UniFi Access Complete Review

[@4doorSi]

51:01 Exit buttons and motion sensors can be wired in-line to the power of the mag lock to work as a kill switch independently of the hub. There also exit buttons with electronic timers or pneumatic timers that can facilitate different scenarios where the distance from the button to the door is further away. With that said, all devices can still fail, even physical exit devices such as panic bars. It’s a matter of maintenance from there.

[@andresfeliperamosromero3060]

This is the second home in which kzbin.infoUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU we've replaced our "regular" doorbell with a Ring video doorbell and we really enjoy it. It is very easy to install and it works very well, with a clear picture through the app and good in-home use (we added the chime, which is also easy to install and doesn't require another thought to use).

[@jolex_nerd8132]

the link points to a different account

[@hellatyteman13]

One important thing to consider for installing the request to exit sensor (motion sensor to unlock door from the inside) is the potential for bad actors to try and get into the door by banging on it and then someone walks up to it and immediately have it unlock. We installed Brivo in our Houston location and the parking lot has some bad activity sometimes and the installers wanted to put these sensors in place which we declined. We simply have the door handles/pushbars work from the inside only which allows people to exit freely. We just can't track when they leave which is the trade off.

[@EVOComputersnet]

Motion sensors to open doors are only useful on automatically opening doors, just use REX buttons or handle bypassed strkers to open from inside.

[@dizquier91]

in regards to ToF.. I know most higher-end smartphones use a time-of-flight sensor for creating fake blur by figuring out what is in the foreground vs background. I wonder if ToF stands for time of flight, that would allow the camera to not allow pictures of people to be used because it needs to recognize the face as a 3d object.. Just my thought.

[@Nicoleise]

The key cards should not be automatically removed (placed in available pool) when a visitor or other access expires, as you suggest at around 33 min. The reason is that the visitor could still have the card, and you'd like information on who had card 100007 when it wasn't handed in. Or it could be a recurring visitor who gets to keep a card permanently but has to call in for scheduling attendance to have the card active for the required period. Automatic actions like those you suggest can be really useful, but they can also quickly become a real nuisance. :)

[@dereksantomo]

Can the bell on the pro reader be setup to ring phones on a generic SIP connection to a phone system? If so can you press a selected number key to buzz open the door or gate?

[@NIckWorrall-g7l]

What happens at 24:17 when you hit Edit at on the Right hand side of the user list ? looks like you might need to actually select the word Edit.

[@crossfirebass]

I would like to use this unit to open my front gate that is 300 feet from my house and log entries. I also plan on installing a G4 Pro over the same gate. Can I install this unit inside my home and connect the keypad/camera via wifi bridge? Or would all of this equipment need to be installed at the gate and connected to the UDM Pro via bridge?

[@webluke]

I installed a group of these in an office last year when they were beta. The software seems to have been updated a lot and includes a few of the things I suggested. They still don't include or sell a standard 1 gang US electrical plate that lets you mount the scanners. We found that many people wanted an NFC sticker that they would put on their phone case (I had one and it was great, but NFC on the phone sometimes clicked in so depends on where you put the sticker). If the app comes out and works great with both Android and iPhone that would be great. I also still want them to have a wifi reader that is used for setting up users so the manager or HR person could log in and add users from their desk. On the install side of things, we ran home runs to the server room, and had to screw DIN rail to the wall for the controllers, but if you got an enclosure to put above the door in the drop ceiling that may work better so you don't have to run more than one drop back to a BT POE switch.

[@Didewro]

Where are you located?

[@floringiurgiu7454]

one of the things you mentioned is my issue as well. We need a wifi reader or easy setup of some sorts, for key management that would be done by the HR person. Otherwise the only sollution I see is to setup another access hub plus an access reader lite plus the poe switch, but the wiring required is prohibitive.... Plus that I need it in 2 offices, and one office might move, so really what you said, a wifi reader for key management would be awesome.

