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Canary All in One Home Security Device 2 pack Black
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
5.9
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Ease of Use
95app, easy to set, easy to use, user friendly, setup
+96%
-4%
" ... As far as the product, the on boarding process was simple and streamlined, couldn't have been easier. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and to use (it comes with a mobile app). ... "
" ... I have been using the Canary statement for over 3 years and find it to be reliable and easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... The app is easy to use. ... "
" ... Simple to set up. ... "
" ... The app is sleek but well designed to walk even the most basic user through setup. ... "
" ... Very simple to use. ... "
" ... Very easy set up . ... "
Setup
89setup, app, canary, simple, super easy
+89%
-11%
" ... We did some research and came to Canary. ... "
" ... My need for this device was straightforward: ongoing monitoring for my retail store during the overnight hours. ... Set-up was a breeze and I'm pleasantly surprised by the clarity and stability of the feed into my mobile device (granted I was viewing on WiFi). ... "
" ... The setup was a breeze. ... "
" ... Simple to set up. ... "
" ... The app is sleek but well designed to walk even the most basic user through setup. ... "
" ... Very easy set up . ... "
" ... Super easy to setup. ... "
" ... This is the perfect solution for our problem and it was extremely easy to set up. ... It took about 5 minutes to set up to our wifi, and haven't had any issues at all. ... "
Product Reliability
79canary, ago, two years, months ago, membership
+44%
-56%
" ... I just got a new one 10 days ago (a white Canary Flex) and it does NOT work. ... "
" ... I've been using this for over a year. ... "
" ... Two months later and I am still getting these notifications. ... "
" ... It worked for about 2 weeks and then suddenly stopped working (was no longer picking up motion). ... "
" ... I have purchased six units. ... "
" ... Such a let down to see a company lock features behind a paywall that existing customers had for months. ... "
" ... This used to be a great product, until the Oct 17 update ruined everything. ... I wish I could return it but we’ve owned it for close to a year. ... "
" ... It's headache. ... "
Apps
72download, canary, easy to use, intuitive, videos
+67%
-33%
" ... Easy to setup and to use (it comes with a mobile app). ... "
" ... The mobile app records activities and sends me a notification. ... "
" ... If you’re thinking of buying, do yourself a favor and do a quick web search on Canary Membership plan. ... "
" ... The app is easy to use. ... "
" ... The app is user friendly and have not had any issues. ... "
" ... The app is also very user friendly and self-explanatory. ... "
" ... A web interface and continual app updates have been welcome improvements. ... "
" ... Just download the app from the app store and in less than 5minutes you are ready to go. ... App is super intuitive! ... "
Camera
69security, cameras, canary, useless, home
+83%
-17%
" ... There were clear settings which indicated when and how the camera would be on. ... "
" ... Love our Canary camera. ... "
" ... I’d also mention the camera is pretty sleek and wasn’t a burden on the overall décor of our home. ... "
" ... Very happy with the Canary All-in-One camera. ... "
" ... I have 3 flex cameras and one indoor camera. ... "
" ... The pictures are so clear. ... "
" ... If I am ever in the need for more than 1 security camera, this will be my only stop. ... "
" ... Not a bad camera. ... "
Device Compatibility
64devices, device, canary, app, security device
+72%
-28%
" ... I feel so much safer and you don’t need to carry an extra fob or enter a code on a hub like other systems. ... I even bought one for my elderly mom who lives alone so I can check in on her via the iPhone app to see if she is safe. ... "
" ... Third, and probably the best, what’s not to love about a wireless device! ... "
" ... I had no trouble installing and syncs well with iPhones. ... "
" ... I love my Canary device! ... It was super easy to setup in my house and pair with my iPhone. ... "
" ... As soon as entires your home you are notified on your cell phone. ... "
" ... Device does what it is supposed to do. ... "
" ... It’s better then all the other cameras I have around the house abd real easy to connect ... "
" ... (We are both iPhone users). ... "
Capacity
58canary, home, apartment, living room, home security
+93%
-7%
" ... Canary is pretty good for viewing home when away. ... "
" ... Two for home and four for my office. ... "
" ... I have 2 in my House. ... "
" ... And lastly, I was able to move my Canary all-in-one to my back porch. ... "
" ... I was suspicious my landlord was entering my apartment without my knowledge. ... I look and there are two technicians in my apartment. ... I advised her I have a security system and I’m sitting in my car watching them stand in my living room talk about my sofa right now. ... "
