Ubiquiti UA-RESCUE UniFi Access Rescue KeySwitch – Manual Emergency Door Override Solution

Ensure continuous access and enhance the reliability of your security system with the Ubiquiti UA-RESCUE UniFi Access Rescue KeySwitch a purpose-built emergency override switch designed for seamless integration with the UniFi Access Hub. In the event of a power failure or access system malfunction, the UA-RESCUE allows authorized personnel to unlock doors manually using a secure keyed mechanism, preventing unwanted lockouts in critical areas.

Whether deployed in commercial buildings, retail outlets, or high-security zones, this device is an essential failover solution for any UniFi-powered access control network.

What is the UA-RESCUE?

The UA-RESCUE is a mechanical keyed switch that connects to the UniFi Access Hub (sold separately). It provides a manual door unlock function for emergency scenarios, ensuring safety compliance and business continuity. While it supports fail-safe and fail-secure locks, it’s important to note that fail-secure systems still require a power backup, as the UA-RESCUE doesn’t supply redundant power.

Key Features & Benefits

Emergency Manual Override

• Bypass malfunctioning access systems during power outages or hardware failures

• Provides critical manual control over secure doors

Compatible with Fail-Safe and Fail-Secure Lock Systems

• Ideal for businesses using electromagnetic locks (fail-safe) or electric strikes (fail-secure)

• Ensure compliance with emergency exit standards

Simple, Secure Operation

• Keyed entry for authorized personnel only

• Prevents lockouts in restricted-access zones or high-traffic areas

Seamless UniFi Integration

• Designed specifically for the UniFi Access Hub

• Installs easily and operates reliably within existing UniFi ecosystems

Ideal Applications

• Corporate offices

• Warehouses and industrial facilities

• Healthcare centers

• Schools and universities

• Retail stores

• Server rooms and restricted-access zones

Why Choose the UA-RESCUE?

• Peace of mind in critical situations

• Enhances system safety and redundancy

• Ensures secure manual override without compromising overall system integrity

• Compact, professional-grade design tailored for enterprise environments

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the Ubiquiti UA-RESCUE used for?

A1: It’s a manual emergency override switch for the UniFi Access Hub, allowing keyed door unlock during system failures or power outages.

Q2: Is this a power backup for fail-secure locks?

A2: No, it does not supply redundant power. For fail-secure setups, an external power backup is still required.

Q3: Who can use the override function?

A3: Only authorized personnel with the physical key can operate the UA-RESCUE override.

Q4: Can it be used with any access control system?

A4: No, it’s designed specifically for the UniFi Access Hub within the UniFi Access ecosystem.

Q5: Is the installation complicated?

A5: Not at all. The UA-RESCUE is compact and mounts easily alongside your existing UniFi Access Hub components.

Q6: Do I need a UDM-Pro for this to work?

A6: While the UA-RESCUE itself is a manual device, the rest of the UniFi Access system, including the Hub, requires a UDM-Pro to run the controller software.