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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is FakeTV UL Listed / CE Certified / RoHS Compliant/ TUV Approved?

UL Listed - The power supply of FakeTV is UL listed, which means it has passed rigorous safety testing.  The FakeTV unit itself uses only safe, low voltage (9V) power.   The UL listing for the FakeTV power supply also meets the Canadian requirements as well.

CE Certified - FakeTV is CE marked, which means that it complies with the applicable European safety standards. See copy of the FakeTV CE Certificate

RoHS Compliant - FakeTV is RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) compliant.  This means that it will not leave nasty chemicals in a landfill. See a copy of the RoHS Compliance

TUV Certification - The power supply has been put through certain tests and found in accordance with TUV requirements. See a copy of the TUV Certification for the FakeTV power supply.

Why doesn't FakeTV also come with sound?

Great question and one that is asked quite often!

In most circumstances you cannot hear the TV from outside the house. But, if you want an added burglar repellent, we recommend you leave a radio tuned to a talk radio station.

I lost my instruction sheet, can I get a copy of it? 

Of course! Download a pdf of the instructions here.

I don't like to input my credit card information online. Can I order over the phone?

Definitely! Though our ordering process is completely secure, we understand the concerns about online ordering.  Please call 877-5-FAKETV (877-532-5388) to place you order over the phone. 

What are the specifications of FakeTV?

FakeTV specifications can be found here. (Opens as a pop-up window.)

How long has FakeTV been on the market and how are sales?

We began selling FakeTV in February of 2008, and sales are going very well, thanks for asking.  Perhaps security products do well in hard times.  We really would rather all burglary stopped, and we would do something else.  But, in the mean time, we are pleased to make the "job" of the crooks a little harder.  Opto-Electronic Design, Inc. is privately held company and precise sales figures are confidential.

Is  FakeTV Patented?

Yes.  FakeTV is protected by two US Patents, 7,365,649 and 7,719,435.  Additional patent applications, as well as an international (PCT) application, are pending.  Also "FakeTV" is a registered trademark of Opto-Electronic Design, Inc.

Are there any other uses for FakeTV?

One customer gave it to his daughter because she has to fall asleep with the TV on. This saved the TV and electricity.

A theatrical troupe needed a way to make it look like the actor on stage was watching TV.  FakeTV was the perfect solution.

Other uses?  If you think of any, let us know.  We would like to be the central twist in some TV detective story.   Are you you listening, Hollywood writers?

What is the warranty for FakeTV?

A copy of the warranty can be found here.

FakeTV is a great idea! Do you have any other products?

We have innovative automotive and sensing products that you may find at www.oedes.com. We have no other security products.

You won't sell me a FakeTV and, knowing that I have one, rob me, will you?

Of course not! We are here to do God's work, and we refer to the 7th Commandment-- "Thou shall not steal".  Besides, we really would have no way of knowing if it was the FakeTV or the real thing anyway, and we would not want to run the risk of getting caught.

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