They are designed to look like surveillance cameras and they do so to some extent and from a distance. I received my 4 pack as 4 individually wrapped cameras in a large box. One camera was missing all mounting hardware and the other camera had to have the back removed as the fake lens was loose and loose inside (and messed up the camera lens trick). When I removed the backing I noticed that the positive wire from the batteries to the LEDs was not connected. So out of 4, 1 was broken AND non-functional, and 1 was missing screws and anchors to hold it up (although I have screws lying around, that's not the point). I didn't open the 4th box,