The dusk sensor means you can leave the device to turn on automatically when it gets dark. This is perfect if you go on vacation for a longer period of time. If you use it while sleeping, you can simply turn it on manually, but the dusk sensor allows you to just forget about it, if you prefer.

While most people opt to hook their TV light simulators to separate timers - and this one can too - the LRY fake TV has the most reliable light sensor out of the five.It features a dusk sensor as well, to automatically turn on the simulator when it starts getting dark. That means you don’t have to leave it on continuously if you go away on vacation for a longer period of time. The dusk sensor functions well. My neighbor actually got mad at me, demanding to know why I wasn’t answering the door or my home phone when I was watching TV! That’s how realistic it is.” The TV simulator can be powered via USB (cable included) or power adapter (not included). Its easy to use - simply connect to the power and switch on. It can be set on a shelf or table, or mount to a wall via the base. The company says the light of it mimics the light of a 42 inch HD TV. But while testing we found that the light is not that bright to mimic a 42 inch LED TV but has the brightness of a 32-36 inch LED TV. The emitting light in its fades and changes color to give the faded on-screen motion. Further, the bright LED output ensures that people see it from a distance. It also has programmable timer settings of 4 hours and 7 hours if you don’t wish to use it throughout the night. Alternatively, it also has all always on setting to keep you at peace. We tested it for its energy consumption too and were pleased to find that it consumes only 2 watt of electricity. This way it’s not only cost wise affordable but requires low operation/maintenance cost.

It is possible to decrease your probability of being broken into by persuasive criminals if you have a dog - regardless of whether you do or not. Not surprisingly, its more suitable to find a giant, noisy doggy, however if not, then the audio recording will perform/deter equally efficiently. This model is our favorite budget option. It is actually less bright than the previous 3 (approximating a 27 inch TV instead of a 42 inch one), but it looks the most realistic. It also consumes very little power. The FakeTV is friendly to the environment utilising significantly less electrical power than a small bulb light and is also less dangerous compared to leaving behind a TV set functioning whenever no-one is in. These props are best to use when you're out of the house, like when you're having a late-night with friends or a pleasant evening date and don't want to worry about anyone robbing your home while you're away.

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The one thing we don’t like as much about this model is that the colors change more slowly than a TV would. They gradually move from one color to the next, like a string of LED lights might. It does not look as realistic as the other models as a result. This is perfect should you work away from home or are on holiday. It is easily the most cost-effective anti theft prevention accessible. Okay, so you’re planning on spending a bit of cash on a TV simulator and you want to know whether or not they really work. Let’s find out! It also gives the look of 'individuals are in household', and understanding that tends to make your property an unattractive target for a burglary.