Ubiquiti’s new UniFi Protect G3 Instant Camera is one of the most sought-after cameras in the market and has been really hard to find in stock since its limited release earlier on the year. At the moment Ubiquiti is limiting sales to just one per customer.

But what’s so good about this little surveillance camera?

Here is what you get with the $29 UniFi Protect G3 Instant Camera

• 1080p at 30 fps HD resolution
• Dual-band Wi-fi connectivity
• Infrared night vision
• A very wide 133˚ lens
• Two way audio with its built-in mic and speaker
• Instant and fast setup via Bluetooth or Wifi using UniFi Protect mobile app.
• USB C to AC power adapter included and the option to use Instant 802.3af PoE to USB adapter. (sold separately)
• Small footprint with multiple mounting options from desktop mount to wall mount.

The Protect G3 Instant unlike the $79 G3 Flex isn’t waterproof limiting it to indoor use only. The Protect G3 Instant is also WiFi only with no PoE option. The after-mentioned G3 Flex does offer PoE. While this may seem like a downside it also very convenient. This little camera can be placed in those places where ethernet isn’t accessible. It can also be placed in more discreet places.

In short, this is an amazing value at just $29 you get tons of features and the awesome integration with all of the Ubiquiti UniFi Protect ecosystem.

On that point. You do need to be using Ubiquiti’s Unifi equipment like the Unifi Dream Machine Pro (UDM), Unifi Protect NVR, or Cloud Key Gen 2 Plus.

If you aren’t on the Unifi’s ecosystem and looking for something similar the also hard to find Wyze Cam 2 is a good alternative.

At an affordable price and packed with features this camera is an easy buy.