[@patriot1028]

So if I have a USW-24-PoE Switch can power this UniFi Acces Hub with a PoE injector (EdgePoint PoE Injector, 54V 80W) with no issues? I'd rather not have to buy a pro model switch for this UniFi Access Hub

[@4doorSi]

35:35 When you toggle “Only allow UA-Card”, is this something that will work against duplicated cards that can now be made at Home Depot or similar locations? If not, can something like Mifare DESFire EV2 card be used on this system?

[@bricktop4472]

Thanks for this. Went with this system recently for our smaller size business and it worked out nicely. The detailed look at all the components sold the boss on it.

[@yentung7872]

for the 28:30 holiday issue. You can create multiple policies and schedules to complete the same goal.

[@SOwen911]

Is there a monthly cost associated with the phone app unlocks and sensors?

[@cpanic1153]

I can’t find anything about the upcoming Unifi ID app. Anyone have a link?

[@daviddobrzycki]

Reset access then log in to access then it will show up

[@SteveTonar]

ToF stands for "Time of Flight" for a Time-Of-Flight Camera system

[@rjdp3]

Correct

[@rickyh2896]

Could also be time of flight for lidar if they're using dot matrix for facial recognition. Could be interesting

[@chrislai1093]

They have a doorbell, would that work with this system and the door can be remotely unlocked for a guest during locked hour?

[@rfitzgerald2004]

Thanks for making this video it's really informative. At my workplace we are considering adding access control to a new warehouse facility which comprises of general store room, high value store room and an office area. As we're using Ubiquiti UDM, APs and CCTV already, I'm strongly hoping to go with the Access range as well. From your video I've got a few questions I wonder if you would be happy to answer? Lifecycle - With Ubiquiti having a habit of killing off product lines sometimes at short notice, what do you think the future holds for something like this system? What would be your expected lifespan for something like this? With the UDM now being a few years old already, I assume there will be an upgrade path to future equivalents without having to replace the whole system. Multiple cards per user - Is it possible to assign multiple tags per user? For example one person may have an ID card and a key fob, or they may require an emergency spare card in case of losing their normal one. Fire alarm release/emergency access - You briefly touched on this when reading the email from Gary, I assume it's possible to release the locks on sounding of a fire alarm? The regulations on this are quite strict here in the UK I understand, however I'm not familiar with them personally. Would the fire panel need to wire into one of the Access Hubs or is there another point on the system? This may impact the installation location of components, or may even require a separate Hub to link to the fire panel in case there's not a door within range. Could the system specifically log a fire-triggered release and send an alert? Device range - you mention needing a separate hub per door, do you know if the hub needs to be near to the door or could the hub be located in say a comms room with the door components fed from there? The building that we are moving into already has leftover cabling from the previous access control system that we may wish to reuse, additionally, this could offer better security by keeping the hubs in a secure location. UDM offline scenario - it would be interesting to see how this would perform over a longer period of being offline. Is there a time limit I wonder before everything needs to resync to continue working? Network offline scenario - I assume all functions are handled locally with no requirement for internet access, if for example there was an extended internet outage, I assume this wouldn't affect anything? Physical connections - just had another thought, do the readers have to be connected directly to the Hub or could they be fed separately from a PoE switch? In general I guess the Hub makes it super convenient but I can think of situations where it might be helpful to have them separate. Such as a commenter below suggester where a HR person may like to have a reader at their desk to add new users without walking to a door. Doorbell/intercom function - you didn't mention it in the video but I see the unit has a bell function, how does this operate and how would a person answer it, is there an app or similar or ability to add a physical chime unit someplace in the building to know when someone without a badge - say a mailman, is at the door? Some other comments: 50:00 - to use two sensors, you could wire them in series so that both a motion sensor and button need to both be activated together in order to send the signal to the Hub, this would then only require one input from the Hub and no extra configuration as it's purely physical. Likewise, you could also offer two options to get out by wiring them in parallel, such as a push button or...something else, if needed. Also relating to network security, with access control running on a network, it may be possible for someone to remove an exterior reader and then connect a laptop to the network port. I'm not a professional in this area but it's something I thought of - so it would be a good idea to employ MAC whitelisting as well to only allow network access to the Unifi kit and nothing else.

