Butterfleye is a smart, simple, wireless home monitoring camera.
All of the footage/activities recorded in a day will automatically get synced up to a major private cloud provider of your choice. That way only you have control of it and you decide how you want to store your data.
Butterfleye uses Activity Based Recording™ (ABR) to record when sound or movement is detected, allowing it to save energy, storage, and bandwidth.
When not recording, the camera rests in a lower power, idle state, allowing it to last weeks between charges. Butterfleye is completely cordless and features 12 hours of internal storage space; you can bring it anywhere — even if no WiFi connection is available it will record internally then upload once connection is back.
Butterfleye ignores false alarms that most other cameras will be triggered by and register as motion.
A baby or child monitor that you can view from across the globe! Yes it will even alert you when your child starts to make noises or moves about his/her crib.
Butterfleye is a great way to keep an eye on your pet. You can see, hear, and even speak to them in case they do something naughty or you just want to say hi!
We've all driven back to the house to see if we closed the garage door. Now you can just pull up the Butterfleye app and live stream to check. When Butterfleye detects any movement or sounds it will notify you immediately.
Traveling? Leaving the house for a few days? Or do you want to check on your home while you're away. Butterfleye is like having an extra pair of eyes and ears wherever you want!
FEATURES
![]() Activity Based Recording™ |
![]() Wireless & Cordless |
![]() Smart Motion Detection |
![]() Sound Detection |
![]() Human & Pet Detection |
![]() Full HD 1080p Recording |
![]() Offline & Cloud Synced Storage |
![]() LAN, WAN, & IP Direct Streaming |
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EASY SETUP iOS & Android
Set up is a breeze. In just a few simple steps, you’ll have your camera up and running in a matter of seconds. All you need is your smartphone.
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WHAT OUR FANS ARE SAYING
“Very cool device! I use dropcam currently, but this addresses a lot of the shortcomings that really bother me” - Chris L.
“Security is important and I plan to trust Butterfleye” - Corey D.
“Looks like a new breakthrough in security technology” - Kyle J.
“I appreciate the simplistic design” - Ali E.
“I feel like your build quality is a lot higher than other people in
the market” - Wilson H.
RISKS & CHALLENGES
We will start shipping Butterfleye to our backers in December 2015. We already have fully functioning cameras. Building thousands of cameras in a short amount of time can pose a risk. This is why our expert engineers with 20+ years of experience have traveled back and forth to Taiwan and India where they personally trained the manufacturing staff.
On multiple instances we have been able to anticipate problems and fix them before they became an issue. We have done tests after tests to verify the quality and reliability of Butterfleye. Our main manufacture is located in Taiwan which is far more expensive than other manufactures, however, we believe in a higher quality product and attention to detail. We want this to reflect on your experience using Butterfleye.
SCHEDULE
Our production facility is sourced and ready, Hardware engineering and design is almost finished, leaving just one more revision to go before shipping to you in just a few months.
We’re so close, but we need your help fund final production tools and initial run. Please join us in making better monitoring!
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OUR TEAM
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Thanks for your interest in Butterfleye!
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FAQ
Will I get charged right away if I pledge now?
Yes. Contributors are charged at the time of the transaction, however, if we fail to reach our goal by the end of the campaign, your transaction will be refunded.
How can I order multiples of Butterfleye?
To claim multiple perks, please make a separate transaction for each perk. Feel free to leave a comment about any perks you’d like to see on the page!
My pledge level includes numerous items. When will they all be delivered? / When will my reward(s) arrive? / When should the donation packages be received?
Excluding the camera, all rewards will be shipped in October. Cameras will be shipped when the camera has been checked for quality assurance in our first round of production. This will be December 2015.
Where does my money go?
Your donation will go towards final production tooling (building the manufacturing equipment) and initial run (purchasing the necessary parts upfront for our first round of production). We’re so close, but we need your help for these final steps.
How do I upgrade my rewards?
