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01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Buying for a business? We supply in bulk05. Why buy from Qyvea06. FAQ
A shop alarm should cover every way in: the shutter and door, any windows, the roof and the walls shared with neighbours. Use door contacts, motion sensors in the stock area, glass-break or shock sensors where relevant and a loud siren, with battery backup and phone alerts so you hear about an intrusion even when the power is cut. Kenyan reports describe thieves drilling through walls and cutting power, so indoor motion sensors and battery backup matter more than a single door contact.
Key takeaways
- Cover every entry: door, roof, walls and windows.
- Indoor motion sensors catch what door contacts miss.
- Battery backup and a siren that runs without mains power.
- Phone alerts so you hear while away.
01What to look for before you buy
| Part | Why a shop needs it | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Door and shutter contact | Knows when the main entry is opened | Fit on the inner door as well as the shutter |
| Motion sensor (PIR) | Detects someone inside the shop | Place facing the stock, not the window |
| Glass-break or shock sensor | For windows and thin partition walls | Useful where walls are shared |
| Siren and strobe | Deters and signals the intrusion | Fit one inside and one outside |
| Battery backup and GSM/Wi-Fi | Works through power cuts and alerts you | Check the battery life and the alert method |
02Where these figures come from
Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: Nation: high burglary cases keep Nakuru businesses on edge; Kenyans.co.ke: CCTV captures customers drilling into a shop.
03Best prices in stock today
Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or ask us on WhatsApp for a recommendation.
04Buying for a business? We supply in bulk
One supplier for your whole business
- Bulk and repeat orders: send your list on WhatsApp and get a written quotation, usually within 2 hours
- Printable quotations straight from the online store for your approval process
- Thousands of products: IT, phones, appliances, security, solar and networking from one supplier
- Delivery across Kenya, plus installation and setup by Qyvea technicians where needed
- After-sales support: warranty claims handled with you, and maintenance for installed systems
05Why buy from Qyvea
Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea
- Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
- 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
- Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
- Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
- Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
- Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes
Full details: return & refund policy.
06Frequently asked questions
Is one alarm enough, or do I also need CCTV?
They do different jobs. An alarm tells you something is wrong now; CCTV records what happened. Most shops benefit from both.
Will the alarm still work if the power is cut?
A good panel has a backup battery, and a siren that can run on it. Ask how many hours the battery lasts.
How do I get alerts on my phone?
Panels with GSM or Wi-Fi send alerts or calls. Check the monthly cost, if any, and that a text works without data.
Can the alarm link to a response company?
Some panels can report to a security company. Ask providers in your area about response times before relying on that.
