Ubiquiti G6 Pro Entry Doorbell Ships!

After months of speculation, delays, and mounting anticipation, Ubiquiti has finally released the G6 Pro Entry (yay!!). For integrators, home automation professionals, and networking enthusiasts across the Bay Area and beyond, this is one of the most important product launches this year.

And honestly, it has been a long time coming.

A long-awaited release

The G6 Pro Entry was first teased last year as part of Ubiquiti’s next-generation door access lineup. It was positioned as a major leap forward, combining the company’s UniFi Protect camera ecosystem with its UniFi Access control platform.

But like many hardware releases in the post-pandemic supply chain era, things did not go exactly as planned.

Initial expectations pointed to a late 2025 launch. That slipped into early 2026. Then again into March, with ongoing chatter in the community about delays tied to component shortages and production challenges.

For installers in the Bay Area who had already started designing systems around it, the wait became frustrating. Projects were paused. Clients asked questions. And many integrators had to fall back on older hardware like the G4 Doorbell Pro or piece together hybrid systems using separate access control and camera devices.

Today, that wait is finally over.

What the G6 Pro Entry actually is

The G6 Pro Entry is not just a doorbell. It is a fully integrated access control and video system built into a single device.

At its core, it combines:

• A high-resolution 12MP camera

• Two-way audio communication

• A built-in touch display

• Native integration with UniFi Protect and UniFi Access

This matters because traditionally, these have been separate systems. You would install a camera for video surveillance, a doorbell for visitor interaction, and a reader or keypad for access control.

With the G6 Pro Entry, Ubiquiti is collapsing all of that into one unified endpoint.

For anyone in networking or home automation, this is a big shift.

Only one major challenge with the project. It's not WiFi, which means you'll need to run an ethernet cable to your front door. It's powered by POE.

The Bay Area is one of the most advanced markets in the country for smart homes, multi-family developments, and integrated security systems. Clients here expect seamless experiences, not stitched-together hardware.

And that is exactly where the G6 Pro Entry fits.

Instead of managing multiple vendors and systems, integrators can now deploy a single Ubiquiti ecosystem that handles:

• Video surveillance

• Door access control

• Remote management

• User credentials and permissions

All inside the same interface.

For a modern smart home in places like San Francisco, Marin, or Sonoma, that simplicity is powerful. It reduces installation complexity, lowers long-term maintenance, and creates a cleaner user experience.

The networking advantage

What really sets Ubiquiti apart is that this is not just a smart device. It is a network-native device.

Because it lives inside the UniFi ecosystem, the G6 Pro Entry benefits from:

• Centralized management through UniFi OS

• Tight integration with switches, gateways, and WiFi

• PoE deployment for clean installs

• Remote monitoring and updates

This is where traditional doorbell companies simply cannot compete.

Most consumer-grade systems rely on WiFi and cloud dependencies. Ubiquiti, on the other hand, treats the entire deployment as part of a professional networking stack.

For networking professionals in the Bay Area, this aligns perfectly with how modern infrastructure is being built.

Designed for serious home automation

If you are in the home automation space, the G6 Pro Entry is even more interesting.

This device bridges a long-standing gap between access control and residential automation. Historically, access systems were either:

Too commercial and complex

Or too consumer-grade and limited

Ubiquiti is threading the needle.

With features like identity-based access, video verification, and app-based control, the G6 Pro Entry can serve as the front door brain of a fully automated home.

Imagine:

A homeowner receiving a video call when someone approaches

Granting access remotely via app or credential

Automatically triggering lighting scenes or cameras upon entry

This is where home automation is heading, and Ubiquiti is clearly leaning into that future.

Built for installers, not just consumers

One of the reasons Ubiquiti has such a strong following in the Bay Area is that it speaks directly to installers and integrators.

The G6 Pro Entry continues that philosophy.

This is not a plug-and-play gadget. It is designed to be part of a structured low-voltage system, typically deployed with:

• Cat6 cabling

• PoE switching

• Rack-mounted networking gear

For professionals, this is exactly what you want.

It means:

More reliable installations

Cleaner cable management

Better long-term performance

And importantly, it reinforces Ubiquiti’s position as a serious player in both networking and physical security.

The size and presence factor

One thing that has already sparked conversation is the physical size of the device.

Compared to traditional doorbells, the G6 Pro Entry is significantly larger. Community discussions have pointed out that it is closer to a full entry panel than a simple doorbell.

That is not necessarily a downside.

In higher-end homes and multi-unit buildings, a larger device actually communicates capability. It feels more like a professional access system than a consumer gadget.

Still, it is something installers will need to plan for in terms of placement and aesthetics.

Where this fits in the Ubiquiti ecosystem

The G6 Pro Entry is part of a broader push by Ubiquiti to unify its platforms.

Over the past few years, the company has been steadily merging:

• Networking

• Video surveillance

• Access control

Into a single cohesive ecosystem.

This device is arguably the clearest expression of that vision so far.

Instead of thinking in terms of separate systems, Ubiquiti is building a full-stack environment where everything works together out of the box.

For Bay Area integrators building modern smart homes or multi-family properties, that is a compelling value proposition.

Final thoughts

The release of the G6 Pro Entry marks a turning point.

Not just for Ubiquiti, but for the broader home automation and networking industry.

It signals a move toward fully integrated, network-first access systems that blur the line between security, convenience, and infrastructure.

For professionals in the Bay Area, this is exactly the kind of product that can redefine how projects are designed and delivered.

After all the delays, the expectations are high.

But if Ubiquiti delivers on what this device promises, the wait may have been worth it.