Canary - Revision history

Andrew V: /* References */

2026-04-15T15:16:52Z

References

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	*Video History: initially 7 days, later reduced to 24 hours, then 12 hours and then to limited 30-second clips, even if motion goes on for longer.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Plan Pricing \|url=http://canary.is/plans/ \|url-status=deviated \|archive-url=https://archive.is/~~uxoOn~~ \|archive-date=~~10 Mar~~ 2016 \|quote=12 Hours of Video History, 3 Video Downloads, 5 Video Bookmarks, Included}}</ref>		*Video History: initially 7 days, later reduced to 24 hours, then 12 hours and then to limited 30-second clips, even if motion goes on for longer.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Plan Pricing \|url=http://canary.is/plans/ \|url-status=deviated \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412005458/https://canary.is/plans/ \|archive-date=12 Apr 2016 \|quote=12 Hours of Video History, 3 Video Downloads, 5 Video Bookmarks, Included}}</ref>

	*Night Mode, previously free, is now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news \|title=~~Oct 6~~, ~~2017~~ \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/328624/canarys-free-tier-may-have-changed-but-it-still-offers-more-than-other-cams/ \|work=How-To-Geek}}</ref>		*Night Mode, previously free, is now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news \|last=Lloyd \|first=Craig \|date=2017-10-06 \|title=Canary’s Free Tier May Have Changed, But It Still Offers More Than Other Cams \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/328624/canarys-free-tier-may-have-changed-but-it-still-offers-more-than-other-cams/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330201958/https://www.howtogeek.com/328624/canarys-free-tier-may-have-changed-but-it-still-offers-more-than-other-cams/ \|archive-date=2023-03-30 \|work=How-To-Geek}}</ref>
	*Recording video while in Home Mode, previously free, is now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1" />		*Recording video while in Home Mode, previously free, is now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1" />
	*Video downloads, previously free, are now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1" />		*Video downloads, previously free, are now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1" />

CrookKilla: /* Free tier enshittification */

2026-04-07T04:53:22Z

Free tier enshittification

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	*Video downloads, previously free, are now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1" />		*Video downloads, previously free, are now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1" />
			*<!-- I think they ~disabled the air quality monitoring too. -->

	==Products==		==Products==

CrookKilla: No longer a stub? As noted at https://consumerrights.wiki/w/Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Moderator_guidelines#A._Available_tags: :"It is an unpleasant experience to work on something and then have someone come along and say 'this is a bit rubbish' via an article notice, without offering additional explanation or advice."

2026-04-07T04:02:10Z

No longer a stub? As noted at https://consumerrights.wiki/w/Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Moderator_guidelines#A._Available_tags: :"It is an unpleasant experience to work on something and then have someone come along and say 'this is a bit rubbish' via an article notice, without offering additional explanation or advice."

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	{{ProductLineCargo\|ArticleType=Product\|Category=Security Cameras\|Company=Canary\|Description=\|InProduction=Yes\|Logo= \|ReleaseYear= \|Website=https://canary.is}}		{{ProductLineCargo\|ArticleType=Product\|Category=Security Cameras\|Company=Canary\|Description=\|InProduction=Yes\|Logo= \|ReleaseYear= \|Website=https://canary.is}}
	'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a consumer security camera line (including Pro, View, and Flex cameras) produced by '''Canary''', a dedicated home security technology company founded in 2012. Based in New York, the company focuses on smart home surveillance and operates as a subsidiary of Smartfrog & Canary.		'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a consumer security camera line (including Pro, View, and Flex cameras) produced by '''Canary''', a dedicated home security technology company founded in 2012. Based in New York, the company focuses on smart home surveillance and operates as a subsidiary of Smartfrog & Canary.
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	All video is sent to the cloud, with all the privacy implications of that.		All video is sent to the cloud, with all the privacy implications of that.

	== Free tier enshittification ==		==Free tier enshittification==
	The free-with-purchase tier:		The free-with-purchase tier:

	* Video History: initially 7 days, later reduced to 24 hours, then 12 hours and then to limited 30-second clips, even if motion goes on for longer.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Plan Pricing \|url=http://canary.is/plans/ \|url-status=deviated \|archive-url=https://archive.is/uxoOn \|archive-date=10 Mar 2016 \|quote=12 Hours of Video History, 3 Video Downloads, 5 Video Bookmarks, Included}}</ref>		*Video History: initially 7 days, later reduced to 24 hours, then 12 hours and then to limited 30-second clips, even if motion goes on for longer.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Plan Pricing \|url=http://canary.is/plans/ \|url-status=deviated \|archive-url=https://archive.is/uxoOn \|archive-date=10 Mar 2016 \|quote=12 Hours of Video History, 3 Video Downloads, 5 Video Bookmarks, Included}}</ref>

