No license fee
Protect licensing carries no license fee at any camera count, running AI detection and recording on local hardware instead of paid cloud subscriptions.
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UniFi installation for Charleston businesses
One sign-in covers cameras, door entry, Wi-Fi, and phones for your entire building.
Systems sized for your business
Setup begins by choosing systems based on your layout and daily operations.
Stores usually start with security cameras, door entry, and Wi-Fi to cover entrances and sales floors.
- Security camerasSecurity cameras record locally without subscriptions.
- Door entryDoor entry systems pair unlocking events with camera clips.
- Business Wi-FiBusiness Wi-Fi uses Policy Engine firewall zones for internal, hotspot, and VPN traffic.
- Business alarm systemBusiness alarm systems link sensors to sirens and push alerts.
- Digital signageDigital signage displays group content into scenes for office hours or weekday evenings.
Installs usually start here, and each system remains completely optional.
Offices typically pair business Wi-Fi, network switches, and desk phones on one network.
- Business Wi-FiBusiness Wi-Fi uses Policy Engine firewall zones for internal, hotspot, and VPN traffic.
- Network switchesPoE switches deliver power and data to cameras, readers, and access points over single cables.
- Business phonesBusiness phones assign cameras and doors directly to desk screens.
- Door entryDoor entry systems pair unlocking events with camera clips.
- Security camerasSecurity cameras record locally without subscriptions.
- Business file storageBusiness file storage shares files over SMB and Time Machine while backing up off site.
Installs usually start here, and each system remains completely optional.
Dining rooms often begin with cameras, guest Wi-Fi, and alarm sensors.
- Security camerasSecurity cameras record locally without subscriptions.
- Business Wi-FiBusiness Wi-Fi uses Policy Engine firewall zones for internal, hotspot, and VPN traffic.
- Business alarm systemBusiness alarm systems link sensors to sirens and push alerts.
- Digital signageDigital signage displays group content into scenes for office hours or weekday evenings.
- Internet backup
Installs usually start here, and each system remains completely optional.
Clinics usually start setups with Wi-Fi, desk phones, and door entry for staff rooms.
- Business Wi-FiBusiness Wi-Fi uses Policy Engine firewall zones for internal, hotspot, and VPN traffic.
- Business phonesBusiness phones assign cameras and doors directly to desk screens.
- Door entryDoor entry systems pair unlocking events with camera clips.
- Security camerasSecurity cameras record locally without subscriptions.
- Business file storageBusiness file storage shares files over SMB and Time Machine while backing up off site.
- Battery backup
Installs usually start here, and each system remains completely optional.
Yards and warehouses rely first on cameras, gate controls, and alarm sensors.
- Security camerasSecurity cameras record locally without subscriptions.
- Gates and drivewaysGates and doors operate through the Access application using visitor passes with dates.
- Business alarm systemBusiness alarm systems link sensors to sirens and push alerts.
- Door entryDoor entry systems pair unlocking events with camera clips.
- Business Wi-FiBusiness Wi-Fi uses Policy Engine firewall zones for internal, hotspot, and VPN traffic.
Installs usually start here, and each system remains completely optional.
Multi-location businesses run cameras across branches recording to recorders at main offices, monitored from one dashboard.
- Multi-location managementMulti-location management lists every branch inside one dashboard view.
- Security camerasSecurity cameras record locally without subscriptions.
- Network switchesPoE switches deliver power and data to cameras, readers, and access points over single cables.
- Business firewallBusiness firewalls build security zones for internal and external traffic.
- Network monitoring
Installs usually start here, and each system remains completely optional.
Applications running on one console
Everything runs through a single sign-in, removing separate vendor portals and extra passwords from daily management.
UniFi Network
Wi-Fi and switching
Policy Engine builds firewall zones for internal, external, hotspot, and VPN traffic.
UniFi Protect
Cameras and alarm sensors
Event timelines filter footage by animal, package, vehicle, and line-crossing detections.
UniFi Access
Doors and gates
Mobile apps show locked status, system logs, visitor passes, and Touch Pass for Apple Wallet.
UniFi Talk
Phones and intercoms
Control Center assigns cameras and doors to desk phones, and Smart Attendant builds business hours routing.
UniFi Connect
Signage and EV charging
Displays show assigned content and group together into scenes for office hours or weekday evenings.
UniFi Drive
File storage
Network storage displays pool status, RAID level, and shares files while keeping off-site backups.
