Very Quick
"You everyday lowlife and common robber are not going to risk breaking into a home or office with these cameras just becuase they MIGHT be fake because they have a blinking red LED."
"But, if there is any doubt about whether the camera is recording an image or not (or if there may be an active alarm), then would-be intruders will just pass you by to avoid any potential trouble."
"Maybe real security camera's and their accociated mounting brackets are actually made of plastic these days, I don't know."
"BTW, based on reviews that suggested the batteries last only a few months, and my lack of desire to climb a high ladder every other month to change batteries, I did NOT install batteries, so mine don't have the blinking red light."
"And I agreed with a customer who said you don't need to put in any batteries for the blinking light since the cameras look real without them and REAL video security cameras have NO blinking light!"
"I can't say I approve of the blinking red light (real cameras don't have this), but it does a good job of getting someone to notice the camera if it's tucked into a dark corner that would otherwise be missed..."
"These are the new technology "lights" that provide an invisible light that the eye can not see, but a professional crook might understand and know is the same style of light used on expensive "game cameras" that hunters use to capture images of animals at night."
Quick
"The only reason it even took me that long was because I took time in deciding where exactly I wanted to put them... I've also seen multiple reviews for this, as well as several other, fake cameras concerning the flashing red LED light... You everyday lowlife and common robber are not going to risk breaking into a home or office with these cameras just becuase they MIGHT be fake because they have a blinking red LED."
"Once they are all in place, I can keep watch and record a "live zone" while creating the illusion that there is somewhat greater comprehensive coverage... Not, sure how long two AA batteries will last with an LED light flashing constantly... But, if there is any doubt about whether the camera is recording an image or not (or if there may be an active alarm), then would-be intruders will just pass you by to avoid any potential trouble."
"Maybe real security camera's and their accociated mounting brackets are actually made of plastic these days, I don't know... Keep in mind not to mount it too high because you will eventually have to replace the batteries (2 AA, not included... You may also want to consider buying a coaxial cable and tying it together with the fake cord that comes with the camera."
"But here is a list of the things I DON'T like about the product: > The camera does NOT come off the pivot mount, which can make it very difficult to access the screws to mount the flat plate to the wall or other surface... BTW, based on reviews that suggested the batteries last only a few months, and my lack of desire to climb a high ladder every other month to change batteries, I did NOT install batteries, so mine don't have the blinking red light. Some other reviewers have suggested that REAL security cameras don't have blinking lights, so they may be right that having the light blink simply advertises the fact that these are not real."
"That way your fake camera is visible at night when the sensor spots someone walking by and the turned on lights will give the impression that your dummy video camera is actually getting electricity!... I also like the yellow stickers that came with the cameras that say,"Security System CCTV"!... And I agreed with a customer who said you don't need to put in any batteries for the blinking light since the cameras look real without them and REAL video security cameras have NO blinking light!"
"I can't say I approve of the blinking red light (real cameras don't have this), but it does a good job of getting someone to notice the camera if it's tucked into a dark corner that would otherwise be missed..... I think these would look good outside as well, but I'm on the fence about drawing that much attention to my place from the outside- as if to say "I've got something really good in here, and I need cameras to protect it... I figure if they are mounted inside and someone breaks in and then sees them, they aren't going to stand around long enough to inspect them to find out if they are real."
"These are the new technology "lights" that provide an invisible light that the eye can not see, but a professional crook might understand and know is the same style of light used on expensive "game cameras" that hunters use to capture images of animals at night... * Some discussions here stating "no wires" and my thoughts are "no big deal" because WiFi cameras look a lot like this and, cameras placed around by deer hunters have no wires, because the have SD cards that can record video... in two years, I have not had a failure in anyone of the 6 "cameras" I bought, and the little red blinking LED light is easy to see at night."
Less Quick
"There have been a few reviews stating that the low grade plastic makes the camera look fake... The only reason it even took me that long was because I took time in deciding where exactly I wanted to put them... Even my nosey neighbor was impressed when she stopped by to talk to me about my impressive new camera system, never once questioning if they were real or not... I've also seen multiple reviews for this, as well as several other, fake cameras concerning the flashing red LED light. Reviews ranging from everyday people to security camera installers that have practically done installations since the security camera was invented[sarcasm]... You everyday lowlife and common robber are not going to risk breaking into a home or office with these cameras just becuase they MIGHT be fake because they have a blinking red LED... Also, when I mounted the camera to the wall, I didn't screw in the screws so hard so as to keep the camera there for all time."
