The Dahua C3A is now available at Mascom International for KSh 3,400, ready for collection at our Old Mutual Building store, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. This indoor Wi-Fi cube camera records at 3MP (2304 x 1296) through a 1/3.2-inch sensor and an F2.0 fixed lens. The Dahua C3A connects over Wi-Fi 6 on the 2.4GHz band, stores footage on a microSD card up to 256GB, and streams live video to your phone. At KSh 3,400, the Dahua C3A gives Kenyan homes and small shops a working security camera without a heavy budget.
The Dahua C3A suits homeowners, landlords, salon owners, and small retail traders who want eyes on a room while they are away. Many Kenyan parents use the Dahua C3A to watch over children and house helps during the workday. Shopkeepers in Nairobi CBD, Eastleigh, and Gikomba point it at the till and the entrance to deter theft. The two-way talk lets you speak to whoever is in frame straight from your phone. The 99-degree field of view covers a full sitting room, a duka counter, or a back-office store from a single corner.
Most budget cameras sold in Kenya cap out at 1080p and force you onto crowded 2.4GHz channels with no interference handling. The Dahua C3A records sharper 2K footage and uses Wi-Fi 6 to hold a steadier link on busy home networks running Safaricom Home Fibre, Faiba, or Zuku. Customers across Nairobi report clean facial detail at the doorway and fewer dropped feeds during the evening rush. Visit Mascom International to test the Dahua C3A before you buy, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Dahua C3A Wi-Fi cube camera
What resolution does the Dahua C3A record at?
The Dahua C3A records at 3MP, which works out to 2304 x 1296 pixels, often labelled 2K or 1296p. That is sharper than the 1080p most budget cameras in Kenya offer. The extra detail helps you read a face at the door or a number plate near a shop entrance. The camera pairs the 1/3.2-inch sensor with an F2.0 lens that pulls in more light for cleaner indoor footage. You also get a 640 x 360 sub-stream that saves data when you view remotely on mobile.
How does the Dahua C3A see in the dark?
The Dahua C3A switches to night mode automatically using a single infrared LED that lights a room up to 10 metres in the dark. Footage turns black and white once light drops, so you still see movement across a sitting room or shop floor overnight. An infrared cut filter handles the day-to-night change without you touching a setting. This matters during Kenya's frequent evening power interruptions, when rooms go dark fast. The 10-metre reach covers most homes and small business spaces from one mounting point.
Does the Dahua C3A work with Kenyan home Wi-Fi?
Yes, the Dahua C3A connects to any 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network, including Safaricom Home Fibre, Faiba, Zuku, and JTL routers common in Kenyan homes. It runs on the Wi-Fi 6 standard (802.11ax), which holds a steadier link when many phones and TVs share one router. Note that it does not use the 5GHz band, so keep your router's 2.4GHz network switched on during setup. Bluetooth pairing makes the first connection quick through the DMSS app on iOS or Android. Once linked, you view live footage from anywhere with internet.
Can I talk through the Dahua C3A?
Yes, the Dahua C3A has a built-in microphone and speaker for two-way talk. You hear what happens in the room and speak back through the DMSS app on your phone. Parents use this to call children to do homework, and shop owners use it to greet customers or warn off loiterers. The camera also has an abnormal sound alarm that flags loud noises like breaking glass. This turns a KSh 3,400 camera into a basic intercom and an alert system for an unattended room.
What does the AI detection on the Dahua C3A do?
The Dahua C3A uses on-camera detection to tell people and pets apart from general movement. Instead of pinging your phone every time a curtain moves or a shadow shifts, it focuses alerts on human and animal motion. This cuts the flood of false alarms that make cheaper cameras frustrating to live with. You get a phone notification the moment a person enters the frame. For a Kenyan home, that means a clear alert when someone walks into the sitting room, not a buzz every passing minute.
How do I store footage from the Dahua C3A?
The Dahua C3A stores recordings on a microSD card of up to 256GB, which you buy and insert separately. H.265 compression packs more hours of footage onto the card and uses less of your home data when you stream. There is no monthly cloud fee required to keep local recordings. A 64GB or 128GB card holds several days of motion-triggered clips for a typical home. Mascom International stocks compatible microSD cards, so you can fit the camera and storage in one visit to our Nairobi CBD store.
Is the Dahua C3A easy to install in a home or shop?
