The latest update to Ubiquiti’s video surveillance platform has landed — and UniFi Protect 6.1 brings a series of thoughtful upgrades that make security monitoring faster, smarter, and more intuitive.
We’ve been hands-on with it already across some of our managed systems, and it’s a clear win for anyone using G4, G5, or G6 cameras, especially in business or multi-camera setups.
Here’s what’s new — and why it matters.
Protect 6.1 introduces major improvements to on-device AI performance:
Whether you’re monitoring a shopfront or school hallway, events are now picked up more quickly and tagged more accurately — even on busy scenes.
In testing, we noticed better responsiveness when detecting people at entrances and fewer motion alerts triggered by light or trees.
One of the most requested features:
You can now toggle audio on/off directly in live view, making it easier to:
Perfect for offices, reception areas, or anywhere you’re using cameras with built-in microphones (like the G4 Dome or G5 Bullet).
Protect 6.1 also upgrades how you review footage:
For anyone reviewing multiple clips or trying to track an event across time, this is a huge quality-of-life boost.
Need to keep tabs on multiple locations?
The new release adds better multi-camera stream handling, including:
Whether you’re managing 4 cameras or 40, Protect 6.1 helps keep everything running smoothly — even on mobile.
Why This Update Matters for Our Clients
At Ionuvo, we build and manage UniFi Protect systems across homes, retail spaces, schools, and workspaces across the South West. This update makes a real difference:
And as always — no license fees, no cloud costs, no third-party risk.
Just reliable, private security on your terms.
Thinking of Upgrading?
If you’re running older UniFi cameras or haven’t set up Protect yet, now’s a great time to explore:
Based in Buckfastleigh, we support homes, businesses, and schools across Dartmoor and the wider South West.
