The Kiwibit AI Bird Feeder is my new backyard friend

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

Setting it up is very simple. Multiple mounting options allow you to place the feeder on a pole, windowsill or tree. Dual seed chambers are designed for easy refilling and cleaning. The solar panel on top ensures you don’t have to worry about low batteries.

Durability and camera quality are also strengths. Other specifications include 2.4GHz Wi-Fi support, cloud storage, built-in two-way audio with microphone and speaker, and a 130-degree wide-angle lens.

Once installed in the backyard, I connected the feeder to the companion Kiwibit app on my phone. This is where you can be notified when a bird passes by, view recordings, and track all visits.

After a few weeks of testing, the real fun began. My phone buzzed with a notification every time a new visitor showed up, and I found myself anxiously awaiting updates. Even on a very rainy day, I was able to entice a few birds, including the stunning Northern Cardinal which I expect to see every morning. As of this writing, the device has succeeded in recording visits of six different types.

I’ve been addicted ever since. I find myself eagerly checking the app every morning to see which little feathered man I’ve stopped by. I show the videos to almost everyone I know as if they were my pets. One amusing notification I keep getting is a “nuisance animal detected” when squirrels raid my bird hide (which happens quite often, as you might expect).

The app uses Kiwibit’s proprietary bird identification algorithm to identify more than 10,000 bird species, such as Blue Jays, Ravens, and Mourning Doves. The Activity tab is particularly useful, as it tracks the number of “hits” captured, videos recorded, and total species observed. You can also navigate through the calendar to view specific days. The Birds tab provides in-depth information on each species, and includes detailed descriptions from Wikipedia.

However, I noticed that the system sometimes had trouble counting “visits” accurately. For example, if a house sparrow feeds in front of the camera for several minutes, the AI ​​might record it as multiple visits, even if the bird doesn’t move much.

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