The Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO 4MP network camera is now available at Mascom International for KSh 9,000, stocked at our Old Mutual Building store, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. This eyeball camera pairs a 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor with 4MP resolution at 2688 x 1520 pixels, recording clean footage through the day and the night. The Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO reads colour images even in darkness down to 0.0005 lux using its WizColor dual-light system. Power runs over a single PoE network cable or a 12V DC adapter, and the IP67 housing handles rain and dust in outdoor mounting positions.
Mascom International stocks the Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO for Kenyan homeowners, shop owners, landlords, and small business operators who want dependable monitoring without a large budget. Many Nairobi retail premises, residential gates, and apartment blocks lose detail after dark, when ordinary cameras drop to grainy black-and-white images. This camera closes that gap by holding full colour through the night with a warm light that reaches up to 30 metres. Owners watching a shopfront on Tom Mboya Street, a compound in Kasarani, or a stockroom inside an Industrial Area warehouse get usable, true-colour footage around the clock.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that list generic cameras with vague specifications, Mascom International states the exact sensor, resolution, and detection figures so you know what you are paying for. Users consistently report that the WizSense human and vehicle detection cuts false alerts from cats, branches, and moving shadows, which keeps phone notifications worth reading. The Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO connects to any ONVIF-compatible NVR you may already run at home or in your business. Visit Mascom International to see live footage from the IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO before you buy, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO network camera
What makes the Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO different from a standard night-vision camera?
The main difference is full-colour night vision instead of black-and-white infrared footage. Most cameras at this price switch to grey infrared images after dark, losing the colour of clothing, vehicles, and skin tone that identifies a person. The Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO keeps colour using a warm LED that lights scenes up to 30 metres away, paired with a large 1/1.8-inch sensor that gathers more light than the common 1/2.7-inch chips. For a shop owner reviewing footage of an intruder, colour detail makes a real identification far more likely.
How clear is the footage, and what does 4MP mean in practice?
4MP means the camera records at 2688 x 1520 pixels, roughly twice the detail of a standard 1080p camera. That extra detail lets you read a number plate at the gate or recognise a face across a shop floor without the image breaking into blocks. The Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO outputs 4MP at 20 frames per second, or drops to 2560 x 1440 at 25 to 30 frames for smoother motion. For most Kenyan homes and retail counters, the 4MP setting gives the sharpest stills for evidence after an incident.
Does the camera record in colour at night?
Yes, the Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO records true colour through the night, not grey infrared. Its WizColor dual-light setup combines a wide aperture, a large sensor, and a warm light that switches on automatically when ambient light drops. The light reaches roughly 30 metres, covering a typical Nairobi compound, parking bay, or shop frontage. You also keep an infrared fallback for total darkness if you prefer discreet, light-free recording. For gates, alleys, and back yards where lighting is poor, this round-the-clock colour is the camera's strongest selling point.
How does the WizSense AI reduce false alarms?
WizSense uses a dedicated AI chip to tell people and vehicles apart from animals, wind-blown plants, and passing light. Older motion cameras flag every movement, so you get dozens of useless night alerts from cats, moths, or swaying trees. The Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO instead triggers only on a human or a vehicle crossing a tripwire or entering a marked zone you draw on screen. This SMD Plus filtering means the alert that wakes you at 2 a.m. is far more likely to matter, saving storage and your attention.
Can I power and connect this camera with one cable?
Yes, the Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO supports PoE, so a single network cable carries both data and power from a PoE switch or NVR. This removes the need for a separate power point near the mounting spot, which simplifies installation on a high wall or eave. If you do not run a PoE switch, the camera also accepts a 12V DC adapter, sold separately. A single cable run also reduces the points where Kenyan weather, rodents, or tampering can interrupt the connection over time.
Will the Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO survive Kenyan weather outdoors?
Yes, the camera carries an IP67 rating, meaning it resists dust fully and withstands water immersion, so heavy Nairobi rains and Mombasa humidity pose no problem. The sealed eyeball housing also shrugs off the red dust common along Thika Road and upcountry routes. Mounted under a small eave or on an open wall, the Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO keeps recording through storms and the dry-season dust alike. The metal-and-polymer body resists casual knocks, though a junction box, sold separately, adds extra protection for the cable entry point.
How much footage can it store, and does it need an NVR?
The Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO takes a microSD card up to 256GB for on-camera recording, so it can work as a standalone unit without an NVR. A 256GB card holds several days of motion-triggered 4MP clips, depending on your settings and scene activity. For longer retention across many cameras, connect it to any ONVIF-compatible NVR, where footage stores on hard drives for weeks. The H.265 codec keeps file sizes small, stretching both card and drive capacity further than older H.264 cameras at the same quality.
Is the Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO worth KSh 9,000 in Kenya's market?
