Proof of Usefulness Report

Canary

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+546
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The submission describes Canary (canary.is), a prominent smart home security company founded in 2012 and acquired in 2018. While the user submitted incorrect metadata (name 'BlazeStorm', type 'Financial Software') and hyperbolic traction claims ('most people have used my product'), independent verification confirms Canary is a mature IoT player with significant historical revenue (est. >$20M) and mass-market reach. The score reflects the high intrinsic utility and verified traction of the company, significantly discounted by the low-quality, inaccurate submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212
Audience Reach Impact+120
Technical Innovation+97
Evidence Of Traction+112
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+587
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+546

Project Details

Project URL
canary.is
Description
Canary is a New York City startup transforming the way people connect to the physical places they care about. Our first product—a video-based all-in-one home security solution—launched in 2015 after setting records as one of the most successful crowdfunded products on Indiegogo. We've continued to build and launch award-winning hardware products and user-friendly software in the connected home and IoT space. Over time have grown into a leading international IoT tech company focused on making everyday objects and places more intelligent and connected by enabling our users to access them from anywhere at any time. We want the latest technologies to be affordable and user-friendly so that our everyday lives become more comfortable, efficient and secure. Are you the kind of person who gets excited by new challenges? Do you want to help us find innovative solutions to those challenges? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Space Technology, Iot, Software Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline