NETVUE by Birdfy Upgraded Smart Bird Feeder Camera, Solar Powered, Auto Bird Video Capture, Instant Notifications, AI Identify 6000+ Species

I already own the Birdfy feeder and love it. The Birdfy Cam is another wonderful product that can easily be installed to capture a different location. It comes with multiple installation options. Loved that I could attach it to a pole as I plan to hang hummingbird feeders in the spring. The solar panel works well and keeps it charged and I never have to bring it inside to charge. It captures a wide view for videos and images and they are of great quality. This is a great addition to my backyard and is very easy to install and use, recommend this for all bird lovers.

I use these Birdfy cameras in birdhouses, and the picture quality is incredible—just like watching an HD nature show. Setting them up is a breeze, and the phone/laptop interface is intuitive and user-friendly. The cameras are made from sturdy materials, ensuring durability over time. I've connected mine to a solar panel, and it has never lost connection. Even at about 100 feet from my router, the signal remains strong. If you're a nature lover who wants to experience wildlife in HD clarity, I highly recommend these cameras!

I already owned the traditional Netvue Birdfy feeder and Nest but the Birdfy Lite helps me see another angle. I specifically wanted this for my bird bath and putting peanuts down on my deck railing. Here's a breakdown of what I liked and what I'd like to see from the product:Device Highlights:- The Netvue Birdfy Lite is a standalone camera equipped with a solar panel, providing continuous power even on cloudy days.- It includes a 7 day free trial of AI bird recognition. After that, you pay a monthly fee for a subscription.- Without a subscription the notifications can become a little too much (at least for me), alerting for any movement rather than filtering by birds only. For example, on windy days, it may notify that the tree moved every few minutes. This is the only reason why I didn't give it a 5/5. Maybe it will change in the future!- The long distance Wi-Fi range enhances connectivity and coverage.Birdfy App Features:- The Birdfy app has a large community of users, allowing for the sharing of videos and photos.- Even without the AI subscription, users can tag photos with bird types, and tagged content is saved indefinitely, offering a nice way to organize and revisit sightings.- The only limitation I found is in correcting mistakes; once a bird is mistakenly tagged, there's no apparent way to change it at this time.- You can add your friend's feeders/nests and you can share yours as well!Overall, the Netvue Birdfy Lite offers a nice array of features that enhance the bird watching experience. I'd recommend it! Netvue is constantly making app updates and firmware updates that enhance the products from my year of owning them.

The media could not be loaded. I had several cameras on bird feeders in my yard. I had 1 Birdfy Lite feeder w/camera, and 2 cheaper outdoor security cameras. All 3 have solar panels . When I had an opportunity to test the Birdfy camera (separate from the feeder) I wanted to see how it compared. The Birdfy definitely holds a charge longer, and the solar panel charges better. (The one that comes with Birdfy is larger than the security camera panel) The video quality on the Birdfy camera is good. I just cleaned and refilled my feeder so I’ll have to wait to see how the motion detection and recording works, but I expect it to be fine. I think comparing how the Birdfy holds up to the elements , compared to the outdoor security cameras will be a good long term test. But I’m happy with the camera , it’s easy to setup and the parts included to attach to a pole make installation easy.

This camera should not have an IP65 weatherproof rating in my opinion. After one rain storm, water got inside of my camera causing some damage. The camera still works with a lot of its functions, but there was enough water that got into it to cause enough damage for concern. There is a cover that can seal over the ports, but there are so many openings to where the water can get into the camera if the cover is not securely put on. Even if the cover is fitted on, there is still a chance water can get in. Also, to note, it is important to detach the wires from the solar panel from the camera after charging it and placing the port cover on before bedtime or at nightfall, because morning condensation will leak through the ports if you don't handle that every day. The USB-C port already has a bit of water damage to it and water got into the internal camera lens creating a fog that I am unable to get rid of after a day of trying to let the camera dry out. Again, I don't think that this camera can survive the outdoors 24/7 without more added waterproofing. I am thinking that the birdfeeder sold with the camera does provide the camera with extra protection, but I bought the Birdfy Lite Cam without the feeder because I had a better squirrel proof birdfeeder than the one sold with the camera. Anyway, storms, humidity, and condensation are a cause for concern with this camera by itself. As for the app, I can't really give a full review on it because I have only used the camera for a few days. I will say the app is pretty basic to use, but I have not learned all of the ways to use it. There is a subscription you have to purchase to take advantage of the AI, but now, I am out of money for the first month of the basic subscription because the camera fog ruins the purpose of the AI to identify the birds. My girlfriend assisted me with getting in contact with Netvue customer support to at least see if I can somehow fix the fog in the lens, but the trouble shooting information they gave me over email is not helpful with the problem. I am going to see if I can get a hold of them again to fix the problem. I am adding one star (so, a two rating) because they do seem to have a team of customer support specialists to help you, and there seems to be a lot of nice features to use with what seems like a simple app. To add, my wifi also works well with the app, so no problem there. This product definitely has potential to be better, but I don't know how this camera will survive the outdoors overtime by itself without stronger water sealing. Maybe I missed something with the maintenance and care when going over the set-up instructions, but I am up in the air if I should replace the camera or to get a refund if nothing can be fixed. If the lens can be fixed with the fog problem and the small damage around the USB-C port is not a huge cause for concern, then maybe it is worth keeping. Either way, I am hoping customer support can help.