Vakiav — smart bird feeder companion app with AI bird recognition, live camera view, motion-triggered recording, instant visit alerts, and shareable bird moments. Connect your Vakiav feeder on iOS and Android to watch backyard birds in real time.
Live Bird Camera View — Watch HD real-time video from your Vakiav smart bird feeder over Wi-Fi or cellular data from anywhere
AI Bird Recognition — AI model trained on over 1,000 bird species automatically labels every visitor to your feeder
Instant Arrival Alerts — Get push notifications the moment a bird lands, powered by the feeder's built-in motion sensor
Automatic Photo & Video Capture — Every bird visit is auto-recorded and saved to your in-app moments without any button press
100MB Free On-Device Storage — Built into the feeder hardware, review recent visits without paying for cloud or buying an SD card
Vakiav Premium Cloud — Optional subscription unlocks extended cloud history at $4.99/month or $49.99/year
Live Sharing — Share feeder access with family and friends, with live streams designed to scale to many simultaneous viewers
Vakiav Moments Gallery — Browse every saved bird visit chronologically, revisit favorites, and export or share the best clips
Up to 7 Days Battery Life — The Vakiav feeder camera runs up to a week per charge under normal conditions, no outlet required
Introduction
Backyard birdwatching just became effortless. Vakiav is the official companion app for the Vakiav smart bird feeder — a connected birdwatching platform that pairs an AI-powered feeder camera with a mobile app so you can watch wild birds live, identify species automatically, capture every visit, and share moments with family. Built by Vanimage, Vakiav combines IoT hardware with computer-vision AI to turn any backyard into an always-on bird observatory.
What Is the Vakiav App?
Vakiav is a free iOS and Android app designed to control the Vakiav smart bird feeder camera. It is not a generic camera app — it is the dedicated bridge between your feeder hardware and your phone. Once paired, the app streams live HD video from the feeder camera, runs on-device AI to recognize the bird species visiting your feeder, pushes real-time arrival alerts, and automatically saves photos and short clips whenever the built-in motion sensor detects activity.
With a 1.5 rating on the App Store and 2.0 on Google Play, Vakiav is an early-stage birdwatching app that ships alongside the VK-G1 Pro smart bird feeder with camera. The app is currently available in English only, while the feeder is sold directly through vakiav.com at a promotional price of $119.99.
Core Features
The Vakiav app focuses on four things birdwatchers actually care about — seeing the bird, identifying the bird, saving the moment, and sharing it:
Live Bird Camera View — Tap the feeder from anywhere and watch a live HD stream from your Vakiav smart bird feeder over Wi-Fi or cellular data
AI Bird Recognition — Vakiav's AI model is trained on over 1,000 bird species and automatically labels each visitor, so you finally know what's landing on your feeder
Instant Arrival Alerts — Get push notifications the moment a bird lands, powered by the feeder's built-in motion sensor
Automatic Photo & Video Capture — Every visit is recorded and saved to your in-app moments collection, with no button-press required
100MB Free On-Device Storage — The feeder includes 100MB of free storage, so you can review recent visits without paying for the cloud or buying an SD card
Vakiav is the free official companion app for the Vakiav smart bird feeder. It streams live HD video from the feeder camera, uses AI to identify over 1,000 bird species, sends instant arrival alerts, and automatically saves every bird visit to your in-app moments gallery.
Is the Vakiav app free?
Yes, the Vakiav app is free to download on iOS and Android. Core features — live view, AI bird recognition, arrival alerts, automatic capture, and 100MB of built-in feeder storage — are included at no cost. Vakiav Premium cloud history is an optional subscription at $4.99/month or $49.99/year.
Do I need a Vakiav smart bird feeder to use the app?
Yes. The Vakiav app is a dedicated companion for the Vakiav VK-G1 Pro smart bird feeder. Without a paired feeder the app cannot stream live video, run AI recognition, or capture bird visits. The feeder is sold at vakiav.com for $119.99.
How accurate is the AI bird recognition?
