Shopping Guide to the Best CCTV Cameras in Kenya

Do you want to install a CCTV security solution in your home or business but do not know how to go about selecting just the right camera that meets your needs? At the most affordable CCTV camera prices in Kenya? Worry no more. Devices Technology Store is your trusted dealer of the best CCTV cameras in Kenya.

We are one of the trusted Hikivision dealers in Kenya. Hikivison is a very popular brand and manufactures one of the best CCTV cameras in Kenya and the whole world at large. We work very well with Hikivison Kenya distributors to bring you very affordable Network Video Recorders (NVRs), Digital Video Recorders (DVRs), CCTV cameras and others assorted CCTV products. Ours is the most affordable NVR and DVR prices in Kenya.

CCTV cameras are one of the best ways to monitor and protect your property from threats such as unauthorized access, break-ins, burglaries, and vandalism. They can also be used to keep an eye on your children at home.

They have the additional benefit of enabling business operations and analytics. For example, video footage can provide insights into customer journey through the supermarket, facial recognition to determine the age and gender of customers, the promotions they notice. This can provide huge benefits to the business.

We have put together a definitive guide that will help you make an informed choice as you shop for CCTV cameras. You will compare the prices of CCTV cameras in Kenya and select the best deal that fits your budget.

Critical Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy CCTV Cameras

Before you spend your hard-earned cash, you must consider the following:

1. Do you want the security cameras to be installed outside or indoors?

Most cameras are suitable for both indoors and outdoors. If however, they are going to be installed outside, you will need to buy types of CCTV cameras in Kenya that have a rugged, weatherproof casing.

2. Do you want the cameras to be discreet or highly visible?

Whether you need discreet or visible CCTV cameras in Nairobi or other parts of Kenya will be determined by what and the area you need to monitor. Large and visible cameras are obvious reminders to people that they are being monitored and this reduces the possibility of theft or other criminal activities.  PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) cameras are ideal for following subjects and covering larger areas. Dome cameras that are smaller in size are best where discretion is required.

This varying camera capability is one of the factors that determine CCTV camera prices in Kenya.

3. How clear do you want the Video Quality to be?

The resolution you need is determined by the area you want to monitor. For instance, if you want to monitor potential incidents of shoplifting in a supermarket, you will need a high-resolution camera for high-quality images for identification purposes in the event of prosecution. The higher the resolution, however, the higher the prices of CCTV cameras in Kenya.

4. Do you plan to add more cameras in the future?

If you intend to add more cameras in the future, avoid the traditional CCTV system and go for IP cameras. The traditional CCTV systems are difficult to scale because everything is hard-wired. IP cameras are easy to scale because they connect wirelessly over a network, and adding cameras is quick and simple and you do not need to change or update any wiring.

IP cameras are the best CCTV cameras in Kenya.

Types of CCTV Cameras in Kenya

After asking yourself the critical questions that will help you settle for the best CCTV cameras in Kenya, you will need to have a deep understanding of the different types of CCTV cameras in Kenya.

The most popular types of CCTV cameras in Kenya are:

1. Bullet CCTV cameras

They have a highly visible cylindrical design and can observe long distances. They are meant for outdoors therefore their casings are water, dust, and dirt-resistant.

Main Features:

• Highly visible to deter criminals
• Water, dirt, and dust-resistant
• Provides surveillance over long distances
• The casing protects against glare and rain.

They are best for outdoor operations such as farming, manufacturing, and property management. They record very good quality pictures. They send a clear message to passers-by that your property is under surveillance.

We provide trained customer support professionals that can help you with CCTV cameras installation in Kenya.

1. Dome CCTV cameras

The camera sits in a dome-shaped casing. It deters criminals in that the dome casing makes it difficult for people to see which direction the camera is facing.

Main Features:

• Easy to fit because of its unobtrusive design. Appropriate for both indoor and outdoor use.
• It is more difficult to interfere with because the dome casing is vandal resistant.
• Can cover all angles because the camera has 360-degree rotation capability.

• The design allows monitoring at wider angles and is therefore suitable for shops, restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses. Ideal for indoors because it can be placed on the ceiling at a strategic point to cover all angles of the room in a nonobtrusive manner. We have a team that can help you with this type of CCTV cameras installation in Kenya.

3. C-Mount CCTV cameras

Have detachable lenses that can be switched around to monitor varying distances.

Main features:

• Highly visible to deter criminals
• Have a rugged camera casing to protect the camera in cold areas
• Weatherproof casing. Ideal for outdoors.

They are suitable for observing a stretch of road leading to the premises, making it popular in the logistics and utility industries. The camera is reliable in extreme temperatures, making it the best option for the manufacturing and food industries.

4. PTZ Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras

The camera can be made to pan left and right, tilt up and down, zoom in and out. Ideal when you have a security officer monitoring a live video feed on site.

