'Canary' is a small tabletop device that, according to its designers, will make your home safer and more secure from a variety of issues. The Canary includes a number of features and sensors that are accessible through the cloud from an iPhone:

- HD camera with a wide-angle lens and microphone
- Night vision and IR motion sensors
- Temperature, air quality and humidity sensors

The company behind Canary says that traditional home security systems are expensive and underused because of false alarms. Because the Canary only alerts the end user, providing information from both the sensors and the built-in camera, the device aims to still protect the home while cutting down on potentially costly false alarms.

Canary
The app and service are free, but the company plans optional service plans with additional options such as increased data storage and call-center options.

Controlled entirely from your iPhone or Android device, Canary alerts you when it senses anything out of the ordinary — from sudden temperature changes that can indicate a fire, to the sound and movement that could mean an intrusion. Instantly receive, view and act on the alerts wherever you are. Over time, Canary learns your home’s rhythms to send you smarter alerts. Canary is the smartest way to stay secure.


Canary is currently available via preorder/crowdfunding on Indiegogo, starting at $199. The company has already surpassed its funding goal of $100,000.

Top Rated Comments

3282868 Avatar
153 months ago
"Canary", after the canaries used in mining days to detect gas leaks and such? Clever girl.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
somethingelsefl Avatar
153 months ago
"Warning! Sudden spike in temperature indicates that your house is burning down. Now watch it burn on the HD camera."
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
50548 Avatar
153 months ago
More of that crowdfunding/kickstarter-like crap? No, thanks.

Wake me up when the thing is REALLY out and available for purchase.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Crzyrio Avatar
153 months ago
Awesome concept but I do not need a humidity sensor/temp sensor etc at every point

They need to expand with smaller/cheaper add on units with just a basic motion sensor or camera that can be placed through out the house and this at the main base station.

That would make it a true home solution
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
iMikeT Avatar
153 months ago
Aren't hidden cameras supposed to be hidden?
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
keysofanxiety Avatar
153 months ago
This looks excellent. Some may call it paranoid, but in my humble opinion you can't put a price on peace of mind. Even though I've got an alarm system I felt & slept 10x better when I got contents' cover.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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