UniFi Doorbell Pro

The UniFi Doorbell Pro is a powerful doorbell camera easily paired with one of our recommended UniFi routers to help you monitor activity at the door of your short-term rental. To learn more about the UniFi ecosystem and why it’s the best match for your short-term rental property, read our article on the topic.

We highly recommend a doorbell camera at a short-term rental – they are fairly easy to install and provide you with an obvious security device while not risking privacy of your guests. It allows you to see and record who is coming and going from your property and check on exterior conditions if necessary

However, this particular doorbell cannot operate stand-alone, and needs to be paired with a UniFi “brain” described in our article above. This is ok, in our opinion, because the additional UniFi equipment needed are items we suggest are needed to manage your short-term rental anyway. Read more in our dedicated article and review our advanced recommended devices.

The UniFi Doorbell Pro beats out our other recommended doorbell camera, the ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera, because it does not require a monthly subscription, and has the two integrated cameras with approach lighting.

*Externally powering your doorbell is critical. As a short-term property manager, your goal is to minimize the number of battery devices, as they introduce another point of failure that must be managed by your on-site staff and can quickly create unpleasant situations and extra management cost.

Geoff

UniFi Doorbell Pro Review

UniFi Doorbell Pro
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This is the best smart doorbell currently on the market and it integrates seamlessly into the UniFi ecosystem, making it really easy to set up and manage. With dual cameras, one facing out and one facing down for packages, it gives you great visibility to see what is happening at your property. This doorbell can easily be installed using the existing two-wire power* for your existing doorbell and will provide you with smart detections and notifications for people, vehicles and animals. It also includes a secondary package camera for a full view of the area around your short-term property entrance.
This is the best smart doorbell currently on the market and it integrates seamlessly into the UniFi ecosystem, making it really easy to set up and manage. With dual cameras, one facing out and one facing down for packages, it gives you great visibility to see what is happening at your property. This doorbell can easily be installed using the existing two-wire power* for your existing doorbell and will provide you with smart detections and notifications for people, vehicles and animals. It also includes a secondary package camera for a full view of the area around your short-term property entrance.
9/10
Total Score
  • Cost
    8/10
    More expensive than other options on the market, but no monthly subscription
  • Suitability for STRs
    10/10
    Perfect device for use at a short-term rental
  • Privacy/Security
    10/10
    Obvious location and monitors the front entrance of your property

The Good

  • Two cameras, one facing out and one facing down (for packages)
  • Easy, intuitive use by guests
  • Connects into UniFi protect for AI detections & motion alerts
  • Two-way audio for easy communication

The Bad

  • Cannot operate without the UniFi controller
  • Limited mounting options

Note: Our goal with these device reviews and recommendations is to help you get your short-term rental automated quickly, reliably and securely. We want you to use our software, so we have provided these reviews & recommendations to help you get started.

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