Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G is available at Mascom International for KSh 5,800, brand new and sealed, a 3MP pan and tilt security camera that connects over a 4G SIM card instead of Wi-Fi. Part of Dahua's Picoo Series and sold under the model code DH-IPC-P3AE-PV-4G, it records at 2304 by 1296, turns 345 degrees side to side and 90 degrees up and down, and sees up to 30 metres at night. Every Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G at our Old Mutual Building store on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, comes with Dahua's power adapter and a 12-month warranty.
Built for farm owners, hardware shop owners, site engineers and landlords across Kenya, the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G solves a common problem: the place you need to watch has no fibre or home Wi-Fi. A shamba outside Nakuru, a container shop in Kitengela or a half-built house upcountry rarely has a router on site. The Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G fixes that. Insert a Safaricom or Airtel data SIM, plug the camera into mains power, and the live view reaches your phone through Dahua's DMSS app. Human detection with auto-tracking follows a person across the frame, while a built-in speaker lets you warn intruders before they reach the door.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell only Wi-Fi cameras and leave rural buyers guessing, Mascom International stocks both the 4G and Wi-Fi Picoo models side by side at the same price, so you choose by connection rather than budget. Customers across Nairobi tell us the SIM version is what finally let them check on upcountry property without driving there every weekend. Walk into our Kimathi Street store to see the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G pan and track in person, or order it with pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G
How much is the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G camera in Kenya?
The Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G costs KSh 5,800 in sealed retail packaging at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the camera, Dahua's 12 V power adapter and a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects. It does not include a SIM card, a data bundle or a microSD card, which you buy separately. The Wi-Fi sibling, the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV, sells for the same KSh 5,800, so the choice between them comes down to how the camera reaches the internet, not price. Delivery is pay-on-arrival anywhere in Kenya.
Should I buy the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G or the Wi-Fi Dahua IPC-P3B-PV?
Choose the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G when the site has no reliable Wi-Fi, and the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV when a home router already covers the spot. Both cost KSh 5,800, record at 3MP and see 30 metres at night in infrared or warm colour light. The 4G model carries a SIM slot, a 4mm lens with a 74-degree horizontal view and a working range of minus 30 to 55 degrees Celsius. The Wi-Fi model sees wider at 87 degrees, pans 355 degrees and adds a wired Ethernet port, but needs a 2.4 GHz network nearby.
Does the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G work with Safaricom and Airtel data SIMs?
Yes, the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G accepts a standard 4G data SIM from Safaricom or Airtel Kenya and streams over their LTE networks. The European version lists LTE bands B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20 and B28, which include the 800 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used for 4G in Kenya. Load a monthly data bundle and set it to renew automatically so the feed never drops when a bundle expires. Check signal strength at the mounting spot with your phone first, since hills and stone walls weaken reception.
Who should buy the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G, and who should skip it?
The Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G suits anyone guarding a place with mains power but no fibre: farms, rural homes, roadside kiosks, construction sites and rental plots. It also works as a backup feed at a shop whose Wi-Fi drops often. Skip it if your home already has steady Wi-Fi, because the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV covers a wider view without a monthly data cost. Skip it too if the site has no electricity at all; this camera runs on a 12 V adapter, so a solar and battery 4G camera is the better fit there.
What happens to the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G during a KPLC power cut?
The Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G stops recording when mains power goes off, because it has no internal battery and runs from a 12 V, 1 A adapter. It draws only 3 watts at rest and 9 watts at peak with the lights and motors running, so a small UPS or inverter keeps it alive through most outages. Customers facing frequent KPLC cuts often connect it to the same backup unit as their router or TV. Its TVS 2000 V lightning and surge protection also helps it ride out the voltage spikes that often follow a cut.
Can the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G record without data or the cloud?
Yes, the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G records onto a microSD card of up to 256 GB, so footage stays on the camera even when the data bundle runs out. You view and download clips from the card through the DMSS app once the connection is back. H.265 compression keeps files small, which stretches both card space and data. The bit rate runs from 25 to 6,400 kbps on H.265, so you can lower quality to save bundles on a tight budget. The microSD card is sold separately.
How does night vision work on the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G?
The Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G has two infrared lights and two warm lights, each reaching 30 metres in the dark. Infrared gives a clear black and white image without lighting up the compound, while the warm lights switch on to show colour, which helps identify clothing or a vehicle. An F1.6 aperture lets in more light in dim conditions. Human and vehicle detection, backed by SMD 3.0, Dahua's motion filter, screens out false alarms from swaying trees, stray dogs and passing shadows, so the alerts on your phone are worth opening.
