Does this camera actually record video?

No. It is a fake camera. It has no lens, sensor, recording or app, so it cannot capture footage or send alerts.

How do the LED lights turn on?

A motion sensor triggers the LEDs when someone passes nearby. They are a visual deterrent, not an illuminator for video.

Does it need wiring or batteries?

The solar panel charges it, so no wiring is needed. Place it where the panel gets direct sun for the lights to keep working.

Can it work at night or in shade?

The LEDs run from stored solar charge, so a shady spot or several cloudy days will weaken them. Direct sun keeps it working best.

Is it a good substitute for a real security camera?

Only as a deterrent. If you need footage, alerts or night vision, a real outdoor camera is the right choice.

Fzsteel Solar Powered Fake Security Camera with Motion Activated LED Lights

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$8.90at WalmartChecked Nov 12

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Fzsteel Solar Powered Fake Security Camera with Motion Activated LED Lights

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Our take on the Fzsteel Solar Powered Fake Security Camera with Motion Activated LED Lights

The Fzsteel Solar Powered Fake Security Camera is a dummy outdoor camera with a built-in solar panel and motion-activated LED lights. It is meant to look like a real surveillance camera and add a deterrent without wiring, recording or an app. It suits renters and budget-conscious owners who want a visible presence on a porch, shed or driveway and accept that it does not record or stream. Against real outdoor cameras it offers no video, alerts or night vision, so it is a visual deterrent only.

Best forRenters who cannot drill or wire a real cameraPorches, sheds and driveways that need a visible deterrentBuyers who want no app, subscription or wiring

Pros

Solar panel keeps the LED lights running without wiring
Motion-activated LEDs draw attention at night
Looks like a conventional outdoor camera
No app, account or subscription needed
Simple to mount and reposition

Cons

Does not record, stream or send alerts
No real night vision or video evidence
Deterrent value depends on looking convincing up close
LED brightness and motion range are modest
Solar charging depends on direct sun