Access Control · Guide

Eight Questions Before You Buy a Walk-Through Detector

A short list that saves a long regret.

Who can open which door in your building today, and how would you know?

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • How many do you need?
  • Indoor or outdoor?
  • Backup in a cut?
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-19Updated 2026-10-192 min read
On this page01. The short version02. Four things to know03. Before and after04. In stock now05. Get a free survey06. FAQ
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Quick answer

A short list that saves a long regret. A walk-through metal detector checks each guest in about a second.

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Key takeaways

  • How many do you need?
  • Indoor or outdoor?
  • Backup in a cut?
  • Install, training, service

01The short version

Zones ~ how manyIndoor or outdoor ~ wherePower ~ mains or batterySupport ~ who installs and trains
Eight Questions Before You Buy a Walk-Through Detector

02Four things to know

ZonesHow many do you need?
WeatherIndoor or outdoor?
PowerBackup in a cut?
SupportInstall, training, service

03Before and after

Before

Buy by price
Wrong model
No support

After

Buy by checklist
Right model
Install and training included
A hand at an access reader

04In stock now

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05Get a free survey

When to call a professionalTell us about your site. We survey for free, quote in writing, then supply, install, configure and train. See the price guide. Call 0113 301 244 or WhatsApp us.

06Frequently asked questions

What is the most important question?

Who installs and trains? A good arch badly installed disappoints.

Should I buy a cheap model?

Cheap is fine if it fits your site and has support.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?

Yes. We deliver countrywide and survey Nairobi and the surrounding counties for free.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

Your next step takes one minute: send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs.

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