– FTV-10 Charcoal Design Burglar Deterrent – S
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FakeTV is a burglar deterrent that recreates the light of real HDTV television. FakeTV’s super-bright LEDs fill a room with light in thousands of possible shades of color. FakeTV simulates scene changes, fades, swells, and and on-screen motion. From outside, it looks just like someone is home watching TV. Most burglars will not break into an occupied house. Why risk prison? So when a prowler sees that flickering glow that means someone is home watching TV, he knows to move on to an easier target. When you are away, FakeTV says “alive” far more than a lamp on a timer ever could. Buy a FakeTV and make your home an unappealing choice for a break-in.
INNOVATIVE HOME SECURITY: The FakeTV FTV-10 uses dynamic, TV-like light to simulate human presence, deterring burglars effectively. Its bright LED’s and frosted lens create a realistic television glow, perfect for enhancing your home’s security.
ENERGY-EFFICIENT LED TECHNOLOGY: Equipped with super bright, low-power LEDs, the FTV-10 dummy home security device mimics television scene changes, fades, and motion, offering an economical solution to maintain a lived-in appearance at your home.
EASY-TO-USE DUMMY HOME SECURITY: With its simple one-switch operation and no Wi-Fi needed, the FakeTV FTV-10 is user-friendly. Its built-in light sensor and timer (no need to set a clock) automatically adjust to environmental lighting, ensuring optimal operation. Simply set the switch to Dusk +4 or Dusk +7 hrs and the FTV-10 will autimatically turn on and off each night.
VERSATILE APPLICATION: Ideal for homes, vacation properties, or empty spaces, the FTV-10’s compact design fits any room. It is a great tool for evenings out or extended holidays, providing peace of mind by making your home look occupied.
LONG-LASTING AND RELIABLE: Our prime-quality burglar deterrent light is designed for durability and long-term use, the FTV-10 is a trustworthy addition to your home security system. Its high manufacturing standards ensure quality and reliability for every homeowner.
DaveS –
outstanding!!
great product, very quick delivery – seems to be backed by a buch of guys who really care about their products. works very well, and the +4 and +7 timers are great .. what that means is that the unit will go on at dusk and stay on for either 4 hours past that (if the switch is in one position) and then turn off (e.g. like someone shutting off their TV to sleep), or go on at dusk and stay on for 7 hours past that (switch in the other position). There’s also a regular “on” setting for timer use or manual operation. the unit also lights an LED depending on the timer switch (one is red LED and the other BLUE LED) so you can confirm at a glance that you have it set the way you want it.the look is extremely realistic and the light is plenty bright. and, the unit is nice and compact and the power cord is sufficiently long.one key is to make sure you can’t see the unit directly from the outside. I ended up placing it on a window shelf in a 2nd floor room, and placing a box between it and the window, and then one on either side as well (I suppose I could just cut one side off a single box and use that as well, like a diorama would be) — this ensured the light was not directly visible, and casts a shadow on the window that looks like the light is coming from the back of a TV. I’m sure you could project it onto a wall facing the window, or other possibilities as well.sure it could be a little less expensive, but the price isn’t prohibitive, and the company seems to promise great support as well (e.g. will send a new one if there’s any trouble, etc). and, for the money, it’s a great additional deterrent and good value.highly recommended!!! (and I have nothing to do at all with the company, I just think they did a great job with this one!).
Capital –
My neighbors all think I watch TV now
This unit is so convincing, I have actually pulled into my own driveway thinking, “oh, someone is home watching tv…” Of course, I quickly remember that it’s FakeTV, but it is amazingly realistic. I scoured the reviews before buying this and waited over a month to review it myself. Here is what I have gathered after experimenting with several locations in my house and viewing it from outside.1 – Needs to be on an upper floor and not in a window someone can look into directly, for obvious reasons2 – Works well with thin blinds/roman shades, or white curtains, but I have no issues using it without any window coverings3 – You’ll probably want to shine the light at an angle to the window so you get an ambient glow that looks like a TV. Mine is set about 1′ below the base of the window, centered underneath the middle and pointing towards the corner of the room next to the edge of the window. I also put it in a very large room set about 8′ away from the side wall and 5′ away from the wall with the windows.4 – Settings include a dusk+4 hours, a dusk+7 hours and an “always on” setting. I prefer using the dusk+4 hour setting since it stays on through prime time when most people have their TV on. I’ve found it reliably comes on, but the times are approximate so it isn’t *too* predictable.5 – Be prepared for the neighbors to ask you about your favorite shows… if you’re like me and don’t really watch TV, you might struggle with answering that one! :)I noticed a reviewer complained that it was too rhythmic to be confused with a real TV, but this wasn’t the case at all in my experience. I could not discern any pattern as it appears to change from screen to screen… maybe at some point it looks like flipping channels, but that is to be expected if someone is at home watching TV and changing channels during a commercial break and I think it just adds to the realism.Bottom line: it is definitely worth the money, does exactly what it claims to do, and is really easy to use. The unit itself seems fairly basic (it is made in China if that matters to you), but it does not seem flimsy. I would absolutely make this purchase again.
