Ubiquiti Access G3 Reader

Ubiquiti / UA-G3, UA-G3-B, UA-G3-W

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Ubiquiti UniFi Access G3 Reader
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Does the Ubiquiti Access G3 Reader work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Access G3 Reader is a compact third-generation reader on PoE.

It has NFC and Touch Pass support, in black or white. It suits Home Assistant users, with native support through the maker's hub.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[1]
Proprietary + hub, native

Key facts

Ubiquiti Access G3 Reader facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
Ubiquiti Access G3 Reader facts
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
List price$159[2] as of
TypeReader[3]
PowerPoE[3]
ConnectivityNFC, BLE 4.1[3]
WeatherproofingIP55[3]
US availabilityAvailable[2]

Integration paths

How the Ubiquiti Access G3 Reader connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
How the Ubiquiti Access G3 Reader connects
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Proprietary + hub, needs HUBUniFi Access[3]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Ubiquiti Access G3 Reader

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
Ways to add the Ubiquiti Access G3 Reader
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[1]unifi_accessProprietary + hub
  • Quality: Platinum[1]
  • IoT class: Local Push[1]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1]
Vendor system covered, model not namedLimited: Unlock only: the API has no per-door lock command, so doors are unlock buttons, not lock entities[1]
HomeyCommunity app[4]com.ubnt.unifiprotectProprietary + hub
  • App: Community[4]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[4]
Product line namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Ubiquiti Access G3 Reader. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/unifi-access-reader-g3. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    DOChome-assistant.io / UniFi Access - Home Assistant
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  2. [2]
    MFRstore.ui.com / UniFi US store: Access G3 Reader
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  3. [3]
    MFRtechspecs.ui.com / UniFi Tech Specs: Access G3 Reader (UA-G3)
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  4. [4]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Ubiquiti UniFi Protect and Access
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