How Many CCTV Cameras Do I Need?
Most Kenyan homes start with 4 cameras. Small shops often need 6 to 8. Count doors, tills and blind corners first.
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Quick answer
For a standard maisonette, plan 4 cameras: main gate, front door, backyard and parking or side path. For a shop with one till and a store room, plan 6 to 8 cameras.
Homes and apartments
Apartments with one door often need 2 to 4 cameras. Townhouses with a gate usually need 4 to 8. Large compounds may need 8 to 16.
Shops and offices
Cover the entrance, till or reception, stock room and rear door. Wide floors need overlapping views so nobody hides between aisles.
| Property type | Typical cameras | Common package |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bed apartment | 2–4 | 4ch kit or WiFi set |
| Maisonette / townhouse | 4–6 | 4ch or 8ch 2MP kit |
| Large compound | 8–16 | 8ch or 16ch kit |
| Small shop | 4–8 | 8ch 2MP kit |
| Supermarket / warehouse | 8–16+ | 8ch IP or 16ch kit |
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