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How Do I Keep My House Safe While I'm Away?

A simple holiday checklist, plus the gadgets that make an empty house look occupied.

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:
  • Make the house look occupied: timers and lights.
  • A camera you can check from your phone.
  • Sensors alert you if a door opens.
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 Do I Keep My House Safe While I'm Away?
Quick answer

Make the house look lived in, see what is happening and get alerted. Use light timers or smart plugs, a Wi-Fi camera or doorbell you can check on your phone, door and window sensors, and a trusted person to check in. Do not announce your trip on social media.

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Key takeaways

  • Make the house look occupied: timers and lights.
  • A camera you can check from your phone.
  • Sensors alert you if a door opens.
  • Tell a trusted neighbour, not social media.

01What to look for before you buy

  1. 01
    Lights on timersSmart plugs switch lamps on at dusk.
  2. 02
    Camera and doorbellCheck the house from anywhere.
  3. 03
    Door and window sensorsGet an alert on entry.
  4. 04
    Arrange a check-inA neighbour or guard visits.
  5. 05
    Cut risksSwitch off the gas and unplug the fragile items.

02Best prices in stock today

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Sensors, alarms and smart plugsLive prices from the Qyvea store
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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 watch my house from abroad?

Yes. A Wi-Fi camera with internet lets you watch live on your phone.

What if the power goes off?

Use a small UPS or battery so the router and camera stay online.

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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