Dahua VDKP01 4MP Video Doorbell | 2560x1440 Fisheye Lens | 10m Infrared Night Vision | Wi-Fi 6 Two-Way Audio | microSD up to 256GB Storage | Indoor Wireless Chime Included
Watch your gate from your phone, greet callers in real time, and keep a recorded history of everyone who presses the button at your Nairobi home or shop.
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Dahua VDKP01 4MP Video Doorbell is now available at Mascom International for KSh 10,000, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. This wired doorbell pairs a 4-megapixel camera shooting 2560x1440 footage with a wide fisheye lens, 10-metre infrared night vision, and two-way talk. The Dahua VDKP01 kit includes an indoor wireless chime, so you hear callers anywhere in the house. It connects over Wi-Fi 6, saves clips to a microSD card up to 256GB, and pushes alerts to your phone through the free Dahua DMSS app. Walk into Mascom International to see the Dahua VDKP01 working before you buy.
The Dahua VDKP01 suits homeowners in Karen, Runda, Kileleshwa, and Lavington who want to see who is at the gate without walking outside. It fits landlords managing apartments, shopkeepers across the Nairobi CBD, and families in gated estates from Kiambu to Mombasa. The common problem is simple: you miss visitors, deliveries, and M-Pesa agents when you cannot reach the door. This video doorbell answers that by sending the live view to your phone the moment someone presses the button or walks into frame, whether you are at work in Westlands or travelling upcountry.
Unlike basic chime-only doorbells sold across Kenya's hardware shops, the Dahua VDKP01 records, talks back, and detects people and vehicles on its own. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications and current pricing, and the Dahua VDKP01 carries the same backing. At Mascom International, we are seeing strong demand for home security gear that works on ordinary fibre internet. Visit our Kimathi Street store to test the Dahua VDKP01, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of the 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Dahua VDKP01 Video Doorbell
What is the Dahua VDKP01 and how does it work?
The Dahua VDKP01 is a wired video doorbell that replaces your normal doorbell button with a 4MP camera, microphone, and speaker. When a visitor presses the button or triggers the motion sensor, the doorbell streams live 2560x1440 video to your phone through the Dahua DMSS app. You can watch, speak, and listen from anywhere with internet. The bundled indoor chime rings inside the house at the same time, so you also get an audible alert without needing your phone.
Does the Dahua VDKP01 need wiring or does it run on battery?
The Dahua VDKP01 is wired, not battery-powered, so you never recharge it or climb a ladder to swap cells. It accepts USB 5V DC power or existing doorbell wiring rated 10-24V DC or 14-24V AC. Most Kenyan homes power it through a small USB adapter near the door. A wired feed means the camera stays on day and night, recording continuously without the gaps common to battery doorbells that sleep to save charge.
How clear is the video, especially at night?
Footage records at 2560x1440 resolution through a 4-megapixel 1/3-inch sensor, sharp enough to read a face or a number plate at the gate. The wide fisheye lens covers roughly 143 degrees, capturing a parcel left on the ground as well as a person standing at the door. After dark, infrared night vision lights the scene up to 10 metres in clear black-and-white, so late-night callers and movement near your entrance stay visible even with no porch light on.
Can I see and talk to visitors when I am away from home?
Yes. The Dahua VDKP01 carries a built-in microphone and speaker for two-way talk, so you greet a courier, guide a delivery rider, or tell a stranger to leave straight from your phone. The DMSS app sends a push notification the instant the button is pressed or motion is detected. A boda rider dropping a package in Kilimani hears your voice in real time while you sit in a meeting in Upper Hill, with no extra hardware needed.
Where is the footage stored and is there a monthly fee?
Recordings save to a microSD card inside the doorbell, holding up to 256GB, with no subscription required for local storage. H.265 video compression packs more days of clips onto the same card, so a 256GB card stores weeks of motion events. The Dahua DMSS app is free to download and use on Android and iPhone. You buy the card once and keep your footage on-site, which matters when fibre data costs add up across a month.
Does it work with Safaricom, Faiba, or Zuku home internet?
The Dahua VDKP01 connects to any standard home router, including Safaricom Home Fibre, Faiba, Zuku, and JTL routers. It supports Wi-Fi 6 for faster, steadier streaming on modern routers, while still working on older 2.4GHz networks. [SPEC CONFLICT: Dahua's official page lists 2.4GHz and 5GHz support; some retailer listings state 2.4GHz only. Confirm dual-band per unit before publishing.] Place the doorbell within reasonable range of your router or a mesh point for the smoothest live view and fewest dropped alerts.
Will the Dahua VDKP01 handle Kenya's weather, dust, and heat?
The Dahua VDKP01 runs across an operating range of -20 to +55 degrees Celsius, covering everything from chilly Limuru mornings to hot Mombasa afternoons. The outdoor unit resists rain and dust at the door, holding up through coastal humidity and the dust kicked up along estate roads. Mounting it under a small eave or porch overhang adds protection from direct downpours and keeps the lens clear, giving you reliable images season after season across the Kenyan climate.
