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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-bird-feeder\/","crawl_time":1771791798,"first_indexed_time":1686933494,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,nytimes!www,\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-bird-feeder\/ s443","src_root_hash":"4566504020376537684","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"The 2 Best Smart Bird Feeders of 2026 | Reviews by Wirecutter","meta_descriptions":["Delight the bird-watcher in your life with a smart feeder that captures close-up videos and photos and can even identify what species visit."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Why you should trust us\nI’m a writer covering the smart home for Wirecutter. I’ve been writing about technology for more than 20 years, and I’ve written guides to\nsmart strip lights\n,\noutdoor security cameras\n, and\nsecurity systems\n.\nFor this guide:\nI’ve\ntested\nmore than 250 security cameras over eight years.\nI randomly selected 15 different visits from each feeder I tested and ran the photos through\nCornell’s Merlin Bird ID app\nto gauge the accuracy of the AI.\nLike all Wirecutter journalists, I review and test products with complete editorial independence. I’m never made aware of any\nbusiness implications\nof my editorial recommendations. Read more about our\neditorial standards\n.\nIn accordance with\nWirecutter standards\n, I return or donate all products I’ve tested once my assessment of them is complete (this may involve\nlonger-term testing\nconducted by my colleagues and me). I never hang on to “freebies” once testing is done.\nWho this is for\nBird feeding is a fun pastime for both novice and experienced bird lovers, but if you’re not staring at your feeder 24\/7, you could be missing out on a lot. And hey, birding can even be\ngood for your health!\nSmart bird feeders incorporate a wireless camera and a smartphone app that lets you view recordings. Some smart feeders can even identify the various species of birds that visit, so they offer an educational component.\nThese devices aren’t for people who get their bird thrills from walking around in a park with binoculars or those who want a closer look at their backyard friends’ personal lives (for that, you should check out the\nsmart birdhouse\nwe recently reviewed). They may not even be the\nbest-designed feeders\nfor attracting all kinds of birds.\nA smart bird feeder requires a strong Wi-Fi connection that can reach outdoors. How far you can place yours from your home depends on your networking equipment and the strength of your wireless signal. You may also consider beefing up that signal with a new\nrouter\nor a\nmesh network\n. Look for locations that are closer to your home where you have a good Wi-Fi signal; use your smartphone to see where your signal is strong.\nHow we picked and tested\n \nRachel Cericola\/NYT Wirecutter\nWe’ve been researching and using smart bird feeders for about three years, looking at reviews from trusted publications and from owners. We found about a million knock-off feeders on Amazon, so we tried to restrict our selections for this guide to models from companies that have their own website, since it makes customer service a little easier. (We did make\none exception\nto that rule.) On top of that, we considered the following criteria:\nImage quality:\nMost smart bird feeders have a camera with a 1080p or 2K resolution. You should also consider the viewing angle, because birds don’t always pose right in front of the camera. All of our feeder picks have cameras with a wide viewing angle of 120 to 135 degrees (which, incidentally, is narrower than what you can find on\nour top outdoor security camera pick\n).\nBird identification:\nMost of the smart feeders we tested use AI to identify birds that visit. And while some do it better than others, this perk makes a smart feeder worth the money over a lower-tech option such as simply setting up a camera next to a standard feeder or using something like the\nWasserstein Bird Feeder Camera Case\n.\nAlerts:\nAll smart bird feeders deliver smartphone alerts. We looked at which ones sent notifications during a feeding session and which were delayed, as well as the information that arrived with an alert.\nVideo storage:\nSome feeders offer the ability to store photos and video to a microSD card, while others store your recordings in the cloud. A cloud plan allows you to access your videos on a smartphone when you aren’t home, or even when the power goes out. Some feeders that use a card require you to remove the card from the camera to view the footage on your computer, which we think is too much of a hassle.\nSolar panel:\nWe looked for smart feeders that came with a solar panel or at least offered it for purchase as an add-on accessory. When birds figure out where food is, they come back often — and all of those visits trigger the camera, which can drain its battery faster. Having a solar panel keeps you from having to charge the camera regularly, which is a good thing, since the process typically involves removing the camera or climbing to a high place.