Vakiav's AI model is trained on more than 1,000 bird species, but real-world accuracy depends on lighting, angle, distance, and how clearly the bird faces the camera. Treat Vakiav as AI-assisted recognition — it surfaces likely matches to help identification, not a guaranteed field guide.
How do I connect the Vakiav feeder to Wi-Fi?
Install the Vakiav app, create an account, power on the feeder, and tap 'Add Device'. Follow the on-screen pairing flow. The feeder connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, so make sure your router exposes a 2.4GHz SSID and move the feeder close to the router during setup.
How long does the Vakiav feeder battery last?
Vakiav's FAQ states the feeder camera runs up to 7 days per charge under normal conditions. Heavy bird traffic, frequent live-view sessions, and cold weather will shorten battery life. You can recharge via the included USB cable without dismounting the feeder in most setups.
What is included in the 100MB free storage?
The Vakiav smart bird feeder includes 100MB of free on-device storage for recent motion-triggered clips and photos. This lets you review recent bird visits without paying for cloud or inserting an SD card. Vakiav Premium unlocks longer history through the cloud.
How much does Vakiav Premium cost?
Vakiav Premium is an optional auto-renewing subscription sold through the App Store: $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year. It extends your cloud history beyond the 100MB on-device allowance. You can cancel anytime from your App Store account settings.
Can I share my Vakiav feeder with family?
Yes, the Vakiav app supports live sharing so family and friends can watch your feeder in real time. The official product page describes live streams designed to support many simultaneous viewers, which makes the app suitable for sharing a feeder between households.
Does the Vakiav app work on PC or Mac?
There is no dedicated Windows or macOS desktop app for Vakiav. The app is available on iOS 15.0 or later (iPhone, iPad, Mac with Apple silicon, visionOS) and on Android via Google Play. On Apple silicon Macs the iPadOS/iOS app can run natively from the App Store.
User Reviews
BBirdLoverJen
BirdLoverJen
App Store
Set up took me two tries with the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi but once it was running the live view is genuinely fun. I've had finches, cardinals, and a red-bellied woodpecker so far. The AI tags them most of the time, which my kids love.
BBackyardBirder
BackyardBirder
NNatureNerd
NatureNerd
GGiftedGrandma
GiftedGrandma
WWFHWatcher
WFHWatcher
SSam T.
Sam T.
MMorning Birder
Morning Birder
PPriya K
Priya K
OOutdoorDad
OutdoorDad
KKenji
Kenji
Changelog
Version 3.3.1 — Mar 27, 2026
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Version 3.3.0 — Feb 14, 2026
Improved AI bird recognition accuracy for common backyard species
Faster feeder pairing on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks
Version 3.2.0 — Dec 5, 2025
Enhanced Vakiav Moments gallery with search and filter
Fixed cloud clip deletion from within the moments view
Version 3.1.0 — Oct 18, 2025
New live sharing flow with family and friends
Push notification reliability improvements
Version 3.0.0 — Aug 2, 2025
Major UI refresh and redesigned feeder home screen
Added Vakiav Premium subscription management inside the app
Pricing InfoFree to download. Core features (live view, AI bird recognition, arrival alerts, automatic capture, 100MB on-device storage) are free. Vakiav Premium unlocks extended cloud history via in-app purchase at $4.99/month or $49.99/year, auto-renewing and cancellable anytime.
The feeder itself is solid and the camera quality is fine for a budget device. The app works but feels minimal — I wish I could bulk-delete moments more easily. Arrival alerts are reliable though.
App Store
Love that it auto-captures every visit. Came back from work to 40 short clips and actually watched them all. AI recognition isn't perfect on smaller sparrows but got the bigger birds right.
App Store
Bought this as a gift and set it up for my mom. Once it was paired she uses it every morning with coffee. The app itself is basic but the hardware premise is charming and she doesn't need the cloud.
App Store
Keeping the live feed on my second monitor during work-from-home days. Battery held up nearly a week in mild weather. Wish the app had a proper iPad landscape layout.
