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Is UniFi Protect Safe?

UniFi Protect privacy label · by Ubiquiti Inc. · checked November 2026

  • Collects location
  • Recently updated
App Privacy label Developer-reported · checked November 1, 2026
Used to track you
0types

None declared

Linked to you
1type
Not linked to you
2types
Short answer

Mostly a question of trust: UniFi Protect collects data linked to you but declares no tracking. The sensitive items are location. In total the label lists 3 data types; 40% of security camera apps we checked declare tracking.

At a glance

UniFi Protect privacy in one look

Data exposure on the label
Linked to you
  1. 1
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  3. 3
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Built only from the developer's App Store label. It describes disclosure, not tested behaviour.

Verdict from the label
Linked to you, no tracking

UniFi Protect collects 1 data type tied to your identity but declares no tracking.

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Did UniFi Protect ask for something?

Pick the permission prompt you saw. We compare it with what UniFi Protect's developer declared.

It asked me for access to…
Tap a prompt to compare it with the label.
Matches the label

UniFi Protect lists Location on its label, linked to you. Choose While Using and turn off Precise Location if the feature works without it.

Not on the label

User Content is not on UniFi Protect's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not on the label

Contacts is not on UniFi Protect's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not declared on the label

UniFi Protect declares no tracking, so a tracking prompt would contradict its label. Decline it, and consider reporting the mismatch to Apple.

Not on the label

Health & Fitness is not on UniFi Protect's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

A permission is what the app can reach on your iPhone; the label is what the developer says leaves it. They answer different questions.

Line by line

What UniFi Protect collects, explained

Data typeWhat it coversWhere to limit it
LocationSensitiveLinked to you Where your phone is, either precisely (street level) or approximately (city or area). Settings › Privacy & Security › Location Services: choose Never or While Using, and turn off Precise Location if the app does not need it.
Usage DataNot linked to you What you tap, open and view inside the app, plus which ads you have seen. There is no single iOS switch. Look for an analytics or personalised-ads toggle in the app's own settings.
DiagnosticsNot linked to you Crash logs, launch times, hang rates and energy use. Settings › Privacy & Security › Analytics & Improvements › Share With App Developers controls what Apple passes on; the app's own crash reporting is separate.
Reading the label

What UniFi Protect's label means for you

UniFi Protect's label has 1 type under “Data Linked to You”, 2 types under “Data Not Linked to You”. A data type can appear in more than one section when it is used for different purposes — for example, identifiers used for both analytics and advertising.

UniFi Protect declares no tracking, which means the developer says it does not combine your data with other companies' data for advertising or sell it to data brokers. The data linked to you — location — is still tied to your identity, typically through an account, and is covered by the developer's privacy policy and retention rules.

The items that deserve the most attention are location. Location history reveals home, work and routines. Precise location deserves the most scrutiny.

Security camera apps stream video from inside and around your home. Cloud recording, sharing with household members and law-enforcement request policies all matter. Turn on two-factor authentication for the camera account and review who has shared access.

Among the 164 security camera apps in our snapshot with a label, 40% declare tracking, 66% collect data linked to you and 17% say they collect nothing. UniFi Protect lists 3 data types, about the same as the average of 3.1 for this group.

Lifestyle apps cover family, home and personal organisation, and often combine location, contacts and photos in one place.

On your iPhone

Settings to check for UniFi Protect

  1. 1

    Location

    Settings › Privacy & Security › Location Services › UniFi Protect. Choose While Using or Never, and switch off Precise Location if a city-level answer is enough.

  2. 2

    Microphone & camera

    Settings › Privacy & Security › Microphone and Camera. The orange and green dots in the status bar show when either is in use.

  3. 3

    Lock the app

    On iOS 18 and later, touch and hold the icon and choose Require Face ID. Anyone who picks up your unlocked phone then needs your face, fingerprint or passcode to open it.

  4. 4

    Notifications

    Settings › Notifications › UniFi Protect › Show Previews: When Unlocked keeps message and account details off the Lock Screen.

Cross-app tracking

Does UniFi Protect track you?

No tracking declared

There is no “Data Used to Track You” section on UniFi Protect's label.

