Fake security cameras are everywhere. You can get them at your local Home Depot or Menards for about 15 dollars. Having this ready availability is great. But, how do you get the best use out of these cameras that do, basically nothing? First, let’s look at the functionality of real surveillance cameras and then we will get back to the answer to that question. Security cameras, in general, provide one or two services. The first is to observe and possibly record events as they are happening. The second is to advertise the fact that the area or property being observed has some sort of security protection, even if it is only the observation camera itself. The purpose of that advertising is to convince potential criminals to change their minds about committing a crime on or against the property in question. This is where the dummy security cameras come into play. They do accomplish this second purpose of security cameras as well as the real cameras. So what are the smartest ways to use the fake security cameras in your home?
QSEE Fake Security Camera
When using fake security cameras, the number one rule is to remember that it should only be used as an addition to an existing system. Prices have really come down on camera surveillance systems in the last couple of years and the quality is better than ever, not to mention the fact that the systems now integrate easily with home networks. So, start with at least two real cameras and then you can add a decoy camera to the mix. Next, make sure that the camera fits in well with the rest of the cameras in your system. By that, I mean make sure that the fake looks like other cameras in the system. If all of your other cameras have LED lights, then make sure that your fake has them too. You do not want to give criminals any reason to suspect that a dummy camera is on the property and giving all of the cameras in the mix a uniform look is one way to accomplish that. Make sure that the camera is in a logical and observable position. A camera that sticks out like a sore thumb might be a clue that it is a fake. On the other hand, don’t hide the camera as if it were meant to record spy camera videos. The camera’s purpose is advertising and you do want intruders to know that it is there. Lastly, tell as few people as possible that you are installing fake security cameras. Information has a way of getting around and you certainly do not want the fact that you are using fakes to get around. Following these smart tips will go a long way to maximizing the protection afforded by fake security cameras.