SES51 –
But Wait, There’s More!
This is not that difficult to figure out how to use properly! But sometimes, you’ve got to out-smart the bear… or find somebody else that is to help you. If you think you can just take this out of the box, plug it in, slide a switch, point it at a blind or draped covered window 20 feet away, leave all the lights turned brightly on in the room and expect this to make people in the next county believe you’re watching TV… you might want to think again before purchasing this! This item takes some planning and common sense to use properly.All kidding aside (actually, I wasn’t kidding)… If you’ve got room-darkening blinds or drapes, you’d probably not even see a spotlight through them, let alone a Fake TV. This produce is meant to be subtle. If you can’t even see your own TV operating (flickering) from outside any way, this definitely won’t work for you. What makes you think this product would do any better? C’mon… use that noggin on your shoulders. Some planning or “arranging” may need to occur in your specific setting to make this thing “believable” to those thinking about using your keepsakes to pawn off for crack. Thieves still are typically lazy and will move on to an easier target if you do your part, first, and take a little time to set this up properly. Even just a little flicker might save you from having to make that 911 call when you return from your Bingo night or church’s pot-luck supper.In my application, which I use for extended vacations, or even just an evening that I’ll be returning after dark… I plug it in, of course, placed on the entertainment center or a stand less than 2 feet in front of the window, angled about 45 degrees off to one side. It’s aimed (up) towards the wall that has my window(s) that I want its blinking to be visible from. I don’t leave any other “glaring” lights on in the room either… but there still are some dimmer lights on in the room. I have only blinds and I “crack” them open slightly so the light goes up and through them. I also have (the advantage of) a gable window that allows the blinking Fake TV’s light to reflect off of the vaulted ceiling and this is the most effective application I’ve found although I’ve used it successfully in other rooms. Anybody on the street would think there is somebody home here with the TV on. You also may need to obscure the area around the sensor (block off with books or a newspaper crumpled up) to ensure it comes on in a lighted room.Try different angles, tilts, blind/drape openings and/or reflecting off ceiling or walls to find the best results. Of course, if you black-out your windows completely (or don’t have any), nothing will work for you. Then again, a little thought process before you purchase this may save you some trouble (or the need to write negative reviews). This product may not work in your environment or setting.I’ve used this product for almost a year now. It works suitably for my situation and it DOES look like a real TV operating in the room from outside. There are, however, a couple items I’d like to see changed or added to it. Of course, these would increase to the already reasonable price this thing now sells for.1. Have a “random” on and off setting still retaining the 4 and 7 hour relative timeframes.2. Have a variable sensor sensitivity like high, medium and low.3. And this is really picky… have a 5 or 6 hour setting. 7 hours is still too long even for our winter’s early sunsets. It will remain on till well after midnight here, which is a dead giveaway that I’m really not home if you already know my “pattern” or observe my other light timers.Still, I love the Fake TV. It gives me a reassuring feeling that my property is safe and sound when I do leave it for just an hour or for weeks at a time. I highly recommend it.
Molon Labe –
This item works flawlessly and is really easy to setup…Just open the box, plug-in the 110v outlet into the unit and into the wall and switch the device to the ON position and you’re ready!It is ideal for simulating someone watching TV at home, while you’re not there.This is really a good thief deterrent, as thieves would look out their target from the street, looking for which house does or does not have any activity…Think like a thief and you’ll understand why this product is an awesome deterrent.The FakeTV device also have 2 options: One for Winter & Summer time (as night comes earlier in winter time)…Winter time, turn the switch to Dusk + 7 hoursSummer time, turn the switch to Dusk + 4 hoursThis gives you the best energy consumption results while giving you more time of FakeTV activity!Luminosity sensor starts the countdown when the dark room have a luminosity of 0.5 lux.
Celine –
It really does look like someone’s home! This is the first time I’ve gone away and felt confident that my house was as secure as it could be. Previously I’d put a light on a timer, but this is so much simpler and effective. Highly recommended!
Perry Feser –
Works perfect. Very realistic and is easy, effective way to have your home appear occupied.
David H –
This is an excellent product which functions just as described- gives the impression from outside that you have the TV on but uses little power.Put it on a timer along with other light elsewhere in the house and it looks as if you are home