Wide perimeters and long approach roads are a common design problem: a single fixed-lens camera either covers the wide area or resolves the far end, not both. The G5 Pro's 3x optical zoom lets it do either, adjusted after installation or by an operator reviewing footage, and its IP65 weatherproof rating and IK04 tamper resistance mean it can sit outdoors, exposed, on that same perimeter without a separate enclosure.
- 3x optical zoom: Physically adjusts focal length rather than digitally cropping, keeping distant subjects legible instead of pixelated.
- 4K (8MP) resolution: Provides enough detail to identify faces or plates in the frame, particularly useful when zoomed in on a distant point.
- 25 m IR night vision, extendable to 40 m with the optional Enhancer: Covers a longer approach or perimeter section after dark than a standard-range camera.
- AI-based person, vehicle, and animal detection: Reduces irrelevant motion alerts by classifying what triggered the recording, verified through the UniFi Protect application rather than a generic motion trigger.
- Weatherproof (IP65) and tamper-resistant (IK04): Rated for outdoor exposure without an additional housing.
- Single PoE connection: Supplies both power and data over one cable, simplifying installation at outdoor or perimeter mounting points where running separate power is impractical.
Within Ubiquiti's bullet camera range, the G5 Pro's differentiator is genuine optical zoom rather than a wider or narrower fixed field of view, which matters specifically where a camera needs to cover both near and far detail from a single position, such as a compound entrance with a gate some distance away.
The Simplifi Advantage
Positioning a zoom camera correctly, so its field of view actually covers the intended approach or perimeter, benefits from installation guidance rather than guesswork. Simplifi Networks, an authorized Ubiquiti distributor for Kenya and Uganda, supplies genuine G5 Pro units and can advise installers on mounting height and angle for a specific site.
