UniFi Consoles with UniFi Access Support
UniFi Access is a highly scalable, license-free door access system that is simple to install with just a few PoE-connected components. This article lists which UniFi Consoles are compatible with UniFi Access, helping you choose the right setup for your security needs. For a quick start guide to UniFi Access, click here. For Access Control Hub comparisons, click here.
UniFi Consoles Compatible with UniFi Access
- Enterprise Network Video Recorder (ENVR)
- Dream Machine Pro (UDM-Pro)
- Dream Machine Special Edition (UDM-SE)
- Dream Machine Pro Max (UDM-Pro-Max)
- Dream Wall (UDW)
- Dream Router 7 (UDR7 )
- Network Video Recorder (UNVR)
- Network Video Recorder Pro (UNVR-Pro)
- CloudKey+ (UCK-G2-PLUS)
- Cloud Gateway Max (UCG-Max)
- Cloud Gateway Fiber (UCG-Fiber)
- Dream Router (UDR) (Does not support UniFi Identity Enterprise Door Access)
Adding UniFi Access to an Existing UniFi Deployment
UniFi makes it easy to expand application support by adding a supplementary UniFi Console to your deployment. If your UniFi Cloud Gateway doesn't run UniFi Access, you can simply add a Network Video Recorder (NVR) or CloudKey+ to manage your UniFi Access equipment. Even when running on a separate UniFi Console, Site Manager (unifi.ui.com) ensures seamless, centralized management within your existing deployment.
Choosing the Right Console for Your UniFi Access Setup
This section provides the performance test results for various UniFi consoles when used with Access Control Hubs and Access Readers, helping you determine which console best fits your deployment size, user count, and door unlock methods.
Test Setup & Environment
All tests were conducted in a controlled lab environment using each console's default hardware configuration (no hardware modifications or expansions). The setup was designed to simulate a realistic multi-door Access deployment with varied user and door configurations.
Performance Benchmark
The maximum supported user and device capacity for each console was determined under controlled test conditions, based on the following high-performance criteria:
- CPU usage: < 80%
- Memory usage: < 90%
- System reload time: < 2 × (number of CPU cores) seconds
Maximum User Count per Console
Test Environment
| Item | Configuration |
| UniFi OS Version | 4.3.6 |
| Installed Applications | UniFi Access and UniFi Protect |
| Access Application Version | 3.4.20 |
| Doors Added in Access Application | 10 total (each includes 1 hub and 1 reader) |
| Door Unlock Credentials Assigned to Users |
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Test Results
| Specification | ENVR | UDM-Pro-Max | UDM-Pro | UDM-SE | UNVR-Pro | UNVR |
| Maximum Users (1 NFC Card per User) | 30,000 | 11,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 11,000 | 8,000 |
| Maximum Users (1 NFC Card + Mobile Unlock per User) | 20,000 | 11,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 10,000 | 6,000 |
Maximum Access Control Hub Count per Console
Test Environment
| Item | Configuration |
| UniFi OS Version | 4.3.6 |
| Installed Applications | UniFi Access |
| Access Application Version | 3.4.20 |
| Hub Models Connected to Console |
Enterprise Access Hub, Door Hub, Door Hub Mini, Gate Hub, and Elevator Hub |
Test Results
| Specification | ENVR | UDM-Pro-Max | UDM-Pro | UDM-SE | UNVR-Pro | UNVR | UDW | UCG-Max | UCK-G2-PLUS | UDR |
| Maximum Hubs | 300 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 100 | 50 |
Max Reader Pro/Intercom Count per Console
Test Environment
| Item | Configuration |
| UniFi OS Version | 4.3.6 |
| Installed Applications | UniFi Access |
| Access Application Version | 3.4.20 |
| Hub Models Connected to Console | |
| Reader Models Connected to Hubs |
Test Results
| Specification | ENVR | UDM-Pro-Max | UDM-Pro | UDM-SE | UNVR-Pro | UNVR | UDW | UCG-Max | UCK-G2-PLUS | UDR |
| Maximum G2/G3 Reader Pro (Continuous Recording Enabled)* | 210 | 50 | 24 | 24 | 70 | 60 | 12 | 15 | 24 | 5 |
| Maximum G2/G3 Reader Pro (Continuous Recording Not Enabled) | 100 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 12 |