Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 4K AI Camera Review

The Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 4K AI Camera’s name pretty much gives away its full functionality. It’s a bird feeder capable of 4K capture and boasts AI features to help make that capture more intuitive and useful. It’s an up-to-date take on observing wildlife that I think a lot of people will find satisfying. Assuming it works as advertised, this product could be a winner. Here is my Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 4K AI Camera review.

Birds in 4K

Needless to say, for capturing great bird video footage, you’re going to need a capable camera. Thankfully, Kiwibit’s Bird Feeder 2 comes equipped with 4K capture that provides a high-quality stream at no additional cost. It can also capture moments in 8-megapixel shots. 

A built-in solar roof helps keep the 5200 mAh battery topped up, which is a nice convenience boost. If it needs charging more quickly, the battery can be removed and reinserted. 

The large 1.5L seed container also means users can wait a while between refills, again offering a nice touch of convenience. 

Another feature highlight is the IP65 weather resistance, which is obviously an important factor for an electronic device that will be living the majority of its life outdoors.

Set it up right

Setting up the Bird Feeder 2 is simple enough thanks to the multiple mounting options provided. However, users will want to consider Wi-Fi range. You won’t want to put this product too far out of range. 

I’d advise testing the connection before choosing the final mounting point to avoid disappointment and the need to adjust everything. 

Once everything is set up, it’s time to get capturing. Real-time alerts are a big highlight here, and clips can be stored in the cloud or on microSD cards, which is a nice option to have.

Focus in flight

Upon reviewing footage for the first time, I was happy with the results. For the most part, action is in focus to a point, keeping bird visitors looking crisp and clear, though if a bird gets too close to the camera, things can soften up a little. 

As you might imagine, it definitely does best in bright lighting, so when the sun is shining, the footage will look the absolute best. At night, you’re less likely to get any good footage, though I suppose birds are less likely to visit. 

When it comes time to clean and refill the Bird Feeder 2, the process is made headache-free. This should mean users are more likely to actually use the product past that initial honeymoon phase. The lack of friction is appreciated.

You’ll have to pay extra

The biggest downside when it comes to Kiwibit’s Bird Feeder 2 is how the more advanced AI features require an additional subscription. 

Features like AI Bird ID, Bird Wiki, and Bird Keyshot are part of the paid side of the experience, which is disappointing on a fairly premium-priced product. 

That said, for buyers who know they want those features from day one, Kiwibit does also offer lifetime AI options that let you pay upfront instead of dealing with a recurring fee.

Disclosure: Review sample provided by Kiwibit.