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Why You Need More than a Light on a Timer

A light on a timer is a great idea, and we still recommend that you use one.  It can be seen from the street, and gives a good first impression.  But timers are commonplace, and burglars know this.  Worse, lights are static.  But light from a television is something entirely different.  It is constantly changing, and gives the impression of "alive."  FakeTV recreates that light, and recreates that impression.

So why not just put a television on a timer?  It will not work!  Modern televisions turn on with push-buttons, so they will not turn on from an external timer.  So why not just leave a television on whenever you are away?  Well, that wastes a lot of power.  Plus, televisions get gradually dimmer with time.  Does it make sense to use up the life of an expensive TV when nobody is watching it? 

As seen on NBC's TechNow!
Click here to see the video by NBC's Scott McGrew

The Solution is FakeTV

Using FakeTV could not be simpler.  Place FakeTV where it will light up a room, but you cannot see the FakeTV unit itself from outside.  A second floor room is ideal, but a first floor room with translucent shades or blinds works fine, too.  Then, each evening at dusk FakeTV's built-in light sensor will turn the unit on.  FakeTV turns off automatically after a switch-selectable time. Burglars will almost always circle a home once before entering.  They are looking for the easiest way in, and looking for signs of life.  FakeTV gives them just those signs.  Few burglars will enter a home that they think is occupied.

Click here to see a video clip of FakeTV in action

This gives you an idea of what the FakeTV itself looks like, but not really the effect.  To see that, you want to look at the room that FakeTV is illuminating.  To know what that looks like, just turn on your television in a dark room, and look at the wall opposite the TV.   To get an idea of the impression that FakeTV gives, step outside your home at night with the television on.  The very characteristic light from the TV triggers mental cues that you associate with "people home".  See this for yourself-- the psychological  effect is far more powerful than we can can describe here.

For this clip, we chose a short time when the FakeTV unit happened to be very active.  Other times, and just like a real television, FakeTV is relatively static.  We allowed no telltale signs that would permit the bad guy tell whether or not this was the real thing, even if he was looking for it.

Quality in Every Detail

FakeTV is simple to use and well thought-out.  The highest quality components are assembled to produce a quality product that you will enjoy for years to come.   Our core business is automotive sensors and controls.  We are familiar with needing to produce high reliability at a low cost.

FakeTV becomes part of your home, and we have designed it as such.  Yes, it is highly functional, but it is also attractive.  The opalescent diffuser lens gives a pretty glow, and the optical illusion formed by the LEDs on the screen is frankly fascinating to watch.  (Although we discourage you from doing so-- it is never healthy to look at any bright light source for an extended period of time.)

Outstanding Value

What if I Already Have a Burglar Alarm System?

You have an alarm system-- great! You reduce your odds of a break-in by roughly 2/3.  What about the remaining 1/3?  Thieves can still cause you much misery in a "smash and grab" robbery.  You still want to make your home look occupied.

Neither FakeTV nor even an elaborate and expensive occupation simulation system (such things exist!) can guarantee you will not have a break in.  We do not want to give the impression that you should ever slack off your security precautions.  But, you can make your home look occupied, and thus improve your odds, for a remarkably modest price, and with no hassle at all.

Discourage Prowlers

	FTV-10 FakeTV US / Color: Charcoal
	Charcoal color gives FakeTV a high-tech feel.  Built-in light sensor and timer.  Direct burglars elsewhere with FakeTV.  120VAC adapter for the U.S. Buy one FakeTV at $29.95 and get $5 off each additional FakeTV!
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	FTV-10 FakeTV US / Color: Ivory
	Ivory color gives it a warm, "homey" feel.  This FakeTV blends well in a traditional decor.  Simulates the light output from a real HDTV, directing burglars elsewhere.  Built-in light sensor and timer. 120VAC adapter for the U.S. Buy one FakeTV at $29.95 and get $5 off each additional FakeTV!
	List Price: $49.99 Price: Shipping one is just $4.95*

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	Available in both Ivory or Charcoal! Here's a product a repeat customer of ours suggested: buy ten FakeTV's at a great price, and save money on shipping, too.  Perfect for neighborhood watch programs, or other groups of security minded individuals.  This deal is available to anyone-- maybe you just have ten people in your life who might benefit from a a useful security device. 10 FakeTV's for $239, that's $23.90 each!
	Price if purchased separately: $299.50
	Price:	Charcoal
		Ivory

*Shipping and handling for 1 FakeTV is $4.95 by USPS First Class Mail to US customers. Other shipping options are available and will be shown at checkout. Shipping on subsequent FakeTV's is calculated based on weight, destination, and delivery preference.