– FTV-11 - Advanced Burglar Deterrent Device – Widescreen Realistic Television Simulator with Reflective Lens - Dummy Home Security Device with Lights – Protect Your House & Valuables
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Brand | FakeTV |
Color | Charcoal |
Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polycarbonate |
Style | Modern |
Room Type | Bedroom, Living Room, Family Room, Basement |
About this item
- ADVANCED BURGLAR DETERRENT: The FakeTV FTV-11 effectively simulates the light of an active widescreen television. This dummy home security device deters potential burglars with its realistic TV-like illumination and reflective lens, making it appear as if someone is home and watching TV.
- ENERGY-EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGY: This must-have home accessory utilizes super bright, low-power LEDs for its light simulation, providing a cost-effective way to enhance security in your house without the need for continuous Wi-Fi connection or high electricity consumption.
- EASE OF USE WITH AUTOMATED CONTROLS: Our prime quality TV simulator light burglar deterrent is designed with simplicity in mind. The FTV-11 features a user-friendly single-switch operation, complemented by a built-in light sensor and timer, ensuring optimal functioning during your absence.
- VERSATILE AND PRACTICAL DESIGN: Its charcoal color and compact size make the FakeTV FTV-11 a subtle yet effective addition to your home security setup. Ideal for homes, vacation properties, or any space needing the appearance of occupancy.
- LONG-LASTING AND RELIABLE: FakeTV's FTV-11 model is built with quality and durability in mind, ensuring long-term reliability and performance in creating a lived-in look for your property.
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Product Description
The FTV-11 is even brighter than our FTV-10!
Ever notice the flickering glow shining from your neighbor's windows when they are watching TV? Burglars do too, so they know to move on to another target. FakeTV simulates the light output of a television, making it look like someone is home watching TV. The light effects of real television programming — scene changes, fades, flicks, swells, and more — are all faithfully simulated by FakeTV. Much like the FTV-10, the FakeTV model FTV-11 makes light like a television does. It just makes more of it! That makes the effect more noticeable, especially when used in larger rooms.
- Our Brightest FakeTV!
- Simulates the light output of a 40" HDTV
- Built-In Light sensor and timer
- Uses the same power as a nightlight
- 12 Super bright LED's with polished chrome reflector
- US style AC adaptor and instructions included
Burglars do not like occupied houses; why risk getting caught. When they see that flickering glow, they know someone is inside watching TV. FakeTV is a simple DIY security device that gives the impression that someone is home and they are watching television right now. Burglars will not be able to distinguish FakeTV from a real TV.
Our brightest model in the FakeTV lineup!
The FTV-11 is 3 times brighter than our models FTV-10 and FTV-7. Use it in larger rooms or when FakeTV needs to be further from the window. FakeTV uses super bright LED's that will last for a long time. If you use your FakeTV every night, the LED's will last for 20 years.
Easy to Use
Using FakeTV couldn't be simpler-- plug in the device and set the switch to Dusk + 4 or 7 hours. The FakeTV will turn on at night, every night! No WiFi to setup, no clock to set, no app to download, and no software updates.
Alternatively, the FakeTV can be used with a simple lamp timer and set to times you want it to be on. Simply, plug the FakeTV into the lamp timer, set the lamp timer, and set the FakeTV switch to ON.
Appear home with FakeTV
FakeTV is an excellent DIY security solution. There is nothing to install-- no drilling or wiring needed. It works great in conjunction with a whole home security system. Whole home security systems are great, we use them ourselves, but they don't prevent the smash and grab type break-ins where the burglar is in and out before the police are even notified. FakeTV helps prevent this by alerting the the burglar that someone is inside.
Hydreon Corporation
Experts in optics and high volume manufacturing, Hydreon Corporation teamed up with author and inventor Blaine Readler to further develop his invention for a television simulator. Hydreon studied the flickering glow in detail, gathering much data with sophisticated instruments about the intensity and color variations emanating from a real television. Engineers wrote computer programs to simulate the effects produced by TV programming. While the FakeTV FTV-10 is the initial fruit of this hard work and ingenuity, the FTV-11 goes even further!
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Brand | FakeTV |
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Color | Charcoal |
Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polycarbonate |
Style | Modern |
Room Type | Bedroom, Living Room, Family Room, Basement |
Product Dimensions | 3.2"L x 2.5"W x 2.7"H |
Specific Uses For Product | Home |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Power Source | AC |
Control Method | Remote |
Number of Light Sources | 1 |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Light Color | Various |
Item Weight | 0.31 Pounds |
Number of Items | 1 |
Controller Type | Remote Control |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
Brightness | 28980 Lux |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
Shade Color | Charcoal |
Fixture Type | Non Removable |
Assembly Required | No |
Item Weight | 5 ounces |
ASIN | B00BTKGHDE |
Item model number | FTV-11-US |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #102 in Home Security Systems |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 13, 2013 |
Manufacturer | Hydreon Corporation |
Country of Origin | China |
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Customers like the performance, realism, brightness, ease of use, and security of the light fixture. For example, they mention that it works reliably, looks great from outside, and is plenty bright. Some appreciate the multi-lingual instructions. That said, opinions are mixed on value.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the light fixture. They mention that it does what it claims to do, it stimulates TV being watched, and it works reliably on their lamp timer. The timer seems to work pretty good, and the product has some good points. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Very small device, easy to program and really does the job as described...." Read more
"...Works reliably on my lamp timer which is set to randomize start and stop times by 45 minutes...." Read more
"...It has a good feature; goes on at dusk (sensor at top) and off four or seven hours later.Pros:Cheap and easy...." Read more
"...But they work great and we hope accomplish their purpose." Read more
Customers like the brightness of the light fixture. They mention that the LEDs this unit emits are bright, and it has a good TV light emission simulation for such a compact unit. Customers also appreciate the light sensor, which turns the unit on at dusk and off four or seven hours after dark.
"...It has a good feature; goes on at dusk (sensor at top) and off four or seven hours later.Pros:Cheap and easy...." Read more
"This model replaced my 12 year old predecessor. Much brighter lights. Now illuminates 2 front windows when room is not in use, quite effectively." Read more
"...This one was the clear winner. Stronger light output and looks just like the TV is on. Very pleased with this one." Read more
"...It only works with all the other lights off. It isn't very bright...." Read more
Customers like the realism of the light fixture. They mention that it looks very realistic and believable from the outside. Some say it looks fake and not like a TV. However, most are happy with the brightness and color accuracy of the product. They say it does a good job at simulating a television being on in the room without using all the power.
"...it pointed towards slightly opened louvered shutters, and it looks great from outside. I combine with talk radio (on an Echo), and a wifi lightbulb...." Read more
"As advertised, it really does look like tv light." Read more
"Looks fake, not like a tv" Read more
"...This one was the clear winner. Stronger light output and looks just like the TV is on. Very pleased with this one." Read more
Customers find the light fixture easy to set up and use. They mention it's configured with one single switch, and the instructions are clear and easy to understand. The light ships in a small box, complete with multi-lingual instructions. Customers also say it'll act as a deterrent and takes two seconds to plug in and set the switch.
"Very small device, easy to program and really does the job as described...." Read more
"It is a simple product that hopefully acts as a deterrent. I also have the first version and bought this for the increased brightness...." Read more
"...Easy to use; on-off switch, electric cord, timer feature.Proven deterrent to criminals; TV means Person Home And Awake...." Read more
"easy to set up." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the security provided by the light fixture. They mention that it is an awesome deterrent for burglars when you are away, a reasonable addition to home security, and a great theft deterrence. Some say that it looks real and acts as a deterent to crime. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Great addition to your house security if you live alone or if you are away," Read more
"...Summary: reasonable addition to home security, liked by self-defense experts, not a huge investment." Read more
"Fantastic addition to a home security system. I’ve had mines for about a year. No problems at all...." Read more
"Home security works best if the people that want to steal your stuff think that someone is home, and they are likely to be nabbed by the cops if..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the design of the light fixture. They mention it's a nifty idea, cool, and clever. Some say that it makes their home look occupied.
"...How could it possibly simulate a TV?It seriously lights up a room. It only pulls 5 watts. I'm astounded...." Read more
"Updated.The concept and idea are good. I believed in the product enough to immediately have ordered another which arrived and worked correctly...." Read more
"...for years now so I expect the newer version will last just as long.. Super idea and worth the cost as a security tool." Read more
"Interesting concept, even though I don’t watch television, I thought I would purchase this in an attempt to keep the bad guys away...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the light fixture. For example, they say it looks like a TV from the outside, and it's very visible from the street. The light shines brightly through closed blinds, and is quite convincing.
"...This "Fake TV" light (model FTV-11) is very convincing in my opinion...." Read more
"Yep, it really does look like a TV is on. It has a few options for the timing, very easy." Read more
"...Looks like my TV is on. And I can save the real TV for when I am home." Read more
"...I live in a very safe neighborhood and area as well. This looks like someone is home...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the light fixture. Some mention it's a great and inexpensive deterrent that from outside gives the appearance of a TV. However, others say that it seems a bit overpriced for what it is, and that it lacks functionality.
"...This is $35 and expensive for a piece of plastic and simple electronic brain...." Read more
"...Pros:Cheap and easy. Well, not so cheap. It's about $20 more than it ought to be, in my opinion...." Read more
"...The price needs to be lower." Read more
"...] The FakeTV Burglar Deterrent is an inexpensive little addition to your home security equipment...." Read more
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Great addition to your house security if you live alone or if you are away,
It has a good feature; goes on at dusk (sensor at top) and off four or seven hours later.
Pros:
Cheap and easy. Well, not so cheap. It's about $20 more than it ought to be, in my opinion. We're probably shelling out that extra twenty for the feeling of security. But it's not a very elaborate or complicated device.
Takes the power of a nightlight, so is energy-sparing and economical to leave on for a period of time.
Easy to use; on-off switch, electric cord, timer feature.
Proven deterrent to criminals; TV means Person Home And Awake.
You don't have to leave on a real TV on a timer.
It's bright.
Cons:
I think it's a bit overpriced
It doesn't have sound, of course. But you can leave a radio on a timer for "sounds of home"
It has to be near an outlet--short cord.
Works best behind a window shade of some kind so the flickering light shows but you can't peer in and see the fakey-fake-fake TV.
Summary: reasonable addition to home security, liked by self-defense experts, not a huge investment.
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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 hours
Summer time, turn the switch to Dusk + 4 hours
This 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.