diff --git a/homeassistant/components/unifiprotect/models.py b/homeassistant/components/unifiprotect/models.py
index 01d4820e9a9..b7913567504 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/unifiprotect/models.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/unifiprotect/models.py
@@ -83,10 +83,22 @@ class ProtectEventMixin(ProtectRequiredKeysMixin[T]):
         if value:
             event = self.get_event_obj(obj)
             value = event is not None
+            if not value:
+                _LOGGER.debug("%s (%s): missing event", self.name, obj.mac)
 
             if event is not None and self.ufp_smart_type is not None:
                 value = self.ufp_smart_type in event.smart_detect_types
+                if not value:
+                    _LOGGER.debug(
+                        "%s (%s): %s not in %s",
+                        self.name,
+                        obj.mac,
+                        self.ufp_smart_type,
+                        event.smart_detect_types,
+                    )
 
+        if value:
+            _LOGGER.debug("%s (%s): value is on", self.name, obj.mac)
         return value