UniFi Protect 7.2: What's New and Why It Matters for Your Business

Ubiquiti® released UniFi Protect 7.2 at the end of July 2026, and it is one of the more significant updates to the platform in recent memory. For businesses that rely on CCTV as part of their security and compliance posture, several of the new features are directly relevant.

Tamper-Proof Video Evidence

The headline addition is a cryptographic evidence system. Every recorded clip can now be fingerprinted using SHA-256 hashing and digitally signed at the point of capture. If footage ever needs to be shared with police, insurers, or in a legal context, it can be verified at evidence.ui.com to confirm it has not been altered. Tampered or edited clips are automatically flagged.

For businesses that need to demonstrate the integrity of their footage, this is a meaningful step forward, and it requires no additional licences.

Case Management and Audit Trails

Alongside evidence verification, Protect 7.2 introduces built-in case management. Security teams can track who viewed an incident, which footage was accessed, and what was downloaded, creating a clear chain of custody from first review through to resolution.

This is particularly useful for businesses with HR or legal obligations around incident handling, where demonstrating a proper process matters as much as the footage itself.

Broader Third-Party Camera Support

ONVIF support has been expanded, making it easier to bring existing third-party cameras into a UniFi Protect deployment rather than replacing them. Recording settings, time synchronisation, and trigger-action workflows can all be managed centrally.

For businesses looking to upgrade their management platform without a full camera replacement, this opens up more options and can significantly reduce the cost of switching.

Smarter AI: PPE Detection and Fewer False Alerts

The AI capabilities in Protect 7.2 have been extended in two ways.

First, real-time PPE detection allows the system to flag when workers on construction sites or in warehouses are missing required safety equipment as it happens, rather than after the fact.

Second, a new second-stage verification model re-analyses low-confidence detections to reduce false alerts. Both features reduce the manual monitoring overhead for security teams.

Retail and Point of Sale

A flexible Point of Sale API makes it easier for retail businesses to link transaction records directly to camera footage from the same time window. Searching footage by transaction rather than timestamp is a practical time-saver for loss prevention.

What This Means If You Use UniFi Protect

If your CCTV system runs on UniFi Protect, the 7.2 update is available now through your UniFi OS console. The evidence verification and case management features in particular are worth enabling if your business ever deals with insurance claims, police reports, or internal investigations.

If you are considering upgrading your existing CCTV setup or want to understand whether UniFi Protect is a good fit for your site, get in touch with the team. We install and support UniFi Protect across Yorkshire and Lancashire.