[@Cleofizoid]

Your security consultant comments are spot on. Mag locks are inherently Fail-Safe. Door locks, by code cannot be battery backed up. All electronic door locks must be subordinate to the fire alarm. So, mag locks should only be installed on appropriate doors that during a power outage or fire alarm it doesn't compromise the access control/security plan. Alternate means of egress has to be provided in case your normal evac route is blocked by fire. Door strikes are inherently free egress and they can be set up fail-safe or fail-secure. So its important that access control be designed and installed by a licensed professional, planned checked and permitted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction and inspected/tested by the AHJ before going operational with the system. Otherwise, a "man trap" is a possibility, or the building perimeter doors or secure areas could be left un-secure in the event of a fire emergency/power loss, or worse, somebody killed due to a poor design.

[@69thebroken]

As a fire and security CEO (45+ years + a master installer/tech Honeywell Access & Keyscan ) you can 100% battery backup the locks as long as its installed to NFPA 101.

[@Cleofizoid]

@@69thebroken ...or NFPA 72, IFC and/or AHJ...yes of course. This will unlock the doors upon a fire alarm and/or a primary power loss to the fire alarm panel.

[@Aceius19]

Couldn't agree more. The last line of his of his email is the most critical and vital component and what worries me with Unifi going this route.

[@tjmarx]

I'm worried that Chris doesn't really understand what is being said. He started talking about vLANs when the point about the importance of physical security experts was made. And obviously whether a door can be wired into battery backup is going to depend on domestic regulation requirements.

[@Nicoleise]

You are so right, TJ. Its a great example of the risks when someone works exclusively from their own experience. The consultant made important points that I can relate to having also worked with access control previously. It could be very general things like making sure there's no way to bypass into the building, making sure keypads are installed so that watching a user type their PIN code is not possible, etc. But Chris (understandably) immediately dives into his own area and talk about network security, which nearly couldn't be less important, if your physical design is lackluster. For example, Unifi Access currently does not detect a forced door, so you could simply wedge a door open or jam the lock. Network security is obviously vital, but as many pen testers learn; often you don't even need to hack into anything, you just need to grab opportunities that present themselves or exploit simple design flaws in the physical execution. Mitigating these risks begin with hiring experienced professionals (which and IT company could also do on a consultancy or subcontractor basis), but the consultant in the video is spot on with his concern, and Chris basically proves it in the video. :)

[@omargarcia1199]

Hello, 2 forms of door release are needed for mag locks. REX or push button for the automation side and an emergency door release (push button or mortise key switch) for other then fire emergencies interrupting power of the mag lock.

[@szabi2434]

Nice review! I’m wondering if it is possible to use the system with multiple access reader pro’s but a single access hub? The reason for this would be to be able to open a “common” door in an multi apartment zone where someone would like to ring a specific apartment only.

[@Fieldcomm-67]

How does it handle Commercial fire alarm systems. Wonder if can easily hook up with input from the Fire alarm to unlock all doors or something like that

[@unknowndomain]

Normally for fail safety you would have a fire alarm relay box that breaks the power to the magnet rather than sending a signal to the box as if there is a fire and the box has a firmware crash you will kill people. This is also why it’s essential maglocks are fitted with break to exit buttons that interrupt power to the Maglock and bypass the controller

[@Cleofizoid]

@@unknowndomain Yes, but on a large access control system with many doors, usually a fire alarm relay is installed by the fire alarm tech at each access control door lock power supply (which is dedicated for door lock power and not battery backed up). The PSUs for the controllers and readers are battery backed.

[@fallsdp]

Agreed. Some AC panels have an facp input on them that lets the fire control system throw the access panel into fail safe mode(all unlocked). On certain types of systems, this can not be relied upon. Some can use it.

[@tiloalo]

Is there any way to use a cellphone NFC?

[@darkgodmaster]

Can a fire alarm be hooked up to automatically open the unlock during alarm state?

[@GSAgent583]

Yes. With any system you wire a relay from the fire alarm system to intercept the lock power.

[@ghostworks108]

yes

[@Saturn2888]

Do I need UniFi Access if I have the G4 Pro Doorbell? Or does Protect do it all?

