Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Key (UC-CK),White

I decided to implement this to enhance my remote monitoring capabilities. Ubiquiti equipment requires local host management but this provides excellent remote management capabilities. The setup is fairly simple, you must create a backup of your local host controller under the maintenance option and upload it to the Cloud Key for a proper migration! No need to reconfigure anything, just download the backup file and upload to the key. It comes with a 8GB micro SD for storage. I have this cloud key connected to a POE Linksys Business Switch that has 2 Ubiquiti UAP Pros connected to it. Highly recommend for those seeking remote management.

This device failed after six months. I have attempted to use online support to help me return this with this issue NO luck! BEWARE of SUPPORT!

Unit showed up ready to go- Blue light blinking and ready for adoption. Also, tho the description says otherwise, this unit showed with an SD card.

If you dont, you should. This thing is amazing. As is all Ubiquiti products. I am a huge fan.

The Cloud Key has worked flawlessly for me. Its much better than having a controller running on a computer 24/7. Works well with Ubiquitys cloud service and phone app, too.

Seems to crash and not readopt every time it loses power. Ubiquiti has been aware of the issue for years now. Only way I can fix it is to restore from a backup. Looking into getting a battery backup for all my network gear anyways.

Best designed WiFi management platform. Very happy with performance and capabilities.

Smooth operating and great product. Does what I need and keeps my cloud available for product administration. Unify products are the best for amber and home use.

You can manage your Unify devices with the same interface using free software on your computer, or you can use a stand alone Unix box, or you can use a cloud server or use the Ubiquity cloud server -- but many folks do eventually install this -- so if you are starting out and want to do best practices and save some future transition steps (and redundant set up time) just go with this from the get go. In some cases, running this controller instead of on your shared computer or via cloud just has its advantages -- would you prefer to access this remotely rather than need to leave another device running 24/7? And sometimes, the speed of response (for example, accessing a cloud server or waiting for you computer to wake up) can impact such things as guest access screens. This plugs in anywhere handy on your ethernet network (it is the size of a slim remote control) and then it is constantly standing ready, for local or remote access commands. You can power it with a spare USB power cube & standard USB male A (from power cube) to USB male mini (into the cloud key) cord like youd use to charge bluetooth headphones. Your devices can run (once set up) without the continuous need of any kind of controller, but when a firmware upgrade comes along, or you want to make changes (whether you have 3 or 300 Unify devices), the Cloud Key controller has the pieces to make it happen, with nothing else required. Even if not mandatory, this is a tool most Unify folks take advantage of and use without a second thought about getting, as if it were required -- and for homeowners who want to check from work or from errands, and pro installers who want to be able to troubleshoot multiple locations, it might as well be simply required.

Im a Huge fan of all things Ubiquiti, use them for business IT clients regularly over the last 7 years or so and the Cloud Key is an excellent way to easily manage Unifi access points remotely. COMPLAINT: Ive ordered this three times in the last month, one USB-C power and two Micro-USB powered, and theres no model number difference and no indication of which one youll receive. Both models are UC-CK and ordered from this same product page.