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UniFi Protect Doorbell

Doorbells · Security

Mixed reportsVerified plugin

3 reports: 2 say it works, 1 says it partly works.

Reported with 1 Homebridge plugin: UniFi Protect.

What people report

PluginStatusWhat they saidConnectsSource
Homebridge UniFi pluginWorksWorks with Homebridge, plugin solid, notifications arrive in HomeKit
Saved copy
Sweet! Well that’ll help out a lot if you’re already comfy with homebridge I have a unifi doorbell and had a nest one prior, both work with homebridge and the plug-ins are solid as a rock I get notifications as well from HomeKit

Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22.

Connection not statedReddit comment · 2021-08
Homebridge UniFi pluginWorksTriggers HomePod announcements and notifications through HomeKit
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This I have mine set up with this, it’s flawless and you can disable it easily from the Home app if you want quiet time

Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22.

Connection not statedReddit comment · 2021-10
UniFi Protect Verified
homebridge-unifi-protect
Partly worksCamera shows; no separate doorbell button/entity; workaround scenes via Eve
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\[\[SOLVED- With a Work Around\]\] For anyone else trying to have the doorbell activate a noise, light, or any other trigger here is the work around: 1- Set up homebridge and use the app that corresponds with your brand of doorbell (for me it was Unifi protect) 2- Download Eve https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eve-for-homekit/id917695792 3- Create a Scene- I personally had my Basement Homepod play a loud doorbell sound and maxed out the volume. I also had it trigger the outdoor lights to turn on, then turn off after 5 minutes. I named this Scene "Doorbell Rings" and kept it out of my favorites so …

Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22.

LocalReddit thread · 2022-09

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In ReReHome

Once a Homebridge plugin publishes it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.

Identifiers

BrandUbiquiti
CategoryDoorbells

Also reported as

  • UniFi Protect doorbell