A user shares their experience using the Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro, an AI-equipped device that records bird activity but eventually attracted unwanted pests.
Key facts
- •The Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro is priced at $269.
- •The device includes a 4K HDR camera and solar panel.
- •The AI system provides species identification alerts via a mobile app.
- •A built-in siren is intended to scare away nuisance animals like squirrels.
- •The user discontinued use of the feeder after it attracted pigeons and mice.
The Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro, a $269 smart bird feeder, uses AI to identify visiting birds and send alerts to a connected smartphone app. The device features a 4K HDR camera and a built-in nuisance animal alarm designed to deter unwanted visitors like squirrels.
Performance and Features
Initially, the feeder successfully attracted various small birds, such as Great Tits and Eurasian Blue Tits, which the AI correctly identified. Users can view high-definition video recordings and access educational information about bird species through the Kiwibit app.
Challenges with Pests
The user's experience changed when local pigeons began visiting the feeder, blocking the camera lens and consuming large amounts of seed. The device's audible alarm failed to deter the pigeons, and the presence of the birds subsequently attracted mice to the area. Ultimately, the user removed the feeder from their garden.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Verge.