Does UniFi Protect track you? Full answer and how to stop it →

iOS 18 and later

Lock UniFi Protect behind Face ID

  1. Find UniFi Protect on your Home Screen or in App Library.
  2. Touch and hold the icon until the quick-actions menu opens.
  3. Tap Require Face ID (or Require Touch ID / Require Passcode, depending on your iPhone).
  4. Tap Require Face ID again to confirm. UniFi Protect now asks for authentication every time it opens.

The lock is an iPhone feature, so it works whether or not UniFi Protect has a passcode of its own. It does not change what the app sends to its developer.

From the App Store record

About UniFi Protect

DeveloperUbiquiti Inc.
App Store categoryLifestyle (also Photo & Video)
Latest version3.14.0, released October 2026
First releasedAugust 2018
RequiresiOS 18.0 or later
Size270 MB
Age rating4+
Languages21 (AR, CA, CS, DA, NL, EN, FR, DE…)
Bundle IDcom.ubnt.protect

The current version shipped in October 2026, so the app is actively maintained and its label is likely current. Labels are updated by developers when practices change.

Read with care

What the label cannot tell you

  • A label is self-reported. Apple publishes the developer's answers and can reject apps that misrepresent them, but it does not independently verify what UniFi Protect sends.
  • It does not say where data is stored, how long it is kept, whether it is encrypted, or which companies receive it. The privacy policy covers those points.
  • Optional data counts: if a feature lets you add something (a profile photo, a phone number), the type is listed even if you never use the feature.
  • Data handled only on your iPhone is not 'collected', so a no-collection label is compatible with an app that reads your files locally.
  • Third-party sign-in, payment processors and SDKs are supposed to be included, but a label can lag behind a new version.

The question to ask UniFi Protect's developer: Who can view my camera footage, and is it end-to-end encrypted?

How it compares

UniFi Protect vs similar security camera apps

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Do it now

Your UniFi Protect privacy checklist

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Tick each step as you do it on your iPhone.

Done. You have applied every control the label points to.

Quick quiz

True or false?

  1. Q1UniFi Protect's privacy label says it uses data to track you.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    False: there is no Data Used to Track You section on UniFi Protect's label.

  2. Q2Apple tests every app to confirm its privacy label is accurate.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Labels are self-reported by developers. Apple can reject or remove apps that misrepresent practices, but it does not audit each label.

  3. Q3UniFi Protect collects Location.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    True: Location appears on its label.

  4. Q4Data “Not Linked to You” is never sent off your iPhone.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    It is collected and sent; the developer says it is de-identified rather than tied to your account or device.

  5. Q5Tapping “Ask App Not to Track” can stop an app from working.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Apple's rules require apps to work the same whether or not you allow tracking.

Questions people ask

UniFi Protect privacy FAQ

Is UniFi Protect safe to use?
Based on its App Store privacy label, uniFi Protect collects 1 data type tied to your identity but declares no tracking. Whether that is acceptable depends on what you will store in it. The label is developer-reported, not an independent security test.
Does UniFi Protect track you?
No. UniFi Protect's label has no Data Used to Track You section.
What data does UniFi Protect collect?
Location, usage data and diagnostics. Of these, location is linked to your identity.
Who makes UniFi Protect?
Ubiquiti Inc., according to the App Store. It was first released in August 2018 and the current version is 3.14.0.
Can I lock UniFi Protect with Face ID?
On iOS 18 or later, touch and hold UniFi Protect's icon and choose Require Face ID (or Touch ID / Passcode). This is an iPhone feature and works for most downloaded apps, whether or not the app has its own lock. If you don't see the option, update iOS.
How does UniFi Protect compare with other security camera apps?
Across 164 security camera apps with labels in our snapshot, 40% declare tracking and 17% say they collect no data. UniFi Protect lists 3 data types against an average of 3.1.
Who can view my camera footage, and is it end-to-end encrypted?
The privacy label cannot answer that. Look for it in UniFi Protect's privacy policy or support pages, linked from the App Store listing. Turn on two-factor authentication for the camera account and review who has shared access.
How do I delete my data from UniFi Protect?
Apps that let you create an account must also let you start account deletion from inside the app (an App Store rule since June 2022). Deleting the app from your iPhone alone does not delete data already sent to the developer.
Facts on this page come from UniFi Protect on the App Store, as reported by the developer. Checked 2026-11-01. How we collect data · Report a correction