Can I install dummy CCTV cameras?

All CCTV cameras are subject to stringent rules and regulations, so even dummy cameras must be placed in law-abiding locations. If a dummy camera overlooks private property or is directed towards a window, you may find that legal problems arise. [1]

A fake CCTV camera is only likely to work on an inexperienced criminal. A professional burglar is going to be able to tell the difference, and once they know that it is not recording, the device will no longer act as a deterrent. [2]

Blinking Red Lights Manufacturers are also under the impression that people will believe the camera is real if there is a blinking red light. In reality, almost no real security cameras have blinking red lights. Older cameras may have them but you would be hard pressed to find a modern security camera that does. [3]

LED setup reference guide A flashing blue light on a security camera means you are ready for the WiFi protected setup. [4]

All Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems, even the fake ones, are required to follow a strict set of laws. All cameras must be placed in law-abiding locations, if a dummy camera overlooks private property or is directed towards a window, there could be legal problems that arise. [5]

CCTV’s do not deter criminals, no matter what you may have heard. But they do give a false sense of security. Once criminals are INSIDE a shop, or home, or building, or premises, a CCTV camera is of little use. Criminals know this.3 Aug 2015 [6]

Motion-detecting lights are also intended to add a layer of security. But having security lights, as it turns out, is only marginally effective unless it comes with specific strategies — and in the end, the most effective home burglary deterrent might just be a good relationship with your neighbors.23 Feb 2016 [7]