[@AndrewMcJannettSmith]

You can have the exit button and the movement sensor wired in together if you are using a normally cpen circuit on both devices, that way either one will allow the circuit to open when either are activated.

[@AnandakrishnanM27]

what about RFID cards that normal access control uses? does it have Time and attendance integration?

[@ghostworks108]

Future update yes for time and attendance currently in alpha stage

[@Dezzy601]

It appears that the cards/reader support mifare (desfire EV1/EV, classic, ultralight, and plus) as well as NFC tag's 1-5. tl;dr most of NXP's lineup should work.

[@EsotericArctos]

I could see that you could have a Motion Detector and button at the same time. A Motion Detector just is a dry contact inside, so it works as a switch. You can just put the Motion Detector switched connection in series with the push switch so no matter which one activates it will release the door. I haven't checked the Unifi specific motion detector though so not sure if it works that way or on some proprietary system, but a generic motion detector like one used in an alarm system could work that way.

[@Leonelf0]

Is it necessary to connect the scanners to the hub or could you also connect the scanners somewhere else in the network?

[@cubic5307]

Readers have to be on the hub

[@mohammedabbasdar]

Hi, great video. Can you add a chime so when the bell is pressed the chime is triggered so someone else can just go and open the door?

[@lauriebrunson4543]

can you install 2 hubs to manage 1 door? I have a hub that manages our front door but I have an admin that wants to have the unlock capability at her desk across the room but we cant run a cable from the hub at the front door over to her and would need to be able to install a hub by her desk to manage the unlocking capability to that same door....is this possible?

[@zigzack54]

Where does the G3 come into play??

[@Richardsumilang]

Hello, I have 2 doors I want to put a strike lock on. Is it possible with 1 hub and 2 access readers connected to it? Or must I have a hub for each door? Thank you!

[@Kjaywest]

You need a hub for each door.

[@billery]

could you run unify access as a standalone system with no internet access and an air gapped PC for administration?

[@CrosstalkSolutions]

Probably - you'd have to try that out.

[@MikeIckes]

You have to run it on a unifi controller (not a PC), UDM Pro or UCK G2+. But, I know from using it (have 2 doors going on 6 months now) that once setup the hub does not need a connection to the controller to function. Just POE power.

[@dieterdehaemers953]

Interesting video! Really clear about all different elements of the ubiquity access setup but one things is missing for me: I was wondering to what extend you can use the outside reader as a doorbell? There are many doorbells on the market that double as NFC reader. We have a paxton system and build quality is superb, but the software is garbage. It would be very interesting to use this access pro reader as a doorbell. There seems to be a button to “call”. Can you have a 2 way conversation with this thing? Is there a small micro and speaker in it? It’s an interesting thing since it would eliminate the need of having a confusing setup with 2 buttons to call when you complement this with an additional doorbell.

[@Gvanseumeren]

Hi Dieter, looking for the same thing. Did you try it or received feedback?

[@csylng]

If one controller can manage 2 readers can't it control 2 doors? The video on Ubiquiti website seems to imply this.

[@catch_me_outside_how_bout_dat]

Either both doors would unlock together and I'm also not sure of the power of the hub. Can power two locks at the same time, or you'd have to add additional switches to route the power to which lock you want it to unlock. For example, swagger card then press the corresponding release button for that door

[@icsinc7624]

I understand that the UA-HUB needs a 802.3BT PoE++, but i cannot find one. Is there one you recommend. Because I have had no luck after using 3 different kind. What do you suggest, since I don't have a 802.3BT switch.

[@jeremymyers5503]

Any plans to do a video on Unifi Talk? I would be interested in it to deploy as a home phone setup.

[@Dakotakid98]

I've been looking at messing with this myself

[@zachcrews2835]

Access Control installer here, and Unifi installer. I would love to implement something like this in my company. Prices are not as high as other manufacturers (Galaxy, Paxton, etc.) and most of all our access control users have unifi anyway. The only downside I see is the requirement of the UDM Pro, not a stand-alone server install. We generally install USG's and add them as additional sites.

[@Chrishuff1]

You don't need a UDMP. It runs on CKG2+ as well

[@JacksonCampbell]

How do you add them as additional sites?

