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TheGreatSatan
05-06-2010, 06:59 PM
I was thinking about adding a few dummy cameras to the outside of my house for security. I have never had a break in or anything, but I thought it may be a smart move.

http://www.cyberguys.com/product-listings/?categoryid=1047

Maybe I'll save a little bit of money on my home insurance??

LiTHiUM0XiD3
05-06-2010, 07:07 PM
dunno bout insurance savings.. but if i might suggest... get 1 or 2 real ones.. (like 1 front of house.. the other at the rear) then a few dummys scattered around... then get a capture card made for cams..
usually capture cards for cameras come with some nifty software :)
like locked streaming feeds.. so u can check from an iphone... or any other computer thats online..
depending on the card.. u might also get one with a motion trigger sensor... (helps saves HDD space)

billygoat333
05-07-2010, 01:29 AM
newegg just had a set of 4 cameras and a dvr for like 250 bucks. web accessible too. :up:

Zephik
05-07-2010, 02:18 AM
Swap out a lightbulb with an energy efficient one. Check.

Leave light on when away or sleeping. Check.

Put multiple moving cardboard cutouts in the window of said room with light. Check.

Your home is now secure. You're welcome.

Lol

Airbozo
05-07-2010, 09:55 AM
My security system;

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/3149/snarlingdog.jpg


Seriously, A dummy camera will not affect your insurance. They like to see real security devices to give you a discount. I get a discount for my fire/intruder alarm and I had to show my agent that it was functional.