At KSh 9,000, this camera sits well below most full-colour AI cameras carrying a 1/1.8-inch sensor, which often pass KSh 12,000 at other Kenyan shops. You get true-colour night vision, 4MP detail, human and vehicle detection, IP67 weather sealing, and PoE in one unit. For a homeowner protecting a gate or a trader covering a counter, the cost works out to a one-time spend rather than a monthly subscription. Mascom International lists the full specifications openly, so the KSh 9,000 price reflects exactly the hardware you take home.
Technical Specifications
Image Sensor and Resolution
- 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor captures more light than smaller chips, sharpening detail in dim Kenyan gates and alleys
- Records 4MP at 2688 x 1520 pixels, roughly double 1080p detail for reading plates and faces
- Outputs 4MP at 20 frames per second for crisp still frames during incident review
- Drops to 2560 x 1440 at 25 to 30 frames for smoother motion on busy shop floors
- Minimum illumination of 0.0005 lux lets the sensor see in near-total darkness before lights engage
- Fixed-focal 2.8mm lens covers roughly 100 degrees horizontally, suiting compounds, gates, and indoor rooms [SPEC UNVERIFIED: lens also ships in 3.6mm; confirm focal length per stock unit]
Full-Colour Night Vision and Illumination
- WizColor dual-light system holds true colour at night instead of grey infrared images
- Warm LED lights scenes up to 30 metres, covering a typical compound, yard, or shop frontage
- Light switches on automatically as ambient brightness falls, needing no manual setting changes
- Infrared fallback mode supports discreet, light-free recording for owners who prefer it
- Wide aperture and large sensor work together to pull usable colour from low street lighting
- Round-the-clock colour footage raises the chance of identifying clothing and vehicles after an incident
AI Detection and Monitoring Functions
- WizSense AI chip separates people and vehicles from animals, plants, and moving shadows
- Tripwire detection alerts you when a person or vehicle crosses a line you draw on screen
- Intrusion detection flags any human or vehicle entering a zone you mark around the property
- SMD Plus filtering cuts false motion alerts, keeping phone notifications focused on real events
- Human and vehicle classification works during day and night for consistent alert accuracy
- Abnormality alerts cover tampering, full SD card, network loss, and illegal access attempts
Video Processing and Encoding
- H.265 codec shrinks file sizes, stretching microSD and NVR storage further than older H.264 cameras
- H.265+ and H.264+ coding modes lower bitrate further during static scenes to save space
- 120dB WDR balances bright and dark areas, handling a sunlit doorway against a shaded interior
- 3D noise reduction cleans grain from low-light footage, keeping night images readable
- HLC and BLC correct glare from headlights and backlit subjects at gates and entrances
- ROI coding holds higher detail on the area you mark while compressing the rest
Power and Network Connectivity
- PoE support carries power and data over one network cable from a switch or NVR
- Single-cable wiring simplifies mounting on high walls and eaves without a nearby power point
- 12V DC input offers an alternative power route where PoE switches are not installed
- ONVIF compatibility links the camera to mixed-brand NVRs already running in homes and businesses
- Network protocols cover standard remote viewing through Dahua's mobile app on Android and iOS
- Encrypted transmission and access control protect the video feed from unauthorised viewing online
Build, Audio, and Storage
- IP67 rating blocks dust fully and resists water, handling heavy rain and red-dust road conditions
- Eyeball housing resists casual knocks and tampering in exposed outdoor positions
- Built-in microphone records audio alongside video for added context on incidents near the camera
- microSD slot accepts cards up to 256GB for standalone recording without an NVR
- Compact body mounts on ceilings, walls, and eaves with the bundled screw pack
- Operating range tolerates the heat and humidity found across Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu installations
Package Contents
Every Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO from Mascom International includes the camera unit, a mounting screw pack with wall anchors, a drill-positioning template, a waterproof RJ45 connector for the network cable, and the quick start guide. A 12V DC power adapter, microSD card, and junction box are sold separately, since most installations draw power over PoE. Ask our team to bundle the storage card or adapter you need at purchase.
Warranty
The Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO carries a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any warranty claims directly, and customers across Kenya rely on our after-sales support for honest assessment and quick turnaround on surveillance hardware.
Where to Buy the Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO in Kenya
The Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to view live footage from the camera and check its night colour in person before you buy.
Three ways to order:
- Call +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Dahua IPC-HDW2449T-S-PRO across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you only pay once the camera reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and other major towns receive the camera within 1 business day. The far-northern counties of Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2 to 3 business days. You inspect the unit and confirm it powers on before any payment changes hands.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current market pricing, and direct warranty backing on every camera we stock. Our team can also advise on the right PoE switch, NVR, or storage card to complete your setup.
