--- title: "CCTV Running Costs in Kenya: Cloud, Remote Access, Monitoring | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-monthly-costs-cloud-and-monitoring-kenya description: "What CCTV costs after installation in Kenya: cloud storage, remote access, 24/7 monitoring and maintenance, and how to avoid paying for features you do not need. Live prices, free Nairobi delivery over KES 5,000 and 7-day returns." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-monthly-costs-cloud-and-monitoring-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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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:** - Local recording to an NVR/DVR has no monthly fee. - Cloud and monitoring are optional extras. - Ask which features are free before you sign. Quick answer After the cameras are up, some Kenyan installers charge for cloud storage, remote access or 24/7 monitoring. Published ranges are roughly KSh 1,500 to 5,000 a month for cloud or remote access and KSh 5,000 to 15,000 a month for professional monitoring. A recorder with a hard disk at the site and free phone viewing needs none of these. [Photo: Alan J. Hendry / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/KNt4zd8HPb0) Why this matters now ## Every night without proper recording is a night you cannot prove anything. ### If you wait - A theft or a dispute becomes your word against theirs - You hear about it hours later, if at all - Police and insurers ask what you can show them ### What you get - Every entrance recorded day and night - Playback on your phone within minutes - A visible camera changes how people behave [Hikvision DS-2CD1023G0E-I 2MP Bullet](/products/hikvision-ds-2cd1023g0e-i-2mp-bullet-network-camera-132 "Hikvision DS-2CD1023G0E-I 2MP Bullet Network Camera")[Dahua HDCVI 2MP Dome](/products/dahua-hdcvi-2mp-dome-camera-14357 "Dahua HDCVI 2MP Dome Camera")[Hikvision DS-7616NI-Q2 16CH 4K](/products/hikvision-ds-7616ni-q2-16ch-4k-nvr-189 "Hikvision DS-7616NI-Q2 16CH 4K NVR") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20CCTV%20Running%20Costs%20in%20Kenya%3A%20Cloud%20Storage%2C%20Remote%20Access%20and%20Monitoring.%20I%20want%20CCTV%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 - Local recording to an NVR/DVR has no monthly fee. - Cloud and monitoring are optional extras. - Ask which features are free before you sign. - Budget for an annual service visit. ## What to look for before you buy | Running cost | Typical range quoted by installers | Do you need it? | | --- | --- | --- | | Cloud storage | About KSh 1,500 to 5,000 a month | Only if you want an off-site copy | | Remote access service | About KSh 2,500 to 5,000 a month | Usually free with Hik-Connect or similar apps | | 24/7 monitoring | About KSh 5,000 to 15,000 a month | For high-risk sites | | Annual maintenance | About KSh 15,000 to 25,000 for ~8 cameras | Recommended for businesses | ## Where these figures come from Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: [Best Care Services CCTV pricing](https://bestcareservices.co.ke/expertise/cctv-installation-and-repair); [Achi Systems CCTV installation](https://achisystems.co.ke/cctv-security-camera-installation-service/). ## Best prices in stock today Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or [ask us on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244) for a recommendation. ## Why 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? 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It protects footage if the recorder is stolen or damaged, but costs every month. ## 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 [CCTV · Guide How Long Does CCTV Keep Footage? 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