Canary - Smart Home Security

Use this app to set up and control your Canary smart home security device.

Canary · is.yranac.canary

3.0 out of 5 (3 ratings) 500K+ downloads v8.13.0 125.9 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.13.0 (200374)
Updated: Dec 24, 2025 (10 months ago)
APK size: 125.9 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jun 8, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 27 (10 sensitive)
Website: canary.is
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Canary - Smart Home Security is an app by Canary in the Tools category, listed since at least June 2021. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 8.3.0, the APK grew from 81.8 MB to 125.9 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 9. It asks for 27 permissions, 10 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. Compared with version 8.3.0, it drops 3 permissions: “Read media audio”, “Read media images” and “Read media video”. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v8.13.0

- Bug fixes and optimizations.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Canary is home security made simple. The Canary app works with our security devices to connect your home to your phone, allowing you to view and protect those that matter most. Monitor your home: Watch live or recorded HD videos day or night. Access Canary’s timeline for a living history of your home. Save and bookmark your favorite clips. Intelligent notifications: When Canary identifies something out of the ordinary, you’ll get a notification with recorded HD video of the event, as well as the option to watch live. Automatic arming: Canary changes modes when you come and go. No complicated keypads or codes to remember. - Away When all members are away Canary monitors for activity and sends notifications - Home When a member is home Canary is customizable. You can set notification and privacy preferences. - Night Schedule Canary to monitor for activity while you sleep. - Privacy Camera and microphone are completely off. Emergency Options: Respond to incidents directly from the Canary app. Trigger the 90 decibel siren, or be connected directly to your home’s local emergency responders. A healthier home: Canary’s HomeHealth Technology™ monitors indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity. It all adds up to a smarter and safer home. Love your Canary? We read and appreciate every single review. Want to suggest a feature? Get in touch! -- Email: [email protected] Facebook: Canary Twitter: @canary Instagram: @canarynyc

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v8.3.0. Since v8.13.0 it requires Android 9+.

v8.13.0 LATEST Dec 24, 2025 125.9 MB TRUSTED v8.3.0 Sep 10, 2026 81.8 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Dec 24, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Canary Connect, Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Feb 11, 2026
Validated against Google Play Dec 24, 2025
Signed byCN=Canary Android, OU=Android, O="Canary Connect, Inc.", L=New York, ST=New York, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)56:CA:01:63:4D:81:5B:90:1D:55:A4:53:B1:10:3E:5E:F4:1A:B5:C0
File MD5f305a7a059e72ae2bd43ed051bd1d925
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (27)

Canary - Smart Home Security requests 27 permissions, 10 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Apphub bind apphub service (custom) com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) is.yranac.canary.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Canary - Smart Home Security APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Canary - Smart Home Security for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 8.3.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 8.3.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Canary - Smart Home Security APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is f305a7a059e72ae2bd43ed051bd1d925.