Video Camera Bird Feeder
Birdwatching, Garden Wildlife Monitoring, Backyard Ecosystems, Nature Photography, Tech-Assisted Hobbies, Family Projects
Overview
The Video Camera Bird Feeder puts a built-in HD camera inside a normal seed feeder so you can see which birds visit without sitting by the window. It records 1080p video and 2 MP photos and uses AI recognition to identify up to 10,000 bird species, reporting each visit to a free phone app that sends images and video directly to your device. Night vision covers low light and after dark activity, which also catches nocturnal animals raiding the seed. Power comes from a built-in solar panel for continuous charging, with a USB cable supplied as a fallback, and the housing is IP65 waterproof for permanent outdoor mounting. A 2.5 litre food storage area keeps refills infrequent, and the box includes a mounting bracket and an 8GB microSD card for local recording. One important installation note: this device connects only on the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band and will not work on a 5 GHz network, so your router must have 2.4 GHz enabled. Sharper Image covers it with a 1 year limited replacement warranty.
Key Highlights
- Built-in HD camera captures 1080p video and 2 MP photos, so you can identify visitors and share clips straight from the app
- AI recognition identifies up to 10,000 bird species and turns each visit into a labelled entry in your garden birding log
- Built-in solar panel keeps the battery topped up for continuous power, with USB charging as a backup
- IP65 waterproof construction is rated for year-round outdoor use in rain and dust
- Generous 2.5 litre food storage area means fewer refills, and the box includes a mounting bracket and an 8GB microSD card
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Sharper Image |
|---|---|
| Model | Video Camera Bird Feeder |
| Type | Smart bird feeder with a built-in HD camera |
| Resolution | 1080p video and 2 MP photos |
| Night Vision | Yes; built-in night vision for low light and after dark visits |
| Bird Recognition | AI recognition identifies up to 10,000 bird species |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi to a free phone app; requires a 2.4 GHz network and will not connect to a 5 GHz only network |
| Food Capacity | 2.5 litre food storage area |
| Power | Built-in solar panel for continuous charging, with a USB charging cable also included |
| Weather Resistance | IP65 waterproof construction for year-round outdoor use |
| Storage | 8GB microSD memory card included for local recording |
| Price | $219.99 |
