This is another area where I was truly blown away. It’s simply sublime. Unlike the G3 Flex the Instant is solely designed for indoor use, there isn’t any weatherproofing at all, so don’t use it outdoors. Now there are a a few key differences between the Flex and the Instant. The main ones being that the Flex can be used indoors or outdoors and that the Flex gets it’s power and transmits data via ethernet cable. I originally chose the G3 Flex because I was looking for an all in one system for my office networking needs; a router, switch, access points and CCTV cameras. Ubiquiti’s prosumer range of networking equipment fitted my needs perfectly, so here we are.

There are two additional mounts available for the G3 Flex: a Ceiling Mount and a Pendant Mount. Each is sold separately. Press the camera against the Pole Mount and line up the notches on the mount with the slots on the bottom of the camera.Wall/CeilingFor installing in a secure location; used more for stationary or permanent installations. We recommend that you protect your networks from harmful outdoor environments and destructive ESD events with industrial-grade, shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti. For more details, visit ui.com/toughcable Use the Pole Mount with two screws and the Outdoor Cover to install the G3 Flex camera on a wall or flat surface outdoors.

I really like that the cable connection is hidden underneath the camera. Not just for functional reasons but aesthetically too. It looks so much better and helps keep the styling inline with the overall sleek, compact look they’re going for.I originally bought the G3 Flex camera about 12 months ago now and since then the price has gone up quite significantly. I think the price increase is in part due to them becoming increasingly difficult to get a hold of. Supply and demand I guess. Let’s get into the review and find out how good this entry level HD POE camera is. We’ll start with what I thought when I first laid eyes on the camera, first impressions count. G3 Flex works well at night. Unifi G3 Flex Camera Review Use the Pole Mount with two screws and the Outdoor Cover to install the G3 Flex camera on a wall or flat surface outdoors. The Outdoor Cover is not required for indoor installations. The main difference between this and the Flex is that the G3 instant doesn’t transmit data over POE. Overall, I’m really impressed with the build quality on this camera. Let’s face it, I wouldn’t have four of them in my office if they were rubbish. Let’s move on now and take a look at the actual video performance of the G3 Flex. Video Performance