Birdfy

Good feeder for the price. Has some connectivity issues and inability to change previously saved networks requiring re-pairing. Would benefit from partnerships with eBird, Merlin Bird ID, Audubon Society, and Cornell Lab of Ornithology for enhanced user experience.

Works well, but UI is pretty janky. Basic functionality is decent with good video quality and movement detection. However, there are several bugs including deleted videos remaining in collections and missing thumbnails. Tagged videos require retagging before community sharing.

The Birdfy app is clean, gives us timely notifications of bird visits. It's a nice step up from the Netvue app. Really enjoy watching our feathered friends visit the feeder throughout the day.

Great Addition to Birdfy Feeder Line. The device is solidly built and very user friendly. An excellent addition to the product line. Setup was straightforward and the live stream quality is impressive.

The camera works great and the pictures it takes are very clear. My backyard has turned into a bird paradise! The AI identification is mostly accurate and I love getting notifications when new species visit.

I absolutely love this camera! The app has totally revolutionized the way we interact with nature. The highlight reels and monthly recaps are a fantastic feature. My whole family enjoys watching the birds.

I love my bird feeder! I have learned to identify so many birds since getting it. The AI does a good job most of the time. The community feature is nice for seeing what others are spotting in their yards.

Nice device with good camera quality. The solar panel charges well. The app could use some improvements in data editing and the AI sometimes misidentifies common birds, but overall it's a fun addition to birdwatching.

Amazing bird feeder camera! The setup was easy and I was watching birds within minutes. The collection feature helps me track all the species that visit. Highly recommend for any bird lover.

The Birdfy camera uses motion detection to automatically trigger recording when a bird arrives. Each visit generates a 20-second video clip (extendable with MVR subscription) that is saved to your timeline. The app sends instant push notifications so you never miss a visitor, and you can adjust cooldown periods and detection sensitivity to match your preferences.

Two-way audio support on compatible devices lets you listen to bird songs in real time and even play sounds to attract specific species — adding an interactive dimension to the birdwatching experience.

AI Bird Identification

One of Birdfy's most powerful features is its AI bird identification system. Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms, the AI can identify over 6,000 bird and animal species worldwide. For hummingbird feeder users specifically, the system recognizes more than 150 hummingbird species with remarkable accuracy.

When a bird visits your feeder, the AI automatically analyzes the captured image — examining body shape, plumage patterns, coloration, size, and bill morphology — to deliver a species identification. Results are tagged to each moment clip, making it easy to browse your timeline by species. The AI continuously improves through user feedback: if an identification is incorrect, you can submit a correction that helps refine the model for the entire community.

AI Bird Recognition is available as an optional subscription (from $5.89/month or $99.99 lifetime), while free users still benefit from community-contributed identifications and can manually tag their clips.

Moment Capture & Collections

Every bird visit triggers an automatic Moment — a short video clip captured by the motion-activated camera. These moments form the core content library of your Birdfy experience. Free users receive auto-recorded clips with basic storage, while MVR (Moment Video Recording) subscribers can extend recording duration and access enhanced cloud storage.

The Collection feature lets you organize your favorite moments into a personal bird species gallery. Star any clip to add it permanently to your Collection, where it is stored with 5 GB of free Collection space. AI-tagged clips are automatically categorized by species, making it effortless to review all sightings of a particular bird type. Your Collection becomes a living album of every species that has ever visited your feeder — a digital life list that grows over time.

Highlights & Recaps

Birdfy keeps you engaged with AI-generated Daily Highlights and Monthly Recaps. The Highlight feature compiles a daily summary of bird visits to your feeder, stored for 6 days so you can catch up even if you miss a day. Each Highlight includes visit counts, species variety, and the best moments from the day.

The Recap feature generates a comprehensive 30-day summary that includes total visits, species diversity statistics, comparison compilations, and a curated recap video. It is a satisfying way to reflect on a month of birdwatching activity and see trends in your feeder's popularity.

Birdfy Data provides long-term analytics with bar-graph summaries showing bird visiting patterns over weeks and months. You can track species frequency, identify seasonal trends, and understand which times of day are busiest at your feeder — turning casual observation into data-driven birdwatching.

Community & Sharing

The Birdfy Community 2.0 platform connects birdwatchers worldwide. Share your best bird moments, follow other users, comment on posts, and receive notifications when someone interacts with your content. The community transforms birdwatching from a solitary hobby into a social experience where you can discover what species are being spotted in different regions, exchange identification tips, and celebrate rare sightings together.

