# Ubiquiti AI Theta

*Ubiquiti / UVC-AI-Theta*

> The AI Theta splits into a PoE hub and a separate lens. It is a 4K modular camera that recognizes faces and license plates on the camera. It suits Home Assistant users, with native support through the maker's hub.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/unifi-ai-theta
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Ubiquiti](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/ubiquiti) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | UVC-AI-Theta |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Generation | AI series[^2][^1] |
| Series | AI Theta[^2][^1] |
| Form factor | compact modular (hub + lens)[^2][^1] |
| Resolution | 4k; UVC-AI-Theta-Lens: 8MP 3264 x 2448 (4:3); UVC-AI-Theta-Lens-360: 6MP 2560 x 2560 (1:1)[^2] |
| Sensor | UVC-AI-Theta-Lens: 8MP CMOS; UVC-AI-Theta-Lens-360: 12MP CMOS[^2] |
| Lens | Fixed focal length[^2] |
| Field of view | H: 97.5°, V: 79.4°, D: 118.2°[^2] |
| Power | PoE[^2] |
| Maximum power | 12.5W[^2] |
| Network | GbE RJ45 port[^2] |
| Smart detections | yes (people, vehicles, animals)[^2] |
| Face recognition | yes [With Wide-Angle and Long Distance Lens][^2] |
| Audio | Two-way audio with optional AI Theta Audio[^2] |
| Dimensions | UVC-AI-Theta-Hub: 140 x 70 x 38 mm (5.5 x 2.8 x 1.5”). UVC-AI-Theta-Lens/360: ⌀22.8. x 43.5 mm (⌀0.9 x 1.7”)[^2] |
| Mounting | Included: Wall, ceiling, flush mount. Optional: Angle mount.[^2] |
| AI detection types | G6 and AI Series: person, vehicle, and vehicle type and color on camera. Face recognition and LPR on camera, except 360 models. Line crossing except on PTZ.[^3] |
| How to identify it | Model UVC-AI-Theta. Compact modular (hub + lens) camera, AI series.[^2] |
| First seen | 2023-09-24[^4] |
| Released | unknown |
| US availability | Available[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the Ubiquiti AI Theta connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Proprietary + hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) | UniFi Console running UniFi Protect[^5] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Ubiquiti AI Theta**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Proprietary + hub | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | unifiprotect |
| Proprietary + hub | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | com.ubnt.unifiprotect |

## Related pages

- [UniFi Protect cameras and doorbells](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/unifi-protect-cameras) (line)
- [Ubiquiti](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/ubiquiti) (brand)
- [Proprietary radio with a hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) (protocol)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: UI Store US: Physical Security category. https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/all-cameras-nvrs (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^2]: UniFi Tech Specs: Camera AI Theta (UVC-AI-Theta). https://techspecs.ui.com/unifi/physical-security/uvc-ai-theta (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^3]: UniFi Protect Cameras - AI Detections and Facial Recognition (help.ui.com). https://help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/360058867233-UniFi-Protect-Cameras-AI-Detections-and-Facial-Recognition (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^4]: Archived copy of the store.ui.com US product page (uvc-ai-theta), 2023-09-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20230924003909/https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/uvc-ai-theta (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^5]: Getting Started with UniFi Protect (help.ui.com). https://help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/27878858632599-Getting-Started-with-UniFi-Protect (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)