Pittsburgh’s Unifi Specialists

Enterprise networking.
Zero monthly fees.

OpenChannel IT designs and installs complete Unifi systems — Wi-Fi, security cameras, door access, and business phones — for small businesses, commercial properties, and multi-tenant buildings across Pittsburgh.

No monthly licensing 100% local data storage Pittsburgh-based support
Unifi Controller
Network
Wi-Fi + Switching
Protect
Cameras + NVR
Access
Doors + NFC Entry
Talk
VoIP Phones
Online
12 devices
Pittsburgh, PA
One Platform

Wi-Fi, cameras, doors, and phones —
all connected, all in one app.

Unifi products are built to work together out of the box. No third-party integrations. No license portals. One controller, one login, every location.

Unifi Network
Enterprise Wi-Fi & Switching
Managed wireless and wired infrastructure that scales from a single office to a campus — without the Cisco price tag.
Multiple SSIDs per location
Guest network isolation
VLAN segmentation
Hardware firewall included
Unifi Protect
Smart Security Cameras
IP cameras and network video recording with motion detection, smart alerts, and remote viewing from your phone — no cloud subscription required.
Local NVR — footage stays on-site
Motion zones & smart detection
Mobile live view & playback
Doorbell cameras supported
Unifi Access
Keycard-Free Door Control
Replace traditional key fobs with NFC cards, mobile credentials, or PINs. Grant access by floor, room, or schedule — and see a full audit log in real time.
Mobile phone as your key
Time-based access schedules
Instant remote unlock
Entry log & audit trail
Unifi Talk
Business VoIP Phone System
A full PBX phone system built into the same controller as your network. Desk phones, extensions, call routing — without a separate telecom provider portal.
Extensions & call routing
Voicemail to email
Mobile softphone app
Managed from the same dashboard
Manage everything from your phone.

The Unifi mobile app puts your entire network in your pocket. View live camera feeds, unlock a door for a visitor, check who connected to Wi-Fi, or reboot an access point — all without touching a computer.

Live Camera View Remote Door Unlock Network Dashboard Push Alerts iOS & Android
Why Unifi

Buy the hardware once.
Own it forever.

Most enterprise networking vendors charge monthly per seat, per camera, or per door. Unifi doesn’t. Here’s what that actually means for your business.

$0/mo
No Licensing Fees. Ever.

The Unifi controller software is free. There is no per-seat fee, no camera subscription, no annual renewal. You pay for hardware once — that’s it. Most clients recover the cost difference vs. competing systems within 18 months.

100%
Your Data Stays Local.

Camera footage, access logs, and network data never leave your building. Everything is stored on your hardware, not a vendor’s cloud. That’s a meaningful advantage for businesses that handle sensitive information or operate in regulated industries.

1 app
One App. Four Systems.

Wi-Fi, cameras, door access, and phones are all managed through a single Unifi dashboard and mobile app. No juggling separate vendor portals. No calling three different support lines. One system your team actually understands.

Real-World Results

How Pittsburgh businesses run
on OpenChannel IT.

Each project below combined multiple Unifi products into a single, unified system — eliminating vendor sprawl and ongoing subscription costs.

Hospitality — Strip District, Pittsburgh
Boutique hotel replaces three vendor systems with one
Network Protect Access Talk
Separate SSIDs for guests, staff, and IoT devices on a single managed network
24 cameras covering parking, corridors, lobby, and back-of-house — all recorded locally
NFC keycard and mobile entry for guest rooms and employee-only areas, replacing a legacy card reader system
Unifi Talk installed at front desk with extensions to housekeeping and management
Outcome
Eliminated $480/month in licensing fees across three separate systems. Night manager monitors cameras and unlocks service doors from an iPhone.
Commercial Real Estate — Downtown Pittsburgh
Multi-tenant office building adds smart access as an amenity
Network Access Protect
Per-tenant isolated Wi-Fi networks — each tenant gets their own SSID with full VLAN separation from neighbors
Mobile credential door access per floor and suite, with time-based schedules for cleaning crews
Lobby and parking cameras with instant remote playback — building manager reviews clips from a phone during off-hours
OpenChannel IT handed full control to the property management team after a two-hour training session
Outcome
Landlord now markets "smart building Wi-Fi included" to attract premium tenants. No IT staff on payroll — PM team manages the system themselves.
Food & Beverage — Three Pittsburgh Locations
Restaurant group gains visibility across all three kitchens
Network Protect
Branded guest Wi-Fi with captive portal at all three locations, managed from a single controller dashboard
Kitchen and dining room cameras give the owner a live view of operations across all sites simultaneously
Motion-triggered alerts sent to owner’s phone when cameras detect activity before opening or after close
Point-of-sale and kitchen display systems run on a dedicated, isolated VLAN — separated from guest traffic
Outcome
Owner monitors all three kitchens from one app on their phone. Replaced a $220/month cloud camera subscription with local NVR hardware paid for in 11 months.
How We Work

We install it. Then you decide
who runs it.

Every engagement ends with a fully documented, production-ready system. What happens next is up to you.

Option A
OpenChannel IT Manages It

We stay on as your IT partner after the install. Your system stays monitored, patched, and performing — without needing an in-house IT team.

Proactive firmware and security updates
Remote monitoring and troubleshooting
Dedicated Pittsburgh-based support contact
On-site response for hardware issues
User adds, removes, and changes handled for you
Option B
Your IT Team Takes Over

We hand a fully documented, production-ready system to your existing IT staff or MSP. They get everything they need to own it — no black-box dependencies on us.

Full network documentation and topology diagram
Admin credentials and controller access transferred
Live walkthrough and training for your IT staff
30-day post-install support window included
No vendor lock-in — the system runs without us
Where We Work

Based in Pittsburgh.
Serving the region.

We design and install Unifi systems across the greater Pittsburgh metro — from Downtown and the North Shore to the northern and eastern suburbs. On-site visits, same-day response for managed clients.

Pittsburgh, PA Cranberry Township Wexford Monroeville Moon Township Bethel Park Robinson Township Canonsburg North Hills South Hills And surrounding areas
Ready to get started?

Most projects begin with a free 30-minute site assessment. We'll walk your space, understand your requirements, and give you a clear scope and hardware cost estimate — no obligation.

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No sales pressure — just a straight assessment
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Whether you have a full spec ready or just a vague sense that your current setup isn't cutting it, we're happy to talk through the options. Fill out the form and we'll get back to you within one business day.

Location
Pittsburgh, PA & surrounding region
Response Time
Within one business day
Free Assessment
Site walk + hardware estimate, no obligation

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