G6 180 Camera Review: 180° Coverage, Dual Sensors, and a Surprisingly Small Footprint

In our latest YouTube video, Clay Archer (CEO of DPC Technology) dives into one of the most anticipated UniFi Protect releases: the G6 180. If you’ve ever wished you could cover a wide area—like both directions along a building or a full parking-lot span—without installing (and wiring) multiple cameras, this one is worth a look.

Below is a recap of the key takeaways from the video: what makes the G6 180 unique, how it performs day and night, and who it’s best suited for.

What makes the G6 180 different?

The G6 180 is a dual-sensor camera—essentially two 8MP sensors stitched into a single 16MP panoramic view. That gives you 180-degree coverage in one camera, with one cable run, and one mount.

Clay compares it alongside:

• G6 Turret (baseline)
• G6 Pro Turret (higher-end)
• G6 Predator (mentioned mainly for pricing/feature comparison)

Pricing in the video:

• G6 Turret: $199
• G6 Pro Turret: $479
• G6 180: $299

The big surprise? Size. Clay expected the G6 180 to be much larger, but it’s “freakishly small” for what it does—especially considering it’s covering such a wide field of view.

Flexible mounting options (a big win for installers)

One of the standout points from the unboxing: the mounting kit is loaded.

In the box, you get multiple options like:

• Ceiling / wall mounting
• Pole mounting
• Wedge / angled mounting
• Pan adapter
• Clean mounting plate system for a tidy finished look

Daniel’s install demo shows a smart design touch: the RJ45 adapter is on a hinge, making it much easier to plug in and manage cabling—especially on a ladder.

Clay also points out how easy it was to reposition the camera during testing (they moved it a few times to dial in the best placement and reduce glare).

First look: wide view that feels like a “cheat code”

Once adopted in UniFi Protect, the first impression is what you’d expect from a 180-degree panoramic camera:

• You gain a huge amount of additional coverage compared to a standard turret.
• The “stitch” line between the two sensors is hard to notice, except when motion passes directly through it (where you may see a slight “glitch”).

Navigation takes a bit of getting used to because it behaves more like a PTZ-style experience:

• You’ll zoom and pan around the image to focus on what matters.
• In multi-view, you may use “fit to window” to keep it readable.

Settings that matter: detections, zones, and the lens fusion offset

Clay walks through the standard UniFi Protect settings you’d expect—detections, smart zones, motion events, audio detection options, and retention.

But there’s one setting that’s especially important for this camera:

Lens Fusion Offset

Because the camera is stitching two sensors, the fusion algorithm can be affected by how close subjects are to the camera. Clay notes:

• The closer objects are, the more likely you’ll notice stitching artifacts.
• If alignment looks “off” in your environment, this setting helps you fine-tune the blend.

A very practical improvement: fogging protection

If you’ve installed cameras in humid environments (hello, Florida), you know condensation can ruin your first day of footage. Clay calls out an excellent design upgrade:

The G6 180 includes an embedded heater that automatically runs during the first six hours after setup to reduce moisture and prevent internal condensation. If moisture remains, a manual power cycle restarts another heating cycle.

That’s a real installer-friendly feature—and one that can save a lot of frustration.

Image quality: how does it compare?

Daytime

Clay is impressed with how close the G6 180 looks compared to the G6 Pro Turret in daylight. While the Pro may be slightly sharper, the difference isn’t dramatic—especially considering the G6 180’s wide coverage.

Nighttime

At night, the G6 Pro’s larger sensor still wins (not a “fair fight,” as Clay puts it), but the G6 180 remains very usable—particularly with ambient lighting.

A key lesson from the test:

• Mounting too close to reflective surfaces can cause IR glare or “milky” flare.
• They adjusted placement (moving it below a utility box) and the night image cleaned up noticeably.

Clay also mentions an optional image enhancer accessory coming in 2026, which could help boost IR coverage at the far edges—important for a camera that has to illuminate such a wide scene.

License plate detection: bonus, not the main job

The G6 180 can catch plate detail in the right conditions, but Clay is clear:

• Don’t buy this camera as your dedicated LPR solution.
• If you want consistent license plate capture, you’ll likely want something like the G6 Pro Turret (or a purpose-built LPR camera).

With the right distance, lighting, and slower-moving vehicles, the G6 180 may still deliver plate reads—but treat it as an extra, not the primary purpose.

Who is the G6 180 for?

Clay sums it up well: this camera has a couple of “cheat codes.”

If you were planning to install two G6 turrets pointed in opposite directions, the G6 180 is a no-brainer because:

• You get two-camera coverage in one unit
• You run one Cat6 cable instead of two
• You reduce install labor and complexity
• You may avoid upgrading switches or adding ports

For professional installs, Clay even calls out the real-world impact: fewer cable runs can mean meaningful savings.

That said, it’s not perfect for every use case:

• For the absolute best face/person detection at long ranges, higher-tier models may win
• In live multi-view layouts, Clay would love a future firmware option where it could appear as two separate views (like two cameras) rather than one ultra-wide strip

But for the majority of businesses and sites that want broad coverage—building sides, parking lots, hallways, pole mounts—the G6 180 delivers a lot of value at its price point.

Closing thoughts

The G6 180 feels like a smart new form factor for the UniFi Protect ecosystem: wide coverage, strong image quality, flexible mounting, and installer-friendly design in a compact package.

If you want to see the unboxing, install, and day/night footage comparisons, check out the full video on our YouTube channel—and as always, drop questions or test requests in the comments.