Ubiquiti is adding a compelling new option to its UniFi Protect camera lineup with the G6 Pro 360 (UVC-G6-Pro-360). Rather than covering a specific zone or doorway like a standard dome camera, the G6 Pro 360 takes a fundamentally different approach by capturing the entire scene in a single 360-degree field of view. Most notably, it does this at 12MP resolution with smart IR, two-way audio, and full UniFi Protect integration, all from a single PoE camera. In other words, instead of mounting multiple cameras to cover a room from different angles, a single unit covers the entire space. Whether you’re managing a warehouse floor, an open office, a retail sales floor, or any large interior space with no natural blind spots to hide in, the G6 Pro 360 is built for exactly that kind of wide-open deployment.
360 Lineup
At $499, the G6 Pro 360 occupies a specific and intentional position in the UniFi camera lineup. It doesn’t compete directly with directional dome cameras or bullet-style units. Instead, it serves as area awareness rather than targeted coverage. For environments where you’d otherwise need two or three cameras to cover the same ground, a single G6 Pro 360 can often do the job more cleanly and at a lower total cost. That said, it relies on face recognition and license plate recognition to function, so it performs best with directional AI cameras at entry points rather than as a standalone identification tool. With that context in mind, the value proposition becomes much clearer that this is a camera for coverage, not identification.
| Metric | G6 Pro 360 | AI 360 | AI Multi Sensor 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Dimensions | ⌀147 x 65.5 mm (⌀5.8 x 2.6″) | ⌀147 x 49 mm (⌀5.8 x 1.9″) | ⌀255 x 105 mm (⌀10.04 x 4.13″) |
| IR Night Vision | 15 m (50 ft) Smart IR (4x controllable zones) | 9 m (30 ft) | 20 m (65 ft) |
| Zoom Mode | — | — | 2.33x Optical |
| Face Recognition | — | — | ✓ |
| License Plate Recognition | — | — | ✓ |
| Smart Detections (People, Vehicles, Animals) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resolution | 12MP | 2K | 32MP |
| Field of View | H: 180°, V: 180°, D: 180° | 360° | Wide: H: 108.8°, V: 57.6°, D: 130.8° Tele: H: 42.8°, V: 24.1°, D: 49.1° |
| Audio | Two-way audio | Two-way audio | — |
| Weatherproofing | IP66 | IPX4 (While Covered) | IP66 |
| Tamper Resistance | IK10 | IK08 | IK10 |
| Mounting | Surface Mount (Included), AI 360 Junction Box, Camera Dual Mount, Arm Mount (Optional) | Surface mount (Included), Junction box (Optional) | Ceiling mount (Included), Pole, Corner, Arm, Pendant mount (Optional) |
| UniFi Application Suite | |||
| Protect | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Performance | |||
| Networking Interface | 10/100 MbE RJ45 port | GbE RJ45 port | GbE RJ45 port |
| Video | |||
| Image Settings | Color, brightness, sharpness, contrast, white balance, exposure control, 2DNR, 3DNR, NR by motion, masking, text overlay, HDR | Color, brightness, sharpness, contrast, white balance, exposure control, 2DNR, 3DNR, masking, text overlay | Color, brightness, sharpness, contrast, white balance, exposure control, 2DNR, 3DNR, NR by motion, masking, text overlay, HDR |
| Max. Frame Rate | 24 FPS | 30 FPS | 30 FPS |
| Resolution | 12MP 3504 x 3504 (1:1) | 4MP 1920 x 1920 (1:1) | (4) 8MP 3840 x 2160 (16:9) |
| Optics | |||
| Sensor | 1/1.6″ 12MP | 5MP CMOS | 1/2.8″ 8MP |
| Lens | Fisheye lens | Fisheye lens | (4) F 3.18-7.42 mm; ƒ/1.8-ƒ/2.8 |
| Night Mode | Built-in IR LED illumination and IR cut filter | Built-in IR LED illumination and IR cut filter | Built-in (16) IR LEDs with adaptive control |
| Hardware | |||
| Max. Power Consumption | 7.14W | 8.64W | 34.6W |
| Supported Voltage Range | 37 – 57V DC | 37 – 57V DC | 42.5 – 57V DC |
| Power Method | PoE+ | PoE | PoE++ |
