About Canary Security Cameras
Canary offers a collection of cameras with built-in home security features to keep your home safe using one device. With Canary, you can control all of your cameras’ features and monitor your home 24/7 using the mobile app. Their cameras include AI-powered Person Detection, Canary Talk and emergency alerts to give you an all-in-one home security device.
Pros
- Professional installation not required
- Camera includes home security modes
- Home temperature monitor, air quality monitor, and humidity control
Cons
- Continuous video recording not available
- Only offers cameras, no other equipment
- Additional $49/year for service plans with more than five cameras
Canary Security Cameras
1. Canary Pro (All-in-One)
Our take
The Canary Pro works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The camera monitors your home’s temperature, humidity and air monitoring. It comes with a 147-degree wide-angle lens, 1080p HD video and high-quality audio. This camera also comes with free AI-powered Person Detection to get smart alerts that track motion in your home. Canary learns your pattern and adjusts when you’re home or away to spot suspicious activity. It’s easy to install and connect to the internet wirelessly.
Stand-out features include
- 147-degree field of view
- 1080p HD video quality with two-way audio
- Includes a 90-decibel alarm
2. Canary View
Our take
The Canary View sends intelligent motion detection alerts to your smartphone when there’s suspicious activity in your home. It’s equipped with Canary Talk to see and speak to your guests using your smartphone and the Canary security camera. The camera includes a Wi-Fi antenna to stay connected to the Internet for easy home security monitoring. It includes a one-press button to call for emergency help as needed.
Stand-out features include
- One-press button for police, fire and emergency medical help
- Intelligent motion detection alerts
- Canary Talk to see and speak to guests
3. Canary Flex
Our take
The Canary Flex doubles as an indoor and outdoor camera. It’s weatherproof and is designed to be wireless or plug into a standard outlet. The camera also comes with lithium-ion rechargeable batteries if you choose a wireless set-up. It also comes with Canary Talk for two-way chatting with guests. It comes with a 360-degree magnetic base to show all angles of your home from the camera’s view. The Canary Flex is equipped with automatic night vision, AI-powered Person Detection and a one-press button for emergency assistance.
Stand-out features include
- Weatherproof indoor and outdoor camera
- Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
- 360-degree magnetic swivel base
Compare Canary Cameras
| Cost | $268 | $198 | $377 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor or outdoor cameras | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor and outdoor |
| Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistants | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wide-view angle lens | 147-degrees | 147-degrees | 147-degrees |
| Temperature, humidity and air quality monitoring | Yes | No | No |
| Weatherproof | No | No | Yes |
| Rechargeable batteries | No | No | Yes |
Canary Service Plans
Canary offers two service plans to record and store camera activity. The Canary Free Access and Premium Plan both come with a few features including:
- 24/7 live surveillance
- AI-powered Person Detection
- Advanced detection, including automatic arming and disarming
- One-touch access to emergency responders
But there are a few key differences between the free and premium plans. Here’s a breakdown of the differences.
Canary Free Access | Canary Premium Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | $9.99/mo. |
| Maximum number of devices | Up to 4 | 5 for one plan |
| Motion-activated recorded videos | Video clips | Full-length videos |
| Video history storage | 1 day | 30 days |
| Safety button | No | Yes |
| Unlimited video downloads | No | Yes |
| Two-way Canary Talk | No | Yes |
| Custom system modes | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
Canary Warranty and Guarantees
Most Canary cameras come with a limited lifetime warranty for up to one year. You’ll get up to 2 years on your camera’s warranty with the Premium Service plan. Keep in mind that the camera is only valid if your device comes from a Canary authorized retailer.
Canary also offers a 60-day money-back guarantee for a full refund if you’re not satisfied with your purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions about Canary
Does Canary require a contract?
No, at this time Canary doesn’t require a contract. A month-to-month service plan is available for video recording and storage.
Does Canary offer professional installation?
No, at this time Canary products are only DIY for self-installation.
Does Canary offer 24/7 professional monitoring services?
Canary doesn’t offer professional monitoring services to alert and send emergency responders if your camera’s sensors are triggered. Instead, you’ll receive an alert to check out the activity and press the ‘Safe Button’ to call for help.
Is continuous video recording available for Canary?
At this time continuous video recording is not available for Canary devices, but you can check on your home anytime with Canary’s mobile app for 24/7 video surveillance.
Can I connect and control multiple Canary cameras using the mobile app?
Yes, you can connect multiple Canary cameras to your Canary mobile app for all-in-one control.
