The Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL is a 4MP WizSense dome network camera with 30-metre Dual Light night vision and an IK10 vandal-resistant metal housing, priced at KSh 8,000 at Mascom International. Each unit is brand new and sealed. It records up to 2688 × 1520 resolution, carries a built-in microphone, and stores footage on a microSD card of up to 256GB or on a Dahua NVR. It runs on PoE or 12V DC and is rated IP67 for outdoor use. Mascom International stocks the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL at our Kimathi Street shop in Nairobi CBD.
Built for office managers, clinic owners, school administrators, landlords and retail supervisors across Kenya, the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL suits spots where a camera might get knocked, sprayed or pulled. A reception in Upper Hill, a pharmacy counter in Kisumu or a parking basement in Westlands all draw people who might tamper with a cheap plastic dome. The Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL survives an IK10 impact, and its WizSense deep-learning chip sorts humans and vehicles from wind, rain and animals. Fewer false alerts means you actually open the ones that arrive on your phone.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell domes without checking the recorder side, Mascom International matches the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL to the right PoE NVR and hard drive for your site. At Mascom International, we're seeing more Nairobi landlords move from entry eyeballs to WizSense domes for common areas, mainly for the cleaner alerts and the sturdier body. The 120dB WDR also handles bright doorways that wash out cheaper cameras, so faces at the entrance stay visible on sunny afternoons. Walk into the shop on Kimathi Street to view a live feed, or order on WhatsApp and pay when the camera reaches you.
Common Questions About the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL
What is the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL price in Kenya?
The Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL sells for KSh 8,000 brand new and sealed at Mascom International, Nairobi CBD. The price includes the 12-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya. No power adapter or network cable comes in the box, since most buyers power it over PoE from an NVR or switch. The Dahua IPC-D1E49P-A-IL ECO dome costs KSh 5,200, so the WizSense model sits KSh 2,800 higher for its metal IK10 body, deep-learning detection and 120dB WDR.
Is the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL worth KSh 2,800 more than the Dahua IPC-D1E49P-A-IL ECO dome?
The Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL is worth the extra KSh 2,800 if vandalism, false alerts or bright entrances are real problems at your site. Both are 4MP domes from Dahua, but the HDBW2449E-S-IL adds a metal IK10 housing, WizSense human and vehicle classification and 120dB WDR for strong backlight. The ECO dome is a sound budget pick for a calm indoor corridor or a home living room. For a public reception, a parking area or a building entrance, pick the WizSense dome.
Does the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL handle Kenyan rain, dust and coastal humidity?
Yes, the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL carries an IP67 rating, which means it is sealed against dust and can survive temporary immersion in water. That covers heavy April downpours in Nairobi, red dust on construction sites near Kitengela and salty humidity along the Mombasa coast. It runs from -40°C to +60°C at up to 95 percent non-condensing humidity. Mount it under an eave where you can, which keeps the dome face cleaner and the picture clearer for longer.
How does WizSense on the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL cut false alarms?
WizSense on the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL uses an on-board deep-learning chip to recognise people and vehicles before it raises an alert. Basic motion detection reacts to any change in pixels, so moving branches, headlights and stray dogs trigger notifications all night. SMD Plus filters those out and alerts only on human or vehicle targets. Tripwire and intrusion rules let you draw a line across a gate or a zone around a parked car, so alerts come only when that boundary is crossed.
Can I watch the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL on my phone over Safaricom or Airtel?
You can view the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL live and play back recordings through the free Dahua DMSS app on Android or iPhone. It streams over Safaricom or Airtel Kenya mobile data and home fibre from Safaricom, Zuku or Faiba. The camera sends a lighter sub stream for phone viewing, which saves data when you check in from a boda boda or a meeting. Push notifications arrive when WizSense detects a person or vehicle in a zone you have set.
How long can the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL record on a memory card?
The Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL accepts a microSD card of up to 256GB for recording inside the camera itself. With H.265+ compression, motion-only recording on a 256GB card stretches across many days, though the exact figure depends on scene activity and bitrate. On-camera storage is useful as a backup if the network link to the NVR drops. For continuous recording across several cameras, a Dahua NVR with a surveillance hard drive is the better primary store.
Who should buy the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL and who should skip it?
Buy the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL if you need a sturdy dome for a reception, corridor, shop floor or car park with fewer false alerts. Skip it if you need to cover a wide yard from one point, where the Dahua IPC-PT1439H-PV pan and tilt camera is a better fit. Buyers who want a siren and flashing warning light should also look elsewhere, because this dome records and alerts but does not deter. For a tight home budget indoors, the ECO dome does the basics.