[@jonathanborduas]

Hi Crosstalk solution ! Is the doorbell button functional ? Can you use it the UA Reader Pro as a household doorbell ? If so, can you get a notification on your phone if somebody is at the door ? Can you open the door remotely from the mobile app ?

[@ghostworks108]

thats in alpha testing pressing bell calls to Mobile app

[@Mystifiedeffort]

Can you add users, such as in an apartment setting, to monitor who is at their door to allow access to the apartment per remote access without giving admin rights to the system? just scaled to their apartment door and maybe the main entrance.

[@davedivesdeeper]

You would wire both the button and the motion detector Rex to the same REX contacts. It’s just looking for circuit closure so doesn’t really matter for wiring them in parallel to the controller

[@ryanloftus2519]

You built the same little lab I am in the process of doing. I wasn't aware that the LITE was also a motion sensor. Can both the LITE and PRO be an Enter reader for a single HUB? I would like to put the LITE at the front desk for card programming. Can third party motion sensors be used as well?

[@Dezzy601]

Third party REX (Request to Exit) sensors will work. They just need to be wired into the REX contacts as per the datasheet.

[@desilence_]

Can the reader pro work as a video doorbell too?

[@stephenfitch679]

Great Question, only thing that Chris didn't cover in the video. To add, how to grant access to a visitor using the doorbell if it does have that feature

[@jjgend]

Very interesting question indeed!

[@desilence_]

if no - then another type of hybrid reader/doorbell is needed in order to consider the product for gate access. I have a gate 700m away where the Unufi Access would fit in. But it is a dealbreaker not to have a video doorbell. And not very elegant to install a separate one.

[@jamesrempel8522]

@@desilence_ I mean, there's always the remote release button. Just wire up a doorbell button and connect it to the REL inputs on the hub. A more elegant solution is hopefully coming with integration into UniFi voice.

[@Alierhan]

Hi; Is there a ring on the access pro reader? If not, can I combine this sistem with G4 Doorbell ? Also Answering the door ring and opening the door via unifi IP Phones. What do you think? Could be possible?

[@markalmada9662]

UniFi access site says door bell function and mobile phone app to open comming soon.

[@MechowTube]

Trying to decide between this and the Grandstream GDS3710 . I love my unifi stuff but I don't see the ability for the door camera to feed to a VoIP phone like a yealink T57W like the Grandstream does. That's a pretty big thing with our customers and I'm surprised Ubiquiti didn't include it.

[@EVOComputersnet]

It will stream and communicate with Unifi Talk, phones....don't know if you could add this to existing phones

[@ovalpiston959]

How do you setup bluetooth on the Access Reader Lite?

[@roscocsa]

So it seems like with the 3 outputs, do you need a new "hub" for each door that you want to control? Or can you run those from a more central poe switch for the readers and cameras and the like?

[@jamesjbarrek6086]

Can all of that be run by the HUB using POE or do i need real power from the house? I mean can the mag lock be powered by the hub using the POE power from the HUB? I hope I made sense :(

[@MrDamathy]

Will this work with 802.3at switches? (Maybe with just a light reader and strike lock?) Or does it just not turn on at all?

[@ghostworks108]

you can use a 60w power injector for ubiquiti , i have been testing with one

[@MrDamathy]

@@ghostworks108 thx for the response! Looks like a suitable alternative. But I probably won't be able to use my existing switches then?

[@ghostworks108]

@@MrDamathy yes you can injector just goes between switch and access hub

[@MrDamathy]

@@ghostworks108 of course. But I mean I can't use the Unifi Access control with my 802.3at switches as is, without buying an injector.

[@ghostworks108]

@@MrDamathy you need 60w power ( 802.3BT ) or use injector as it’s cheaper than a PoE++ switch the gen2 pro have Poe 24/48 as well as industrial switch and the XG 6 port have PoE++

[@oleksandrlytvyn532]

Hello, i have a question: does it support separate (physical analogue) door bell? Let's imagine I'm in office, and someone comes, and press Door bell (was added some time ago with updates) - is there any way to hear this door bell ringing? For example in office sitting regular users, not admins, how will they hear when someone will ring in Door bell? I believe Ubiquiti didn't thought this use-casee well-enough.

