# Ubiquiti Network Video Recorder Instant Kit

*Ubiquiti / UNVR-Instant-Kit, UNVR-Instant-Kit-US*

> The Network Video Recorder Instant Kit is a starter set. The kit has the compact NVR Instant, four G5 Turret Ultra cameras and a 1 TB hard drive. It suits Home Assistant users, with native support through the maker's hub.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/unifi-unvr-instant-kit
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Ubiquiti](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/ubiquiti) |
| Category | Network video recorder |
| Model numbers | UNVR-Instant-Kit, UNVR-Instant-Kit-US |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Compact recorder[^2] |
| Form factor | Compact desktop[^2] |
| Cameras (4K / 2K / HD) | 6 4K / 8 2K / 15 HD[^2] |
| Drive bays | 1 x 3.5" drive bay (1 TB HDD included)[^2] |
| Network | 1 x GbE uplink, 6 x GbE PoE, HDMI (Viewport)[^2] |
| Power | AC input, 100-240 V. 40 W PoE budget.[^2] |
| Apps | UniFi Protect, UniFi Access, UniFi Connect[^2] |
| US availability | Available[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the Ubiquiti Network Video Recorder Instant Kit connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Proprietary + hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) | It is the UniFi console that runs UniFi Protect[^2] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Ubiquiti Network Video Recorder Instant Kit**

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

## Related pages

- [UniFi Protect recorders, viewers and AI add-ons](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/unifi-protect-recorders-and-viewers) (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)

## Sources

[^1]: UniFi US store: Network Video Recorder Instant Kit. https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/unvr-instant-kit (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-10)
[^2]: UniFi Tech Specs: Network Video Recorder Instant Kit (UNVR-Instant-Kit). https://techspecs.ui.com/unifi/physical-security/unvr-instant-kit (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-10)