	* Night Mode, previously free, is now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news \|title=Oct 6, 2017 \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/328624/canarys-free-tier-may-have-changed-but-it-still-offers-more-than-other-cams/ \|work=How-To-Geek}}</ref>		*Night Mode, previously free, is now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news \|title=Oct 6, 2017 \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/328624/canarys-free-tier-may-have-changed-but-it-still-offers-more-than-other-cams/ \|work=How-To-Geek}}</ref>
	* Recording video while in Home Mode, previously free, is now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1" />		*Recording video while in Home Mode, previously free, is now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1" />
	* Video downloads, previously free, are now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1" />		*Video downloads, previously free, are now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1" />

	==Products==		==Products==

CrookKilla: /* Consumer impact summary */ expand

2026-04-07T04:01:05Z

Consumer impact summary: expand

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	'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a consumer security camera line (including Pro, View, and Flex cameras) produced by '''Canary''', a dedicated home security technology company founded in 2012. Based in New York, the company focuses on smart home surveillance and operates as a subsidiary of Smartfrog & Canary.		'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a consumer security camera line (including Pro, View, and Flex cameras) produced by '''Canary''', a dedicated home security technology company founded in 2012. Based in New York, the company focuses on smart home surveillance and operates as a subsidiary of Smartfrog & Canary.

	== Consumer impact summary ==		==Consumer impact summary==
	The Canary line of home security devices were originally marketed as including a suite of free cloud-based services as part of the purchase price. Buyers report gradual ~~entshitification~~ has ensued, to the point that the original devices have lost most of their value, and the company discounts and sometimes gives away some of its products (previously ~$400) in order to gain customers for the monthly paid services that are now needed in order to restore functionality Canary products were initially sold with. This has lead to some consumers being skeptical towards the brand and doubtful they will spend money with them again.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Canary slashes features from free tier — cameras are no longer worth it \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/homedefense/comments/74e4jv/canary_slashes_features_from_free_tier_cameras/#:~:text=Id%20ask%20them%2C%20but%20they,to%20my%20support%20ticket%20:%2D/&text=Alternatively%2C%20invest%20in%20a%20hardware,you%20do%20for%20car%20insurance.&text=This%20is%20pretty%20much%20the,people%20who%20can%20run%20POE. \|quote=I bought a couple Canary cameras a few months ago because they offered free 24h video clip history. They recently sent an email saying that their servers are overwhelmed, so they’ve changed the free tier to 1) only record 10 second clips 2) not record at night and 3) you won’t be able to download the recordings without paying for a monthly subscription.<br/>This sudden reduction in features seems to be a ruse to buy the monthly subscription, and I regret giving these clowns almost $400 for the cameras just to have them force an upsell on me. \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230612130631/https://old.reddit.com/r/homedefense/comments/74e4jv/canary_slashes_features_from_free_tier_cameras/ \|archive-date=12 Jun 2023}}</ref>		The Canary line of home security devices were originally marketed as including a suite of free cloud-based services as part of the purchase price. Buyers report gradual [[enshittification]] has ensued, to the point that the original devices have lost most of their value, and the company discounts and sometimes gives away some of its products (previously ~$400) in order to gain customers for the monthly paid services that are now needed in order to restore functionality Canary products were initially sold with. This has lead to some consumers being skeptical towards the brand and doubtful they will spend money with them again.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=Canary slashes features from free tier — cameras are no longer worth it \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/homedefense/comments/74e4jv/canary_slashes_features_from_free_tier_cameras/#:~:text=Id%20ask%20them%2C%20but%20they,to%20my%20support%20ticket%20:%2D/&text=Alternatively%2C%20invest%20in%20a%20hardware,you%20do%20for%20car%20insurance.&text=This%20is%20pretty%20much%20the,people%20who%20can%20run%20POE. \|quote=I bought a couple Canary cameras a few months ago because they offered free 24h video clip history. They recently sent an email saying that their servers are overwhelmed, so they’ve changed the free tier to 1) only record 10 second clips 2) not record at night and 3) you won’t be able to download the recordings without paying for a monthly subscription.<br/>This sudden reduction in features seems to be a ruse to buy the monthly subscription, and I regret giving these clowns almost $400 for the cameras just to have them force an upsell on me. \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230612130631/https://old.reddit.com/r/homedefense/comments/74e4jv/canary_slashes_features_from_free_tier_cameras/ \|archive-date=12 Jun 2023}}</ref>

	All video is sent to the cloud, with all the privacy implications of that.		All video is sent to the cloud, with all the privacy implications of that.

