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PoE Smart Chime is the version I prefer whenever a site already has structured cabling or a UniFi switch nearby.
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Ubiquiti PoE Smart Chime
PoE Smart Chime is the version I prefer whenever a site already has structured cabling or a UniFi switch nearby.
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Why I Recommend It
I recommend the Ubiquiti PoE Smart Chime for its more reliable than a wi-fi chime, works in both doorbell and access environments. It does the same basic job as the WiFi Smart Chime, but in a way that feels much more at home in a professionally installed UniFi environment. The fact that it can pair with either a UniFi doorbell or…
At about $79, it is a sensible upgrade over the WiFi Smart Chime if the infrastructure is already there. For a single-family home with no Ethernet nearby, the cheaper WiFi version remains the smarter spend.
Performance & Reliability
Because it rides on Ethernet and PoE, the reliability story is stronger than the WiFi model. There is less guesswork around placement, fewer wireless edge cases, and a cleaner day-two experience if the site grows. For businesses or larger homes, that extra stability is usually worth it.
Setup & Installation
This is still a simple product, but the install path is more deliberate. You need cable, a PoE source, and a mounting plan. The upside is a tidier result and more freedom to put the chime where it sounds best instead of where an outlet happens to be.
Value for the Money
At about $79, it is a sensible upgrade over the WiFi Smart Chime if the infrastructure is already there. For a single-family home with no Ethernet nearby, the cheaper WiFi version remains the smarter spend.
Technical Specs
Core Details
Cameras
Category
Connectivity
PoE, Ethernet, UniFi Access
Protocols
Use Case
Businesses and homes that want enterprise-grade physical access control on a UniFi network.
Best for
Technical Specs
$79.0
MSRP
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