When purchasing a smart bird feeder there are several key factors to consider. They’re listed below:
Key Factors for Choosing a Smart Bird Feeder with Camera
Weather-resistant so the rain, snow, and wind don’t destroy it. Look for an IP rating of 65 or better.
Good image quality so you’re able to clearly see the species of bird and what it’s doing. Look for HD video with 1080p.
Wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity so you don’t have to run ugly outdoor approved extension cords to the bird feeder.
Easy to set up so you can start enjoying the birds quickly rather than studying the installation manual.
Easy & convenient to view the images so you don’t have to bother your teenager every time you want to see what the birds have been up to, or so you don’t have to get out of your jammies to run outside for the memory card.
Look for a camera with a smartphone app to view images from anywhere vs one that stores images on a memory device (SD card or jump drive). Memory devices require you to retrieve the memory device before viewing.
Motion detection so you’re only capturing images when a bird is on the feeder which saves on power and time when you want to go back and view the recordings.
Long battery life so you’re not spending a fortune on batteries and wasting time replacing the batteries.
AI capability to identify the species at the feeder.
Optional Factors for Choosing a Bird Feeder Camera
Depending on your personal preferences or circumstances, I identified a few optional factors you may want to consider as well.
Price because we don’t all have a money tree in the backyard.
Solar powered so you can save money on batteries
Audio because you want to hear what your feathered friends are tweeting.
Night vision because you want to capture the birds early in the morning and late in the evening.
Notifications because you want to see what was happening at your feeder moments ago.
Zoom capability is a nice feature especially if the image is too small to make out the bird details.
No subscription is required so you spend less.
Warranty to safeguard your purchase.
Most smart bird feeders are priced higher than regular bird feeders, so it's important to carefully compare their features when making a selection and decide based on your own needs. When considering the price, remember to take into account AI subscription fees and cloud storage costs.
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