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How to Install CCTV Cameras: Steps, Cables and When to Call a Pro

A simple CCTV installation guide.

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:
  • Match the product to your real need before price.
  • Check warranty and local service support.
  • Buy from a supplier that installs and supports it.
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 to Install CCTV Cameras: Steps, Cables and When to Call a Pro
Quick answer

Plan camera positions, run cables, mount the cameras, connect the recorder and hard disk, then set up phone viewing. A DIY kit works for small homes; larger sites need a professional for cabling, power and correct angles.

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Key takeaways

  • Match the product to your real need before price.
  • Check warranty and local service support.
  • Buy from a supplier that installs and supports it.
  • Compare brands and sizes in the table below.
  • Ask Qyvea for a quote including installation.

01What to look for before you buy

StepWhat to doTip
1. PlanMark entrances and blind spotsCover faces, not just rooms
2. CableRun Cat6 or coax to the recorderAvoid power cables
3. MountFix cameras at about 2.5mAngle down slightly
4. RecordConnect disk and set up phoneTest at night

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

Full details: return & refund policy.

04Frequently asked questions

Can I install CCTV myself?

Yes for small kits; use a professional for large or outdoor systems.

How high should I mount cameras?

About 2.5 to 3 metres, out of easy reach.

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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