# Ubiquiti G5 Flex

*Ubiquiti / UVC-G5-Flex*

> The G5 Flex is a compact 2K camera on PoE with 6 m of infrared night vision. It detects people and vehicles on its own, and faces and plates need an AI Port. It suits Home Assistant users, with native support through the maker's hub.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/unifi-g5-flex
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Ubiquiti](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/ubiquiti) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | UVC-G5-Flex |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Generation | G5[^2][^1] |
| Series | G5 Flex[^2][^1] |
| Form factor | compact (Flex)[^2][^1] |
| Resolution | 2K (4MP, 2688 x 1512, 16:9)[^2] |
| Sensor | 5MP CMOS[^2] |
| Lens | Fixed focal length[^2] |
| Field of view | H: 102.4°, V: 54.9°, D: 120.6°[^2] |
| Power | PoE[^2] |
| Network | 10/100 MbE RJ45 port[^2] |
| IR range | 6 m (20 ft)[^2] |
| Night mode | Built-in IR LED illumination and IR cut filter[^2] |
| Smart detections | yes (people, vehicles, animals)[^2] |
| Audio | Microphone[^2] |
| Weatherproofing | IPX4 (While Covered)[^2] |
| Tamper rating | IK04[^2] |
| Dimensions | ⌀48 x 107.5 mm (⌀1.9 x 4.2")[^2] |
| Mounting | Included: Desktop, Wall, pole mount, hard-ceiling. Optional: In-ceiling mount, pendant, Pro mount.[^2] |
| AI detection types | G5 and G4 Series: person and vehicle detection on camera. Face recognition, LPR, vehicle type/color need an AI Port.[^3] |
| How to identify it | Model UVC-G5-Flex. Compact (Flex) camera, G5 series.[^2] |
| First seen | 2023-09-24[^4] |
| Released | unknown |
| US availability | Available[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the Ubiquiti G5 Flex 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 G5 Flex**

| 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 G5 Flex (UVC-G5-Flex). https://techspecs.ui.com/unifi/physical-security/uvc-g5-flex (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-g5-flex), 2023-09-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20230924014011/https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/uvc-g5-flex (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)