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Dahua IPC-P3B-PV | 3MP Resolution | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6 | 355-Degree Pan and 90-Degree Tilt | 30m Night Vision
Covers your compound, parking bay and veranda from outside the house, using the router you already own.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Mascom International stocks the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV at KSh 5,800, brand new and sealed, an outdoor 3MP pan and tilt camera that joins your existing Wi-Fi. From Dahua's Picoo Series and listed under the model code DH-IPC-P3B-PV, it records at 2304 by 1296, sweeps 355 degrees sideways and 90 degrees vertically, and lights the dark up to 30 metres with infrared or warm colour light. Pick up the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV at our Old Mutual Building store, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, with a 12-month warranty included.
Designed for homeowners, landlords, school bursars and small business owners, the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV handles the outdoor jobs an indoor camera cannot: the gate, the parking area, the back yard and the shop entrance. Many Kenyan homes in Kilimani, Ruaka and Syokimau already run a Safaricom Home Fibre or Zuku router, yet the compound outside sits unwatched. This camera mounts on an outside wall, links to the 2.4GHz band of that router, and sends human and vehicle alerts to your phone through Dahua's DMSS app. A wired Ethernet port gives you a fallback when the wall between router and camera is too thick.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell one camera and hope it suits, Mascom International keeps the Wi-Fi Dahua IPC-P3B-PV beside its 4G SIM twin at the same KSh 5,800, so the only question is how your site connects. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the wider 87-degree view means fewer cameras, less cabling and fewer apps to check for the same compound. Visit our Kimathi Street store to watch the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV track a person across the showroom, or order online and pay when it reaches your door anywhere in the country.
Common Questions About the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV
What is the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV price in Kenya?
The Dahua IPC-P3B-PV sells for KSh 5,800, sealed in its box, at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The price includes a 12-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery across Kenya, with no monthly fee to use Dahua's DMSS app. A microSD card for local recording is extra. The 4G version, the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G, costs the same KSh 5,800, so there is no saving either way; you pay for the connection type that matches your site, then add only the card you need.
Is the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV a better buy than the 4G Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G?
For a compound already covered by home Wi-Fi, the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV is the better buy because it sees wider and costs nothing extra to run. Its 87-degree horizontal view beats the 74 degrees of the 4G model, and it pans 355 degrees against 345. It also draws less power, 4.56 watts at peak against 9 watts. The Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G wins on sites without internet, since it streams over a SIM, and it tolerates colder conditions down to minus 30 degrees Celsius.
Will the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV connect to my Safaricom Home Fibre or Zuku router?
Yes, the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV connects to Safaricom Home Fibre, Zuku, Faiba and other Kenyan home routers, as long as the 2.4GHz band is switched on. It does not use the 5GHz band, so if your router merges both bands under one name, the camera still finds the 2.4GHz side. It supports Wi-Fi 6, the 802.11ax standard, which copes better on crowded networks in apartment blocks. Check signal strength at the mounting spot first; thick stone walls common in Nairobi estates can weaken the link.
What if my Wi-Fi signal does not reach the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV outside?
The Dahua IPC-P3B-PV has an RJ-45 Ethernet port, so you can run a network cable from your router straight to the camera when Wi-Fi falls short. A wired link is steadier than wireless and frees the camera from signal drops caused by walls, metal gates or distance. Another option is a Wi-Fi extender placed near the outside wall. Our Nairobi CBD team can advise on cable length and routing for your compound when you visit, and on whether wired or wireless suits your layout best.
Who should buy the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV, and who should skip it?
The Dahua IPC-P3B-PV fits households and small businesses with working Wi-Fi who want one camera watching a wide outdoor area such as a gate, yard or parking bay. Landlords in apartment blocks and shop owners with a router behind the counter get the most from it. Skip it if the property has no internet, since the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G streams over a SIM instead. Skip it as well for watching inside a living room or cot; an indoor Wi-Fi camera is smaller and better suited there.
How many days of footage does the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV keep on a 256 GB card?
At the top H.265 bit rate of 4,096 kbps, the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV fills about 44 GB a day, so a 256 GB microSD card holds roughly five to six days of nonstop recording. Lower the bit rate in the DMSS app, or record only when motion is detected, and the same card lasts far longer. Old footage is overwritten automatically once the card fills. The camera accepts cards up to 256 GB, and Mascom International can suggest a card size matched to how long you want to keep recordings.
Can the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV identify a person at night?
