--- title: "Eight Questions Before You Buy a Walk-Through Detector | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/buyers-checklist-metal-detector-kenya description: "A short list that saves a long regret. A short visual guide for Kenya: zones, weather, power." updated: 2026-10-19 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/buyers-checklist-metal-detector-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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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? Quick answer A short list that saves a long regret. A walk-through metal detector checks each guest in about a second. [Photo: Jakub Zerdzicki / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/36K2PZYNfcM) Why this matters now ## Every day with uncontrolled doors is a day you cannot say who was inside. ### If you wait - Keys copied and never returned - A leaver who still holds access - No record of who entered the store room ### What you get - Cards, fingerprints or faces set by door and by hour - Remove a person in one click - A log of every entry [Rosslare AC G44 Reader](/products/rosslare-ac-g44-reader-22147 "Rosslare AC G44 Reader")[ZKTeco ZK LMB -2805](/products/zkteco-zk-lmb-2805-maglock-2637 "ZKTeco ZK LMB -2805 MAGLOCK")[Dahua DH-ARD312 access controller](/products/dahua-dh-ard312-access-controller-13950 "Dahua DH-ARD312 access controller") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20Eight%20Questions%20Before%20You%20Buy%20a%20Walk-Through%20Detector.%20I%20want%20access%20control%20sorted.%20Can%20you%20help%3F)Reply usually within 30 minutes. Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - How many do you need? - Indoor or outdoor? - Backup in a cut? - Install, training, service ## The short version Zones ~ how manyIndoor or outdoor ~ wherePower ~ mains or batterySupport ~ who installs and trains ## Four things to know **Zones**: How many do you need? **Weather**: Indoor or outdoor? **Power**: Backup in a cut? **Support**: Install, training, service ## Before and after #### Before Buy by price Wrong model No support #### After Buy by checklist Right model Install and training included ## In stock now ## Get a free survey **When to call a professional**: Tell us about your site. We survey for free, quote in writing, then supply, install, configure and train. See the [price guide](https://qyvea.co.ke/walk-through-metal-detector-price-in-kenya). Call [0113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) or [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20need%20help%20with%20a%20walk-through%20metal%20detector). ## Frequently 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 brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 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. ## Related articles [Access Control · Guide Walk-Through Metal Detector for Jewellery and Gold Dealers High value items, high care. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/walk-through-metal-detector-for-jewellery-and-gold-dealers-kenya)[Access Control · Guide Walk-Through Metal Detector for Stadiums and Sports Grounds Thousands, one gate, one minute. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/walk-through-metal-detector-for-stadiums-kenya)[Access Control · Guide 6, 18 or 33 Zones? 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