The Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H is a 4-channel network video recorder with four built-in PoE ports, one SATA hard drive bay and H.265+ video compression built in, available at Mascom International for KSh 9,000. It records IP cameras up to 8MP, which covers the 2MP, 4MP and 4K cameras most homes and shops install. HDMI and VGA outputs run at the same time, so a TV and a monitor can show the same view. The Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H is brand new and sealed, and you can see it at our store on the first floor of the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for shop owners, landlords, small clinics and families across Kenya, the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H fixes the most common headache with a first CCTV system: messy wiring. Each PoE port sends power and video down one network cable, so a camera above a gate or a stock room door needs no separate socket. A boutique in Westlands or a chemist in Nakuru can run four cameras from one compact box. Footage records on motion, on a schedule or nonstop, and the DMSS app lets you check the feed from your phone.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell a recorder alone and leave the buyer to hunt for drives and cameras, Mascom International stocks the full kit on one counter: Dahua cameras, surveillance hard drives and the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H itself. Customers across Nairobi tell us the four-port size is right for a first system, since most homes and shops start with the gate, the door, the till and the back yard. Visit the store to see the recorder running, or order the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H
How much is the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H in Kenya?
The Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H costs KSh 9,000 brand new and sealed at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the recorder with its four built-in PoE ports and a 12-month warranty through Mascom International. It does not include a hard drive or cameras, which we sell separately so you can match storage to your budget. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across Kenya. If you need more than four cameras, the 8-port Dahua NVR1108HS-8P-S3/H costs KSh 12,000, which is KSh 3,000 more.
Should I buy the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H or the Dahua NVR1108HS-8P-S3/H?
The Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H suits sites that will never need more than four cameras, while the Dahua NVR1108HS-8P-S3/H doubles the channels and PoE ports for KSh 3,000 more. Both record cameras up to 8MP on one SATA drive and share the same compact 1U size with HDMI and VGA outputs. Pick the four-channel unit for a flat, kiosk or small shop. Pick the eight-channel unit if you plan to add cameras on a perimeter wall, parking or a second floor later, since replacing a full recorder costs more than the gap.
Will the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H keep recording during KPLC power cuts?
The Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H stops recording when mains power drops, because it has no internal battery. Since the recorder also powers all four cameras through its PoE ports, one small UPS on the recorder keeps the whole system running through a KPLC outage. Footage already saved on the hard drive stays intact, and the recorder restarts once power returns. In estates with frequent cuts, a UPS also protects the drive from sudden shutdowns. Mascom International stocks UPS units sized for small CCTV kits.
Do I need to buy a hard drive for the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H?
Yes, the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H ships without a hard drive, so you need one SATA surveillance drive before it can record. The bay takes a single drive of up to 8TB. Surveillance drives are built for nonstop writing, which a normal desktop drive is not, so they last longer in a recorder that runs all day. H.265+ compression keeps file sizes small, so even a modest drive holds a useful stretch of footage from four cameras. Mascom International sells surveillance hard drives separately.
Can I watch the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H cameras on my phone?
Yes, the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H supports P2P remote access, so you can watch live and recorded footage on Dahua's free DMSS app for Android and iPhone. P2P means you link the recorder by scanning a QR code instead of setting up port forwarding on your router. Connect the recorder to your Safaricom or Airtel home fibre router with a network cable, and the feed reaches your phone over mobile data or Wi-Fi. A laptop browser also works through the built-in web interface.
Does the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H work with cameras from other brands?
Yes, Dahua's specification for the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H lists third-party IP camera support. That helps if you already own a few IP cameras from another brand and want to keep them. Dahua cameras still give the best results, because alerts such as SMD Plus and perimeter protection rely on AI built into Dahua's own cameras. Send the model name of your existing camera to Mascom International on WhatsApp, and we will tell you whether it is likely to pair before you buy.
What alerts can the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H handle?
The Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H handles SMD Plus and perimeter protection alerts when paired with Dahua cameras that run these features. SMD Plus, Dahua's upgraded motion detection, filters alerts so you hear about people and vehicles instead of moving leaves, shadows or stray cats. Perimeter protection raises an alarm when someone crosses a line you draw, such as a gate or a wall. The recorder logs these events, so you can jump straight to them in playback instead of scrolling through hours of empty footage.
Who should buy the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H, and who should skip it?
The Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H is right for a home, flat, kiosk, salon or small shop that needs up to four cameras with tidy wiring. It suits buyers who want simple setup and phone viewing without a technician on call. Skip it if your site needs more than four cameras, such as a school, petrol station or warehouse; the Dahua NVR1108HS-8P-S3/H or a 16-channel recorder fits better. Skip it too if you need two drives for long retention, where the two-bay Dahua NVR4216-16P-4KS3 is the better fit.
Technical Specifications
Channels and Recording
- 4 IP camera channels — connect up to four network cameras, enough to cover a gate, front door, till and back yard.
- Records IP cameras up to 8MP — works with the 2MP, 4MP and 4K cameras common in local installations today.
- Recording modes: general, motion detection, AI event and alarm — record nonstop or only when something actually happens on camera.
- H.265+, H.265, H.264+ and H.264 compression — newer codecs shrink file sizes so one drive holds more days.
- Third-party IP camera support — keep network cameras you already own from other brands alongside new Dahua units.
Decoding and Display Output
- 1 HDMI and 1 VGA output — connect a modern TV through HDMI or an older office monitor through VGA.
- Simultaneous HDMI and VGA output — show the same live view on a counter screen and a back-office monitor together.
- Adaptive decoding — the recorder balances playback load so live view stays smooth with all four cameras on screen.
- Embedded Linux operating system — a purpose-built system that boots straight into the recorder interface without computer updates.
- Industrial-grade embedded processor — designed for nonstop operation, unlike the stop-start use of a home computer chip.
Storage
- 1 SATA hard drive bay — holds one internal surveillance drive for continuous or event-based recording around the clock.
- Supports drives up to 8TB — room for weeks of footage from four cameras, depending on resolution and recording mode.
- Hard drive sold separately — surveillance hard drives are available at Mascom International, so you choose capacity to suit your budget.
- 2 USB 2.0 ports — export a clip to a flash drive for the police, an insurer or a landlord.
- Event recording saves space — recording only on motion or alarms stretches a small drive across many more days.
PoE and Network
- 4 built-in PoE ports — each port carries power and video to one camera over a single network cable.
- No separate camera power supplies — fewer adapters, fewer sockets and fewer failure points on long outdoor cable runs.
- 1 RJ-45 10/100 Mbps network port — links the recorder to your router for phone and laptop viewing.
- HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, RTSP, UDP, DHCP and DNS — standard network protocols that work with any home or office router.
- NTP time sync — the recorder keeps accurate time, so timestamps on footage hold up when you share them as evidence.
AI Features and Remote Viewing
- SMD Plus by camera — filters motion alerts down to people and vehicles, cutting false alarms from trees and animals.
- Perimeter protection by camera — draws a virtual line or zone and raises an alarm when someone crosses it.
- P2P cloud access — link the recorder to your phone by scanning a QR code, with no router port forwarding.
- DMSS mobile app support — view live and recorded footage from Android or iPhone anywhere you have data.
- Security baseline 2.1 — Dahua's firmware security standard, paired with HTTPS encrypted access to protect logins and footage.
Build and Power
- Compact 1U case — slim enough to sit on a shelf, inside a small cabinet or beside the home router.
- Black finish — blends in next to routers and TV units; confirm the colour in stock with us on WhatsApp.
- Full ordering code DHI-NVR1104HS-P-S3/H, hardware V2.0 — quote this exact code when checking firmware updates or support notes.
- External power adapter — powers the recorder and its four PoE cameras together from a single wall socket.
- Pairs well with a small UPS — one backup unit keeps the recorder and all four cameras running through outages.
Package Contents
The Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H comes brand new and sealed in Dahua's retail box, with the recorder unit and the power adapter it needs to run itself and four PoE cameras. Dahua's published pages do not list every accessory, so confirm the full box contents with us on WhatsApp before collection. The recorder ships without a hard drive or cameras. Surveillance hard drives are sold separately at Mascom International, alongside Dahua IP cameras to complete your installation.
Warranty
The Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Warranty claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, so keep your receipt.
Where to Buy the Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H in Kenya
The Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Come in and see the recorder connected to a screen before you pay. It comes in black, and our team will confirm the colour in stock on WhatsApp.
Reach our team on any of these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders in Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive delivery within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your recorder is backed by the 12-month warranty above, with claims handled in person at our Kimathi Street store.
At Mascom International, every CCTV buyer gets honest specifications, accurate pricing and after-sales support from a walk-in Nairobi store.
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