Main Features:

• Zoom capability enables close focus on subjects
• Tilt and pan feature enables 360-degree vision.
• High image resolution makes facial features distinguishable.
• Security team have full control over recording and can react to live situations

They are ideal for remote viewing. Popular in large retail establishments. Can cover a much larger area.

You can buy these cameras from our online store or our CCTV camera shops in Nairobi.

5. Day/Night CCTV cameras

They operate effectively regardless of how well lit the environment is. Have extra imaging chips making them capable of recording clear video images during both night and daytime.

Main Features:

• Clear recording despite the poor or low light, direct sunlight, glare, and reflections
• Record both in colour and black and white
• The casing protects the camera against the elements for outdoor surveillance.

They are ideal for businesses that require round-the-clock surveillance in an outdoor environment with fluctuating light conditions.

You can buy these cameras from our online store or our CCTV camera shops in Nairobi.

6. Infrared/night vision CCTV cameras

They are designed to function optimally in pitch black conditions by the use of infrared technology.  These models are more expensive than day/night cameras. They are the best option for those where night recording is vital to their businesses.

Main Features:

• Infrared LEDs enable clear recording even in pitch-black environments.
• Infrared cut filter activates in the daytime for clear images in lighter conditions.
• Can capture clear images even where there is fog, dust, or smoke.
• Records in colour during the day and black and white during the night.

They are ideal for those who need ultra-reliable recording in pitch blackness, such as banks, manufacturing plants, and farms.

7. Network/IP CCTV cameras

They share live video footage via the internet so the images can be accessed from anywhere in the world. The bandwidth of video is compressed to make the online feed reliable. Archive video is stored on Network Video Recorders (NVR) or other software for later access.

Main Features:

• Footage can be viewed online from anywhere in the world.
• Archive footage is easily accessible
• Easy setup. No need for coaxial cables and computers.
• Low maintenance.

They are suitable for situations where remote surveillance is needed.

8. Wireless CCTV cameras

Installation time is minimised. Tidier camera appearance is suitable for churches, museums, or stately homes.

Main features:

• Easier to install than the others
• Tidy and discreet appearance and less obtrusive design
• Images are transmitted via the internet so can be viewed from anywhere in the world.
• Secure storage and easily accessible archive video footage.
• Low maintenance

They are ideal for places where spotless presentation is necessary.

9. High Definition (HD) CCTV cameras

They offer the highest quality images. Can deliver up to 4k resolutions. No grainy or distorted images.

Main Features:

• High definition pictures capture subjects in perfect clarity
• Extra clarity achievable through the zoom function
• Available in most models such as domes and bullets
• Crystal clear imagery provides undeniable criminal identification

They are ideal for environments where there is a high risk of theft e.g. banks. Captured footage can provide undeniable identification in the event of a crime being committed.

You can buy these cameras from our online store or our CCTV camera shops in Nairobi.

Popular Brands of CCTV Cameras in Nairobi and Kenya

We sell the following top brands; Hikivision, Dahaua, Axis, and Honeywell. The most popular one among these is Hikivision. You can buy these top brands at very affordable CCTV camera prices in Kenya. Also, grab for yourself NVRs and DVRs at affordable NVR and DVR prices in Kenya.

We pass on to you all the benefits of being one of the trusted Hikivision dealers in Kenya.

Hikivision Kenya

We are one of the Hikivison dealers in Kenya. We offer all types of Hikivision CCTV cameras in Nairobi and Kenya. We partner with Hikivison Kenya to ensure that you get the best CCTV cameras in Kenya at pocket-friendly CCTV camera prices in Kenya.

We also sell Digital Video Recorders and Network Video Recorders at the best NVR and DVR prices in Kenya.

Place your order online or make a call and your Hikivison product will be delivered to your preferred pickup location anywhere in Kenya. You will get the cameras at good prices and the NVRs and DVRs at very reasonable NVR and DVR prices in Kenya.

Conclusion

The benefits of CCTV cameras are wide-ranging. They include detection of theft and internal fraud, discouraging workplace violence, discouraging false workplace accident claims, providing video evidence of specific incidents, and keeping an eye on your home while you are away.

We sell top brands such as Hikivision and Dahaua. The most popular one is Hikivision and we are one of the trusted Hikivision dealers in Kenya. We work very closely with Hikivision Kenya to ensure that you get the best CCTV camera prices in Kenya. Ours is the most budget-friendly price of CCTV cameras in Kenya.

You can also order Digital Video Recorders and Network Video Recorders at the best NVR and DVR prices in Kenya.

You can buy from our online store or our CCTV camera shops in Nairobi. We have the best CCTV cameras in Nairobi and Kenya.
We have a competent technical team that can help you with CCTV cameras installation in Kenya.