An empty home is a target. Kenyans abroad protect theirs with a layered setup: a phone-connected alarm with a GSM backup, door and window sensors, an outdoor siren, cameras you can check from your phone, a trusted local contact who can respond, and regular maintenance visits. Qyvea supplies and installs the system and can service it; responding to an alarm is up to your own contact, because we install technology and do not run response services.
Key takeaways
- Phone alerts and cameras let you check from abroad.
- GSM backup keeps the system online when Wi-Fi or power fails.
- Name a trusted local contact who can check the property.
- Schedule maintenance so batteries and SIMs never lapse.
- Test the system by remote before you rely on it.
01The setup
| Item | Why |
|---|---|
| Wireless alarm with Wi-Fi and GSM | Alerts and control from anywhere |
| Door and window sensors, motion sensors | Detect entry at every route |
| Outdoor siren | Alerts neighbours |
| CCTV with phone viewing | See what happened |
| UPS or solar backup | Keeps the router and cameras up in power cuts |
| Electric fence and lighting | A perimeter layer |
02Your checklist before you leave
- 01Install and testWe install, set up the app and test alerts with you.
- 02Name a local contactA trusted person who can check the house when an alert arrives.
- 03Set up accessShare app access with them with limited rights.
- 04Plan maintenanceSchedule battery and SIM checks every few months.
- 05Keep the SIM and Wi-Fi activeAlerts depend on both.
03Get a plan from abroad
Read our services for Kenyans abroad.
04Frequently asked questions
Can I arrange everything from abroad?
Yes; we can survey, quote and install, with photos and updates, and hand over to your trusted contact.
Who responds if the alarm goes off?
You decide: your family, neighbour or a contact. Qyvea does not provide response services.
What if the power is off for days?
Use a backup battery or solar and a GSM link so alerts continue.
Can you service it while I am away?
Yes; maintenance visits can be arranged and reported to you.
