Ubiquiti UNVR-INSTANT | UniFi NVR Instant

A compact desktop NVR for small UniFi Protect deployments where the switch, recorder, and display output all need to come from one box.

Why this one

• The six built-in 802.3af PoE ports (40W total budget) let you run cameras directly from the NVR without a separate switch — useful when you're mounting it in a comms cupboard with limited rack space.
• Handles up to 15 HD, 8 2K, or 6 4K cameras simultaneously, which covers most small commercial sites without needing to step up to a full UNVR.
• The HDMI output runs UniFi Protect's ViewPort natively, so you can feed a monitor at a reception desk or security station without an extra device in the chain.
• At 220 × 220 × 47 mm and 1.04 kg, it wall- or DIN-rail-mounts cleanly — the bracket ships in the box, so there's nothing extra to source for a tidy install.

Good fit if you're running up to six 4K or fifteen HD cameras on a site where a single compact unit can replace a separate switch and NVR, and you have a 3.5" HDD to install or plan to add one.

Worth considering something else if your camera count is likely to grow beyond 15 or you need more than 40W of PoE headroom — the UNVR paired with a dedicated PoE switch like the USW-16-POE gives you room to scale without replacing the recorder.

What you'll also need

A 3.5" surveillance-grade HDD (sold separately — the unit ships without one), outdoor-rated Cat5e or better to each camera, and the cameras themselves; if you're considering a pre-bundled starting point, the UNVR-INSTANT-KIT packages the NVR with cameras in a single order at a higher price band.

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