Behold Cam-1, the clever little wildlife camera

The prototype in action

Here’s a quick demo of an early prototype.

It’s not a camera with an app. It’s Behold.

Most wildlife cameras feel like two separate products. Clunky hardware and an app that dumps footage with zero context. We tried them all. None of them gave us what we wanted.

So we built Behold differently. A camera that records only animals, filters out humans, adapts to day and night, and syncs automatically when back on WiFi. And an app that turns those clips into something richer: stories grouped by species, patterns that emerge over time, and quiet insights about the animals sharing your space.

You don’t just get footage. You get meaning. And, if you choose to share, your sightings can help science too.

Your sightings, their science

Behold captures clips that tell stories of animals: where they go, when, and under what conditions. With your permission, you can anonymously share sightings with open biodiversity databases, aiding ecologists and scientists in understanding wildlife movement and protection. Just toggle sharing in the app, no extra steps needed. Every garden and visit counts.

The details

Everything you need to get your camera outdoors and capturing wildlife comes right out of the box.

Specifications

As we move through final prototyping and into production, some specifications may evolve. We’ll be transparent about any changes.

Video & Optics
→ 2K QHD video (day and night)
→ Ultra-smooth motion (up to 60fps)
→ 60° field of view
→ Infrared night vision

Detection & Intelligence
→ On-device motion detection and recognition
→ Filters out humans
→ Automatic species recognition of 2000+ species across North America and Europe
→ Microphone for capturing ambient sound

Connectivity
→ 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6
→ Offline mode with local storage
→ Bluetooth setup and pairing
→ Syncs automatically when back in Wi-Fi range

Power
→ Rechargeable 5200 mAh lithium-ion battery (2–4 weeks per charge, depending on activity)
→ USB-C charging
→ Optional wired power for continuous use

Build & Mounting
→ IP65-rated weatherproof enclosure
→ Lightweight and portable (approx. 330 g / 11.6 oz)
→ Mounts to fences, trees, stakes, walls, planters—no tools required
→ Standard tripod thread

Size & Dimensions
→ Camera: 80 mm × 80 mm × 39 mm (3.15 in × 3.15 in × 1.54 in)
→ Base: 181 mm tall × 79 mm diameter (7.13 in × 3.11 in)
→ Bungee cord: Approx. 785 mm (30.9 in)

Privacy & Data
→ Human videos automatically deleted on-device
→ No facial recognition, no surveillance features
→ End-to-end encrypted
→ You own your data—fully exportable

Built by a love of nature

We’re Pete, James, Chris and Andy. A designer, a founder, a technologist and a hardware veteran. Together, we’re building Behold to help people reconnect with the wild that surrounds them.

It all started with a fox.

Pete had just moved from a city apartment to a house with a garden. One evening, a quiet blur passed the hedge. Curious, he set up a trail camera. The animals were there: hedgehogs, badgers, owls… but the experience was anything but magical. The design was clunky, the apps were broken, the footage was chaotic. The wonder got lost in the mess.

So we decided to make something better.

Over the past year, we’ve prototyped software, hacked hardware, partnered with Pentagram on industrial design, and tested early versions in our own gardens. We’ve brought together advisors and investors who believe in the mission. And now, we’re opening it up to you.

Behold isn’t just about cameras. It’s about noticing more. And caring more.

Because when animals are seen, they matter. And when they matter, people change.

Designed for animals

We’ve partnered with Pentagram on the industrial design of Behold Cam-1. Jon Marshall and his team helped shape every detail, from the form and materiality to the mounting system and how it feels in the hand.

This wasn’t just about aesthetics. It was about building something that feels at home in a garden. Something you want to use, move around, and live with. Not just set up and ignore.

“We loved the idea of creating a piece of technology that helps people connect more deeply with the wildlife around them. Behold isn’t just a product—it’s part of a new kind of relationship with nature.” – Jon Marshall, Partner at Pentagram

Design wasn’t a finishing touch. It’s been part of the idea from the beginning.

Behold Cam-1 comes in Foxmute Red, a warm, earthy tone that stands out just enough to be found again, but doesn’t shout for attention. We worked with Pentagram to design something that looks good in a garden, not something that looks like tactical gear.

There’s biology behind the choice too. Most garden mammals—foxes, badgers, hedgehogs—don’t perceive reds and oranges the way we do. Their colour vision is limited, meaning what looks bold to us appears far more muted to them. To a fox, this isn’t red. It’s just another shape in the environment.

The goal wasn’t to hide. It was to belong. In gardens, animals already navigate fences, chairs, planters, toys, tools. A wildlife camera doesn’t need to disappear to do its job—it just needs to feel like it fits.

Who is it for?

Behold isn’t for experts. It’s for the curious. The busy. The quietly hopeful.

It’s for people who want to feel closer to nature, but aren’t sure how to begin.

For families with young kids asking questions.

For grown-ups trying to stay connected to their parents’ garden back home.

For people who want to use their phone more meaningfully, without needing to delete it all and move to the woods.

For tech lovers who never thought the wildlife outside their window might be worth watching.

For neighbours who make eye contact just enough to talk about the fox they both saw.

For people who want to make a difference, but feel too small to know where to start.

Behold doesn’t ask much. It just offers a way in.

We made it for anyone who wants to notice more, even if it’s only now and then.