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Meet FLARE®
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A complete home security system in one device. Powered by Artificial Intelligence and a myriad of sensors. FLARE® protects your home all by itself.
Intelligent, alert and discreet, BuddyGuard's FLARE® analyzes every sound, image and situation before it takes actions accordingly. Thanks to face and voice recognition plus audio interpretation, FLARE® can distinguish welcome guests from unwanted visitors.
A safe home thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI)With its ever-evolving AI, FLARE® understands what’s going on: It can even take smart decisions to protect your home all on its own. Thanks to the PrivacyGuard™, FLARE® will cover its lens when you're at home to respect your privacy.
Hassle-freeNo code pads, no endless cables, no hassle: FLARE® is up and running within 10 minutes. Thanks to the rechargeable battery and the 4G LTE back-up, FLARE® is prepared for every situation. Whether you are living in a rented apartment or a house your own, FLARE® is the perfect security system for every home
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FLARE®'s sensors
FLARE® uses a myriad of sensors to analyze its surroundings and to take its smart actions.
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Manage your security with our app
The app for a safer home
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Super fast, super reliable
Whatever happens — FLARE® has got your back
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Tech Specs
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A day with FLARE®
How FLARE® protects your home
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FLARE® activates all by itself after the last person left home.
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While you’re away, FLARE® uses its six senses to monitor your home.
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Once you or a trusted contact arrives home, FLARE® deactivates itself.
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FLARE® mechanically covers its camera lens when you are at home.
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FLARE® prevents break-ins
Thanks to AudioIntel™, FLARE® recognizes the sound of intrusion.
Imagine the following scenario:
Everyone is away, nobody home. Except for FLARE®. Silently, almost invisible, FLARE® is monitoring your home for motion and sounds. And then it happens. Soft, distant sounds coming from the front door. Metal on metal. Someone is tampering with your lock.
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Recognized as a suspicious sound, FLARE® takes action by playing domestic sounds from its speaker. A dog barking, the voices of you and your spouse talking: Your home suddenly doesn't seem so deserted after all!
At night, FLARE® can turn your smart lights on through IFTTT, another measure to prevent break-ins.
Remember: A burglar will only take 15 seconds to break in. Nothing is as discouraging as not being sure if someone is at home. Through audio and lights, FLARE® scares off any unwanted visitors.
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Add-ons for even more security
Temporarily upgrade your security through our app
Prices per add-on range from $5 to $15 per month, depending on region and availability. Even without these add-ons, FLARE® is a complete home security system that works right out of the box.
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Installation
A safe home within minutes.
Home security should be hassle-free: This is why we kept its physical installation to an absolute minimum. Unlike cams that can be placed on a table, FLARE® is as sturdy a security system as it gets.
Just let our app guide you through the installation – your home security will be set up within minutes!
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Done! After plugging FLARE® in, you are ready to follow the next steps in our app. From here on, you will set up the face- and voice recognition.
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Why you'll love FLARE
A fresh approach to home security
We reinvented home security by making it really easy and intelligent.
We also added more features than any other system out there. With FLARE®, we bridged the gap between lightweight lifestyle cams and robust security systems. It's the best of both world, and then some.
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Timeline
FLARE® will be delivered in November
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Warranty
Our commitment to quality
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Meet the Team
The people behind FLARE®
Headquartered in the vibrant city of Berlin, our team is composed of people from all four corners of the world.
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FLARE® wouldn't have seen the light of day were it not for our great, supportive partners:
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Where to place FLARE®?
Every home is different, but here are some ideas
In this example, we assume a little hall with a wall opposite of the entrance door. This would be the perfect spot for your FLARE®. No electricity socket available? Simply let FLARE® run on its built-in battery: Take FLARE® off the magnet, plug the usb cable in and just charge the device while you're at home.
Here we have a home without a wall facing the door. We would place FLARE® right across the entrance to the living room. Put a 2nd FLARE® at the top end of the stairs, so that you have your upper floor covered as well.
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A more complex home with more than one entrance on the same level. Whether one would enter from the terrace or through the front door, both walking paths lead the visitor towards FLARE®. For those who want to play it extra safe: Place two FLARE®s! One across the room, facing the terrace - and one opposite of the front door.
Need advice on how many FLARE®s you need or where to place them? Send us a message – We're happy to help!
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FAQ
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Q: How does the face recognition work?
A: FLARE®'s convolutional neural network allows it to recognize faces in the most sophisticated method to date. Instead of measuring the distance between facial features, FLARE® takes the input visual data, de-composes it in smaller parts and runs these through several layers built to recognize various patterns, mimicking the way the brain organizes and processes information
Q: What's AudioIntel™?
A: This feature allows FLARE® to distinguish normal, positive sounds from abnormal or suspicious sounds. A certain noise might raise its level of alertness, or depending on the classification, trigger the alarm.
Q: I like privacy, but can I turn the PrivacyGuard™ off?
A: Yes, the Administrator within a household can turn PrivacyGuard™ off, although we designed FLARE® as a home security system that respects the privacy of those at home.
Q: What if I move to a different home?
A: Just take FLARE® with you: It will get used to its new home in no time!
Q: Can I use FLARE® without the usb cable?
A: Absolutely, you just need to charge the device every now and then.
Q: How many FLARE®s do I need?
A: We recommend one to two FLARE®s for an apartment, three or more for a (detached) house.
Q:Does FLARE® detect smoke?
A: FLARE® cannot detect smoke nor CO2, as the device is mounted to the wall instead of the ceiling. We are working on an extension in the form of a separate device that will function as a smoke and CO2 detector, to be released in 2017.
Q: Do my FLARE®s communicate with each other?
A: Yes, different devices can communicate and share settings with each other. Together, they protect your home. You can even have two FLARE® devices in two different locations, with still the same settings applying to both devices!
Q: What if someone breaks in?
A: FLARE® will record and save all audio, video and image material in the Cloud, for future reference or as evidence. If activated, BuddyReact will dispatch the police on your behalf through our local security partner.
Q: Can you tell me more about the battery?
A: The lithium-ion battery is a rechargeable battery that will take over FLARE®'s power supply in case of an outage. It also enables you to place FLARE® in a room where there's no socket available: Simply recharge the device every few days, just like a mobile phone.
Q: What's BuddySIM?
A: This is our 4G LTE mobile backup, which can be activated through the BuddyGuard app. Simply put: The moment your WiFi is down, FLARE® will connect to the fastest mobile network to continue its operation.
Q: Am I bound to these add-ons?
A: No - You can activate and de-activate all our add-ons on a monthly basis. For example: You might only want to activate BuddyReact for when you're on vacation in August.
Q: Does FLARE® function without the add-ons?
A: Absolutely, 100%. FLARE® is a complete home security system that protects your home from day one, no strings attached. For customers with high-end needs, we decided to introduce our add-ons to allow them to upgrade their security whenever they want.
Q: What's the retail price?
A: FLARE® will sell for $385 / € 349 per device.
Q: What are the shipping costs?
A: Starting at as little as $9, depending on your location and order volume. See Prices for the full table.
Q: When can I expect my FLARE®?
A: November this year already! If you backed us on Kickstarter last year, you're likely to receive your FLARE® a bit earlier. Same applies to pre-orders made on our website.
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