Google Play
Really fun product for the price. The AI gets common backyard birds right most of the time and the moments gallery is addictive. Setup with the 2.4GHz-only Wi-Fi caught me off guard but it paired on the second try.
Google Play
Camera stream is fine and motion alerts work. The app is a bit bare-bones and updates are infrequent, but core features do their job. Good as a casual birdwatching tool, not a pro camera.
Google Play
Installed it on my balcony and within two days I had bulbuls, mynas, and a pair of doves visiting. The instant push alerts are perfect because I never would have caught them otherwise. Nice little project for the family.
Google Play
Does what it says — live view, alerts, AI guesses. I rely on the 100MB local storage so I don't pay for Premium. Would like a web dashboard in addition to the phone app.
Google Play
Surprised by the battery life, lasted almost a week before a recharge. Recognition is useful when the bird is facing the lens. The sharing link worked well when I sent my parents access.
Overall Rating
1.8
Google Play Downloads1K+
Version3.3.1
Size100 MB
Last Updated2026/03/27
Age Rating17+
Supported DevicesVakiav VK-G1 Pro smart bird feeder with built-in camera, manufactured by Vanimage and sold via vakiav.com
Supported LanguagesEnglish (App Store store language); the app interface is accessible globally
CompatibilityiOS 15.0+ (iPhone, iPad, Mac with Apple silicon, visionOS); Android (Google Play)
Published date2026/04/10
Premium Cloud Plans — Optional Vakiav Premium subscription unlocks extended cloud history at $4.99/month or $49.99/year
Live Sharing — Share feeder access with family and friends; the official product page claims live streams can reach up to 10,000 simultaneous viewers
Vakiav Moments — Browse every saved bird visit in a chronological gallery you can revisit, export, and share
How to Set Up the Vakiav App
Getting your Vakiav smart bird feeder online takes just a few minutes:
Hang the Vakiav VK-G1 Pro feeder in your yard, garden, or balcony and charge it via the included cable
Download the Vakiav app from the App Store or Google Play
Create a free Vakiav account and grant camera, microphone, and local network permissions
Tap "Add Device" and follow the in-app pairing flow to connect the feeder to your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network
Fill the feeder with seed and wait — the app will notify you the moment the first bird arrives
The feeder is rated for up to 7 days of battery life on a single charge under normal conditions, which means you can mount it somewhere pretty without worrying about an outlet nearby.
AI Bird Recognition
The heart of the Vakiav app is its AI species recognition engine. Instead of flipping through a field guide, the app automatically analyzes the video feed and surfaces the bird's name, so non-birders and kids can learn species names the first time a visitor lands. Recognition accuracy depends on lighting, angle, and how clearly the bird faces the camera — Vakiav describes this as "AI-assisted recognition" rather than a guaranteed 100% identification, and the app improves over time as the model updates.
Platform Compatibility
The Vakiav app is available on iOS 15.0 or later (iPhone, iPad, Mac with Apple silicon, and visionOS) and Android via Google Play. The App Store listing shows English as the only localized language, but the app interface itself works globally anywhere your phone has internet access. The feeder hardware communicates over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only — make sure your router exposes a 2.4GHz SSID during setup.
Who Is Vakiav For?
Vakiav is built for people who want to observe backyard birds without sitting still:
Casual birdwatchers who want to identify every visitor to their feeder without Googling photos
Families with kids who want to turn the backyard into a live nature lesson
Remote workers who keep the live feed open on a second screen during the day
Photographers looking for auto-captured bird shots they would never catch manually
Seniors and gift recipients who love birds but may not want to handle complex camera setups
Developer Background
Vakiav is a brand operated by Vanimage, an IoT-plus-AI product company headquartered in Shenzhen, China (seller of record: Shenzhen fanying zhilian technology co., ltd). The official brand site at vakiav.com publishes support channels including a U.S. phone number and email address for customer support, shipping, returns, and subscription questions. For in-app or hardware issues, the privacy policy and legal notices are published at vakiav.com/pages/privacy-policy.