" ... So simple to set up and has provided such peace of mind when we leave the house. ... "
" ... Received the canary a few weeks ago and I set it up in our living room window to look outside. ... "
" ... We installed this in our country home to monitor the house while we're away. ... we were up and running within a few minutes. ... "
Features
53night mode, membership, canary, free, monthly
+72%
-28%
" ... IMPORTANT, they've reintroduced a lot of features to the free version of the app, like scheduled night mode. ... "
" ... The unique feature is also a bit of a security concern, so the Canary was the perfect addition to our new home. ... "
" ... I got maybe a week of free service then a email saying hey now you have to pay to use any of the good features on the device. ... "
" ... I like the siren feature. ... This is a great emergency feature. ... "
" ... I love all of the device's features! ... "
" ... The auto on and off function works great, with an easy to use geofence. ... "
" ... These were great, but they've changed features that were previously free, taking away a lot of its use. ... "
" ... Now they want me to pay about $120 a year to get all the original features back, for all those things that made me buy this camera in the first place. ... "
Marketplace
43membership, canary, advertised, scam, reputable company
+40%
-60%
" ... DO NOT BUY THESE PRODUCTS! ... "
" ... DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!!! ... "
" ... What a total ripoff! ... "
" ... Most dishonest company I have ever dealt with. ... "
" ... Do not buy from this untrustworthy company. ... "
" ... Doesn't work as expected/advertised. ... "
" ... Be aware of this company ethics. ... "
" ... Can not recommend the product or company. ... "
Price
42paid, money, waste your money, membership, pay
+40%
-60%
" ... This product is a waste of money. ... "
" ... Do not waste money. ... "
" ... I predict this company will be out of business in months, don’t waste your money. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money. ... "
" ... Do not waste your money. ... "
" ... DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY! ... "
" ... DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!! ... "
" ... No way around this unless you pay a membership fee. ... "
Software Platform
36software, interface, download, subscription, canary
+50%
-50%
" ... I USED TO BE ABLE TO DOWNLOAD THE VIDEOS, NOW I NEED TO PAY EXTRA TO DO THAT!! ... "
" ... They need the Google people to fix a bunch of problems. ... "
" ... After many times support mails, they kept asking for resetting and try new software upgrade. ... "
" ... In addition it constantly goes offline. ... "
" ... Yemi Karunwi <yemikarunwi@yahoo.ie> ... "
" ... The android app crashes my phones (I have tried it on more than one device.) ... "
" ... I have gone with Reolink C2 which does not require the cloud, but is accessible from offsite. ... "
" ... It’s essentially useless without a subscription. ... "
Picture Quality
34quality, clear, image, video, hd
+94%
-6%
" ... I recommend this product for the great image night and day and sound. ... "
" ... The pictures are so clear. ... "
" ... The picture quality is great on both devices. ... "
" ... The picture quality is excellent. ... "
" ... Very clear picture and constant feed. ... "
" ... The clarity of the videos is optimal. ... "
" ... The 1080p video provides a clear picture of the living room and entry to our home. ... "
" ... Picture is clear. ... "
Video Playback
34videos, live, download, membership, seconds
+56%
-44%
" ... The 1080p video provides a clear picture of the living room and entry to our home. ... "
" ... Great system, with awesome quality of the video. ... "
" ... Video quality is great also during night time. ... "
" ... For the fundamentals, video quality is good and the load time of the live video to the app is great. ... "
" ... Also, you can still watch live video for free at any time! ... "
" ... It's pretty small and discreet, takes good quality videos. ... "
" ... - Can drop in for live view at anytime. ... I am OK with the free 24 hour of recorded video with no subscription - and I think $99 for a year of unlimited video is a decent value. ... "
" ... I have never owned a security camera and I wanted one that would capture HD video and night video. ... You can watch a live video feed, and since I work from home, I’ll be able to tell the UPS man to just leave the package at your doorstep, for instance. ... This allows the Flex to store up to 30-days’ worth of video. ... "
Returns
29refund, could return, returning, canary, wish i could
+3%
-97%
" ... I WANT A REFUND. ... "
" ... I returned both and got a full refund. ... "
" ... I wish I could return it but we’ve owned it for close to a year. ... "
" ... I will donate to the Goodwill. ... "
" ... I've had it for slightly over a year so I'm not able to get a refund at this point, or I'd just send it back and pick a new one. ... "
" ... I'm returning it. ... "
" ... Wish I could return it. ... "
" ... I sent to canary asking why they are not working and for them to turn them on. ... "
Design
29design, blends, modern, canary, flex
+86%
-14%