| Processor | Quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A53 based chip | Quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A53 based chip | Dual core Arm® Cortex®-A76 based chip |
| Weight | 610 g (1.3 lb) | Without mount: 655 g (1.4 lb) With outdoor accessory: 685 g (1.5 lb) |
2.4 kg (5.3 lb) |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum alloy, polycarbonate | Aluminum alloy, polycarbonate, hard-coated dome | Aluminum alloy, polycarbonate |
| Mount Material | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate, stainless steel | Powder-coated aluminum alloy |
| Expansion Slot | MicroSD card | — | (2) MicroSD card, (1) M.2 2280 SATA SSD |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | -30 to 50° C (-22 to 122° F) | -20 to 40° C (-4 to 104° F) | -20 to 50° C (-4 to 122° F) |
| Ambient Operating Humidity | 0 to 90% noncondensing | 0 to 90% noncondensing | 0 to 90% noncondensing |
| NDAA Compliant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC | CE, FCC, IC | CE, FCC, IC |
Design and Build
The G6 Pro 360 uses the same aluminum alloy and polycarbonate construction that runs across the G6 lineup, and it feels appropriately solid for a camera at this price point. At ⌀147 x 65.5 mm and 610 g (1.3 lb), it’s one of the lighter cameras in the Pro-tier range, making ceiling installation straightforward in most scenarios. The low-profile disc shape is intentional because of the fisheye lens it contains, and as a result, the overall size is surprisingly compact for its capabilities.
The black colorway suits the G6 Pro 360 for the same reasons it works on the AI Dome. In commercial spaces with darker ceilings or modern fitouts, it blends into the environment far more naturally than a white dome. Similarly, that low visual profile matters in settings like restaurants, gyms, or co-working spaces where the camera needs to be present but shouldn’t draw attention.
On the durability front, the G6 Pro 360 features IP66 weatherproofing and an IK10 tamper-resistance rating, putting it on a par with the AI Dome and G6 Pro in terms of environmental and physical resilience. As a result, it handles outdoor deployment without any issue. Furthermore, the -30 to 50 °C (-22 to 122 °F) operating temperature range gives it the same broad climate tolerance as the rest of the top-tier lineup, a meaningful advantage over cameras like the AI 360, which is limited to -20 °C at the low end. For covered outdoor areas like parking garages, loading docks, or building overhangs, these combined ratings make it a genuinely versatile option.
Optics and Coverage
The headline spec here is the 1/1.6″ 12MP sensor capturing a native 3504 x 3504 square resolution through a fisheye lens. That 1:1 aspect ratio is important because it means the camera captures a full 180-degree hemisphere rather than cropping or stretching a rectangular frame to simulate panoramic coverage. In practice, when you view the dewarped output in UniFi Protect, you get a wide, usable panoramic image with good detail across the full scene. At 12MP, there’s enough pixel density in that view to digitally zoom into specific areas of the frame without the image completely falling apart, which is something a 2K or 4MP 360 camera can’t offer.
Beyond the raw resolution, the digital pan-tilt-zoom functionality in Protect is what makes this camera useful for day-to-day monitoring. Rather than relying on a physical PTZ mechanism, the G6 Pro 360 lets operators pan and zoom through the scene entirely in software, without any moving parts to maintain or fail over time. This also means you can set up multiple virtual camera views from the same physical unit, each focused on a different zone of the room simultaneously. In short, one camera can effectively act as several for monitoring purposes.
