--- title: "How to Install CCTV Cameras Step by Step | Qyvea Kenya" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/how-to-install-cctv-camera-step-by-step-kenya description: "How CCTV is installed step by step: site survey, camera positions, cabling, mounting, connecting the DVR/NVR, hard drive, power backup and phone viewing." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/how-to-install-cctv-camera-step-by-step-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Imagine something goes wrong at your gate tonight. Could you show exactly who, when and how? Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Plan positions before buying cameras. - Use proper cable and conduit outdoors. - Mount at a height that sees faces but is hard to reach. Quick answer A CCTV installation follows eight steps: survey the site and plan camera positions; choose cameras and a recorder; run and protect the cables; mount the cameras; connect them to the DVR or NVR; fit and format the hard drive; add power backup; and set up recording and phone viewing. Planning and cabling decide most of the quality of the result. [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%20How%20CCTV%20Cameras%20Are%20Installed%2C%20Step%20by%20Step.%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 - Plan positions before buying cameras. - Use proper cable and conduit outdoors. - Mount at a height that sees faces but is hard to reach. - Size the hard drive for the days you need. - Test day, night and phone viewing before handover. ## The installation steps 1. **Site survey**: Walk the property: entries, blind spots, lighting, cable routes. 2. **Choose equipment**: HD (DVR, coax) or IP (NVR, network cable); resolution and lens per position. 3. **Run cables**: Cat6 for IP or coax for HD, in conduit or trunking outdoors. 4. **Mount cameras**: Usually 2.5–3.5 m high, angled down; seal cable entries. 5. **Connect the recorder**: Each camera to the DVR/NVR or PoE switch. 6. **Hard drive**: Fit a surveillance hard drive and format it. 7. **Power backup**: UPS or solar so recording continues in outages. 8. **Configure and test**: Recording schedule, motion zones, phone app, day and night check. ## Mistakes to avoid - Pointing cameras into the sun or bright lights - Cables clipped bare to walls - No backup power - Default passwords left on - Cameras too high to recognise faces - No drive space calculation Use our [CCTV installation checklist](https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-installation-checklist-kenya) and [positioning guide](https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-camera-positioning-blind-spots-kenya). ## DIY or professional? A simple 4-camera kit is a realistic DIY job for someone comfortable with ladders and cabling. For businesses, estates and larger homes, a professional survey avoids blind spots and rework. **When to call a professional**: See [CCTV installation cost](https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-installation-cost-in-kenya). Call [0113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) or [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%27d%20like%20help%20with%20CCTV%20installation). ## Frequently asked questions How long does CCTV installation take? A 4-camera home system usually takes a day; larger sites take longer. How high should CCTV cameras be mounted? About 2.5–3.5 m: high enough to resist tampering, low enough to see faces. Can I install CCTV myself? A small kit, yes. Plan cable routes and test everything before finishing. ## 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 · Checklist CCTV Installation Checklist What a proper CCTV installation should include, from coverage to handover. 3 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-installation-checklist-kenya)[CCTV · Guide CCTV Camera Positioning: Heights, Angles & Blind Spots Where cameras go matters more than how expensive they are. Heights, angles, glare and overlap, and how to find the blind spots on your site. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-camera-positioning-blind-spots-kenya)[CCTV · Buying Guide CCTV Bulb Cameras: Are They Any Good? 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