Cpixen Indoor Outdoor Fake Dummy Security Camera Simulated CCTV Dome Cameras with Red Led Light Set of 2 This decoy security camera is made to look like the real thing making it the ultimate deterrent against crime. A lighte on when the camera is turned on. Each security camera operates on 3 aa batteries which are not included. Installation is easy and no wiring is required for setup. advantages of a dummy camera: low cost yet effective: the primary objective in any security setup is to prevent a crime from happening. Even if a thief is caught on camera, it does not guaranteed that he will be caught or that your merchandize will be recovered. A fake security camera is effective because it helps to prevent the crime from happening in the first place.