\nGood-quality feeder:\nBirds can be ruthless, and squirrels are worse! We confirmed whether each feeder was sturdy, easy to clean, and simple to fill. A\nclean bird feeder\nmakes for healthier and happier birds.\nFor testing, I connected all of the cameras to a Verizon Fios network via a Wi-Fi router indoors (approximately 40 feet from the cameras) and the Asus ZenWiFi AX (XT8) mesh-networking kit. I used an iPhone 12 and a Google Pixel 7 Pro to review the cameras and their companion apps. I also set up\noutdoor cameras\naimed at the feeders to see when they may have missed visits. And finally, I randomly selected 15 visits from each feeder and ran them through\nCornell’s Merlin Bird ID app\nto gauge the accuracy of the AI.\nTop pick: Birdbuddy Pro\n \nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\nTop pick\nFor the budding bird lover, the\nBirdbuddy Pro\nis cute and compact, and it captures wonderfully detailed images and video, allows for longer video clips, and provides more elaborate information about feathered friends. The camera has a narrower viewing angle than that of the\nNetvue Birdfy Feeder\n, it misses some bird encounters, and its feed hopper is smaller. However, it keeps smartphone notifications manageable, and Birdbuddy’s social network is an attractive feature, providing a window into feeders from around the world and letting you know exactly what you are watching and where it is.\nThe image quality is terrific.\nThe Birdbuddy Pro can record 2K video and 5-megapixel photos, with options for close-ups with a 115-degree viewing angle or a wide view of 122 degrees. It produces noticeably beautiful colors and sharp detail on feathers, beaks, and talons. If you have a cap on your data or an unstable connection, you can opt to record at 720p or 1080p.\nCloud storage is lengthy and free.\nThe Birdbuddy Pro captures\nPostcards\nof each visit, including photos and video. The number of photos you receive varies based on the visit, and video clips are up to one minute, longer than the clips from any other model we tested. If you want to hang on to footage of a specific visit, you have seven days to save the video or photos to your in-app Collection with a tap, though it caps free cloud storage at 20GB, which a Birdbuddy rep told us is approximately 2,500 Postcards. For unlimited storage, you can subscribe to\nBirdbuddy Premium\n($8 per month or $70 per year).\nIt spouts more facts than a bird-trivia night.\nThe Birdbuddy Pro can identify about 13,000 species, so it provides more than just fun bird pics — it offers an educational aspect, too. When it captures an image, you receive a smartphone notification and an in-app trivia tease about that species. Tapping the diamond icon next to that blurb opens Nature Chat, an AI-powered chat feature that allows you to ask questions. For instance, I asked whether my visiting sparrow was male or female (it was a female), what color schemes were common for the species (grays, browns, and blacks), and whether I could expect to see them over the winter in New England (yes!).\nSaving birds to your Collection stores photos and videos and organizes birds by type, timeline, or number of visits. Tapping an entry then opens saved photos and videos, appearances by that species in the Birdbuddy community, and an endless amount of information, including breeding and nesting habits, food preferences, preservation tips, FAQs, and audio clips.\nSince the camera has a short battery life, we recommend the version of the Birdbuddy Pro feeder with a solar roof. \nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\nIt has a lively community.\nThe Birdbuddy app gives you a few ways to see birds beyond your backyard. Under the Cameras tab, BB Explore allows you to receive videos and photos of interesting birds from feeders from around the world.\nAnother tab in the app, labeled BB TV, provides endless bird action via publicly shared videos from owners all over the world. Unfortunately, you can’t interact with other birders, but BB Explore does allow you to save videos to your phone, post to social media, or text to friends.\nThe subscription may be worth the money.\nSome of the smart feeder’s features are limited without a Birdbuddy Premium subscription. For instance, the subscription bumps image quality up to 2K Ultra, which captures higher-quality videos via an uncapped bit rate. Free users are capped at 20GB of storage, while paid subscribers can save an unlimited number of clips and photos. Free users are limited to one Nature Chat question per day, while Premium subscribers have access to unlimited questions. With BB Explore, which lets you browse video from Birdbuddy cameras around the world, free-plan users can tag one camera to follow and receive updates from, and they also get 72-hour access to view the feeds of two additional cameras; Premium users are able to tag two cameras and get 72-hour access to a third.