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UniFi Protect on Windows Pc

Developed By: Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 4,7/5 - 10.582 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.5.0
Size 146.1 MB
Release Date November 01, 24
Category Lifestyle Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (14)]

What's New:
OverviewUniFi Protect Android 1.22.0 adds support for the latest display options and live-only role, includes Geofence logic improvements.Improvements- Added... [see more]

Description from Developer:
UniFi Protect brings the full functionality of our web-based camera security application to your mobile device. Adopt and manage your Protect devices, stream low-latency livestrea... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download UniFi Protect and install on Windows PC. UniFi Protect is free Lifestyle app, developed by Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.. Latest version of UniFi Protect is 2.5.0, was released on 2024-11-01 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500,000. Overall rating of UniFi Protect is 4,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 10,582 users, 323 users had rated it 5*, 8,813 users had rated it 1*.

How to install UniFi Protect on Windows?

Instruction on how to install UniFi Protect on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install UniFi Protect on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install UniFi Protect using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "UniFi Protect" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install UniFi Protect on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "UniFi Protect" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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UniFi Protect brings the full functionality of our web-based camera security application to your mobile device. Adopt and manage your Protect devices, stream low-latency livestreams, and download localized recordings directly to your phone. Designed for residential and commercial use, UniFi Protect also allows you to:

• Maintain complete data privacy with Cloudless recording storage.
• Quickly scrub through hours of Timelapse footage to pinpoint the exact moments you're looking for.
• Personalize security notifications based on a wide variety of individual, vehicular, and atmospheric-based detections.
Overview
UniFi Protect Android 1.22.0 adds support for the latest display options and live-only role, includes Geofence logic improvements.
Improvements
- Added support for live-only role (Protect 3.0.22 and newer).
- Added support for display options (Protect 2.11.21 and newer).
- Improved geolocation-based notification logic.
Bugfixes
- Fixed an issue where unable to set camera Recording Retention to Custom
- Fixed an issue where removing an IoT device causes the Device list to be cleared.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.