Canary - Smart Home Security

Canary - Smart Home Security

by Canary Connect

5.6K ratings
619 reviews
With Ads#176 in top-grossing Lifestyle
🔧 Utilities
🌟 Lifestyle
Free
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Details

Released
December 18, 2014
Updated
October 29, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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Monitor your home with live and recorded HD video, receive intelligent notifications for unusual activity, and manage security modes automatically. This app also tracks indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity for a healthier living environment.

✓Live and recorded HD video monitoring
✓Intelligent event notifications
✓Automatic arming/disarming modes
✓Indoor air quality, temperature, humidity tracking
✓Emergency siren and responder connection
✓Save and bookmark video clips
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What users say about Canary

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What's New in Canary

9.2.0

October 29, 2026

- Now introducing 30-day 24h Continuous Video Recording. Extend 24h Continuous Video Recording to 30 days. Look back even further to see what happened before, during, and after every event. - Bug fixes and optimizations.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Professional Monitoring

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$19.991 Month
1 Month trial
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This app dropped -5 positions in Lifestyle chart.

Last updated on November 4, 2026.

User reviews

Inconsistent, price increases with no notice

I do not recommended this company or app. Unreliable service and customer service is just formalities with no warning of price increases. Ads are tricky and in the way of camera viewing after only seconds and that’s with a paid subscription!

Pricing is way too high

I had the system since 2018 and generally like it. However, be careful to read the fine print. When the subscription price hit over $400/year without any prior notification, I attempted to cancel on the exact date of renewal. They offered a significant reduction but never told me it would be effective with 2027 renewal and not for the 2026 year. They are playing fast and loose with price increases. Buyer beware!
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Great Device

I’ve had Canary since its launch and I love the product. It works seamlessly, it’s reliable and I am always carefree when I am away. Customer service is superb answering my queries in prompt time and always helpful and professional. When Canary launched, it used to display different colors on the bottom to indicate different mode sets and I’d love to see it back, it gives a sophisticated looking to the product and it’s also easy to see which mode you’re on just by looking at the device. Bring that feature back, please.
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Horrible service

Always glitches horrible service and quality I have the canary flex both not working properly for the last year one completely burned out

Glitchy and not connecting

I used to love using the Canary. But as of recently I feel like half the time my canary doesn’t want to load and connect and when it finally does it freezes and I can’t see anything. When it works it works amazingly but I’m starting to run into the problem where it works less and less. The camera is always charged and on the same WiFi as my phone so I don’t understand why it has troubles connecting and loading up it’s very unfortunate especially since I use this device for my kids.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes on launch

Bug

Inability to delete or remove cameras

Bug

Inaccurate temperature and air quality readings

Bug

Inconsistent live view and recording functionality

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to move and reposition cameras

Feature

Longer video history for free users

Feature

Improved geofencing and automatic mode switching

Feature

Better motion detection and person identification

Feature

Easier multi-camera management

Feature

FAQ

Does Canary have ads?

Yes, Canary contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of its monetization model.

What is the Canary Premium Service?

The Premium Service offers enhanced features for Canary, with plans costing $7.99 per month or $12.99 per month with a 3-day free trial. This service is likely required for essential features based on user feedback.

What devices does Canary support?

Canary is available on Apple TV, Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad, allowing for comprehensive monitoring across multiple platforms.

How often is Canary updated?

The latest version of Canary is 9.2.0, which was last updated on October 29, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update cycle.

What do users like most about Canary?

User reviews highlight that Canary is easy to set up, offers a reliable security system, and provides a comprehensive dashboard with data on temperature, humidity, and air quality. Two-way audio and a loud alarm are also frequently praised.

What are common user complaints about Canary?

Users frequently report issues with frequent disconnections, poor motion detection, slow video loading, and buggy app performance with crashes. Some users also find the subscription required for essential features and limited video history to be a drawback.

Is Canary suitable for children?

Canary has an age rating of 4+, suggesting it is generally suitable for younger users. However, its primary function is home security, and parental guidance may be appropriate depending on usage.

Can Canary access my location?

Canary may briefly access your GPS in auto-mode switching to ensure accurate location detection. The app states it takes measures to conserve battery life, but continued GPS use can decrease battery life.