Earlier this month, I acquired the Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 4K AI camera. It has become my favorite backyard accessory.
Setup is very easy. Multiple mounting options allow you to install the feeder on a pole, window ledge, or tree. Dual seed compartments are designed for easy refilling and cleaning. There’s a solar panel on the top, so you don’t have to worry about the battery running out.
Durability and camera quality are also strong points. Other specs include support for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, cloud storage, built-in two-way audio with microphone and speaker, and a 130-degree wide-angle lens.
As soon as I set it up in my backyard, I connected the feeder to the Kiwibit companion app on my phone. Here you can get notified when birds stop by, watch recordings, and track all visits.
The first few weeks of testing are when the real fun begins. Every time a new visitor appears, a notification goes off on my phone and I find myself waiting for updates. Even on a very rainy day, I managed to lure a few birds, including a spectacular northern cardinal, which I look forward to seeing every morning. As of this writing, the device has successfully recorded visits from six species.
I’ve been addicted ever since. I found myself eagerly checking the app each morning to see which little feathered guy had stopped by. I show off the video to almost everyone I know like it’s my pet. One of the funny notifications I keep getting is the “nuisance animal found” when a squirrel raids my bird seed stash (which happens quite often, as you can imagine).
The app uses Kiwibit’s proprietary bird identification algorithm to identify over 10,000 bird species, including blue jays, crows, and doves. The (Activity) tab is particularly useful as it tracks the number of “visits” captured, videos recorded, and total species observed. You can also navigate through the calendar to view specific days. The Birds tab provides detailed information about each species, including detailed descriptions from Wikipedia.
However, we’ve noticed that the system, which typically costs between $179.99 and $249.99 depending on the model, may not accurately count “visits.” For example, if a sparrow feeds in front of the camera for a few minutes, the AI may record it as multiple visits, even if the bird isn’t moving much. The more expensive models are currently available at discounted Prime Day prices via Amazon or Kiwibit.
Overall, I had a lot of fun testing the Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2. If you’re looking for a fun way to connect with nature while collecting Pokemon and other birds, try this smart feeder. Be prepared to be visited by all the squirrels too.
This post was originally published on May 29th and has since been updated to reflect new promotional pricing.
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