"At that point, the damage is done and you'll likely not find the bad guys even with high quality images of them... Once they are all in place, I can keep watch and record a "live zone" while creating the illusion that there is somewhat greater comprehensive coverage. Even from just a few feet away, one can't distinguish between the dummies and the real camera... ) Our neighbors all know that we have just installed surveillance cameras... It looks very real but mount it high and out of reach because if a thief is able to touch it, then the illusion is gone... Not, sure how long two AA batteries will last with an LED light flashing constantly... But, if there is any doubt about whether the camera is recording an image or not (or if there may be an active alarm), then would-be intruders will just pass you by to avoid any potential trouble."
"I liked the way this camera looked over the others that were offered and I bought it... Sometimes it's hard to tell from an items picture what you're going to get until you actually hold it in your hand... Maybe real security camera's and their accociated mounting brackets are actually made of plastic these days, I don't know... Keep in mind not to mount it too high because you will eventually have to replace the batteries (2 AA, not included... The battery compartment is on top of the camera and you don't want to take the entire camera down just to swap out the batteries. You may also want to consider buying a coaxial cable and tying it together with the fake cord that comes with the camera... It has fooled some of my neighbors already and that's a good sign it's doing what it was intended to do."
"But here is a list of the things I DON'T like about the product: > The camera does NOT come off the pivot mount, which can make it very difficult to access the screws to mount the flat plate to the wall or other surface... They are made of VERY soft metal, and the philips slots will strip out very quickly if you get just a bit off of straight in... > The flat plate that mounts to the wall is thin and cheap - if you over-tighten the screws even just a little bit you will crack the plate... You could argue that for $9 it's OK to replace them every year or so; I would counter that although the expense is low, these are generally mounted very high and are not easy to access for removal, replacement or servicing. > The rubber tube which is the faux "wiring" for the faux camera looks good, but again, I doubt that it will stand up to more a one or two years of extreme heat or cold. BTW, based on reviews that suggested the batteries last only a few months, and my lack of desire to climb a high ladder every other month to change batteries, I did NOT install batteries, so mine don't have the blinking red light. Some other reviewers have suggested that REAL security cameras don't have blinking lights, so they may be right that having the light blink simply advertises the fact that these are not real."
"That way your fake camera is visible at night when the sensor spots someone walking by and the turned on lights will give the impression that your dummy video camera is actually getting electricity! Also having the above mentioned signs in the windows near the fake cameras will tell passers by that these dummy cameras are REAL! I also like the yellow stickers that came with the cameras that say,"Security System CCTV"!... And I agreed with a customer who said you don't need to put in any batteries for the blinking light since the cameras look real without them and REAL video security cameras have NO blinking light!... A friendly warning: Before I just put up the 3rd camera above my front doorway I accidently broke the camera body away from it's base when I tried to point the lens downward in a diangonal slant!... I'm glad the 3 I got earlier look exactly like the 1 in the photograph since that one has a more authentic look and feel then the smaller one I put up in my backyard!... Just letting the customers know that NOT all the sellers are selling the same identical looking camera as seen in the photo on this amazon."
"I ordered one to put inside my place after finding out I was getting uninvited visits from the landlord when I wasn't home... I can't say I approve of the blinking red light (real cameras don't have this), but it does a good job of getting someone to notice the camera if it's tucked into a dark corner that would otherwise be missed..... I think these would look good outside as well, but I'm on the fence about drawing that much attention to my place from the outside- as if to say "I've got something really good in here, and I need cameras to protect it. " I wouldn't mind sending that message if they were real, but prying eyes would be able to tell these were fake if you got a close enough look at them. I figure if they are mounted inside and someone breaks in and then sees them, they aren't going to stand around long enough to inspect them to find out if they are real... As stated before, for the price you can't beat these for cheap added security - I would just think twice before mounting outside vs inside. 4 stars instead of 5 only because the mounting bracket is cheap plastic, but that's being really picky for the price point.."
"I purchased 6 of these to place around our property and I used lithium batteries, not the cheaper types that you might install in a flashlight. The lithium batteries power a small red LED light that blinks on and off and give the impression the cameras are "on" and "seeing" what might be in their view... I'm impressed with this device because they resemble true cameras that emit an invisible infrared light for night viewing... These are the new technology "lights" that provide an invisible light that the eye can not see, but a professional crook might understand and know is the same style of light used on expensive "game cameras" that hunters use to capture images of animals at night... These "cameras" are still working well and in the 2 years since I wrote this review, I have not had any crooks steal anything from me... * Some discussions here stating "no wires" and my thoughts are "no big deal" because WiFi cameras look a lot like this and, cameras placed around by deer hunters have no wires, because the have SD cards that can record video... in two years, I have not had a failure in anyone of the 6 "cameras" I bought, and the little red blinking LED light is easy to see at night."
