Hey everyone,
I'm about to pull the trigger on a UniFi doorbell and I'm torn between the G4 Doorbell Pro and the G6 Pro Entry. Hoping some of you who've actually lived with these for a while can help me decide.
My use case is pretty simple: standard doorbell duties, plus I want to use it to unlock my front door. I was initially leaning toward the G4 Doorbell Pro because of the fingerprint reader — feels like the most frictionless way to get in. But then I saw the G6 Pro Entry has a touchscreen with PIN entry, which is also really appealing (and arguably more flexible for guests, family, etc.).
Before I commit, I'd love to get some real-world feedback on a few things:
- G4 fingerprint reader — how reliable is it in practice? Does it work well in cold/wet weather? Does it struggle when your finger is dirty or slightly damp? Any false rejections that drive you crazy?
- Face recognition on both models — is it actually trustworthy? Both advertise FaceID-style unlock. How accurate is it in real life, and more importantly, how secure? Can it be fooled by a photo or video? Would you actually rely on it as your primary unlock method?
- PIN codes on the G6 Pro Entry — can I assign a unique PIN per person? I'd want one for me, one for my partner, separate codes for family members or cleaners, etc., so I can see who came in and revoke individual codes when needed. Is that supported, or is it more of a shared-code situation?
- Temporary / guest PINs? Can you generate time-limited codes for visitors, deliveries, Airbnb-style situations?
- Overall build and longevity — the G4 Pro has been out for a while now. Is the G6 Pro Entry mature enough that early-adopter pain isn't a concern? Any firmware issues, weird bugs, or things you wish you knew before buying?
- Which one would you buy today if access control + doorbell were your two priorities?
Bonus question: anyone running either of these alongside UniFi Access? Curious how integrated the experience really is.
Thanks in advance — appreciate any insight!