[@baptisteleguen227]

Hello everybody ! I don't know why but my UA-Pro doesn't take captures when i scan a card on it. In "dashboard", I don't see "recent capture". Can someone help me please ?

[@levistuckey]

Is it possible to hook 2 lite readers in to the hub or do you have to use the pro?

[@SCUBAScott]

I am curious if a UDM Pro can control access in a different location on a different network? What equipment would you use to set up a VPN? That would make a good video too.

[@rfitzgerald2004]

Ability to join networks would be a great addition as well for businesses with multiple office locations so you can add staff to all locations at once

[@tomschulte3237]

Hi Chris! As usual a great help when it comes to Ubiquiti gear! About "Turning Off NFC" at the UA Pro: When you turn of the NFC you can still use it as an video interactive door bell. That is supposed to be a feature with the upcoming Unifi Talk. It makes your phone ring, shows an image from the integrated camera and you can grant access via the phone. From a security perspective there is no need to have NFC enabled, when you use a key. Then it's great to check whether ist is OK to grant access for a friend or expected guest or better be at the door yourself. Anyway - best regards from Munich

[@mskiby]

Could you connect a smartphone 12v release to the system?

[@andrewkemp4583]

i am very keen to know this

[@djarcadian]

Can you use a smartphone to tap to enter?

[@chromefinch]

Can you assign two cards to a single uer? or do I just need to add two users with a card/phone delimitation?

[@jolex_nerd8132]

i think so yes, the ui suggests that multiple cards can belong to someone if im not mistaken

[@SindarinMetaphor]

Thanks for validating the Yubikey! - Thats epic. One question - How many cards can be managed by the system and how many can work locally/offline? Will there be a way centrally manage cards across sites?

[@marcuscox6056]

I don’t have a switch that can supply PoE++. Will it work with a normal switch and an PoE++ injector?

[@MrJwrs16]

It would be nice if they offered a numerical pin entry option.

[@thakorpatel8543]

That's older you can get something like that lot less than this one

[@thakorpatel8543]

Yes you can still install doors stickers on is very nice

[@thakorpatel8543]

I just installed old If I known this coming or we can Evan get Beta test for it

[@MikeIckes]

They've said this is coming on the UA pro

[@webluke]

A year ago when I was talking to them with beta stuff, they said they would not add a pin entry because they thought it was not secure.

[@itluis2009]

Hey Chris does access will work with gate controller

[@datataptechnologies4855]

If you have multiple sites linked together using UniFi’s USG by using a S2S VPN can you control access at all locations? And have it go back to wherever your USG Pro is? For example if it is at the home site, using access, can I link the other sites door using the same users, and have everything synced together without having an access controller at every location? I can’t see why it wouldn’t work especially since all the sites know each others networks but out of curiosity.

[@RonPoppe]

i think they could improve the pro reader with firmware update to allow for pin code access

[@jakabml]

Pins are now functional.

[@leviathan19]

@@jakabml that is useful if you forget the card you still can enter

[@traviszettler]

I dealt with the same issue with the user settings tray quickly opening and closing on my UDM-Pro. The issue seems to have resolved itself after I rebooted the UDM-Pro a couple times. Weird stuff...

[@CrosstalkSolutions]

I’ll try that.

[@michaelangello1]

Hi Chris, I seen the option to export the activity log to csv. Do you know if it is possible to export that list via the API? Or acces that data directly through the Unifi API? Can you schedule the csv export? Finally can you register your phone nfc as an access card?

[@CrosstalkSolutions]

I don't know.

[@skytouchsolutionsinc5996]

Hello, can someone tell me how many doors (hubs) you can have on this UniFi system? We were told to install this system in a 32 door environment (corporate setting) and was wondering if the UDM and the OS can handle 32 doors and/or above. Thank you in advance.

[@jasonharris2790]

Can you recommend a POE injector for this system or the bare minimum to get this system working?

[@patriot1028]

I'm wondering this too. Will this work with a PoE injector with the appropriate wattage?

