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Canary

Security · New York City, United States · Founded 2012

Canary Connect, Inc., operating as Canary, is a New York-based company founded in 2012 by Adam Sager, Jon Troutman, and Chris Rill. The firm specializes in developing and providing smart home security devices. A significant early milestone was its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, which sought to raise $100,000 but ultimately secured nearly $2 million, signaling strong market interest. Following this success, Canary raised a total of approximately $68.9 million through several funding rounds, with notable investors including Khosla Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures, and Smartfrog Group. In October 2018, Canary was acquired by the European IoT company Smartfrog. This strategic combination aimed to leverage the complementary strengths of both companies: Canary had established a strong retail presence in the U.S. with over 10,000 points of sale, while Smartfrog focused on a direct-to-consumer, pure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model in Europe. Post-acquisition, both entities operate under the leadership of Smartfrog's CEO, Charles Fränkl, to grow their combined presence in the competitive IoT market. Canary's core business revolves around user-friendly, DIY home security solutions. The product line includes devices like the Canary Pro, View, and Flex, which feature HD video cameras, motion detectors, night vision, and two-way audio. The Canary Pro model also integrates a 90-decibel siren and sensors that monitor air quality, temperature, and humidity. These devices connect to a mobile application, allowing users to monitor their homes remotely. The company's business model combines hardware sales with a subscription-based service. While a free basic plan is available, users can subscribe for premium features such as extended video storage and direct access to emergency services. This dual approach caters to a broad consumer base, with hardware sold through major retail channels and a significant portion of customers opting for recurring service subscriptions. Keywords: home security, IoT, smart home, video monitoring, security camera, Canary Connect, SaaS, consumer electronics, motion detection, air quality sensor, smart home automation, DIY security, cloud storage, mobile application, Canary Pro, Canary Flex, Smartfrog, connected home, security-as-a-service, home surveillance