Earlier this month, I got my hands on the Kiwibit Bird Feeder Pro 4K AI Camera<\/a>, and it has become my favorite backyard accessory.\u00a0<\/p>\n Setting it up is pretty straightforward. Multiple mounting options allow you to place the feeder on a pole, window ledge, or tree. Its dual seed compartments are designed for easy refills and cleaning. The solar panel on top ensures you don\u2019t have to worry about batteries running low.<\/p>\n Durability and camera quality are also strong points. Other specs include support for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, cloud storage, built-in two-way audio with a microphone and speaker, and a 130-degree wide-angle lens.<\/p>\n As soon as I installed it in the backyard, I connected the feeder to the companion Kiwibit app on my phone.\u00a0This is where you can be notified when a bird stops by, watch recordings, and track all the visits. <\/p>\n A few weeks into testing is when the real fun started. My phone buzzed with a notification every time a new visitor showed up, and I found myself eagerly waiting for updates. Even on extremely rainy days, I managed to entice a few birds, including a stunning Northern Cardinal that I\u2019ve now come to anticipate seeing every morning. As of this writing, the device has successfully recorded visits from six different species.\u00a0<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been addicted ever since. I find myself eagerly checking the app every morning to see which feathered little guy stopped by. I show off the videos to almost everyone I know as if they\u2019re my own pets. One amusing notification I keep receiving is \u201ca nuisance animal detected\u201d when squirrels raid my birdseed stash (which happens as often as you expect).\u00a0<\/p>\n The app uses Kiwibit\u2019s proprietary bird-identification algorithm to identify over 10,000 bird species, such as Blue Jays, Ravens, and Mourning Doves. The Activity tab is particularly useful, as it tracks the number of \u201cvisits\u201d captured, videos recorded, and total species observed. You can also navigate through the calendar to view specific days. The Birds tab offers in-depth information on each species, featuring detailed descriptions from Wikipedia.<\/p>\n However, I did notice that the system occasionally has trouble accurately counting \u201cvisits.\u201d For example, if a House Sparrow is feeding in front of the camera for several minutes, the AI might record it as multiple visits, even if the bird hasn\u2019t moved that much.\u00a0<\/p>\n Overall, testing the Kiwibit Bird Feeder Pro has been delightful. If you\u2019re looking for a way to connect with nature while having some fun collecting bird species like Pok\u00e9mon, give this smart feeder a try. Just be prepared for all the squirrels to visit, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission<\/a>. This doesn\u2019t affect our editorial independence.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/northern-cardinal-kiwibit.jpg?w=459\")
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