Reddit mentions: The best simulated surveillance cameras

So, one word of advice is to define what your goals are.

• Do you only care about catching vandals?
  
• Do you want entrance/exit visibility in case of an active shooter situation?
  
• Are you also looking to handle discipline cases?
  
• Who needs access to footage? Central/Admin Office? Principals? School Resource Officers?
  
• Do you require/want authentication?
  
• Do you want a closed circuit system, ethernet/poe system (IP), something in between?
  
  Answering these questions will help guide your decision process. Having said, I like some of the following offerings Sony's OnSSI, Cisco's Video Surveillance Manager, and Trendnet
  
  These are larger offerings, and I would also recommend using a consultant to make any of these happen.
  
  If you're in need of something much smaller, quick-n-dirty, the Arlo indoor/outdoor system isn't bad (can get from Best Buy) and I've heard ravings about the Canary video system as well from some smaller schools.
  
  In the meantime, not the WORST idea in the world to look into a fake camera or 2 to at least try and deter the less malevolent.

I have some camera ideas for you! Outdoor ones tend to be expensive, plus many require wiring (or can be even more expensive for wireless). To get around this, you could look at indoor ones and point them out windows. There are tons of options on Amazon in the $30 range, and you don't have to worry about external wiring (or even check local ads for used nanny cams). For a reasonable outdoor setup, they have great trail cams like this that are very reasonable for what they provide. No wiring, and records to an SD card so you don't have to worry about wifi. You could even throw up one real camera and get a pack of fake ones like theses. To hopefully prevent her from even thinking about coming back, grab an image from the real camera, forward it to the ex to show you're prepared. This would also be a great time to go to your neighbors to explain the situation and see if they have cameras or saw anything, and ask them to let you know if they notice anything in the future.


Good luck and stay safe!!

I wouldn't worry much about the fence. Even if it's a super sturdy, brand new fence with awesome lock, they'll just climb it.

Securing your doors and windows seems like the best approach. Window security film may slow them down if they're attempting to break the glass, though it sounds like so far they've avoided breaking glass to get in.

You can also buy fake security cameras to give the illusion of security. Here's a 4 pack of them for $20. Signs indicating surveillance could help, too. There are some people who speculate that cameras and warnings of surveillance are actually an attractant to burglars, as they think you must have something worth stealing. I don't buy that, though.

There are also window/door alarms you can install that let out a super loud siren: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sabre-Wireless-Door-Window-Alarm-HS-DWA/205202554. That may be enough to make a burglar flee.

Sorry to hear about your security issues. That must be a terrible feeling to not feel safe in your own home.

From the Amazon UK reviews:

Five Stars:

> Makes life easier . Thankyou

Four stars:

> Bit of fun

Five stars:

> Super product and a great price, it's doing the job!

I guess parents who don't have enough empathy to think that their kids deserve some semblance of privacy.

Like other aimed at front and at Vehicle, If you have other issues around the sides/back throw up some Dummy cams Amazon has some great ones Four Cameras for $30 or less

Buy some dummy security cameras like theses

https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Surveillance-Security-Outdoor-Warning/dp/B01940JPLQ/

Most have like a flashing red LED in them so they are really obvious.

Mount them in a VERY obvious place, like right over the door.

99.9% of thieves will go somewhere else. The .01% that won't are the ones you aren't going to keep out anyways.

Fake cameras on amazon even have flashing lights. Pretty easy and 7 bucks.

If you are a bit technical you can use an old phone as an IP camera with a free app and lean it against a window if a suitable one exists.

You can then use a trial version of something like blueiris to record stuff on your computer, with motion detection etc.

It's not as easy as a bought in solution but it's free.

Edit .. or to approach it from the other direction
JZK® 2 X Dummy Fake Surveillance Security CCTV Dome Camera With LED Blinking Real imitation for Home Security，Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01ARLEASY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dRVwDbVYMCAXJ

I have the nest cam and it works great.

But - if money is really tight, a fake camera will work as a deterrent. This one is only $8 - and looks pretty legit. Put it in a really obvious place, maybe even a sign that says "you are on camera".

