Why and how I switched to UniFi Protect for our security cameras, how I get the most out of them in our smart home, and if I would do it all over again.

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You will need a UniFi Console running Protect. This may include a UniFi Cloud Gateway or UniFi Network Video Recorder (NVR). I am running Protect on a UniFi Dream Machine Pro: https://go.michaelsleen.com/udm-pro

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I'm Michael Leen, a lifelong tech enthusiast in the United States who believes technology is a tool that should help — not hinder — our productivity. I produce weekly video content on YouTube spanning smart home automation, mobile devices, and other tech tools to help us lead more productive lives.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - Requirements
03:23 - My setup
10:00 - Home automations
13:33 - Final thoughts
14:46 - Outtakes

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