\nYou won’t get alerted about every visit — on purpose.\nIn our tests, this feeder delivered fewer notifications than our runner-up. I wasn’t sure whether this was by chance or due to an error, so I set up a security camera nearby to confirm. Sure enough, I found that the Birdbuddy Pro was missing a substantial number of visits from birds. But a company rep explained that it’s intentional: The AI is set to filter out the bad shots and keep only the best of the best.\nAfter long-term testing both of our top feeders, I’ve come to the conclusion that fewer notifications can be a good thing, because when there’s a free lunch, birds tend to come early and often — and all of those notifications would drive you bananas. You can enable Frenzy mode for more notifications and more action.\nThe Birdbuddy Pro feeder is compact, with an integrated, fixed camera and an optional snap-on solar roof.\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\nIt’s cute but also tough.\nAt 9 by 6.3 by 6.89 inches, the Birdbuddy Pro feeder is more compact than the other models we tested. We recommend investing in the solar version, because I found that the battery life is just two or three weeks otherwise. Its solar panel doesn’t add to its footprint, either, since that component is integrated into a snap-on roof. You need to place it where it gets a decent amount of sunlight. It looks more like a typical birdhouse, rather than a device with a bulky high-tech accessory.\nIt’s easy to install, but you may need extras.\nThe Birdbuddy Pro feeder comes already assembled; just charge the included camera and pop it into the feeder, and you’re ready to peep. It comes with a metal hanger so that you can hang it from a tree or deck, as well as an adapter for use with a pole mount (though you have to supply the pole). I recommend adding the\nperch\n, but I have not tested the\nwall mount\n, the\nhummingbird feeder\n, and some of the\nother add-ons\n.\nIt’s easy to clean.\nBirds are wild animals, and they’re especially wild during a feeding frenzy. Thankfully, the Birdbuddy Pro is especially easy to clean. Unlike with the Netvue Birdfy Feeder, everything on the Birdbuddy Pro pops apart easily, and the camera is removable, with no need for tools.\nFlaws but not dealbreakers\nIt doesn’t track nighttime visitors.\nUnlike the Netvue Birdfy Feeder, the Birdbuddy Pro does not have night vision and goes into sleep mode during nighttime hours.\nThe feeder is not easy to fill — and you may be doing that often.\nThe Birdbuddy model’s seed bin holds just under 1 liter, a third less than our runner-up. It’s also not as easy to fill, as you have to use a small flip-down window around the back.\nPrivacy and security snapshot\nBirdbuddy may share data with third parties, as outlined in section “4.4.3 Our processors\/service providers” in\nits privacy policy\n.\nBirdbuddy may occasionally process personal data for the purposes of complying with legal requirements and other regulations.\nAll location data collected is “non-precise.” The data serves to help identify bird species and may be shared with third-party processors in relation to storage of AI-related services.\nBirdbuddy does not offer two-factor authentication, although a username and password are required for use of the app.\nFor more details, read\nBirdbuddy’s privacy statement\n.\nRunner-up: Netvue Birdfy Feeder\n \nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\nRunner-up\nIf you thought the movie\nThe Birds\ncould have used, well, more birds, choose the\nNetvue Birdfy Feeder\n. This smart bird feeder brings a flock of activity to your smartphone, delivering more notifications than any other feeder we tested. The camera captures clear audio and clear 1080p video in a wide-angle view with no distortion. Although the Birdfy Feeder can distinguish birds by species, we found that it could be indecisive in that regard, often tagging our videos with a few different bird types. However, the Birdfy Feeder is great for the budding or expert birder, as it offers an easy-to-fill feeder and all of the essential add-ons in one package.\nIt can capture an entire wingspan in one wide frame. The Birdfy Feeder has a built-in 1080p camera with a wide, 155-degree viewing angle. That wider image typically allowed us to see from beak to claw, even when more than one bird was perching. You can manually tilt the camera forward to angle it toward the action zone, as well. In addition, the camera features color night vision to capture raccoons, mice, bears, and other nocturnal creatures that may also enjoy the buffet you’ve left out.\nYou can enjoy a murmuration of notifications. Unlike other models we tested, which limit the number of alerts and recordings, the Birdfy Feeder delivers alerts every time the camera detects motion. Some people may enjoy that, because even if the shot isn’t always clear, it will give you a better idea of what’s coming by. Unfortunately it also captures people and vehicles that come into view (more on that below).