# Ubiquiti G6 Instant

*Ubiquiti / UVC-G6-INS-W-US*

> 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.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/unifi-g6-ins
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Ubiquiti](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/ubiquiti) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | UVC-G6-INS-W-US |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Generation | G6[^2][^1] |
| Series | G6 Instant[^2][^1] |
| Form factor | compact (Instant)[^2][^1] |
| Resolution | 4K (8MP, 3840 x 2160, 16:9)[^2] |
| Sensor | 1/1.8” 8MP[^2] |
| Lens | Fixed focal length[^2] |
| Field of view | H: 109.9°, V: 56.7°, D: 134.1°[^2] |
| Power | 5V, 2A USB power adapter (Included). PoE to USB-C adapter (Not included).[^2] |
| Network | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi, Bluetooth[^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 | Two-way audio[^2] |
| Weatherproofing | IPX5[^2] |
| Tamper rating | IK04[^2] |
| Onboard storage | MicroSD card[^2] |
| Dimensions | 81.7 x 50.1 x 57.2 mm (3.2 x 2 x 2.3")[^2] |
| Mounting | Wall mount accessory (Included)[^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-G6-INS-W-US. Compact (Instant) camera, G6 series.[^2] |
| Released | 2025-03-24[^4] |
| US availability | Available[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the Ubiquiti G6 Instant 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 G6 Instant**

| 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 |

## Releases

**Ubiquiti G6 Instant release events**

| Date | Event | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-03-24[^4] | Released | Announced with the G6 Bullet. |

## 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 G6 Instant (UVC-G6-INS). https://techspecs.ui.com/unifi/physical-security/uvc-g6-ins (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]: UI Blog: Introducing: Protect G6 (March 24, 2025). https://blog.ui.com/article/introducing-gen-6-camera-lineup (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)