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How Many CCTV Cameras Do I Need for My House or Shop?

A simple method to count cameras for a home, shop or office, and which kit to start with.

A camera that records nothing useful is the most expensive thing on your wall.

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

In this guide you will see:
  • Cover every entrance first.
  • Home: 4 cameras. Shop: 4 to 8.
  • Choose a recorder with spare channels.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Best prices in stock today03. Why buy from Qyvea04. FAQ
How Many CCTV Cameras Do I Need for My House or Shop?
Quick answer

A small home usually needs 4 cameras: the front door, back door, driveway or gate, and one covering the compound. A shop typically needs 4 to 8 cameras: entrance, till, aisles and storeroom. Count your entrances, high-value spots and blind areas, then pick a 4, 8 or 16-channel kit.

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Key takeaways

  • Cover every entrance first.
  • Home: 4 cameras. Shop: 4 to 8.
  • Choose a recorder with spare channels.
  • Plan for storage days, not just cameras.

01What to look for before you buy

SiteTypical camerasPriority spots
Small home4Front door, back door, gate, compound
Large home or villa8Add sides, garage, perimeter
Shop4 to 8Entrance, till, aisles, storeroom
Office8Reception, corridors, server room, exits
Warehouse8 to 16Doors, loading bay, aisles, yard

02Best prices in stock today

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03Why 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

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04Frequently asked questions

How many cameras for a 3-bedroom house?

Usually 4 to 6: front, back, gate or driveway, and side access.

Should I buy more channels than cameras?

Yes. A spare channel or two makes adding cameras later easy.

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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