Can I talk to people through the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G from my phone?
Yes, the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G has a built-in microphone and speaker for two-way talk through Dahua's DMSS app on Android and iPhone. You can greet a delivery rider at the gate or warn someone loitering near your stock. The same app lets you pan the camera 345 degrees and tilt it 90 degrees with your thumb, and auto-tracking follows a person once the camera detects one. Shop owners tell us they use it to check on stock and staff after closing time without travelling back to the premises.
Technical Specifications
Sensor and Image Quality
- 1/2.8-inch CMOS sensor — a mid-size chip for a security camera, gathering enough light for clear daytime and dusk footage.
- 3MP resolution at 2304 by 1296 — sharper than standard 1080p, so faces and number plates hold up when you zoom in.
- DWDR, digital wide dynamic range — balances bright sky and dark shade in one frame, useful at gates facing the sun.
- Up to 25 or 30 frames per second — smooth motion, so a person walking past is not a series of jumpy stills.
- Automatic day and night switching with an ICR filter — the camera moves to night mode by itself as the light fades.
Lens, Pan and Tilt Coverage
- 4mm fixed lens with an F1.6 aperture — a wide opening that pulls in light, keeping evening footage brighter and less grainy.
- 74-degree horizontal field of view — covers a gate, driveway or shop front from one position before you turn it.
- Pan range of 0 to 345 degrees — turns nearly a full circle, so one camera can watch several directions in turn.
- Tilt range of 0 to 90 degrees — looks straight ahead or down at the ground below the mounting point.
- 180-degree image rotation — lets you mount it upside down under eaves and still see an upright picture on your phone.
Video Capabilities and Detection
- H.265 and H.264 compression — shrinks video files so a microSD card holds more days and the 4G bundle lasts longer.
- Bit rate from 25 to 6,400 kbps on H.265 — set it low to save data or high for the sharpest detail.
- Human detection with auto-tracking — the camera spots a person and follows them as they cross the frame.
- Vehicle detection plus tripwire and intrusion rules — draw a virtual line or zone and get an alert when someone crosses it.
- SMD 3.0 motion filtering — ignores leaves, rain and animals so your phone only buzzes for people and cars.
Power, Night Vision and Storage
- Two infrared and two warm lights reaching 30 metres — black and white night images, or colour when you need detail.
- microSD slot taking cards up to 256 GB — local recording that keeps working when data runs out; card sold separately.
- 12 V, 1 A power with the adapter included — needs a mains socket or a UPS line within reach of the mounting spot.
- Power draw of 3 watts basic and 9 watts at peak — light enough for a small inverter or UPS to carry for hours.
- TVS 2000 V lightning and surge protection — guards against voltage spikes during storms and when power returns after an outage.
Connectivity, App and Build
- 4G LTE on bands B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20 and B28 in the European version — no router or fibre needed on site.
- Dahua DMSS app for Android and iOS — live view, playback, pan and tilt control and alerts from one phone screen.
- Built-in microphone and speaker — two-way talk with visitors, workers or intruders from wherever you happen to be.
- Waterproof and dustproof plastic housing rated IP66 — handles rain and dust outdoors and works from minus 30 to 55 degrees Celsius.
- 140.5 mm tall and 111 mm across, weighing 0.5 kg — compact enough to mount neatly under a roof edge or veranda.
Package Contents
Inside the sealed box you get the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G camera and Dahua's 12 V power adapter, the accessory Dahua's specification page lists for this model. A SIM card, a data bundle and a microSD card are not included, so plan for them before installation day. Mascom International can advise on a microSD card size that matches the recording time you want, and our team will confirm any mounting hardware in the current batch over WhatsApp before you pay.
Warranty
The Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use, such as faults in the pan and tilt motors, image sensor or 4G module. Claims are handled at our service desk in the Old Mutual Building, Nairobi CBD; bring the camera and your receipt.
Where to Buy the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G in Kenya
The Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to bring your own data SIM and watch the camera pan, tilt and stream to your phone before paying. It comes in Dahua's white housing; confirm the unit in stock with us on WhatsApp.
Reach our team directly:
- 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, and buyers in major towns such as Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri and Kitale receive delivery the next business day, which suits farm and plot owners checking on land far from the city. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your camera is backed by the 12-month warranty above.
At Mascom International, every listing carries honest specifications and accurate pricing, and our after-sales team stays reachable on WhatsApp long after your camera is mounted and recording.