" ... The design is sleek and blends in with the decor. ... "
" ... Really surprised with the high quality finish, the canary looks and feels extremely well made. ... "
" ... I like that the design makes it subtle, but it gives me everything I need! ... "
" ... The look is very sleek & modern, and fits with most decor. ... "
" ... It's small in size and has an incredibly sleek appearance. ... You can set it up almost anywhere and it blends right in (might even add a decorative touch, for some). ... I placed mine on my fireplace mantle and it looks great! ... "
" ... Plus, the design is so sleek and natural that it seemingly blends in with your home. ... "
" ... It's much sleeker and modern looking than I expected and the packaging makes me feel like I just got a $500 product! ... "
" ... Look forward to setting up the flex as well. ... "
Network
21wifi, canary, network, spotty, home
+57%
-43%
" ... I have 2 in my House. ... "
" ... I like that I can change the notifications to high because my neighborhood has heavy foot traffic. ... "
" ... We installed this in our country home to monitor the house while we're away. ... "
" ... The Canary home security device definitely puts me at ease living in the outskirts of a city. ... "
" ... A word to the wise: make sure you have a good wifi signal. ... "
" ... It's a great way to monitor the effectiveness of the humidifiers during the day while away from the house. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up with your WiFi connection - The best part is I can be a mile away or 1000 miles away and still be able to check in on the cameras and where they’re located. ... "
" ... I live in an apartment and regularly have to grant permission to various maintenance folks to enter the unit while no one is home. ... "
Build Quality
20canary, well made, solid, magnetic, break
+65%
-35%
" ... Second, the magnetic stand is a great idea. ... "
" ... I like the design of the camera because it is mobile and it has this cool magnetic base that lets you swivel the camera part around to point in any direction. ... "
" ... Really surprised with the high quality finish, the canary looks and feels extremely well made. ... "
" ... Solid security product. ... "
" ... Recently my neighborhood has been experiencing a slew of break-ins so I bought the Canary all-in-one and I am so SO happy that I did!! ... "
" ... I live in a house with a four other women and now we feel extra safe. ... It adds the perfect extra layer of security we were looking for when we moved in together. ... "
" ... We feel safe and secure now that we have this little piece of technology. ... "
" ... The magnetic base is very convenient. ... "
Wifi
19network, canary, connection, password, internet
+53%
-47%
" ... It took about 5 minutes to set up to our wifi, and haven't had any issues at all. ... "
" ... A word to the wise: make sure you have a good wifi signal. ... "
" ... The camera is simple to setup and looks nice as opposed to many other network security cameras. ... "
" ... WiFi setup is very seamless and the app is pretty intuitive. ... "
" ... I chose this product for its capability of being indoor/ outdoor use and its wifi connectivity. ... "
" ... It easily connects to our wifi, senses when my roommates are in and out of the house, and has so far easily adapted to the weather which is getting colder every day! ... "
" ... You can just set up your own network/hard drive at home. ... "
" ... I mounted it above my front door and it gets an excellent wi-fi signal. ... "
Lagging
18movement, canary, lag, offline, notification
+17%
-83%
" ... When it did detect motion(1 out of 10), it's notification was delayed up to two minutes. ... "
" ... Then the crashes, failure to switch to "away" mode when you left the house, and a variety of other glitches started happening. ... "
" ... The recording has a brief delay in live view of about 2 minutes in my experience. ... "
" ... It frequently goes offline, and the only way to fix it is to unplug the power several times until it decides to go back online. ... "
" ... Instead of having 10 seconds (yes they went to the extent to reduce it to only 10 seconds of video) of video when the device detect movement, now the videos last 30 seconds and you cannot forward the video so you can keep the video, since videos are erased after a day. ... "
" ... The app works as it should with about a 5-second delay, granted the internet can be spotty at my work (which is weird because it's a tech incubator). ... "
" ... my canary had been offline the entire time. ... "
" ... At this point, the "free" tier is nothing more than a live-view only camera that goes through the cloud (introducing significant delay). ... "
Battery Life
18charge, battery life, flex, canary, battery lasts
+78%
-22%
" ... but it work great, battery life is over a week on a single charge. ... "
" ... It is nice to have a rechargable battery that doesn't require the Flex to be plugged in or near an outlet most of the time. ... "
" ... Love the flexibility of being able to plug it in for power, or use battery as power. ... "
" ... I tried both battery and power chord with no change in the camera’s performance. ... "
