Birdfy and Kiwibit cut smart feeder prices to $110 for early holiday sales
Discounts of up to 29 percent apply to solar-powered models with 4K video and AI identification, according to a reviewer who has tested the devices since 2020.
By Adewale Rousseau ·
Shoppers can now buy smart bird feeders for as little as $110 during early Black Friday sales. The discounts cover models from Birdfy and Kiwibit, with prices ranging from $110 to $170. A Wired reviewer who has tested these products for years says the current prices make them suitable for gifts or personal use.
The market for smart feeders has grown since 2020. According to the reviewer, even mid-range versions now include high-resolution cameras, 4K video recording, and AI bird identification that rarely misses. Most units require little maintenance beyond refilling the seed, provided the feeder is placed using the 5-7-9 rule for pole mounts to keep squirrels away.
The top recommendation is the original Birdfy feeder with a solar panel, listed at $127, a 29 percent discount. The offer applies only to the blue version, while the yellow model costs $13 more. The reviewer notes that while sturdier designs like the Kiwibit exist, and other brands like Camojojo offer better cameras, those options often cost more or rely on unreliable apps and paywalled features.
The Birdfy is described as the best choice for shoppers wanting a dependable feeder with an easy app and no major features locked behind a subscription. The solar panel mounts separately, and a version without it costs $110. The reviewer recommends paying the extra $17 for the solar option because Birdfy’s panels have proven reliable and spare owners from bringing the feeder indoors to charge. The model supports only 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and carries a two-year warranty.
The Kiwibit Feeder 2 with a solar roof is priced at $170, also a 29 percent discount. It is not the company’s newest model, the Feeder 2 Pro at $220, but the reviewer calls the standard version exceedingly well designed and notes this is the lowest price they have seen for it. Its 1.5-liter seed hopper is split to hold two types of feed and lifts out by a handle on top, eliminating the need to remove the whole feeder for refilling.
The Feeder 2 captures 8-megapixel photos and 4K video, which the reviewer rates as top-tier at this price. The solar roof kept the unit charged in all kinds of weather during testing. The app works without a Kiwibit Plus subscription, though the reviewer says more features are moving behind the paywall. The feeder works only on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and has a one-year warranty.
A third option is the Kiwibit 4K Feeder with auxiliary solar, available for $140, a 26 percent discount. It uses the same camera and hardware as the Feeder 2 but lacks the built-in solar roof. The reviewer installed the included 3-watt solar panel on the back of the wall mount without trouble. Buyers who want Kiwibit’s build quality and image resolution can save $30 by choosing this model.
Source: Wired
