If you’re concerned about home security, it’s hard to get more bang for your buck than with fake security cameras. A good quality fake security camera will look just like a functioning camera to anyone who happens to see it. This alone is a huge deterrent to would-be trespassers or burglars.

Cost

Security camera installation throughout your property can be not only expensive, but a hassle. A real security camera will cost you a minimum of $60 and can easily top the $150 mark, with entire systems costing from $500 on up. An imitation security camera can cost you a little as around $10 and a few AA batteries.

Installation

If you are going to install a home security system, complete with surveillance cameras, not only do you have to mount the lights, but you have to connect it to the equipment that will power the cameras and record the feeds. This means that not only do you have to run wires all over the place, but you need to buy the rest of the equipment as well. Just installing a couple of security cameras can easily take a half a day or more.

Installing a fake security camera, on the other hand, usually takes only a few minutes. Just insert batteries into the unit, and mount it wherever you want to with a few screws. That’s it, you’re done.

Features

Obviously, the list of features for a comprehensive security camera system are numerous, and depend upon the system you are installing. The most obvious features are the ability to capture and record any instances of trespassing on your property. They also act as a deterrent to crimes against your property, as no one likes to get caught on video doing something they shouldn’t be.

Dummy security cameras don’t have the ability to record activities on your property, but they do act as a very compelling deterrent. Most models look very realistic and come with motion sensors and LED lights. Motion sensors on the camera will cause the camera to rotate back and forth and turn on a bright red LED when any movement is detected within its range. This acts just like a motion activated security camera, and has a tendency to make them very noticeable to a would-be robber.

Conclusion

When trying to decide whether or not a fake security camera is right for you, you should probably ask yourself the following questions:

• Do I want to deter a would-be criminal that wanders onto my property, or do I want to catch him in the act?
• Will the appearance of a security camera be enough to deter the class of would-be criminal likely to wander into my neighborhood?
• Is the extra security that I will feel from a real security camera system be worth spending the extra $500 or more.

Your answers to those questions should give you an idea as to whether or not a fake motion activated security camera is right for you.