Available in the UK Evidence B

Home monitoring · Activity monitoring service

Canary Care

A camera-free home monitoring system using movement, door, humidity and vibration sensors.

By Canary Care Global

What it does

Core capabilities

Movement sensingDoor sensingHumidity sensingVibration sensingAlerts and dashboard

Best suited to: Families wanting reassurance without cameras or a wearable.

Practical requirements

What has to be in place

UK access
Available to UK families and organisations
Cost model
Package or subscription
Purchase price
Check current family package
Ongoing cost
Service charges may apply
Broadband / signal
Hub connectivity required
Phone required
Useful for supporters
Setup
Moderate
Who receives alerts
Family or care team

Privacy

Cameras, microphones and data

Camera
No
Microphone
No

Check the current privacy policy, account permissions and data-retention settings before installation. Product features and cloud services can change after a guide is published.

Failure modes

What can go wrong

  • Connectivity outage
  • Sensor placement misses activity
  • Too many or too few alerts

A response plan should cover the most serious of these before the device becomes part of everyday care.

Evidence grade B

Promising or established evidence with limitations

The sensor approach is established and non-intrusive, but alerts and inferences require sensible configuration and human judgement.

Status and specification checked against Official provider information on 13 July 2026. An official product page confirms features, not necessarily outcomes.

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