Which UniFi access point should I choose?
For most homes, a current-generation indoor ceiling access point per floor is the right choice; add an outdoor-rated unit for patios and driveways, and an in-wall unit where a ceiling mount is impossible. The Wi-Fi generation matters less than placement and wiring.
The categories that matter at home
Indoor ceiling units are the default: unobtrusive, good coverage pattern, PoE powered. In-wall units replace a wall jack and are useful in condos, offices and rooms with no ceiling access. Outdoor units are weather-rated with coverage aimed outward for yards, pools and shops.
Higher-tier models add more radios, faster wired uplinks and higher client counts. In a house, that matters mainly if you have very fast internet, a very high device count, or a single unit covering a large open area.
How to choose without overspending
Start from coverage zones, not from models: one unit per floor, one outdoors if wanted, one extra for a wing or basement. Then pick the cheapest current-generation unit that supports the wired uplink speed you actually have.
Spending the difference on one more well-placed access point almost always beats buying a premium unit for the same money.
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Picking an access point model without overspending.
What we recommend
Buy the cheapest current-generation unit that matches your wired uplink speed, and spend the difference on one more access point.