Network Video Recorder Instant
UNVR-Instant-US
Compact UniFi Protect NVR with 3.5" HDD support, featuring an integrated 6-port PoE switch, integrated HDMI View Port, and a capacity for (6) 4K cameras or (15) Full HD cameras.Note....
Or build it into a bundle — save up to 6% ↓What’s in the box
Everything that ships with your Network Video Recorder Instant — straight from the manufacturer.
What it is, and who it is for.
Ready for the floor — the gear that runs a real business all day, every day.
How it compares
The honest cross-shop against the real alternatives — same job, no recurring license fees.
| Network Video Recorder InstantUniFi · $239.00 | Synology + Surveillance StationNAS + licenses | Verkada (cloud)subscription | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera licensing | Unlimited UniFi cameras, no license | 2 free, then paid per camera | Per-camera annual |
| Storage | Local, expandable HDD bays | Local NAS | Cloud-only |
| Integration | Native UniFi Protect | ONVIF / 3rd-party | Verkada cameras only |
| Vendor | Ubiquiti, US-based | Synology | Verkada, US-based |
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Get a hand with your build →What it needs to run
PoE power and a UniFi Network host. If you have neither, both are in the bundle builder below.
Compact UniFi Protect NVR with 3.5" HDD support, featuring an integrated 6-port PoE switch, integrated HDMI View Port, and a capacity for (6) 4K cameras or (15) Full HD cameras.
Note. Requires connection to a Gateway or Layer 3 switch.
Specifications
Overview
| Dimensions | 220 x 220 x 47 mm (8.7 x 8.7 x 1.9") |
| Managed Cameras | (15) HD (8) 2K (6) 4K |
| Managed Access Hubs | 50 |
| Storage Capacity | (1) 3.5" drive bay |
| Networking Interface | (1) GbE RJ45 uplink port (6) GbE PoE RJ45 downlink ports (1) HDMI port (Viewport) |
| Form Factor | Compact Desktop |
| Mounting | Wall, Din rail mount (Included) |
| Management Application | UniFi Protect UniFi Access UniFi Connect |
Hardware
| Hard Drive Capacity | (1) 3.5" HDD support |
| Max. Power Budget for Drives | 11W |
| Max. Power Consumption | 9W Excluding PoE output & HDD power consumption |
| Power Method | Universal AC input, 100–240V AC, 1.5A Max, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Supply | AC/DC, Internal, 60W |
| PoE Budget | 40W |
| PoE | 15.4W |
| Voltage Range PoE Mode | 44–57V |
| Processor | Quad-core ARM® Cortex®-A55 at 1.7 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Management | Ethernet Bluetooth |
| Display | 1.14" screen |
| Weight | 1.04 kg (2.3 lb) |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate |
| Mount Material | Polycarbonate |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | 0 to 40° C (32 to 104° F) |
| Ambient Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% noncondensing |
| Certifications | FCC, IC, CE, Electrical Safety, SRRC, Anatel: 06781-25-08356 |
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Does it ship the same day?+
Orders placed before 2 PM ET on a business day leave the same day from our bench in Altamonte Springs, FL. Tracking is emailed the moment the label prints.
What if it's the wrong size for my building?+
Return it. 30 days, no restocking fee, refund to the original payment method. Better: send us your floor plan first and we'll size the kit for free — half of all returns are sizing problems.
Who handles the warranty?+
We do. Everything carries the manufacturer's warranty and we run the claim for you — one email to us instead of a ticket queue overseas.
How does the bundle discount work?+
Add items to a kit in the bundle builder: 2+ items saves 5%, 3+ saves 8%, 4+ saves 12%, and 5+ saves 15% off the whole kit.