Configuring UniFi Access Control Hub Terminals

This article explains how to configure terminal settings in the Access application after wiring devices (e.g., locks, door position sensors, push-to-exit buttons, and motion sensors) to your UniFi Access Control Hubs for optimal performance and customization. If you're looking to understand the hub's input/output terminals, click here. For hub comparisons, click here. 

Configuring Output Terminal Settings

Output terminal settings such as locks, door operators, sirens, and chimes are configured in Access application > Devices > select a hub > Settings > Terminal > Terminal Manager.

Door Lock Settings 

After a door lock is wired to the hub, set the duration for which a door remains unlocked after access is granted. 

• Door Hub, Door Hub Mini, Access Ultra: Navigate to Lock > Trigger Duration.
• Enterprise Access Hub, Retrofit Hub: Navigate to Location > Lock > Trigger Duration.
• Gate Hub: Navigate to Side Door Lock > Trigger Duration.  
• Elevator Hub: Navigate to Floor Terminals > Trigger Duration. Then set the Terminal Mode to Fail-Safe or Fail-Secure. Learn more

Door Operator Settings

After a door operator is wired to the hub for automated door opening and closing, set a delayed door opening and unlock duration for safety and accessibility needs.

• Door Hub: Navigate to Auxiliary (AUX) > Mode > Door Opener > Delay Door Opening.
• Enterprise Access Hub, Retrofit Hub: Navigate to Location > AUX > Mode > Door Opener > Delay Door Opening.
  • Open Door After: Set when the operator activates after a user is authenticated and unlocks the door.
  • Trigger Duration: Set how long the door remains open. 

Siren Settings

After a siren is wired to the hub, set the duration for which the door can remain open past its unlock duration before the siren sounds.

• Door Hub: Navigate to Auxiliary (AUX) > Mode > Siren > Trigger Open Door Alarm.
• Enterprise Access Hub, Retrofit Hub: Navigate to Location > AUX > Mode > Siren > Trigger Open Door Alarm.
• Gate Hub: Navigate to AUX > Siren and select gate, side door, or both. 

Chime Settings

After a chime is wired to the hub, set the ring duration when triggered by a doorbell press.

• Door Hub: Navigate to Auxiliary (AUX) > Mode > Chime > Ring Duration.
• Enterprise Access Hub, Retrofit Hub: Navigate to Location > AUX > Mode > Chime > Ring Duration.

If you're using a UniFi Chime, click here.

Configuring Input Terminal Settings

Input terminal settings such as motion sensors, request-to-exit, doorbell buttons, and door position sensors are configured in Access application > Devices > select a hub > Settings > Terminal > Terminal Manager.

Request-to-Exit Device Settings

After a request-to-exit (REX) device is wired to the hub for free egress, set the trigger level to close active (NO) or open active (NC) based on the device's specifications. 

• Door Hub:
  • For motion sensor: Navigate to Motion.
  • For push-to-exit button or panic bar: Navigate to Button > Mode > Unlock Door.
• Door Hub Mini, Access Ultra: Navigate to Exit Request.
• Enterprise Access Hub, Retrofit Hub: Navigate to Location > Exit Request > Mode > Unlock Door.
• Gate Hub: Navigate to Side Door > Exit Request.

Doorbell Button Settings

After a doorbell button and third-party chime are wired to the hub for entry requests, set the trigger level to close active (NO) for most scenarios. However, settings may vary by manufacturer.

• Door Hub: Navigate to Button > Mode > Ring/Trigger Chime.
• Enterprise Access Hub, Retrofit Hub: Navigate to Location > Exit Request > Mode > Ring/Trigger Chime.

If you are using UniFi Chimes, click Select UniFi Chimes to specify the chimes to ring when the doorbell button is pressed.  

Door Position Sensor Settings

After a door position sensor (DPS) is wired to the hub for door status monitoring, set the trigger level to open active (NC) for most scenarios. However, settings may vary by manufacturer.

• Door Hub, Door Hub Mini: Navigate to Door Position.
• Enterprise Access Hub, Retrofit Hub: Navigate to Location> Door Position.
• Gate Hub: Navigate to Gate > Gate Position or Side Door > Side Door Position.

Emergency Settings

After a fire panel is wired to the hub for fire detection, configure automatic emergency mode activation in the event of an emergency. 

1. Navigate to Emergency > Emergency Mode and select Lockdown or Evacuation.
2. (Optional) Tick the Activate This Mode for All Locations at This Site checkbox to enable emergency mode across all hubs at the same site.
3. Set the Trigger Level to Close Active (NO) or Open Active (NC).