The Smart IR implementation is also worth highlighting specifically. Rather than a single fixed IR illumination field, the G6 Pro 360 uses four independently controllable IR zones that adjust to match where activity occurs in the scene. In practice, this reduces the overexposure and hotspot issues that typically plague 360-degree cameras with uniform IR output at close range. That said, the 15-meter (50 ft) IR range is on the shorter side compared to the AI Dome’s 40-meter reach, so it’s best suited to indoor spaces or compact outdoor areas rather than large open yards or car parks.
Additionally, HDR support, along with the full image settings suite (including 2DNR, 3DNR, NR by motion, and masking), provides administrators with effective tools to optimize image quality in difficult lighting conditions. Spaces with mixed natural and artificial light, like large retail floors or warehouses with skylights, are where these controls make the most noticeable difference.
Management and Installation
Installation follows the same simple process as the rest of the UniFi camera lineup. The G6 Pro 360 runs on PoE+, which is worth noting up front, as it requires a PoE+-capable switch port rather than a standard PoE port. Despite that requirement, the camera draws only a maximum of 7.14W under full load, which is lower than several standard PoE cameras in the lineup. In other words, the PoE+ classification here is more about voltage headroom than actual power demand.
Once plugged in, UniFi Protect detects it immediately. The G6 Pro 360 gets the complete Protect feature set, including smart detection for people, vehicles, and animals, customizable detection zones, timeline access, and multi-view layouts.
Beyond the basics, a few management features stand out, including:
- Smart IR Zones: The four independently controllable IR zones let you tune night illumination to match the layout of the space rather than blasting uniform IR in all directions. This results in better-balanced night footage and reduces the washed-out areas you’d otherwise get from a single omnidirectional IR source at close range.
- Digital PTZ: Operators can pan, tilt, and zoom across the full 360-degree image directly within Protect without touching the physical camera. In addition, multiple virtual viewports can run simultaneously on the same unit, enabling a single camera to serve multiple monitoring roles.
- Storage Failover: Like the AI Dome and G6 Pro, the G6 Pro 360 includes a MicroSD expansion slot for local on-device recording. If the NVR connection drops for any reason, the camera continues capturing footage locally and syncs it back once the connection is restored. For a camera covering a large open area, that continuity is particularly important.
- Two-Way Audio: The G6 Pro 360 includes a built-in microphone and speaker for two-way communication, which sets it apart from most of the G6 dome lineup. As a result, it’s a practical option for spaces where staff may need to communicate with people in the monitored area without a separate intercom system.
- Mounting Options: The included surface-mount effectively supports standard ceiling installations. Additionally, the optional Flush Mount ($39.00) recesses the camera into a ceiling tile for a cleaner, lower-profile look. There are also a Dual Mount ($59.00), an Arm Mount, and an AI 360 Junction Box available for more complex installation scenarios.
Conclusion
The G6 Pro 360 is a well-executed panoramic camera that does exactly what a 360-degree unit in a managed ecosystem should do. It pairs high-resolution imaging with tight UniFi Protect integration, smart IR, two-way audio, and software-driven PTZ in a compact, ruggedized housing. At $499, it makes a strong case for deployments where a single camera needs to cover a wide open area without leaving gaps. Compared to running two or three standard domes to achieve the same coverage, it’s often the cleaner and more cost-effective solution.
Overall, it works best in environments such as open office floors, retail spaces, warehouses, gyms, and covered outdoor areas, where comprehensive area awareness matters more than precise long-distance identification. For those use cases, deploying one G6 Pro 360 is often the more practical approach. On top of that, the IP66/IK10 ratings and broad operating temperature range mean it’s equally at home in tougher outdoor environments as in controlled indoor spaces.
It’s important to note that the G6 Pro 360 doesn’t perform face recognition or license plate recognition, so it isn’t a replacement for the AI Dome or G6 Pro at access points and entry lanes. However, when used as a scene-awareness layer alongside those directional cameras, it enables a very effective deployment. For administrators developing a full UniFi Protect system, the G6 Pro 360 is a valuable addition.
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