	== ~~Incidents~~ ==		== Free tier enshittification ==
	~~This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product line.~~		The free-with-purchase tier:
	<!--*''[[Example incident one]]'' (''date''): ~~''Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).''~~
	*''[[Example incident two]]'' (''date''):-->

	== ~~Products~~ ==		* Video History: initially 7 days, later reduced to 24 hours, then 12 hours and then to limited 30-second clips, even if motion goes on for longer.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Plan Pricing \|url=http://canary.is/plans/ \|url-status=deviated \|archive-url=https://archive.is/uxoOn \|archive-date=10 Mar 2016 \|quote=12 Hours of Video History, 3 Video Downloads, 5 Video Bookmarks, Included}}</ref>

	* ~~Pro~~, ~~View~~, ~~and Flex cameras~~		* Night Mode, previously free, is now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news \|title=Oct 6, 2017 \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/328624/canarys-free-tier-may-have-changed-but-it-still-offers-more-than-other-cams/ \|work=How-To-Geek}}</ref>
	* ~~Premium service (currently $20~~/~~mo)~~		* Recording video while in Home Mode, previously free, is now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1" />
			* Video downloads, previously free, are now disabled for non-subscribers.<ref name=":1" />

	== ~~See also~~ ==		==Products==

	* ~~[[Enshittification]]~~		*Pro, View, and Flex cameras
			*Premium service (currently $20/mo)

	== References ==		==See also==

			*[[Enshittification]]

			==References==
	<references />		<references />

	[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]		[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]

Mr Pollo at 15:51, 6 March 2026

2026-03-06T15:51:58Z

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			{{ProductLineCargo\|ArticleType=Product\|Category=Security Cameras\|Company=Canary\|Description=\|InProduction=Yes\|Logo= \|ReleaseYear= \|Website=https://canary.is}}
	'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a consumer security camera line (including Pro, View, and Flex cameras) produced by '''Canary''', a dedicated home security technology company founded in 2012. Based in New York, the company focuses on smart home surveillance and operates as a subsidiary of Smartfrog & Canary.		'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a consumer security camera line (including Pro, View, and Flex cameras) produced by '''Canary''', a dedicated home security technology company founded in 2012. Based in New York, the company focuses on smart home surveillance and operates as a subsidiary of Smartfrog & Canary.

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	== Incidents ==		== Incidents ==
	This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product line.		This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product line.
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	~~{{ProductLineCargo\|ArticleType=Product\|Category=Security Cameras\|Company=Canary\|Description=\|InProduction=Yes\|Logo= \|ReleaseYear= \|Website=https://canary.is}}~~ <!--*''[[Example incident one]]'' (''date''): ''Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).''
	*''[[Example incident two]]'' (''date''):-->		*''[[Example incident two]]'' (''date''):-->

Big Mac: Adding Category:{{PAGENAME}} based on best guess from looking at Flock Safety page

2026-02-25T05:42:31Z

Adding Category:{{PAGENAME}} based on best guess from looking at Flock Safety page

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	== References ==		== References ==
	<references />		<references />

			[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]

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	== Consumer impact summary ==		== Consumer impact summary ==
	The Canary line of home security devices were originally marketed as including a suite of free cloud-based services as part of the purchase price. Buyers report gradual entshitification has ensued, to the point that the original devices have lost most of their value, and the company discounts and sometimes gives away some of its products (previously ~$400) in order to gain customers for the monthly paid services that are now needed in order to restore functionality Canary products were initially sold with. This has lead to some consumers being skeptical towards the brand and doubtful they will spend money with them again.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Canary slashes features from free tier — cameras are no longer worth it \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/homedefense/comments/74e4jv/canary_slashes_features_from_free_tier_cameras/#:~:text=Id%20ask%20them%2C%20but%20they,to%20my%20support%20ticket%20:%2D/&text=Alternatively%2C%20invest%20in%20a%20hardware,you%20do%20for%20car%20insurance.&text=This%20is%20pretty%20much%20the,people%20who%20can%20run%20POE. \|quote=I bought a couple Canary cameras a few months ago because they offered free 24h video clip history. They recently sent an email saying that their servers are overwhelmed, so they’ve changed the free tier to 1) only record 10 second clips 2) not record at night and 3) you won’t be able to download the recordings without paying for a monthly subscription.<br/>This sudden reduction in features seems to be a ruse to buy the monthly subscription, and I regret giving these clowns almost $400 for the cameras just to have them force an upsell on me.}}</ref>		The Canary line of home security devices were originally marketed as including a suite of free cloud-based services as part of the purchase price. Buyers report gradual entshitification has ensued, to the point that the original devices have lost most of their value, and the company discounts and sometimes gives away some of its products (previously ~$400) in order to gain customers for the monthly paid services that are now needed in order to restore functionality Canary products were initially sold with. This has lead to some consumers being skeptical towards the brand and doubtful they will spend money with them again.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Canary slashes features from free tier — cameras are no longer worth it \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/homedefense/comments/74e4jv/canary_slashes_features_from_free_tier_cameras/#:~:text=Id%20ask%20them%2C%20but%20they,to%20my%20support%20ticket%20:%2D/&text=Alternatively%2C%20invest%20in%20a%20hardware,you%20do%20for%20car%20insurance.&text=This%20is%20pretty%20much%20the,people%20who%20can%20run%20POE. \|quote=I bought a couple Canary cameras a few months ago because they offered free 24h video clip history. They recently sent an email saying that their servers are overwhelmed, so they’ve changed the free tier to 1) only record 10 second clips 2) not record at night and 3) you won’t be able to download the recordings without paying for a monthly subscription.<br/>This sudden reduction in features seems to be a ruse to buy the monthly subscription, and I regret giving these clowns almost $400 for the cameras just to have them force an upsell on me. \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230612130631/https://old.reddit.com/r/homedefense/comments/74e4jv/canary_slashes_features_from_free_tier_cameras/ \|archive-date=12 Jun 2023}}</ref>