Who should buy the Dahua VDKP01 in Kenya?
The Dahua VDKP01 fits homeowners in gated estates, landlords running rental units, and small shop owners in the CBD who want a recorded log of every caller. It works for busy professionals who miss daytime deliveries, parents screening who reaches the gate, and Airbnb hosts checking guests remotely. At KSh 10,000 with the indoor chime included, it gives a household entry-level home security without the recurring cloud bills charged by many app-based doorbell brands.
Why buy the Dahua VDKP01 from Mascom International?
Mascom International stocks the Dahua VDKP01 at KSh 10,000 with the indoor chime in the box, genuine Dahua hardware, and a 12-month warranty. Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, we let you test the doorbell in person at our Kimathi Street store and pay only when it reaches you anywhere in the country. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles setup questions and warranty claims directly, so you are never left guessing after the sale.
Technical Specifications
Camera and Image Sensor
- 4-megapixel 1/3-inch CMOS sensor records 2560x1440 footage, sharp enough to identify faces and plates at the gate
- Wide fisheye lens covers about 143 degrees diagonally, capturing the doorstep and a dropped parcel together
- 2.3mm F2.2 aperture pulls in more light for clearer images in shaded entrances and early evenings
- Digital wide dynamic range balances bright sky and shadowed doorway in one frame for usable detail
- Records at up to 15 frames per second, smooth enough to follow a visitor walking up to the door
- ICR filter switches between day colour and night modes automatically as outdoor light changes
Night Vision and Motion Detection
- Infrared night vision lights the scene up to 10 metres, keeping late callers visible with no porch light
- AI human and vehicle detection separates real visitors from passing cats, cutting false alerts to your phone
- Built-in PIR sensor detects body heat and movement, triggering recording before the button is even pressed
- Anomalous sound alarm flags unusual noise near the door, adding a layer of awareness while you are away
- Motion alerts push straight to the DMSS app, so you check your gate the moment something moves
- Continuous wired power keeps detection active around the clock without the sleep gaps of battery models
Two-Way Audio and Visitor Communication
- Built-in microphone and speaker support full two-way talk between your phone and the person at the door
- Greet couriers, guide riders, or warn off strangers in real time from anywhere with an internet link
- Clear voice pickup lets you hear soft-spoken visitors without stepping outside or opening the gate
- Live audio pairs with the video feed, so you both see and speak to whoever is at your entrance
- Useful for confirming M-Pesa agents, deliveries, and guests before you decide to open up
- No separate intercom needed, since calling runs through the same free DMSS app on your phone
Wireless Connectivity and App Control
- Wi-Fi 6 compatibility gives faster, steadier streaming on modern routers from Safaricom, Faiba, and Zuku
- Bluetooth pairing makes first-time setup quick, linking the doorbell to your phone in a few taps
- Free Dahua DMSS app on Android and iPhone handles live view, playback, alerts, and settings
- Multi-doorbell support lets you manage several units from one app across a home or rental block
- Customisable ringtones and volume on the chime let you set alerts that suit your household
- Push notifications reach your phone instantly when the button is pressed or motion is detected
Storage and Video Compression
- microSD card slot holds up to 256GB, storing weeks of motion clips with no monthly cloud fee
- H.265 compression packs more footage onto the same card than older formats, stretching your storage
- Local recording keeps your footage on-site, avoiding recurring data and subscription costs over time
- H.264 support stays available for wider compatibility with older playback software and devices
- You buy the microSD card once and own every clip, with playback through the DMSS app timeline
- Continuous wired power means recording never pauses to conserve battery, capturing the full event
Power, Build, and Weather Resistance
- Wired power runs on USB 5V DC or existing doorbell lines at 10-24V DC or 14-24V AC
- No battery to recharge or replace, so the camera stays live every hour of every day
- Operating range of -20 to +55 degrees Celsius covers cold Limuru nights and hot coastal afternoons
- Outdoor housing resists rain and dust at the door, holding up through Kenyan humidity and estate dust
- Compact body mounts beside most door frames and gates without bulky brackets or major drilling
- Mounting under an eave or overhang shields the lens and extends the unit's working life outdoors
Package Contents
Every Dahua VDKP01 from Mascom International ships with the video doorbell unit, the indoor wireless Wi-Fi chime, a mounting bracket and back plate, a screw and wall-anchor pack, a USB power cable, and the quick start guide. A microSD card is sold separately at Mascom International so you can pick the storage size that fits how long you want to keep recordings.
Warranty
The Dahua VDKP01 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any warranty claims and setup support directly, so customers across Kenya get help straight from our team.
Where to Buy the Dahua VDKP01 in Kenya
Dahua VDKP01 is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to test the Dahua VDKP01 in person before purchase. Available finishes: Black and 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 VDKP01 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you pay only when the doorbell reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and other major towns receive next-day delivery. Outlying counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Mascom International has built its reputation on accurate product specifications, current Kenyan market pricing, and direct after-sales support from our Nairobi CBD store. Buyers across Kenya count on us for home security gear that is backed long after the sale.
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