If you’d like to upgrade your perk to a higher-priced perk, you can click "Upgrade to Higher Priced Perk” on the indiegogo page.
How will you know where to send my stuff?
Your shipping information and address will be collect during the check-out process. If you need to upgrade your shipping address, please email support@indiegogo.com.
Do you ship to the EU?
Yes, international shipping is available.
How will shipping be handled internationally?
The shipping cost for all orders outside of the US and Canada is $30 per order. Domestic shipping is $10.
When will the product be on the market after the campaign is over?
Once we have shipped cameras to all of our backers we will release the product to the public.
What is included in the early bird pledge?
An early bird pledge means you’ll receive one a 20% camera discount and one of the first 6,000 units.
How many Butterfleye cameras should I get for my home?
While the Butterfleye camera can be used any and everywhere, we recommend purchasing the 3-pack so that you are able to monitor multiple locations at once. Plus, by purchasing a 3 pack, you’re saving the most amount of money.
Can I have additional cameras in different locations (i.e. home and office) and access them all from my app?
Yes!
How easy is it to set-up the Butterfleye camera?
Set up is a breeze. All you’ll need is an email address, a wifi connection, and about 2 minutes of spare time.
How do I set up Butterfleye as a Wifi hotspot? Are there any limitations?
Inside the app settings, there is a simple switch to enable the camera to connect to your phone.
Buying and Shipping
What are the shipping costs?
For domestic orders the cost of shipping is 10$. For all orders outside of the US and Canada, shipping is $30 per order.
When will my Butterfleye camera arrive?
Cameras will be shipped when they have been checked for quality assurance in our first round of production. December 2015
Technical
How does Activity Based Recording exactly work?
Butterfleye uses ABR to record only when human, pet, or specific sounds are detected. When it’s not recording, the camera rests in a lower power, idle state.
Does Butterfleye need to be connected to an external power source at all times?
Nope! Butterfleye’s lithium ion battery holds a charge for two weeks between charges.
Can the batteries be replaced?
Since the lithium ion battery is rechargeable and built into the camera, they cannot be replaced.
How many phones can connect to a Butterfleye camera?
There is no limit, connect your butterfleye to as many phones as you’d like. You can share access to your camera with others, and with end-to-end encrypted video, there’s no need to worry about your privacy.
Will there be the ability to do software updates to the Butterfleye camera?
Yes! From day one, we built OTA (Over-The-Air) upgrade capabilities into the hardware, which will allow you to update your product, making it even better every quarter.
Will there be continued support/updates for the app?
Yes, we will continue to add features and make improvements to the Butterfleye app.
How does the storage system work?
Butterfleye stores footage in the cloud, where you can access it via the app. If the camera is not connected wifi, it will store up to 12 hours of footage internally, which will be delivered to the cloud the next time the camera connects to the internet.
Is there a subscription service?
All cameras come with 24 hours of free storage in the cloud. Subscription plans for 7 or 30 days of storage are available for an additional fee.
Can you live-stream if the Butterfleye camera isn’t connected to WiFi?
If the camera isn’t connected to WiFi, it will work as a wifi hotspot enabling live-streaming when you are range of the camera.
How secure is my footage?
Butterfleye uses state of the art end-to-end encryption to ensure that your footage is fully protected.
App
What devices is the app supported on?
The Butterfleye app works with both iOS and Android.
How much will it cost?
The Butterfleye app is free on the App Store and Google Play.
How and when will I be able to download it?
The app will be available before our first orders are shipped.
What information does the app share with me?
The app gives you full access to your camera’s live-stream and will also send you smart notifications when it detects unusual activity.
Are there in-app purchases?
The Butterfleye app has no in-app purchases.
Team and general
How many of you are there? Where are you based?
We are a team of 8 working out of San Francisco.
What are your backgrounds?
Click here to learn more about the Butterfleye team.
How long did it take to develop Butterfleye?
Butterfleye has been in the works since the end of 2013.