UniFi Protect G5 PTZ — Complete Accessory Guide
Everything you need to complete your UniFi Protect G5 PTZ deployment — mounts, NVRs, cloud gateways, and related models in one place.
Update — June 2026: UniFi Protect has had a big refresh. Meet the G6 Edge cameras and the new Protect 7.1 + 2nd-gen NVR.
Quick start: the G5 PTZ needs PoE++ (802.3bt) power, a UniFi Protect console (a UNVR or a UDM Pro/SE) to record, and one of five first-party mounts to suit your surface. We cover each below.
Choose the right mount
Ubiquiti makes five first-party mounts for the G5 PTZ, each suited to a different surface. Picking the right one keeps the install clean and leaves the camera’s full pan-tilt-zoom range unobstructed.
G5 PTZ mounts
Ubiquiti G5 PTZ Pendant Mount, White, NHU-UACC-G5-PTZ-PM , Pendant Mount Accessory For G5 PTZ Installations, Weatherproof (outdoor exposed)
Ubiquiti G5 PTZ Surface Mount, White, UACC-G5-PTZ-SM, Ceiling Surface Mount For G5 PTZ Installations, Weatherproof (outdoor exposed)
Ubiquiti G5 PTZ Corner Mount, White,UACC-G5-PTZ-CM, For G5 PTZ Installations, Weatherproof (Uutdoor Exposed)
Ubiquiti G5 PTZ In-Ceiling Mount, NHU-UACC-G5-PTZ-ICM , In-ceiling mount For G5 PTZ Installations, Weatherproof (outdoor exposed
Ubiquiti G5 PTZ Conduit Adapter, White, UACC-G5-PTZ-CA, For Wall-mounted G5 PTZ Installations, Weatherproof (outdoor exposed)
Mount at a glance
| Feature | Pendant | Surface | Corner | In-Ceiling | Conduit Adapter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Open / high ceilings | Walls & flat ceilings | 90° wall corners | Suspended ceilings (flush) | Cabling through conduit |
| Mounts to | Pendant pipe | Flat surface | Inside/outside corner | T-bar ceiling tile | Electrical conduit |
Record everything: NVRs & Cloud Gateways
The G5 PTZ records to a UniFi Protect console — either a dedicated network video recorder (the UNVR family) or a Cloud Gateway that runs Protect built-in (UDM Pro / UDM SE). Choose based on how many cameras you run and whether you also need routing and switching in the same box.
UniFi Protect consoles
UBIQUITI UniFi NVR, QUAD ARM 1.7GHz, 8GB , 2.5/3.5" HDD(0/7), 10G SFP+,1YR
UBIQUITI UniFi NVR, QUAD ARM 1.7GHz, 4GB, 3.5" HDD(0/4), 10G SFP+, RJ45, 1YR
Ubiquiti Network Video Recorder Instant, NVR 3.5' HDD Support,Integrated 6-port PoE Switch,HDMI View Port, Capacity For (6) 4K/ (15) Full HD Cameras
Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro Enterprise Security Gateway and Network Appliance with 10G SFP+ (UDM-PRO)
Ubiquiti UDM-SE UniFi Dream Machine All-in-One Router and Security Gateway with Integrated PoE Switch
Console comparison
| Feature | UNVR Pro | UNVR | UNVR Instant | UDM Pro | UDM SE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form factor | 1U rackmount | 1U rackmount | Compact desktop | 1U rackmount | 1U rackmount |
| Drive bays | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Built-in PoE | No | No | No | No | Yes (8 ports) |
| Runs Protect | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (+ gateway) | Yes (+ gateway) |
| Best for | Large camera counts | Mid-size sites | Small sites / home | All-in-one network + Protect | All-in-one with PoE |
Power it properly (PoE++)
The G5 PTZ draws more than standard PoE can supply, so it needs PoE++ (802.3bt). The simplest path is a PoE++ switch; for a single camera the U-PoE++ injector does the job in-line.
PoE++ power options
Ubiquiti UniFi Network,Pro Max 16 PoE Switch,16-port, Layer 3 Etherlighting, 2.5 GbE, PoE++ Output, Versatile Mounting Option,180W PoE,
Ubiquiti USW-Pro-24-POE Gen2 UniFi 24 Port Gigabit Switch with 802.3bt PoE, Layer3 Features and SFP+
Ubiquiti U-PoE++ Adapter, Power UniFi PoE++ Devices With Wireless Mesh Application, Offload PoE Switch Power Dependencies, Max PoE+ 60W
FAQ
It requires PoE++ (802.3bt). Power it from a PoE++ switch (such as the USW Pro Max range) or the standalone U-PoE++ injector. Standard PoE/PoE+ won’t run it.
Not on its own — the UDM SE’s built-in ports deliver PoE/PoE+, not the PoE++ the PTZ needs. Put a PoE++ switch or the U-PoE++ injector between the console and the camera.
Pendant for open or high ceilings, Surface for walls and flat ceilings, Corner for 90° wall corners, In-Ceiling for a flush look in suspended ceilings, and the Conduit Adapter when cabling runs through electrical conduit.
No — the UDM Pro and UDM SE run UniFi Protect built-in, so they double as the recorder. A dedicated UNVR is for larger camera counts or when your gateway doesn’t include Protect.
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