to access it. If it was completely flat it would look odd and you would have to repatch, texture, paint the wall every time you needed to access it.

[@inspireonex]

@@fwiler the previous ones were also "in wall" and most of them was on the outside of the wall. Your pointing out of the obvious doesn't make this company's naming strategy valid.

[@fwiler]

​@@inspireonex No idea wtf you are rambling on about with 'most of them was on the outside of the wall'. It is in wall, there is a cage that goes in wall and the device fits in it just like in the video. You're the one that said you couldn't figure it out. No different than inwall speakers. If you are talking about the convenience of being able to place them on-wall, then so what? Is it really hard to understand?

[@inspireonex]

@@fwiler convenience? Look at the U6 In-wall. Most of it goes outside of the wall. When most of the device is outside of the wall, calling it "In-Wall" accomplishes nothing. By that same logic, every piece of equipment made by Ubiquity gets "In" in it's name.

[@AM93000]

WHERE is the stand for U6E, Ubiquiti???

[@Pabula]

Anyone can confirm if it has a fan or not?

[@macfrag574]

No 4x4 on 2.4Ghz is a deal breaker for me

[@bobbiac]

Reminds me of those Oberon mounts some of our clients use.

[@NightWinggl]

Traded downstream ports for invisibility.... No thanks. I get why some customers would like invisibility, (seen plenty who hide AP's in Drop ceilings). But I hate it! Makes troubleshooting a pain, unless it's well documented (which almost never is) and if you are inheriting the network from a previous provider / IT, you are praying for that documentation, vs when they can all be found easily. Downstream ports would have been way more useful. Hopefully we see that, as the desk stand with that, would be actually be useful for my deployments.

[@CrosstalkSolutions]

Did you see the part where they're coming out with a traditional in-wall unit with switch ports in the future?

[@NightWinggl]

@@CrosstalkSolutions Yup, but it’s not here today…. And please don’t talk about it, I don’t wanna die!

[@edc1569]

I don’t recognise this in wall standard?

[@manuels.5140]

Can it mesh on 6 GHz to stay away from client-crowded 2.4 and 5 GHz?

[@Checkb28]

no, it currently cannot

[@Wadekapc7]

Nice but when you want a different brand that doesn’t fit specs … we’ll figure out that problem …

[@tubeDude48]

What about paint that has metal in it?

[@CrosstalkSolutions]

Definitely don't use metal-based paint.

[@richardturkson5916]

Love it!

[@ronm6585]

Looks good, thanks.

[@dijiflex]

Does it support mesh?

[@Checkb28]

it does.

[@milandasek]

Is there active fan inside?

[@CrosstalkSolutions]

No - doesn't appear to be one.

[@JohnnyB_RO]

Thank you for the fan information.

[@milandasek]

@CrosstalkSolutions confirmed, there IS a fan inside.

[@uria702]

Not impressed. I’m gonna stick to the u6 in wall for now even though I can still return them and get the u7. The lack of ports is a big deal for me.

[@Marsh.x]

I understand now why this channel pushes Ubiquiti products so hard.. it's paid to favor them.

[@keweenawbee]

Barf…..BFD!

[@feastwithethan9412]

I don't care how good a company does with their stuff. You don't sign an NDA with the devil. You have sold your soul sir to the corporate greed sir. You are now their product for commercial advertising.

[@joshhuggins]

Some NDA's are just for time release of info. Unless you know the details of the NDA, you can't speak to the man's character or the situation.

[@kennethclarke4748]

What Huggins said it's more than likely that he gets early access on products information and pre-release gear for review and that he cannot discuss it until the NDA is lifted.

[@paulbeers4105]

Tell me you don’t know what an NDA is without telling me you don’t know what an NDA is…..

[@ParkerTyler]

😂😂😂😂 what?!

[@fwiler]

You don't know much about nda's or businesses in general, do you? Some places require nda just walking into their building. It's mostly used to protect the company from competitors finding out information. That's it. And btw, without your so called corporate greed you wouldn't have jobs or any of the devices you purchase. Profit and lots of it, is needed for a reason.