Yes, the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV switches on two warm lights when it detects movement after dark, giving a colour image up to 30 metres away. Colour makes it easier to describe clothing, a car or a boda boda rider to the police later. When you prefer a quiet compound, two infrared LEDs give black and white footage at the same distance without visible light. Automatic illumination control picks the mode for you, and the F1.6 aperture on its 3.6mm lens keeps the picture clear at dusk.
How do I set up the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV on my phone?
Setting up the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV takes a few minutes with Dahua's free DMSS app on Android or iPhone. Power the camera, open the app, add the device and follow the prompts; Dahua lists Bluetooth-assisted pairing to speed up the Wi-Fi connection step. Once linked, you can pan and tilt from your screen, talk through the built-in speaker and microphone, and share access with family members. Customers across Nairobi tell us they mount and pair it themselves in one afternoon.
Technical Specifications
Sensor and Image Clarity
- 1/2.7-inch CMOS sensor — captures detailed daytime footage and keeps noise down as evening light drops.
- 3MP resolution at 2304 by 1296 — about 44 percent more pixels than 1080p, so faces and number plates stay recognisable when you zoom in on a clip.
- DWDR, digital wide dynamic range — evens out a bright sky and a shaded porch so neither turns to a blank patch.
- Main stream up to 25 or 30 frames per second — natural movement on playback, with no stuttering when someone runs.
- Image rotation of 0 or 180 degrees — mount it upright on a wall or upside down under a roof overhang.
Lens and Field of View
- 3.6mm fixed lens with an F1.6 aperture — a bright lens that lets in plenty of light for clearer evening video.
- 87-degree horizontal field of view — takes in a whole gate area and part of the parking bay in one shot, before the motor even turns.
- 105-degree diagonal field of view — corner to corner coverage that reduces blind spots along walls and fences.
- Pan from 0 to 355 degrees — turns almost all the way round to check the front, side and back.
- Tilt from 0 to 90 degrees — looks forward across the compound or straight down at the doorstep.
Video Capabilities and Alerts
- H.265 compression — smaller files for the same picture, saving microSD space and your home internet bandwidth.
- Bit rate from 80 to 4,096 kbps — choose lower quality for longer storage or higher quality for sharper detail.
- Human and vehicle detection — alerts focus on people and cars rather than every moving branch, stray cat or blowing plastic bag in the compound.
- Motion detection with automatic light control — the camera wakes its lights when something moves in view after dark.
- Built-in microphone and speaker with G.711a audio — two-way conversation with a visitor at the gate from your phone.
Storage, Power and Night Vision
- microSD slot for cards up to 256 GB — keeps recording locally when the internet goes down; card sold separately.
- About five to six days of continuous footage on 256 GB at the top bit rate — longer with motion-only recording.
- 12 V DC power — needs a socket or backup supply near the mounting point outdoors, so plan the cable run before drilling.
- Power draw of 1.56 watts basic and 4.56 watts at peak — a small UPS can carry it through a long outage.
- Two infrared and two warm lights reaching 30 metres — choose black and white or full colour night images.
Connectivity and Build
- Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax, on 2.4GHz only — joins the band every Kenyan home router broadcasts.
- RJ-45 Ethernet port at 10/100 Mbps — plug in a network cable for a steadier link when Wi-Fi is weak or the router sits far away.
- Dahua DMSS app for iOS and Android — live view, playback, pan and tilt control and alerts in one place.
- Plastic outdoor housing working from minus 20 to 50 degrees Celsius — suited to Kenyan heat, cold highland nights and humidity up to 95 percent.
- Measures 116 by 138 by 139 mm and weighs 425 g — light enough to fix on a plastered wall with standard plugs.
Package Contents
The sealed box holds the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV camera in its white outdoor housing. Dahua's specification page does not publish an itemised accessory list for this model, so before you pay, our team will confirm on WhatsApp exactly what ships in the current batch, including the power adapter and mounting accessories. A microSD card is not included; Mascom International stocks cards in several sizes if you want local recording from day one.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use, including faults in the motors, sensor, lights or Wi-Fi module. To make a claim, bring the camera and your receipt to our service desk in the Old Mutual Building, Nairobi CBD.
Buying the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV from Mascom International
You can buy the Dahua IPC-P3B-PV at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Come in and test the pan, tilt and two-way talk on our showroom Wi-Fi before you decide. The camera comes in Dahua's white finish; message us on WhatsApp to confirm the stock on hand.
To order or ask a question:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order ships pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, while homeowners in major towns such as Mombasa, Kisumu, Thika and Machakos receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Each unit carries the 12-month warranty described above.
We list real specifications at real prices, and our after-sales desk in Nairobi CBD stays on hand to help with setup questions long after the sale.
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