Behold Cam-1 Launched on Kickstarter – Easy-to-Use Compact Wildlife Camera  

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by Alexandra ThompsonSeptember 5^th, 2025

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Danish startup Behold has launched their first product on Kickstarter, the Behold Cam-1, a compact wildlife camera that makes it easy for anyone to capture the hidden life right in their backyard. The camera automatically detects animals, records 2K clips at up to 60fps, and sends the results to a companion app with the species already identified. Privacy is built in with on-device human detection and deletion, so only wildlife activity is stored. Early backers can save up to 30% on the retail price, with delivery scheduled for 2026. Let’s take a look at this new camera!

Behold was founded by Pete Lacey, former VP of Design at Pleo, impact-tech founder James Read, and biodiversity technologist Chris Oram. Their goal was to rethink traditional trail cameras, which are often bulky and built for hunters or researchers, and instead create something suited to everyday use in both in urban and suburban settings.

How it works

The Cam-1 records short 15-second clips whenever motion is detected, grouping them by species. It uses onboard AI to recognize more than 2,000 species across North America and Europe, and it filters out humans so only wildlife events are kept. Infrared night vision captures footage after dark, and a built-in microphone records ambient sound for context.

Footage is stored locally on the device’s 128GB internal memory. When Wi-Fi 6 is available, the clips sync automatically to the companion app. If the camera is offline, it saves clips until back in range, ensuring no activity is lost. Setup and pairing are handled through Bluetooth, and clips can be shared with one tap.

The app will organize sightings into a personal wildlife diary, tracking patterns over time – when and how often an animal visits, and under what conditions. Users can also anonymously contribute their sightings to biodiversity databases so ecologists can study the wildlife in your area. Sharing is controlled by a simple toggle in the app.

Key features

• Flexible design: Weatherproof, wire-free housing with a rechargeable 5200mAh USB-C battery. The unit can be mounted in a flowerbed or on a fence post and runs for weeks on a single charge.
• AI identification: The system distinguishes between different species and filters out background noise, sending only relevant clips to the app.
• On-device privacy: Human detections are automatically discarded.
• Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth via NFC, with 128GB of onboard storage.
• Video specs: 2K resolution, 60fps recording, IR night vision, and AI auto-framing.
• Companion app: iOS and Android support for organizing sightings, keeping a personal wildlife diary, and sharing observations with friends or the wider Behold community.

Designed for animals and people

Behold worked with Pentagram, led by Jon Marshall, to create a compact, weatherproof camera that fits naturally in a garden. The Foxmute Red casing is unobtrusive to wildlife as most animals don’t perceive reds as we do, so the device reads as just another shape in their environment.

Specifications (final details may evolve during production)

Video and detection

• 2K QHD video, up to 60fps, with infrared night vision
• 60° field of view and AI auto-framing
• On-device motion detection and species recognition (2000+ species, North America & Europe)
• Human clips are deleted automatically
• Built-in microphone for ambient sound

Connectivity and storage

• 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6
• Offline mode (clips stored locally, auto-syncs when back online)
• Bluetooth setup and pairing
• 128GB internal storage

Power and build

• 5200 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery (2–4 weeks per charge depending on activity
• USB-C charging
• Optional wired power for continuous use
• IP65 weatherproof housing
• Mounts to fences, trees, planters, tripods, etc.

Size and privacy

• Camera: 80×80×39mm (3.15×3.15×1.54 in)
• Base: 181mm tall × 79mm diameter (7.13 × 3.11 in)
• Weight: approx. 330g (11.6 oz)
• No surveillance features, no facial recognition
• End-to-end encrypted, data fully exportable

No subscription required

Something that’s always a pleasure to mention – there’s no subscription required for Behold. All detection, recording, and identification features work out of the box. The company notes that some additional paid add-ons may be offered in the future, but the base system is designed to remain open and usable without ongoing costs.

Kickstarter pricing and availability

The Behold Cam-1 launched on Kickstarter on September 5th, 2025. Early backers can pledge $227 / €195 (35% off retail), with additional units available at 45% off. The campaign runs until October 2025, with deliveries expected in June 2026.

Final note: The links to Kickstarter are affiliated. And, as we say at the end of every crowdfunding-related article: Be aware of the risks when backing a project on a crowdfunding platform. Please read the platform’s terms of use and keep in mind that there can be significant delays when delivering the product. Some projects might not get delivered at all.

What do you think of this new wildlife camera? Is it something you can imagine in your own backyard? Let us know in the comments!