Ubiquiti UniFi Access Intercom Installation in the Bay Area
UniFi Access is a smart intercom system with face unlock and license-plate entry, and no monthly fees. It runs on your own UniFi console, with app, NFC, and PIN access in one ecosystem. We design and install the right kit for your gate or door across the Bay Area. Comparing systems? See our guide to residential gate access control systems to find the right fit.
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UniFi Access is Ubiquiti's smart intercom and access control system. The UA-Intercom combines a 7-inch touchscreen, HD camera, and two-way video with face unlock, NFC, PIN, mobile, and QR access in one weatherproof unit. Paired with a Gate Hub and an AI camera, it opens your gate by license plate and runs entirely on your own UniFi console, with no monthly fees.
UniFi is the system we recommend for tech-forward homes and offices already on the UniFi ecosystem, and for anyone who wants face unlock and license-plate entry without a subscription. It manages access and cameras from one dashboard. Below is what it does, the pieces we install, how the install works, and how it compares to the other systems on our access control page.
A complete gate setup usually combines the intercom, a Gate Hub, and an AI camera for plate reading, with an Intercom Viewer indoors. Not sure what you need? We design the kit and quote it for you.
We install UniFi Access intercoms for homes, estates, offices, and gated properties across San Jose, the Peninsula, and the South Bay, including Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, and Fremont.
The UniFi Access pieces we install
A gate setup combines a few UniFi components. We design the kit to your property and tie it into your UniFi console.
UA-Intercom
- Face unlock with built-in HD camera
- NFC, PIN, mobile, and QR guest access
- Two-way video and doorbell, IP65 outdoor
- PoE single-cable, NDAA compliant
Intercom Viewer
- See and screen visitors at the gate
- Two-way talk and one-tap unlock
- Wall-mounted 5-inch display, PoE
- No phone needed to let people in
Gate Hub
- Drives your gate operator open and closed
- Auto-close timers and bi-directional gates
- PoE ports power the intercom and camera
- Remote open from the UniFi Access app
AI Pro Camera
- Reads plates and opens for known vehicles
- 4K with long-range night vision
- Logs every entry in UniFi Protect
- Drive-in access with no stopping
How the pieces work together
| Piece | What it does | Where it goes | Key feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA-Intercom | Calls, video, and access at the entry | At the gate or door | Face unlock, NFC, PIN, app |
| Intercom Viewer | Answer and buzz in from inside | Indoors | Screen and unlock, no phone |
| Gate Hub | Controls the gate and powers devices | At the gate operator | Auto-close, app open |
| AI Pro Camera | Opens the gate by license plate | Facing the drive lane | Plate recognition, 4K logs |
Not sure which pieces your gate needs? Call (650) 560-4646 and we will design the kit for you.
What the UniFi system does
One ecosystem for access and cameras, with modern unlock methods and no recurring fees.
Face unlock
The built-in HD camera recognizes enrolled faces and unlocks in seconds, with anti-spoofing to block printed photos.
License-plate entry
A paired AI camera reads plates and opens the gate automatically for registered vehicles, so residents drive in without stopping.
App, NFC, PIN, and QR
Unlock from the UniFi Identity app, tap an NFC card or fob, enter a PIN, or send a one-time QR code to a guest.
Two-way video and floodlight
See and talk to visitors on the touchscreen or your phone, with a built-in floodlight that lights up the entry at night.
One app for access and cameras
Manage doors, gates, users, and UniFi Protect cameras from a single dashboard, on site or remotely.
No monthly fees
UniFi Access self-hosts on your UniFi console. No cellular plan, no cloud subscription, and no per-door billing.
What a UniFi system costs
You pay once for the hardware and installation, and that is it. There is no subscription, which sets UniFi apart from cellular systems.
UniFi Access runs on your own UniFi console, so there is no cellular plan, no cloud fee, and no per-door billing. You own the system outright.
How we install UniFi Access
A clean, code-compliant install that ties into your gate operator and your UniFi network the right way.
Network and console check
We confirm your UniFi console and the network run to the gate, or plan the cabling and any switch or console you need.
PoE wiring and power
We pull Cat5e or higher for PoE, set the Gate Hub, and weatherproof every outdoor connection.
Mount intercom and camera
We mount the UA-Intercom at the right height and aim the AI camera down the drive lane for clean plate reads.
UniFi Access setup
We enroll the devices, create users, set face unlock, PINs, and license-plate rules, and wire the gate relay.
Test and hand off
We test every unlock method, the gate, and notifications on your phones, then walk you through daily use.
What our customers say
Automatic Gate Masters installed a pedestrian gate at our commercial property in San Francisco, and we couldn't be happier. Matt managed the project professionally.
They replaced my old gate with a beautiful, secure one. The workmanship is excellent, and customer service was top-notch from start to finish.
Automatic Gate Masters installed three new gates for us, and the workmanship is outstanding. The gates are both beautiful and secure, giving us peace of mind.
Why Bay Area property owners choose AGM
Licensed, insured, and gate-first. We install access control as part of a complete, working gate system, not a box on the wall.
- Licensed CA contractor #1060180, fully insured
- UniFi networking and access control experience
- Face unlock and license-plate entry configured right
- Clean, weatherproofed PoE wiring
- 4.9 average rating across Google, Yelp, Thumbtack
- Up to 2-year labor warranty
Real installs, a 4.9 average rating across Google, Yelp, and Thumbtack, and up to a 2-year labor warranty. See all our access control services.
Compare other intercom systems
Not sure UniFi is the right fit? We install and service every major platform and will recommend the best match for your gate and budget.
Serving the Entire Bay Area
Same-day service from San Jose to San Francisco.
Frequently asked questions
Which UniFi Access pieces do I need for my gate?
Does UniFi Access have monthly fees?
How does license-plate entry work?
Can I unlock from my phone?
Does UniFi need internet or network at the gate?
Is UniFi good for a gated community or office?
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