--- title: "New Home Security Checklist for Kenya | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/new-home-security-checklist-kenya description: "A new home security checklist for Kenya: locks, lighting, CCTV, alarm, smart doorbell and fire safety, with products in stock. Live prices, free Nairobi delivery over KES 5,000 and 7-day returns." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/new-home-security-checklist-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Your Security Checklist Ten things to do in your first week. Knowing what to do is half of it. The other half is equipment that buys you time. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Change the locks first. - Light and watch the entrances. - Smoke alarm and extinguisher. Quick answer Treat a new home as a fresh start: change the locks, check the gate and fence, install lighting and cameras, add a video doorbell, fit smoke alarms and a fire extinguisher, and write down emergency numbers. Do these in the first week, before you finish unpacking. [Photo: Alan J. Hendry / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/KNt4zd8HPb0) Why this matters now ## Time is the one thing a safety plan cannot get back after the incident. ### If you wait - No plan when it matters - A setup that fails when you are alone - Finding the gaps after an incident ### What you get - Cameras, alarms and fences that buy you time - Alerts on your phone, wherever you are - A free site survey that shows the weak points [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")[Electric Fence Alarm Siren](/products/electric-fence-alarm-siren-120db-outdoor-96 "Electric Fence Alarm Siren 120dB Outdoor") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20Moving%20Into%20a%20New%20Home%3F%20Your%20Security%20Checklist.%20I%20want%20home%20security%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 - Change the locks first. - Light and watch the entrances. - Smoke alarm and extinguisher. - Note emergency numbers. ## What to look for before you buy 1. **Change locks**: Previous keys may be out there. 2. **Check gate and fence**: Repair weak points. 3. **Install lighting**: Gate, doors, side passage. 4. **Add CCTV and a video doorbell**: See who is at the door. 5. **Fire safety**: Smoke alarm and extinguisher. 6. **Emergency list**: Neighbours, guards, police, utilities. ## 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? 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](https://g.page/r/CY2LNNqrlgV5EBM/review)) - **Talk to a person** on WhatsApp [0113 301 244](https://wa.me/254113301244), usually within 30 minutes Full details: [return & refund policy](https://qyvea.co.ke/return-policy). ## Frequently asked questions Should I change the locks? Yes. You cannot know who still has the old keys. What is the first upgrade to buy? Lighting and a camera at the main entrance. ## 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 [Shopping Guides · Buying Guide Home Security for Women Living Alone in Kenya: Simple Setup That Works See who's at the door, lock up from your phone, and get alerts, without a big installation. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/home-security-for-women-living-alone-kenya)[Shopping Guides · Checklist New Home Kitchen Checklist Kenya: Appliances You Need (and Nice-to-Haves) The complete checklist for your first home, new house or wedding registry. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/kitchen-appliances-for-a-new-home-kenya)[Shopping Guides · Guide 10 Questions to Ask a CCTV Installer Before You Pay A short list that exposes cheap quotes with hidden gaps. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/questions-to-ask-a-cctv-installer-kenya) ### Related services [Qyvea Online Store](https://qyvea.co.ke/products) ### Related products [Browse the Qyvea shop](https://qyvea.co.ke/products) ### Related projects [Real Qyvea case studies](https://qyvea.co.ke/projects#case-studies) [← Previous**Motion-Sensor Night Lights: Safer Stairs, Corridors and Kids' Rooms**](https://qyvea.co.ke/motion-sensor-night-lights-for-stairs-and-corridors-kenya)[Next →**: Moving from Excel to a POS System**](https://qyvea.co.ke/how-to-move-from-excel-to-a-pos-kenya) ## Want help choosing? 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