[@thejpkotor]

The point around 51:00 about dual inputs for exit/entry should be addressable using a simple circuit with parallel relays. The difficulty is that this is now another device and potential point of failure/exploit

[@idjpashka]

What happens during a power outage? Will the lock stay close or open?

[@TheJoaolyraaraujo]

I have two questions? Can you use a strike and a magmatic with the same hub? Can you use the G3 flex and the lite reader as a Pro Reader?

[@jamesrempel8522]

A hub is a single-door device. So using the dry contacts (or, if your locks don't draw too much current, the powered outputs), you could use multiple locks on the same hub. But bear in mind that they are energized at the same time, so a card swipe will unlock both simultaneously.

[@pokeutopia]

Can you use a power adapter + Ethernet as my Ubiquiti switch does not support Poe++?

[@Aceius19]

Chris, just to answer your question (perhaps someone else has); on a typical card reader door with an electric strike, a REX (Request to exit) PIR/microwave motion detector above will shunt the door contact to avoid a false door forced open alarm. It is not advised to allow that motion to release the strike as that raises security concerns, that is where door hardware and a storeroom function lock (rigid on the outside and allows for free egress) come in, not to mention a restricted key cylinder. For electromagnetic locks, your push button acts as the REX to which you by code must drop the power to the mag, no motion REX required. A wave device in this day now would be more suited for an automatic door operator. Just my 2C!

[@Thefatveganchef]

The issue I saw is that you have to use the main reader as the nfc registration. Does it have the ability to use a computer attached reader and writer to do the registration? Someone is really going to go to the main door of a building and scan in cards?

[@ghostworks108]

Yes you can pick any reader from ubiquiti ( Pro/Lite) even a spare at network cabinet

[@EVOComputersnet]

If you are large enough that you need to be able to register from your desk, you would get an additional unit and reader to be at your desk to do the scans....If you are using a Normal Dry contact REX for the inside of the door(recommended)....you could use the spare Cat5 Reader connection to run a long ethernet to your desk to set a Lite Reader there for user registration scans.

[@PRS-0317]

@@ghostworks108 I thought all readers had to be hanging off the hub itself, and not somewhere else on your unifi lan.

[@philippe146]

is there a way to have one user have multiple cards it seems like it tries to unassigned The current NFC card I have users that want to have multiple cards

[@padden999]

16:18 . what about nfc from mobilephone or smart watch?

[@CrosstalkSolutions]

I covered that in the video.

[@ghostworks108]

Currently in Alpha testing with mobile apps ( tap to open / remote unlock etc )

[@willsummers6615]

It would be nice if the card readers mounted to a rough in electrical box.

[@robinsonmas5876]

Hi i need hep!! . i using the same magnet lock , but it's not strong enough. do have any idea .? ps : the hub is connected to USW-Pro-48-PoE on PoE ++ port

[@nerd_fathersons5468]

Does it work when the U-LTE is enabled & the UDM Pro is offline?

[@stephanwendl2511]

Just saw your vid, and you could have the button and motion sensor if you just wired the relays or contacts in parallel or series depending if it is no or nc contact. Just commenting

[@harmlampie]

Hi Chris. You can use a push button "door exit" and a motion sensor at the same time. (49:44) The quick start guide says that the REL, REX and REN inputs of the hub work all the same. (RTFM lol) So if you shorted one of those inputs on the hub wil unlock for the specified time. If you want to install a motion sensor for opening the door wich used 12VDC (12 volt power) you can use the "LINE 12V / 0.33A" + and - for powering the motion sensor. There is also a "AUX" output on the hub. The quick start guide says that you can use this for a sirene or something like that. Howerver I can't find any information when this "AUX" contact is operrated. It seems logical to me that this "AUX" is closed when there is a malfunction or maybe a "forcefully opend" detection of something like that. Maybe you can find this out?? Hope to hear from you. Greetings from the Netherlands Harm Lutjeboer

[@artista4934]

great, detailed review. Thank you for putting together such an in-depth review.

[@thejpkotor]

Can this use third party RFID readers?