" ... No issues with wifi connectivity or battery life (I use it wirelessly and charge once a week or so). ... "
" ... And the battery life is phenomenal. ... "
" ... the battery is still at about 75% after a lot of testing and live feed use. ... "
" ... The battery lasts about 5-6 days before i needed to charge it. ... "
Controls
16button, classic bait, talk, switch, press
+44%
-56%
" ... Way to bait and switch. ... "
" ... I don't like bait and switch tactics. ... "
" ... A total bait and switch! ... "
" ... IMS if it is not “temporarily disabled” due to a high volume of contacts ... "
" ... This used to be a great device until the bait and switch. ... "
" ... I am not positive if this is the correct use of the term, but saying this is a bait and switch sounds like a very fitting description of this product since the product I bought that was being advertised changes later on. ... "
" ... So, for me, this was a 100% bait and switch. ... "
" ... If they ever read all of these awful reviews that pertain to their bait/switch and decide to change their greedy paywall, then I will repurchase. ... "
Charging
16canary, charging, started charging, services, private
+69%
-31%
" ... Find a system that saves the video longer without charge and one that is easier to use. ... "
" ... What was promised to be free now is a service that Canary charges for. ... "
" ... It is nice to have a rechargable battery that doesn't require the Flex to be plugged in or near an outlet most of the time. ... "
" ... The recharge times are excessive so keeping the unit plugged into the wall is highly recommended. ... "
" ... No issues with wifi connectivity or battery life (I use it wirelessly and charge once a week or so). ... "
" ... Wireless power mode is impressive - now on my fourth day off of my first charge (and i was anxious, so I don't think I even charged it all the way the first time). ... "
" ... The cord was long enough for me to place it above my door overlooking my entrance while it continued to charge. ... "
" ... They charge $30 yearly per device - an amazing value and great customer service. ... "
Comfort
14feel ripped, security, makes me feel, knowing, home
+71%
-29%
" ... Being someone who is renting a home, maintaining at home security isn't the easiest thing, but I've felt significantly more comfortable leaving the house since I installed my Canary. ... "
" ... The Canaries have never failed or required attention during these periods. ... "
" ... Knowing that my house is being monitored while we are out makes me feel a lot more secure and it has been incredibly easy to set up and use, as it is connected right to my phone. ... "
" ... I'm using the Flex plugged in so I haven't tested out the battery but it's nice to know that it will stay on if someone inadvertently unplugs it or power goes out. ... "
" ... The set up is simple and the size of the device is a lot smaller than I thought it would be so it fit right on top of my TV stand. ... "
" ... This does not take the place of a how security system but I feel happy knowing that if there is a problem at my place I can look in on the disturbance using my phone! ... "
" ... It's great having this now, which helps her feel more secure when I'm gone. ... "
" ... I felt safe. ... "
Cables
13long, cable, power, plugged, setup
+85%
-15%
" ... Its nice that it can be wireless but the cord is long so I could put it on my top shelf even with it plugged in. ... "
" ... Wireless is available through a re-chargeable battery built into the Flex, but I am using the power chord. ... "
" ... The quality of the charging cable is also very high quality with a nice matt finish on the cable. ... "
" ... Eventually I may run the power cord to it, but until I'm absolutely sure where it will stay, it's very portable and convenient. ... "
" ... The cord was long enough for me to place it above my door overlooking my entrance while it continued to charge. ... "
" ... Setup is quick and intuitive - love the small things as well such as the extra long power cable that's included. ... "
" ... Looking for the flexibility and safeguard the Canary Flex offers, including Outdoor-Weatherproof, Wire-free or Plugged-in. ... "
" ... It comes in a nice box with well organized quality cables etc. ... "
Delivery
13flex, delivered, day, packages, canary
+92%
-8%
" ... Now I can get clear updates in real time while I'm at work when packages are being delivered. ... "
" ... Just received my Canary - All in One. ... "
" ... Thanks for the prompt shipment as well! ... "
" ... first impressions, it was shipped quickly and in perfect condition. ... "
" ... It arrived the day after I ordered it through Amazon Prime and it came in the most beautiful packaging! ... "
" ... Set up was very simple and I had the Canary working within 15 minutes of delivery. ... "
" ... The flex arrived the other day and I was pleasantly surprised how small it was. ... "
" ... I set it up in the window above my front door, now I can easily see when my Amazon packages are getting delivered. ... "
Night Photography
13video, night vision, night, night mode, light
