Solar Smart Bird Feeders Hit $110 in Early Black Friday Cuts

Early Black Friday pricing has dropped smart bird feeder costs to as low as $110.

The discounts apply to specific models from Birdfy and Kiwibit, with current sale prices spanning from $110 to $170. These devices have been available since 2020 and now typically include high-resolution cameras, 4K video recording, and artificial intelligence for bird identification. According to a reviewer who has tested the products for years, these features are standard in moderately priced units. Installation requires following the 5-7-9 rule for pole mounts to deter squirrels, but daily maintenance is limited to refilling seed.

The primary recommendation is the original Birdfy feeder with a solar panel, listed at $127. This represents a 29 percent discount, though the offer applies only to the blue version; the yellow model costs $13 more. The non-solar version is available for $110. The reviewer advises paying the additional $17 for the solar panel because it is reliable and eliminates the need to bring the unit indoors for charging. The device supports only 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and comes with a two-year warranty. The reviewer notes that while other brands like Camojojo offer better cameras, such as the 32MP Hibird, they often have unreliable apps or lock features behind paywalls.

Kiwibit offers the Feeder 2 with a solar roof for $170, also a 29 percent reduction. This is not the newest model, as the Feeder 2 Pro costs $220, but the reviewer describes the standard version as exceedingly well designed and notes this is its lowest observed price. The unit features a 1.5-liter seed hopper that splits to hold two feed types and lifts out by a handle, preventing the need to remove the entire feeder for refilling. It captures 8-megapixel photos and 4K video. While the app currently functions without a Kiwibit Plus subscription, the reviewer observes that more features are moving behind the paywall, a trend noted in the newer Feeder 2 Pro. The feeder operates on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and carries a one-year warranty.

A third option is the Kiwibit 4K Feeder with auxiliary solar, priced at $140. This model is 26 percent off and uses the same camera and hardware as the Feeder 2 but lacks a built-in solar roof. It includes a 3-watt solar panel that mounts to the back of the wall mount. The reviewer found installation straightforward, though they prefer pole mounts for squirrel control. This option saves buyers $30 compared to the solar-roofed version while maintaining the same build quality and image resolution.

The next scheduled step for these products is the full Black Friday shopping period, which follows these early discount windows.