[@jacobbroadbent9468]

The only thing Is that the standard access control reader wiring is 22/6C Shielded non-twisted which could make retrofitting this system very difficult.

[@niceast8317]

Chris, could I use a industrial switch which has poe++ ports, and a ck gen2 and usg? Or do you have to use the dream machine pro? Thanks bud

[@tiloalo]

Can you set the volume and brightness remotely?

[@michaelkeith5137]

Great video as always. One thing about FREE Egress (Fire Code) The Green Button is one but by Fire Code you want a Second means to be able to release the power to the MagLock on the secured side be it by Rex or other manual means If anything went wrong you would want to be able to get out of the secure area Also Maglock needs to be on Secure side so it can not be tampered with. Great Video

[@StephanSwinford]

In regards to price, it's pretty good. A couple years ago my work installed a few Alarm Lock PDL units, which use HID proxy keys. We installed the non-network models, which cost about $950/ea. The wifi network models, which run on a proprietary wireless network, are about another $500.

[@zuheirsachedina7138]

Thank you for the detailed video. Helped a lot. Watched the whole thing!

[@jayproulx9309]

Great video Chris! Were you able to find an option to allow locking the door during scheduled unlock? i.e. Going out for lunch, no one in the store/office, leave it locked until it's unlocked again and leave it open?

[@JacksonCampbell]

Good question.

[@AkAlypToS2]

is this a good solution for a hotel of 16 houses?

[@robertbutler8574]

The push button is a form of mechanical release. The power for the mag lock runs to the push button and then from the button to the maglock. So when you push the button it breaks the power to the maglock. This way if there is a problem with the controller not releasing the mag, the button still will release it. Motion ties straight into the hub.

[@balla2172]

So if you have 6 doors you need 6 hubs?

[@raztechstudios]

What Unifi Switch models can be used with this access setup to power it. Can I use a specific POE injector to power up the system to avoid buying a specific switch that provide its power requirements

[@mrmotofy]

Sounds like it's all from the hub, which is needed for each door

[@dp70737]

ToF stands for Time of Flight. it measure the time it take light to be emitted bounce of of something and return to measure distance of and object

[@gtvwill]

lol only 40 degree max temps. rip those devices in Aust. we gets weeks >40 and it doesn't even drop below at night.

[@paul_vlad]

And only -10C in Winter. What a fail. Not good for anyone north of Ohio.

[@WarpedFlayme]

Doesn't work in Phoenix, AZ, either. 110F+ in summer is normal.

[@icsx]

@@paul_vlad Thats why it has the lite reader that can go up to -40C.

[@jamesrempel8522]

@gtvwill Wow, where do you live that it doesn't drop below 40 at night?

[@gtvwill]

@@jamesrempel8522 Eh worst I had was out near Wiluna, WA, AUST. whole week didnt get below 40 at night. was about 46 in day. Radiator on rig was broke so temp was near 53 round that side of the site. I drank 13l of water in a 12hr shift and didn't piss once lol.

[@Venix91]

@crosstalk When running "Access" on the Cloud Key Gen 2 + I don't get the option to choose the management vlan from the Preferences page even though I have numerous "vlan only" and some vlans defined as a "Corporate" Network defined in the Unifi Controller app which is hosted on the same cloud key... I don't have any Access devices yet so I'm not sure if that setting will appear once I adopt a Access device..? I also don't have that Unifi ID beta advertisement - Unifi Access Version 1.3.21+1833 on Cloud Key Version

[@Venix91]

Are you able to test your Access Control devices on a CKG2+ so the community knows if it's as full featured as the app running on the UDM Pro before we invest in the full eco system? Much Appreciated!

[@MonsieurGxxk]

What if you don't have the Switch with poe++, what can you use to power this on???

[@TheShrubberyisComing]

Then you need a 802.3bt PoE Injector. 60watt minimum.

[@33rdpctclub36]

Question can I prevent password sharing on ios and android devices between contacts?

[@tchaikovskygoss7410]

Overall, I like the system. I think the outside reader could have a little larger screen. Also, an option for 2FA would be nice. For a small business, this could be a little pricey per door. Hopefully the price comes down a little.