	All video is sent to the cloud, with all the privacy implications of that.		All video is sent to the cloud, with all the privacy implications of that.

CrookKilla: cleanup

2026-02-19T06:39:26Z

cleanup

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	This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product line.		This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product line.

	{{ProductLineCargo\|ArticleType=Product\|Category=~~Smartphones~~\|Company=~~Google~~\|Description=\|InProduction=Yes\|Logo=~~Google Pixel logo.svg~~\|ReleaseYear=~~2013~~\|Website=https://~~pixel.google~~.~~com~~}} <!--*''[[Example incident one]]'' (''date''): ''Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).''		{{ProductLineCargo\|ArticleType=Product\|Category=Security Cameras\|Company=Canary\|Description=\|InProduction=Yes\|Logo= \|ReleaseYear= \|Website=https://canary.is}} <!--*''[[Example incident one]]'' (''date''): ''Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).''
	*''[[Example incident two]]'' (''date''):-->		*''[[Example incident two]]'' (''date''):-->

CrookKilla: rm paste artifact.

2026-02-19T06:37:32Z

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	'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a consumer security camera line ~~<mark>~~(including Pro, View, and Flex cameras) produced by '''Canary'''~~</mark>~~, a dedicated home security technology company founded in 2012. Based in New York, the company focuses on smart home surveillance and operates as a subsidiary of Smartfrog & Canary.		'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a consumer security camera line (including Pro, View, and Flex cameras) produced by '''Canary''', a dedicated home security technology company founded in 2012. Based in New York, the company focuses on smart home surveillance and operates as a subsidiary of Smartfrog & Canary.

	== Consumer impact summary ==		== Consumer impact summary ==
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	== Products ==		== Products ==

	* ~~<mark>~~Pro, View, and Flex cameras~~</mark>~~		* Pro, View, and Flex cameras
	* Premium service (currently $20/mo)		* Premium service (currently $20/mo)

CrookKilla: My first new page?

2026-02-19T06:36:38Z

My first new page?

New page

'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a consumer security camera line (including Pro, View, and Flex cameras) produced by '''Canary''', a dedicated home security technology company founded in 2012. Based in New York, the company focuses on smart home surveillance and operates as a subsidiary of Smartfrog & Canary.

== Consumer impact summary ==
The Canary line of home security devices were originally marketed as including a suite of free cloud-based services as part of the purchase price. Buyers report gradual entshitification has ensued, to the point that the original devices have lost most of their value, and the company discounts and sometimes gives away some of its products (previously ~$400) in order to gain customers for the monthly paid services that are now needed in order to restore functionality Canary products were initially sold with. This has lead to some consumers being skeptical towards the brand and doubtful they will spend money with them again.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Canary slashes features from free tier — cameras are no longer worth it |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/homedefense/comments/74e4jv/canary_slashes_features_from_free_tier_cameras/#:~:text=Id%20ask%20them%2C%20but%20they,to%20my%20support%20ticket%20:%2D/&text=Alternatively%2C%20invest%20in%20a%20hardware,you%20do%20for%20car%20insurance.&text=This%20is%20pretty%20much%20the,people%20who%20can%20run%20POE. |quote=I bought a couple Canary cameras a few months ago because they offered free 24h video clip history. They recently sent an email saying that their servers are overwhelmed, so they’ve changed the free tier to 1) only record 10 second clips 2) not record at night and 3) you won’t be able to download the recordings without paying for a monthly subscription. This sudden reduction in features seems to be a ruse to buy the monthly subscription, and I regret giving these clowns almost $400 for the cameras just to have them force an upsell on me.}}</ref>

All video is sent to the cloud, with all the privacy implications of that.

== Incidents ==
This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product line.

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== Products ==

* Pro, View, and Flex cameras
* Premium service (currently $20/mo)

== See also ==

* [[Enshittification]]

== References ==
<references />