Kiwibit’s AI-powered bird feeder is my new backyard friend

Earlier this month, I took action Kiwibit Bird Feeder Pro 4K AI Cameraand it has become my favorite backyard accessory.

Setting it up is easy. Multiple mounting options allow you to mount the feeder on a tree, window sill, or tree. Its dual seed chambers are designed for easy refilling and cleaning. The solar panel on top ensures that you don’t have to worry about the batteries running low.

Durability and quality of the camera are strong points. Other features include support for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, cloud storage, built-in two-way music with a microphone and speaker, and a 130-degree wide angle lens.

Once I installed it in the backyard, I connected the feeder to the Kiwibit app on my phone. This is where you can be notified when a bird stops, view pictures, and track all trips.

A few weeks of testing is when the real fun began. My phone had notifications every time a new visitor arrived, and I eagerly awaited updates. Even on the wettest days, I managed to coax a few birds, including the amazing northern cardinal that I now look forward to seeing every morning. As of this writing, this device has successfully logged six different trips.

I have been addicted ever since. I find myself checking the app every morning to see the little feathered guy standing on it. I show videos to almost everyone I know as if they were my pets. One interesting note I receive is a “nuisance animal identified” when squirrels destroy my bird plant (which happens as often as you’d expect).

The app uses Kiwibit’s bird identification system to identify more than 10,000 species of birds, such as blue jays, ravens and mourning doves. The Actions tab is very useful, as it tracks the number of “trips” recorded, videos recorded, and all types viewed. You can also check the calendar to see the exact dates. The Bird page provides information on each species, with detailed information from Wikipedia.

However, I discovered that the machine – which usually costs $179.99 to $249.99, depending on the model – sometimes has trouble accurately calculating “trips”. For example, if a house sparrow eats in front of the camera for a few minutes, the AI ​​can record it as a series of shots, even if the bird hasn’t moved much.

Overall, testing the Kiwibit Bird Feeder Pro has been a pleasure. If you’re looking for a way to connect with nature while enjoying collecting bird species like Pokémon, try this smart feeder. Just be prepared for all the squirrels to visit, too.