WALI Bullet Dummy Fake Surveillance Security CCTV Dome Camera Indoor Outdoor with one LED Light + Warning Security Alert Sticker Decals WL-TC-S1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019405SQM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aRwtybC90XX19


If the kid isn't completely stupid, he'll bail once he sees it.

Not actually a bad idea, just don't go for the common ones like this, get something like this or this

Install a fake surveillance camera and a sign indicating a "Caméra Arrêt" is nearby. Bonus points if you can make the sign look official like this one.

Not disagreeing with your comment, but Amazon does have fake security cameras for $8.

Fake security cameras can be a good deterrent. Cheap too.

No kidding!

But there are some ways to mitigate this risk:

1. Park in a remote empty area, and put orange cones in the adjacent parking bays.
   
2. After parking, place fake security cameras on top of your car.
   
3. Bring a spousal unit or significant other to keep watch while you shop.
   
   I usually go with option 3 ;-)

Place security cameras all over, outside the house. If thats too expensive, get fake ones. Also, every time you leave through the garage, make sure you keep your eye on the garage door until it is completely closed.

Just speaking from experience.

Its okay I have 2 security cameras at my gate. I live on 2 acres. The entire 2 acres are enclosed, and guarded by this. I also own 2 Pitbulls. They are EXTREMELY VICIOUS.

https://www.amazon.com/ZOSI-Security-Camera-Surveillance-Outdoor/dp/B07RZZ9BC3/


You're welcome. As someone else said, an actual camera system is expensive and irresponsible. If it's just the deterrence you want, these are cheap and better than nothing.

Wherever you live next, get one of these. My friend also has an ADT sign even though they do not actually have it.

Order this (or one of the many very cheap dummy cameras like it) and put it up where he'll notice it.

Heck, you can spend 20 bucks and get a REAL wifi camera to put up and get video showing the situation. Look up WyzeCam cameras.

Fake security signs dont hurt, but they arent terribly helpful either.


These wouldnt hurt either

Get a restraining order. Get an imitation security camera

I assume you’re talking about something like this? It will not work by just plugging in a power source. You have to modify the battery contact points to trick it into thinking it’s a wired camera.

Once you do that, the constant HomeKit stream draws significant power from the camera. I don’t know if the solar panel would be able to provide enough power to keep the battery charged.

Set one of these on top of it

Buy 10-20 of these and put them everywhere https://www.amazon.in/Iota-Security-Camera-Flashing-Office/dp/B07W5GN7WV/

You could mount one of these.

Put up a sign saying the premises are under surveillance, and spend a few bucks on one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Dummy-Security-Camera-Blinking/dp/B0013Q1XTM

Property has ten of these things.

get a fake cam off amazon and stick it up for extra effect... if your WiFi is in range of the area (they're always on their phones) change your SSID name to CCTV monitoring xxx street or something.

edit: added a link to a cam for you

Budget ? I am guessing not a lot student life isn’t easy so going on that assumption, Fake cameras are cheap from amazon https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Surveillance-Security-Outdoor-Warning/dp/B01940JPLQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=fake+cctv&qid=1574605092&sr=8-3 good deterrent . Also motion sensor lights https://www.amazon.com/Home-Zone-ES00730U-Security-Weatherproof/dp/B07K7WX721/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=motion+sensor+light+outdoor&qid=1574605276&sprefix=motion+sens&sr=8-6 are a good idea more light is the enemy of people doing shady shit, you will need a electrician or if you are comfortable doing it yourself https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk3jpZW-t3o
He just says turn off the light switch I would go just one step further and turn off the breaker at your electrical box don’t get fried defeats the entire purpose. If you want some cameras to see if someone is sneaking around Wyze cams are great or get a trail camera battery powered but hide it well as it can be stolen.

Bingo. I have a bunch of hardscape that includes areas that are filled with small stones. It'll take someone hours to find my fake rock -- and they'll have to search for it in view of my fake camera

A couple of these around the house might scare them away

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0013Q1XTM

Hell you could probably get a fake one and it would have the same effect.