The Dahua C3A is built for fast setup with no cabling through walls. It weighs only 95 grams and sits on a magnetic base, so you place it on a shelf, a metal surface, or a wall bracket and adjust the angle by hand. The head pans a full 360 degrees and tilts from -10 to 70 degrees to frame the exact view you want. Power comes from a simple 5V USB connection, the same type that charges a phone. Setup through the DMSS app takes a few minutes using the QR code on the camera.
Is the Dahua C3A worth KSh 3,400 in Kenya?
For KSh 3,400, the Dahua C3A gives you 2K recording, Wi-Fi 6, two-way talk, night vision, and human detection in one unit. Many cameras at this price stop at 1080p and skip the people-versus-pet filtering. It is an indoor camera only, so it is not built for an outdoor gate or compound wall. For watching a sitting room, a shop counter, a nursery, or a back office, it covers the core need at a low cost. Mascom International backs every unit with a 12-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery nationwide.
Technical Specifications
Sensor and Image Quality
- 1/3.2-inch CMOS sensor captures 3MP detail for reading faces and objects across a room
- Native resolution of 2304 x 1296 pixels produces clearer footage than common 1080p home cameras
- F2.0 wide aperture pulls in more light for cleaner indoor recording in dim rooms
- Digital wide dynamic range balances bright windows against darker interior areas in one frame
- Auto, colour, and black-and-white day or night modes keep footage usable around the clock
- Electronic shutter spans 1/3 second to 1/100,000 second to handle changing indoor light
Lens and Field of View
- Fixed-focal lens covers a 99-degree horizontal view, enough for a full sitting room or shop floor
- Vertical field of view of 55 degrees frames floor-to-ceiling activity from a corner mount
- Diagonal coverage reaches 117 degrees to reduce blind spots in small spaces
- Motorised head pans a full 360 degrees to sweep across an entire room when needed
- Tilt range from -10 to 70 degrees points the lens up or down to your chosen angle
- Image rotation of 0 or 180 degrees suits both shelf-standing and inverted ceiling placement
Video and Recording
- H.265 compression saves card space and home data while keeping recordings sharp
- Main stream runs 2304 x 1296 at up to 25 or 30 frames per second for fluid motion
- Sub-stream of 640 x 360 lowers data use when you view live footage on mobile data
- Video bit rate ranges from 80 kbps to 4096 kbps to match your network and storage
- Motion detection triggers recording and alerts only when activity appears in frame
- microSD storage up to 256GB holds days of local footage with no monthly cloud charge
Detection and Audio
- On-camera human detection flags people and skips general movement to cut false alerts
- Pet detection separates cats and dogs from human motion for cleaner notifications
- Built-in microphone and speaker enable two-way talk through the DMSS phone app
- Abnormal sound alarm flags loud noises such as breaking glass and sends a phone alert
- G.711a audio compression keeps voice clear during live conversations over the app
- One-click privacy mode stops recording and streaming when you want the room private
Power and Build
- Powered by a 5V DC, 1A USB supply, the same simple connection that charges a phone
- Low draw of 1.49W in normal use rises to only 2.48W with infrared and full encoding active
- Compact plastic body measures 68mm wide and 119.2mm tall, light at just 95 grams
- Integrated magnetic base sticks to metal surfaces for tool-free placement and repositioning
- Operating range of -10 to 45 degrees Celsius suits Kenyan indoor conditions countrywide
- Humidity tolerance up to 95 percent handles coastal and humid interior settings
Wireless and App Control
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the 2.4GHz band holds a steadier link on busy home networks
- Bluetooth pairing speeds up the first connection during setup through the mobile app
- DMSS app on iOS and Android delivers live view, playback, and remote notifications
- Real-time alerts reach your phone the moment detection triggers, wherever you have internet
- Device sharing lets family members or staff view the same camera from their own phones
- CE certification confirms the unit meets recognised electrical and safety standards
Package Contents
- Dahua C3A network camera with integrated magnetic base
- USB power cable
- Mounting screw and wall anchor kit
- Quick installation guide
Warranty
The Dahua C3A ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any warranty claims directly.
Where to Buy the Dahua C3A in Kenya
The Dahua C3A is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to test the Dahua C3A in person before purchase. Available colour: White.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Dahua C3A across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay when the camera reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and other major towns receive next-business-day delivery. Counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, accurate pricing, and reliable warranty backing on every security camera we stock.
