Guide to Buying CCTV Cameras in Kenya in 2024

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CCTV cameras these days have become an integral part of our lives. So I have decided to give you a list of things to consider when buying CCTV cameras in Kenya.

For those of you who own M-Pesa shops, Pharmacies, Shops, Hotels, kindergarten schools, supermarkets, Hospitals, and exhibitions, now you can install the best real-time CCTV surveillance cameras at a lower price.

CCTVs can also be used for monitoring your baby at home from the comfort of your office, salon, anytime, or anywhere by using your Smartphone.

But then, with the wide variety of CCTVs available in the market, it is never easy to decide which one and where to buy. Choosing the one that may suit your needs is always a tough choice.

Life would be less nerve-wracking if most working mothers who leave their children at home with house girls or other caregivers could know what was happening back home.

This is made possible with the installation of discreet cameras, i.e., nanny cameras which enable house owners to observe the on-goings of their home.

Before buying CCTV Cameras in Kenya

You should know this:

When buying one, it would be best to consider a few essential aspects of a CCTV camera. Does it have night vision? Can it withstand harsh weather conditions or supports mobile viewing? Is it old and refurbished or new? There are pros and cons to both.

Here’s a list of things you should consider before buying and installing CCTV cameras in Kenya.

  1. The Number of Channels

This is the first and most crucial step in buying CCTV cameras. The number of channels determines the number of cameras you want to install.

In the CCTV business, cameras are usually sold in 4, 8, 16, and 32 channels. When planning to install CCTV, always use more media to cover feature expansion and cost.

2. Visual Quality

A good CCTV camera should produce quality images and videos in 720p and 1080p resolution. The greater the solution, the better the quality of the videos.

3. Night Vision Ability

Night vision is the ability of the camera to view objects in low or poor lighting conditions. This is important when buying a CCTV camera to capture images at night. With a night vision feature in your camera, you can distinguish between humans, animals, and still objects.

4. Focal Length

The focal length is the distance between the lens and the image sensor or CCD when the object is focused. Focal length is measured in millimeters, for example, 10 mm, 20 mm, etc.

A CCTV camera can have a fixed or varifocal length; the lens is usually fixed for a fixed-length camera. The lens can be adjusted for a varifocal camera to meet specific criteria. Varifocal cameras are generally the best because you can zoom and focus and are and finetune it to your liking.

5. Motion Detection

Motion detection is the ability of a camera to detect motion and start recording, send an email/SMS alert, or activate an alarm device. This feature best suits users with less storage space, i.e., you don’t want the camera to fill up your hard disk recording.

6. Indoor/Outdoor Cameras

CCTV cameras are made to fulfill specific requirements. There exist different types of cameras distinguished by their uses. Dome cameras are usually meant for indoor use, while Bullet cameras are built for outdoor monitoring, and they are typically made weatherproof/dustproof to withstand different harsh conditions.

7. Remote Viewing

Remote viewing is a technology that lets you view and record CCTV footage from a remote location or away from the recording device, either from the PC or your Mobile phone.

This feature is inbuilt into most CCTV systems but is made possible through the internet by opening a specific port on your router device.

Wrap-Up on CCTV Cameras in Kenya

To sum up, there is no one-size-fits-all to home surveillance. The system you choose should be based on your budget, climate, home layout, and security concerns, among other factors.

Before buying CCTV cameras, decide what you want and the cost you will incur. Then, start researching.

Different systems, even those in the same price range, mix and match features differently, so keep looking until you find one that offers what you need at a price you can afford.

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