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Automatic Lighting Type
Photocell Sensors
Fixture Type
Freestanding
Bulb Type
LED
Sensor Type
Motion / Photocell Sensors
Photocell Sensor
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Plug-In
Technology
Photocell
Bulb Features
Color-Changing
Flickering
Bulb Color
Multiple Colors Bulb Color
Minimum Illumination (Lux) Rating
0-1 Lux
Ease of Installation
Beginner (Installs < 10 minutes)
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Opto-Electronic
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Boost your Home Security by Giving the Impression Someone is Home Watching TV
FakeTV Burglar Deterrent
FakeTV Burglar Deterrent
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FakeTV Burglar Deterrent
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Overview

  • Dynamic, color changing occupancy simulation helps prevent entry by criminals
  • Super-bright multi-color LED Light output simulates the effects of a normal television
  • Built-in light sensor turns FakeTV on when it is dark and off when it is light

Essential Info

If you are looking effective, affordable way to deter criminals from breaking into your home at night, the FakeTV Burglar Deterrent is the perfect solution. FakeTV is a plug-in unit about the size of a coffee cup that simulates light output equivalent to a typical 27" TV. A built-in light sensor automatically turns the device on at night and/or when lighting in a room turns black (at 0.5 lux). From outside your home, it looks like someone is home watching TV. A built-in computer controls the super-bright LEDs to produce light of varying intensity and color that light up a room just like a real television does. Lighting effects included scene changes, fades, swells, flickers, on screen motion and color changes. Like real television programming, FakeTV is constantly shifting among more and less dynamic periods, more vivid and more monochromatic, and brighter and darker scenes; it is completely unpredictable, and it never repeats. FakeTV makes your home look occupied in a way that that a light on a timer cannot, by offering the impression that someone is inside your home watching television.

Videos
  • Product Demonstration Video - 1
  • Product Demonstration Video - 2


  • Important notes:
    • Smarthome does not offer technical support on this product, please contact the manufacturer directly for all product support.
    • Defective exchanges for identical item within 30 days of purchase. After 30 days, please contact the manufacturer.
      Manufacturer contact information:
      Hydreon Corp
      Tel: (952) 943-2378

    Manuals/Software

    What's Included

  • FakeTV Burglar Deterrent
  • Power adapter
  • Owner's manual
  • More Info

    Applications
    The best FakeTV applications are second story windows, where you can see the light from FakeTV with no shade, but cannot see the FakeTV unit. For first story installations, you will generally need window coverings to prevent prowlers from seeing in. Blinds or drapes need to be translucent, or adjusted to allow a little light through. It may even be worth buying an inexpensive light-filtering shade, just to get the best occupancy simulation out of FakeTV.

    Specifications

    Specifications

    Manufacturer: Opto-Electronic
    Manufacturer Product No.:FTV-10
    UPC: 064924185310
    Light Sensor:Activates the device at when ambient light goes below 0.5 lux, device turns off when ambient light is above 0.5 lux
    Power Supply:Plug-in power adapter included
    Warranty:Manufacturer, two years
    Certifications:CE, RoHS


    Images/Video

    Rear View  On a Table  From a Burglar's Perspective  Product Demonstration Video - 1 
    Rear View  On a Table  From a Burglar's Perspective  Product Demonstration Video - 1 
    Product Demonstration Video - 2       
    Product Demonstration Video - 2       

    Reviews

    98 Ratings
    5 star: 67%  (66)
    4 star: 20%  (20)
    3 star: 3%  (3)
    2 star: 4%  (4)
    1 star: 5%  (5)
    Average Customer Rating
    (98 customer ratings)
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    KIAVASH -- newark, CA   2/18/2011
    Fake's a small Tube TV. Not a good replacement for an LCD or Plasma.
    RAYMOND -- west deptford, NJ   1/3/2011
    Excellent product. Placement of unit is critical in producing most effective lighting displayed to the unsuspecting person outdoors.
    GLENN -- south jordan, UT   8/22/2010
    Fake TV Burgler Alarm is great, I can leave home for several days and feel at ease at night knowing that it looks as if someone is watching TV. I love the ease of setting it up and the time settings you can set. It's great, and I also would recommend it to anyone and everyone. Great product.
    CAROLE -- prescott, AZ   7/16/2010
    tried it in the guest bedroom first and looked just like the tv was on. the night before we left we put it on top of our regular tv and from the outside of our home you would think a tv was on. instalation -- just plug it in.
    JAMES -- oxford, NC   7/14/2010
    Worth having, really think it is a great deterrent. Very easy to install, really just plug into you wall outlet and the flash begins.
    JOHN A -- rye, NY   7/13/2010
    Great product!...Effective detterent!!...Would recommend for anyone going away on vacation!
    THOMAS -- moore, SC   7/10/2010
    could be brighter, would be great on 2d floor with no blinds, drapes, etc
    MARC -- athens, GA   7/10/2010
    I purchased one for myself and was so impressed I purchased another for my Dad! I can see me giving lots of these this Christmas!
    THEODORE -- delray beach, FL   6/24/2010
    Excellent, just bought another one. thank you
    GORDON VICTOR -- los angeles, CA   6/23/2010
    Good addition to an overall security program; good price; could have a little more lumens of projection, but if able to aim at a window and not have in open view probably works OK
    -- ypsilanti, MI   6/21/2010
    This does a great job of making it look like a TV is on. Great device.
    TERRI -- el cerrito, CA   4/16/2010
    This is a simple but effective product. It surprised me how small it is but it really does the job...creates the distinct impression that someone is home watching television. In my opinion this beats a light on a timer by a lot. Thanks
    HENRY -- greeley, CO   4/12/2010
    Projected light is too weak to truly simulate a TV.
    NORMAN -- mountain view, CA   4/11/2010
    Works as advertised. Palm-sized. Cool to the touch even after several hours.
    RON -- atlanta, GA   4/11/2010
    Smarthome was terrific to buy from. The product is not consistent in dependadle on and off times.
    TROY -- roseville, MI   4/11/2010
    Really bright and seems to work as discribed.
    JAMES E -- las vegas, NV   4/10/2010
    Excellent product. Works as advertised. Not a replacement for a good home security system however it may prevent a broken window or a forced door. It gives the appearance of the dwelling being occupied. I highly recommend this product to Snowbirds, Vacationers, anyone who works off hours such as Graveyard shift.
    DAVID M -- omaha, NE   3/3/2010
    Awesome product for the safety and security minded!
    ERIC -- tampa, FL   2/28/2010
    You can't tell it's not a TV from outside. Really worth it, and I have recommended this device to all my friends.
    WINFIELD -- fallbrook, CA   2/25/2010
    Works great and is very compact for shelf use. The only caution I have is that the unit, itself, should not be able to be seen from a window or door.

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