Ubiquiti AI-KEY-US UniFi AI Smart Detection Key

Ubiquiti AI-KEY-US UniFi AI Smart Detection Key

The Ubiquiti AI-KEY-US is a dedicated edge AI processing appliance engineered to offload smart-detection workloads from UniFi Protect network video recorders. With a processing capacity of up to 1,800 smart detections per hour, this compact PoE++ powered device frees host NVRs to focus on stream ingest and storage, dramatically expanding the practical scale of AI features such as person, vehicle, package, and animal detection across multi-camera deployments.

The AI-KEY-US runs on an Arm Cortex-A78AE v8.2 processor with 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory and 256 GB of on-board SSD storage, delivering server-class AI compute in an aluminum-alloy form factor that draws only 45W. A built-in 1.3" touchscreen provides at-a-glance status information without needing a connected workstation, and ESD/EMP protection of ±12kV air / ±8kV contact ensures reliable function in demanding electrical environments. The unit is NDAA compliant for U.S. federal procurement and certified for FCC, IC, and CE markets.

Key Features:

• 1,800 smart detections per hour processing capacity; dramatically scales UniFi Protect AI workloads across multi-camera deployments
• Arm Cortex-A78AE v8.2 processor with 16 GB LPDDR5 memory; delivers server-class AI compute in a compact PoE-powered device
• 256 GB on-board SSD; provides local storage for AI model artifacts and event metadata
• PoE++ powered (50–57V supported range); installs anywhere with a single Ethernet drop from a UniFi PoE++ switch
• 45W max power consumption; efficient operation without dedicated AC power or cooling
• 1.3" touchscreen LCM display; provides at-a-glance status without a connected workstation
• ESD/EMP protection of ±12kV air, ±8kV contact; reliable function in demanding electrical environments
• Aluminum alloy enclosure; combines mechanical durability with passive heat dissipation in a fanless design
• UniFi Protect native integration; offloads AI detection from host NVRs and unifies management in one platform
• NDAA compliant; meets U.S. federal procurement requirements for government and enterprise projects
• FCC, IC, and CE certified; cleared for use in North American, European, and Canadian markets
• Compact 5.3 x 5.2 x 1.3 in form factor; fits on a shelf, wall, or alongside the host NVR without rack space