Ubiquiti G6 Instant

Name: Ubiquiti G6 Instant
Brand: Ubiquiti

Ubiquiti / UVC-G6-INS-W-US

Last checked 2026-10-20

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Does the Ubiquiti G6 Instant work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The G6 Instant is a compact 4K camera that connects over Wi-Fi and runs on USB power, with 6 m of infrared night vision.

It recognizes faces and license plates on the camera. 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

Google Home

Unknown

Alexa

Unknown

SmartThings

Unknown

Home Assistant

Proprietary + hub, native

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below

Ubiquiti G6 Instant facts
Fact	Value
Status	Current[2]
List price	$179[3] as of October 9, 2026
Generation	G6[2][4]
Series	G6 Instant[2][4]
Form factor	compact (Instant)[2][4]
Resolution	4K (8MP, 3840 x 2160, 16:9)[4]
Sensor	1/1.8” 8MP[4]
Lens	Fixed focal length[4]
Field of view	H: 109.9°, V: 56.7°, D: 134.1°[4]
Power	5V, 2A USB power adapter (Included). PoE to USB-C adapter (Not included).[4]
Network	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi, Bluetooth[4]
IR range	6 m (20 ft)[4]
Night mode	Built-in IR LED illumination and IR cut filter[4]
Smart detections	yes (people, vehicles, animals)[4]
Audio	Two-way audio[4]
Weatherproofing	IPX5[4]
Tamper rating	IK04[4]
Onboard storage	MicroSD card[4]
Dimensions	81.7 x 50.1 x 57.2 mm (3.2 x 2 x 2.3")[4]
Mounting	Wall mount accessory (Included)[4]
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.[5]
How to identify it	Model UVC-G6-INS-W-US. Compact (Instant) camera, G6 series.[4]
Released	2025-03-24[6] (Date Ubiquiti announced it as available.)
US availability	Available[2]

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below

How the Ubiquiti G6 Instant connects
Path	Requiresi	Locali	Features lost	Platformsi
Proprietary + hub, needs HUB	UniFi Console running UniFi Protect[7]	unknown	unknown	Home Assistant: Native[1] Integration: unifiprotect Homey: Via integration[8] Integration: com.ubnt.unifiprotect

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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.

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below

Ways to add the Ubiquiti G6 Instant
Platform	Leveli	Integration	Details	Evidence	Limitations
Home Assistant	Native (local)[1]	unifiprotectProprietary + hub	Quality: Platinum[1] IoT class: Local Push[1] Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1]	Vendor system covered, model not named	Limited: Needs UniFi Protect on a UniFi OS Console (Protect 7.2.105 or later); a local user and an API key are required[1]
Homey	Community app[8]	com.ubnt.unifiprotectProprietary + hub	App: Community[8] Runs on: Homey Pro[8]	Product line named	None 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.

Ubiquiti G6 Instant. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/unifi-g6-ins. Last checked 2026-10-20.