Managing several locations together
Site Manager lists every site in one view. Branch cameras can record to main office recorders without needing local consoles at smaller branches.
Multi-location managementRules connecting your systems
Alarm Manager links applications together. Door unlocks pair with camera clips of whoever stands at your door.
- 1Person seen after hoursSends push alerts, moves cameras, or turns on lights.
- 2Water leak detectedSounds sirens and emails managers.
- 3Internet connection dropsCalls webhooks to alert staff.
- 4Refused badge at doorSaves camera clips and locks doors.
Cost to keep running
Self-hosted systems keep ongoing costs low. Integrations and cloud management carry zero fees.
Named paid exceptions
Phone numbers carry monthly subscriptions. Touch Pass wallet credentials require yearly payments per user after free trials, and some identity or hosting plans are paid.
Local recording storage
Camera footage stores on recorders in your building by default, continuing to record if internet drops. Off-site copies are set up during system design.
Installation process
Setup requires careful network design, cable runs, and configuration.
- 1
Survey your building
CloudCentric maps cable routes, equipment racks, power points, and requirements for every door, camera, and desk.
- 2
Size your network
Cabling, switches, and internet lines come first because cameras, readers, phones, and access points depend on network capacity.
- 3
Cable and reuse
Existing data cables are tested and kept where possible. Old analog coax, existing card readers, and two-wire runs can often be reused using adapters.
- 4
Mount, aim, and test
Cameras, readers, and access points take power and data over single cables. Every device is mounted, aimed, labeled, and tested before handover.
- 5
Hand over logins
CloudCentric delivers an inventory alongside labeled ports, providing system logins held strictly in your business name.
Support after installation
Ongoing management
CloudCentric manages updates, watches for offline devices, and handles changes like adding new doors or cameras to your console.
Equipment purchasing options
Hardware can be bought outright or supplied inside a monthly managed service where equipment comes packaged with support.
Business phone choice
UniFi Talk or Microsoft Teams Phone are both installed without preference, depending entirely on how your office uses phones.
Available business systems
Start with two or three systems and expand later on your existing console.
- Security camerasSecurity cameras record locally without subscriptions.
- Door entryDoor entry systems pair unlocking events with camera clips.
- Business Wi-FiBusiness Wi-Fi uses Policy Engine firewall zones for internal, hotspot, and VPN traffic.
- Network switchesPoE switches deliver power and data to cameras, readers, and access points over single cables.
- Business phonesBusiness phones assign cameras and doors directly to desk screens.
- Business alarm systemBusiness alarm systems link sensors to sirens and push alerts.
- Business firewallBusiness firewalls build security zones for internal and external traffic.
- Business file storageBusiness file storage shares files over SMB and Time Machine while backing up off site.
- Internet backup
- Battery backup
- Digital signageDigital signage displays group content into scenes for office hours or weekday evenings.
- EV chargingEV charging operates alongside digital signage as an application inside the UniFi Connect platform.
- Gates and drivewaysGates and doors operate through the Access application using visitor passes with dates.
- Structured wiringStructured wiring connects every ceiling and wall plate back to your rack.
- Network monitoring
- More solutions
- Multi-location managementMulti-location management lists every branch inside one dashboard view.
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Common questions
Is UniFi good for a business?
Businesses benefit from having cameras, doors, and Wi-Fi on one login. Savings grow with device count over years because core products lack renewing per-device licenses.
What does a UniFi system cost to keep running over the years?
Core products carry zero cloud fees or subscriptions. Phone numbers and some identity plans have monthly or yearly costs, while camera storage runs entirely on local recorders.
Can my existing cabling be reused?
Existing data cables are tested and kept wherever they pass. Old analog coax, existing card readers, and two-wire runs can often be reused with adapters.
What happens when the internet goes down?
Camera footage stores on a recorder inside your building by default, so recording continues if your internet connection drops.
Does UniFi replace a fire alarm panel or a monitored alarm?
UniFi is not a fire alarm panel, nor is it a professionally monitored alarm, and it does not provide UL alarm certificates.
Can I call 911 from the UniFi Talk app?
Emergency calls from mobile apps cannot send precise locations, so staff make emergency calls from desk phones or personal mobile devices.
Can one person manage several locations?
Site Manager dashboards let managers oversee multiple branches from one screen. Second site cameras can even record directly to main office recorders.
Ready for installation
Call or book a walkthrough to survey your building.