Will the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL keep working during a power blackout?
The Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL keeps working through a blackout only when its PoE switch or NVR runs on a UPS. It draws at most 7.9 watts over PoE, which is little load for a small UPS alongside the recorder and router. In areas with frequent KPLC outages, such as parts of Ruaka and Syokimau, a UPS behind the NVR keeps your footage gap-free. Mascom International stocks UPS units and can size one for your camera count.
Technical Specifications
Sensor and Image
- Full ordering code DH-IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL — use it to confirm the exact variant when matching firmware or NVR support.
- 1/2.9-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor at 4MP — sharper detail than 1080p for picking out faces and clothing.
- Top resolution of 2688 × 1520 at up to 20fps — or 2560 × 1440 at 25 or 30fps for smoother motion.
- 120dB WDR — balances bright doorways and dark interiors so faces at an entrance do not appear as silhouettes.
- 0.006 lux colour and 0.0006 lux black and white sensitivity — usable footage in dim corridors and stairwells.
Lens and Field of View
- Fixed-focal M12 lens with F1.6 aperture — a wide opening that pulls in more light for cleaner night images.
- 2.8mm version with a 101-degree horizontal view — covers a whole reception, shop floor or small parking area.
- 3.6mm version with an 83-degree horizontal view — narrower, showing faces larger for doorways and corridors.
- DORI identify distance of 6.4m on 2.8mm and 8.5m on 3.6mm — the range where a face is clear enough to identify.
- Pan 0-355°, tilt 0-65° and rotation 0-355° on the gimbal — aim the view precisely during installation.
Night Vision and Illumination
- Infrared range up to 30 metres from 3 IR LEDs — black and white footage across a typical car park at night.
- Warm light range up to 30 metres from 4 LEDs — full colour footage when the white light switches on.
- Dual Light mode — stays on infrared until a person or vehicle appears, then switches on warm light for colour detail.
- Auto or manual illuminator control — set the lights to suit neighbours, tenants or indoor spaces.
- 0 lux performance with the illuminator on — the camera records in total darkness using its own lights.
Video Compression and AI Detection
- H.265+ compression — shrinks file sizes compared with plain H.264, so a hard drive holds more days of footage.
- H.264, H.264H, H.264B and MJPEG sub stream support — compatibility with older recorders and viewing software.
- SMD Plus human and vehicle classification — alerts focus on real targets instead of branches, rain and animals.
- Tripwire and intrusion rules — draw a line or zone, and the camera alerts only when someone crosses it.
- Tampering, audio detection and network disconnection alarms — warns you if the camera is covered, moved or cut off.
Connectivity and Power
- RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port — a wired link for steady streaming to an NVR or router.
- PoE (802.3af) power — one network cable carries power and video, so no socket is needed at the mounting point.
- 12V DC input as an alternative — for small setups without a PoE switch, using a separate adapter.
- Power draw of 3W basic and 7.9W peak on PoE — a light load that a small UPS can carry through outages.
- ONVIF Profile S, G and T with microSD up to 256GB — works with most recorders and keeps a local backup copy.
Build and Installation
- Metal housing with IK10 rating — resists hard knocks, kicks and thrown objects in public spaces.
- IP67 weather rating — sealed against dust and protected from heavy rain for outdoor mounting.
- Operating range of -40°C to +60°C at up to 95% humidity — handles highland cold, northern heat and coastal damp.
- Built-in microphone — records sound alongside video for fuller evidence of what happened.
- Compact 81.0mm × 109.9mm body weighing 0.35kg — fits ceilings, soffits and walls with standard fixings.
Package Contents
The Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL arrives as the camera unit in Dahua's sealed retail box. A power adapter and network cable are not included, as most installations power the camera over PoE from an NVR or switch. Mascom International stocks Dahua PoE NVRs, PoE switches and network cable, and our team can recommend a 12V adapter if you prefer DC power. Message us on WhatsApp to confirm the lens version and full in-box list before ordering.
Warranty
The Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Bring the camera and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building, where every claim is handled in person.
Buying the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL from Mascom International
Find the Dahua IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Stop by to see WizSense alerts and Dual Light colour switching on a live demo before you buy. The camera comes in white; confirm the colour and lens size in stock with us on WhatsApp.
For quotes on a full dome and NVR kit, contact our team:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery covers all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, while major towns such as Machakos, Nyeri, Kisumu, Malindi and Kericho receive orders the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. The camera is covered by the 12-month warranty described above. You can count on us for honest specifications, accurate pricing and dependable after-sales help long after installation day.
