Flagship UniFi Case Study
SINGLE MALT /
CIGAR BAR
Complete low-voltage buildout for a premium Nashville cigar bar: UniFi door access and Wi-Fi on one console, 26 cameras, Bose 70V sound, and 8 TVs, delivered ahead of schedule for grand opening day.
26
Security Cameras
3
Wi-Fi Access Points
6
Speaker Zones
8
TVs Mounted
1
UniFi Door Controller
24/7
Ongoing Support
The Challenge
Stepping In When Another Contractor Closed
Single Malt is a cigar bar in Nashville that was weeks from opening when their original low-voltage contractor shut down. The ownership group called us because they needed someone who could walk in, pick up where the last crew left off, and get it done before doors opened.
We took over the full scope: 26 cameras, Bose 70V sound across 6 zones, Wi-Fi survey and 3 APs, a Ubiquiti UniFi door controller for the VIP room, 8 TVs, and all the cabling that tied it together. We also coordinated directly with Comcast to get their ISP equipment installed and verified on day one.
A takeover job raises the stakes on platform choice. Whatever we installed had to be something the owners could actually run day to day, and something we could support remotely without recurring software bills stacking up. That pointed straight at UniFi for the network and door access, and this page covers how that deployment came together.
Full Scope of Work
- 26 IP security cameras, interior and exterior coverage
- Bose 70V distributed speaker system, 6 independent zones
- Predictive Wi-Fi survey and 3 enterprise access points
- Carrier offloading partnership with AT&T and T-Mobile
- Ubiquiti UniFi door controller for VIP room access
- 8 commercial TV installations
- Complete structured cabling pre-wire
- Comcast ISP equipment coordination and verification
What We Delivered
Five Systems, One Team
We pulled every cable, mounted every device, terminated every connection, and tested it all before they opened. Pre-wire was done early so the other trades could stay on schedule.
Security Cameras
26 IP cameras positioned to cover the entire facility: entrances, bar area, lounge, VIP room, and exterior. Provides full visibility for ownership and staff.
Learn about this serviceBose 70V Sound System
Bose 70V distributed system with 6 independent zones. We ran speaker wire to the bar, lounge, VIP room, and patio so they can control volume and source in each space separately.
Learn about this servicePredictive Wi-Fi Design
We ran a predictive Wi-Fi survey to find the best AP placement, then installed 3 access points for full-facility coverage. We also configured carrier offloading with AT&T and T-Mobile so phones roam to Wi-Fi automatically, taking pressure off the nearby cell towers.
Learn about this serviceUniFi VIP Room Access Control
A Ubiquiti UniFi door controller secures the members-only VIP room. Members are added and managed through the UniFi console, backed by ICTAlly's 24/7 support. Ownership can call any time to add new VIP members.
Learn about this serviceTV Installations
8 commercial-grade TVs mounted throughout the facility for sports, ambiance, and digital signage. Professionally routed cabling for a clean, finished look.
Learn about this serviceISP Coordination
We coordinated directly with Comcast's tech when their modem came in. Instead of waiting for callbacks, we had someone on-site who understood both the network side and their equipment.
Learn about this serviceThe UniFi Deployment
Door Access and Wi-Fi on One Console
The access control and wireless at Single Malt run on Ubiquiti UniFi. The VIP room door is secured by a UniFi door controller, and the enterprise access points tie into the same network, so ownership manages doors and Wi-Fi from a single console instead of juggling separate vendor portals. When they want a new VIP member added, they call us and it happens same day.
The wireless side started with a predictive Wi-Fi survey. We modeled the space before ordering gear, which is how 3 access points ended up covering the full facility, bar, lounge, VIP room, and patio, without dead zones or wasted hardware. The Wi-Fi also participates in carrier offloading with AT&T and T-Mobile, so guests' phones roam onto the venue Wi-Fi automatically and take pressure off nearby cell towers.
UniFi earned its place here for the same reasons it wins across our commercial work: it is self-hosted, there are no recurring license fees, mobile credentials are unlimited and free, and everything lives in one interface a bar owner can actually use. We are experienced installing the full UniFi stack across Middle Tennessee. See our UniFi installation service for how we design and build these systems, and our UniFi brand page for the platform deep-dive.
What Runs on UniFi Here
- UniFi door controller securing the members-only VIP room
- VIP credentials managed in the console, new members added same day
- 3 enterprise access points placed from a predictive Wi-Fi survey
- Doors and wireless managed together from one console
- Cat6 home-runs to every access point and the door controller
- No recurring license fees, mobile credentials unlimited and free
- Weekly health checks and firmware updates by ICTAlly
Why UniFi
Why UniFi Fit This Building
A hospitality venue does not carry full-time IT. The platform has to be powerful enough for a commercial site and simple enough for the people who run the bar.
One Console
Door access and Wi-Fi live in the same UniFi interface. Staff learn one dashboard, and our team supports one system remotely instead of three separate vendor portals.
No License Fees
UniFi is self-hosted with no per-device licensing and no recurring software subscription. The venue owns its hardware, and adding a VIP mobile credential never adds a monthly bill.
Managed Week to Week
Because the whole stack is remotely manageable, we monitor network health, push firmware updates, and handle VIP member changes without a truck roll. That is what our 24/7 support runs on.
How We Got It Done
Our Approach
We walked into a half-finished job site, figured out what was done and what wasn't, and coordinated with the other trades already on-site.
Rapid Assessment
Evaluated the existing site conditions, reviewed the original scope, and identified what was complete versus what still needed to be done.
Pre-Wire (Ahead of Schedule)
Pulled all low-voltage cabling: Cat6 for cameras, APs, and access control; speaker wire for the 70V system; coax and HDMI for TVs. Completed ahead of the construction timeline.
System Installation
Mounted and terminated all end devices: 26 cameras, 3 APs, 8 TVs, Bose speakers across 6 zones, and the UniFi door controller. Coordinated with Comcast for ISP install.
Commissioning & Support
Verified every system operational before grand opening. Set up 24/7 support for ongoing VIP access management and system maintenance.
The Result
Open on Time, Supported Ever Since
From a stalled job site to a fully commissioned building, ahead of schedule.
When We Arrived
- Original contractor shut down mid-job
- Weeks from grand opening with the scope unfinished
- Five systems still to install and commission
- No support partner lined up for after opening
Grand Opening Day
- All five systems installed, tested, and live
- Pre-wire completed ahead of the construction timeline
- UniFi door access and Wi-Fi running on one console
- ISP equipment installed and verified with Comcast
- 24/7 managed support in place from day one
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After the Install
Ongoing Network Management & 24/7 Support
We didn't hand it off and walk away. Every week we check their network health, monitor the Ubiquiti system, and push firmware updates. When ownership needs a new VIP member added, they call and it's done same day. We answer the phone.
That's the difference between an installer and a partner. We don't disappear after grand opening. We manage the network week to week and fix things before they become problems. That same managed approach is available for any UniFi installation we do.
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Services Used
Technologies in This Project
UniFi Installation
UniFi door access and enterprise Wi-Fi on one console, no license fees.
Learn moreSurveillance
26 IP cameras for complete interior and exterior facility coverage.
Learn moreAV Installation
Bose 70V 6-zone sound system and 8 commercial TV mounts.
Learn moreManaged Wi-Fi
Predictive survey, 3 enterprise APs, and carrier offloading.
Learn moreService areas
Low-Voltage Installation across Middle Tennessee.
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