# Canary - Smart Home Security

> Lifestyle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id939760559](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id939760559)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id939760559`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Canary Connect
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (5,465 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2014-12-18
- **Size:** 158 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/canary-smart-home-security/id939760559)
- **Website:** [http://canary.is](http://canary.is/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://canary.is/legal/system-privacy/](http://canary.is/legal/system-privacy/)

## Description

Canary makes home security simple by pairing the Canary app with security devices to connect your home to your phone. View live or recorded HD video, access a living history with the timeline, and save your favorite clips. Get intelligent notifications that include event video and the option to watch live.

Auto-arming supports Away, Home, Night, and Privacy modes so you don’t rely on keypads or codes. In emergencies, trigger the 90 decibel siren or connect with local responders. HomeHealth Technology monitors indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity for a smarter, healthier home. Privacy controls and GPS hints help balance security with battery life.

## Rankings

- #26,115 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Canary for strong customer service and useful live-stream/history features, but most reviews express dissatisfaction with pricing, ads, and feature restrictions. The app often requires a subscription for recordings, imposes per-camera monthly fees, and has been criticized for intrusive ads and frequent upsell prompts. Some users report performance problems (lag, crashes, Bluetooth audio issues) and billing or renewal disputes, especially after ownership or strategy shifts.

### Pros

- Excellent customer service
- Live stream and video history features
- Long-time users report reliability and a sense of safety

### Cons

- High ongoing costs: mandatory subscription for recordings; per-camera pricing; price hikes
- Excessive ads and upsell interruptions, including watch-live ads
- App reliability issues: laggy live view, crashes, audio issues with Bluetooth
- Changes to free vs paid features and perception of feature removal after updates
- Billing/renewal issues reported by users

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