+92%
-8%
" ... I like the talk feature as well as the night vision. ... "
" ... Video quality is great also during night time. ... "
" ... The audio is very clear and the video is easy to see with the night vision. ... "
" ... It also saved me problems with teenagers pranking around very late at night. ... "
" ... Night vision feature works wonders on this thing. ... "
" ... And the resolution of the video, in the dark or light is amazing! ... "
" ... the HD camera is very sharp and in night mode looks good as well. ... "
" ... It works just like it is suppose to, although wish I would of gotten the flood light ring camera now. ... "
Fit
13device, right, position, mount, magnetic mount
+69%
-31%
" ... Fits well on our bookshelf. ... "
" ... I had been searching all through the internet and in gadget stores, yet nothing I found fit the bill like this one. ... "
" ... This is just a perfect fit. ... "
" ... This camera is very lightweight, with an incredibly strong magnet that allows me to position it just the way I prefer. ... "
" ... The magnetic swivel base included with the Flex model it is also great, holds the camera super well, and you just snap it into the best position. ... "
" ... The set up is simple and the size of the device is a lot smaller than I thought it would be so it fit right on top of my TV stand. ... "
" ... Magnetic mount allows for a easy adjustment. ... "
" ... This was a perfect fit for my needs. ... "
Sound Quality
12two way audio, video, image, hear, changes
+75%
-25%
" ... I recommend this product for the great image night and day and sound. ... "
" ... Very sensitive to sound and noise. ... "
" ... The app loads quickly and delivers quality video and sound. ... "
" ... It's a pretty small device that has a camera and a two-way audio. ... "
" ... If there is ever trouble or suspicious activity we can sound a siren to scare off any unwelcome intruders. ... "
" ... And, lastly, I wanted one with two-way audio. ... "
" ... One more thing: “They” can watch you when you are home so best to put a book in front of it (they can still listen). ... "
" ... The two-way audio was a good add-on (you need to pay extra for that option). ... "
Call quality
12voice, hear, way talk, speak, call
+67%
-33%
" ... You can talk and hear them. ... "
" ... I love the fact that you can speak now with whoever is in the house and they can talk back. ... "
" ... It lets me know if there is movement in my home and with the the upgrade I can speak through the speaker. ... "
" ... The microphone allows me to hear conversations happening outside. ... "
" ... The two-way talk feature works well. ... "
" ... The built in talking capability from the phone is great. ... "
" ... The ability to listen and talk is also a nice feature. ... "
For Travel
11week, vacation, travel, peace of mind, business
+91%
-9%
" ... Love being able to check-in on my family when I'm at work, and we love the peace of mind when we're traveling. ... "
" ... Particularly useful for parents with young children or frequent business travelers. ... "
" ... Overall it's a great way to track any movements when you are out for short business trips. ... "
" ... I have had no problems with the units at all and can travel with confidence know our home is secure. ... "
" ... Really gives us peace of mind when we're not home or on vacation. ... "
" ... I'm on the road traveling a ton for work, and the Canary gives me peace of mind that my wife and son are home and safe. ... "
" ... I've been traveling on a business trip the last week or so, and the app has been consistent in notifying me of any movement in my office (where I currently have the camera). ... "
" ... I use it to keep an eye on my place when I'm away/traveling. ... "
Notifications
11notification, text, police, canary, instant
+55%
-45%
" ... The text alerts seem to work well. ... "
" ... I love that I receive away motion notifications so that I can open the app on my phone and check on what is going on in my apartment when I’m not there. ... "
" ... I also like the fact that my Canary knows when I’m home and will cease notifications of movement. ... "
" ... The efficiency of the notifications has also been greatly reduced. ... "
" ... I had all the set up numbers ready for linking my Canary to the police etc. ... "
" ... I have access to her account so I'm always in the know and get notifications. ... "
Other
10motion sensor, motion, temperature, detects, detector
+60%
-40%
" ... We were interested in the privacy settings and location based detection. ... "
" ... The motion sensor is reliable and the notifications are coming to my phone on time. ... "
" ... I like that the motion detector automatically activates and deactivates. ... "
" ... For its intended purposed, as a motion activated security camera, it works wonderfully. ... "
" ... After researching cameras, I went with the Canary for the ability to record in the Home status so we can keep an eye on an elderly parent. ... "
" ... Motion sensor is good too, though the only thing it’s had to track is my cats movement so far. ... "
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