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Step 1
Set a spending limit for your fake security camera. The best fakes approach the prices of some of the cheaper security cameras.
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Step 2
Research real security camera models. Certain models tend to be used more in certain situations. For example, the bubble cams that you see in a department store would look out of place hung over your back door.
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Step 3
Look for real glass lenses in the fake security camera. Although this feature will cost you more, real glass lenses are a convincing detail of your fake camera. Plastic lenses, especially flat, non-curved lenses, do not look right and criminals do notice those details.
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Step 4
Select a model that has a clearly visible red function light. The red light serves two purposes: it attracts attention to the camera, ensuring that a would-be criminal sees your fake camera, and the red light convinces an observer that the camera is on and filming.
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Step 5
Choose a weather-proof housing if you are planning on mounting the fake security camera outdoors. A credible weather proof housing appears sturdy enough to shield the camera from rain and moisture while not obstructing the view of the lens.
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Step 6
Pick a fake security camera that has a sturdy mounting bracket. Many fakes are made from lightweight plastic and are secured to a wall or ceiling with brackets that do not look capable of supporting a real camera’s weight, which destroys the illusion.