Device sharing is unlimited — you can share your Birdfy camera feed with as many family members and friends as you want through the app. Each shared user can customize their own notification preferences, so everyone in the household can enjoy the birdwatching experience on their own terms.

Story Feature

For Birdfy birdhouse devices (Nest, Nest Duo, Nest Polygon, Nest Ebony), the exclusive Story feature tracks the complete lifecycle of cavity-nesting birds. From nest building to egg laying, incubation, hatching, and fledging — the Story feature documents each stage with automatic detection and recording. It is a uniquely intimate window into avian family life that is only possible with an indoor birdhouse camera.

Cloud Services & Subscriptions

Birdfy operates on a freemium model with generous free-tier features:

• Free tier: Live streaming, auto-recorded clips, instant alerts, monthly visitor recaps, 5 GB Collection storage
• AI Bird Recognition Basic: $5.89/month, $57.99/year, or $99.99 lifetime — unlocks automatic species identification for 6,000+ species
• Hummingbird Recognition: $4.69/month — specialized AI for 150+ hummingbird species
• MVR Basic: $2.39/month or $23.49/year — extended moment recording duration
• MVR Plus: $3.59/month — enhanced recording with additional features
• Collection Storage: From $2.39/month — additional storage space for your bird collection

All subscriptions are optional. The free tier provides a complete birdwatching experience, and paid plans add convenience and depth for power users.

Smart Home Integration

Birdfy cameras integrate with popular smart home platforms. Amazon Alexa and Google Home compatibility enables voice-controlled viewing — simply ask your smart speaker to show the bird feeder on your Echo Show or Nest Hub display. Select Birdfy devices also support YouTube and Facebook live streaming, letting you broadcast your bird feeder to a wider audience in real time.

Smart home integration availability varies by device model, so check compatibility for your specific Birdfy camera.

Web Client Access

In addition to the mobile app, Birdfy offers a web client at my.birdfy.com where you can view live feeds and manage your birds from any web browser. This is particularly convenient for users who want to monitor their feeder from a desktop computer. Note that initial device pairing must still be done through the mobile app.

Device Ecosystem

The Birdfy app supports a comprehensive range of smart birdwatching devices:

• Bird Feeders: Birdfy Feeder, Birdfy Feeder 2, Birdfy Feeder Wood — smart feeders with built-in cameras for garden and yard birdwatching
• Birdhouses: Birdfy Nest, Birdfy Nest Duo, Birdfy Nest Polygon, Birdfy Nest Ebony — indoor birdhouse cameras for monitoring nesting, hatching, and fledging
• Birdbaths: Birdfy Bath Pro — smart birdbath with camera for capturing bathing and drinking moments
• Hummingbird Feeders: Birdfy Hum Feeder, Birdfy Hum Feeder Duo, Birdfy Hum Feeder Ruby — specialized feeders with cameras optimized for hummingbird observation

Each device connects to the Birdfy app for unified management, and you can add multiple devices to a single account.

Privacy & Data Safety

NETVUE, INC. publishes a comprehensive privacy policy accessible at their website. The Birdfy app collects data necessary for account operation, device connectivity, and AI processing. Video data is encrypted during transmission, and cloud-stored content is secured with industry-standard protections. Users can manage their data preferences through the app settings and can request data deletion at any time.

Who Is Birdfy For?

The Birdfy app serves a wide range of users:

• Backyard birdwatchers who want to identify and enjoy the birds visiting their feeder without spending hours watching in person
• Bird photography enthusiasts looking for automatic capture of perfect bird moments
• Data-driven naturalists who enjoy tracking species patterns, seasonal trends, and visit statistics
• Families seeking an engaging, educational way to connect with nature and teach children about local wildlife
• Hummingbird enthusiasts with specialized feeders who want accurate species identification for these fast-moving birds
• Community-minded birders who enjoy sharing discoveries and connecting with fellow nature lovers worldwide

Developer Background

NETVUE, INC. is the company behind the Birdfy brand and app. With extensive experience in smart home cameras and IoT technology, Netvue brings hardware and software expertise to the birdwatching space. The company also produces the popular Netvue smart camera line. Customer support is available via email at [email protected], and the official website at www.birdfy.com provides product information, user manuals, and community resources.

The Birdfy app has been receiving consistent updates since its launch, with version 1.19.3 released in April 2026. The active development cadence — including major releases like Community 2.0 — demonstrates ongoing commitment to improving the birdwatching experience for users worldwide.