\nIt can also identify other types of motion.\nNetvue specializes in security cameras, including the one inside the Birdfy Feeder. That’s why this smart bird feeder can detect all types of motion, besides birds and other animals, including people. Anything detected that isn’t a bird or squirrel is simply labeled “Motion.”\nChoose your storage.\nThe Birdfy Feeder can capture 20-second clips, which it stores at no cost for up to 30 days in the cloud. You can increase that recording time to 30 seconds if you subscribe to\nBirdfy Cloud\n, which costs $2 per month or $20 per year. If you want to hang on to recordings and photos longer, add them to your Collection; Birdfy allows you to store up to 5GB for free.\nShould a bird or other creature hang out for a long time, the Birdfy Feeder creates several clips. In our tests, it wasn’t uncommon for us to get five or six clips from one visit (see\nFlaws but not dealbreakers\n).\nIt comes with everything you need.\nFor about $200, you get the feeder, the solar panel, three different mounting attachments, and a perch. All the components are easy to set up, without tools.\nNetvue also sells a\nLite version\nof the Birdfy smart feeder that’s priced under $150 but doesn’t have AI for bird recognition — something that we consider to be an essential feature. The AI is worth paying a bit more up front, but if you opt for the less expensive model, you can\nadd the AI later\nby subscribing for $5 per month or paying a $100 lifetime fee.\nThe Netvue Birdfy Feeder comes with every component that we consider to be essential.\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\nThe seed reservoir is big and easy to fill.\nThe flip-up roof on the feeder made the Netvue Birdfy model one of the easier feeders to fill in our tests, and we didn’t have to do it as often as with our top pick since this model holds 50% more seed, 1.5 liters total.\nThe Birdfy Community is for the birders.\nWhen birds come to visit, you can save photos and clips to your Collection, as well as share them with the Birdfy Community, which includes endless clips and photos from other owners. Tapping the species name takes you to the Birdfypedia (yes, you read that right) for more information about each bird.\nThe Discover tab in the app has a new addition called Joy, which is an AI-based search engine intended to answer any of your burning bird questions. My experience with it was more puzzling than helpful (see below), but since it doesn’t affect the Birdfy Feeder’s main features, I’m happy to ignore it.\nFlaws but not dealbreakers\nThe AI is a work in progress.\nWe found that the Birdfy Feeder sometimes tagged clips of a single bird with two or even three different bird species — though in every instance one of the tags was always correct.\nSimilarly the built-in AI agent named Joy is currently of questionable value. I asked Joy for information about visiting birds, but it merely responded with a question asking if any of them looked sick, and then proceeded to give me cleaning instructions for my feeder.\nRecordings are too limited.\nRecorded clips max out at 20 seconds — or 30 if you subscribe to the Birdfy Cloud service. If a bird sticks around beyond that and continues munching, a new recording begins, but there’s about a 12-second gap between recordings.\nIt may not do well in extreme cold.\nWhereas most outdoor cameras can withstand temperatures down to -4 °F, the Birdfy Feeder’s operating temperature range is from 14 °F to 122 °F. The company told us that it hasn’t received any negative feedback about this limitation, saying that many owners report that the feeder continues to work fine in extreme cold. Representatives also said that it isn’t necessary to bring the feeder in during winter months, but prolonged use outside may impact battery life.\nThe solar panel isn’t pretty.\nThe Birdfy Feeder’s solar panel is a separate piece attached with a cord. You can mount the panel on the feeder. The Birdbuddy Pro, in contrast, integrates its solar panel into a snap-on roof, which results in a nicer, neater package.\nPrivacy and security snapshot\nNetvue encrypts video transmission from the camera to the app. Although storage and processing on the cloud are not encrypted, Netvue says the data is secured through the cloud platform.\nAlthough Netvue does not have a specific clause regarding the topic in its terms, representatives confirmed to us that the company will comply with legally supported requests from courts. Otherwise, audio and video sharing happens only as permitted by the owner.\nLocation data is recorded only to enhance the bird-species recognition. It is never shared without user permission.\nUser data is not shared outside of Netvue without granted permission.\nNetvue does not offer two-factor authentication, although a username and password are required for using the app.\nFor more details, read\nNetvue’s privacy statement\n.\nThe competition\nThe\nBirdfy Feeder 2 Pro\nhas a funky spacey design, with a slightly smaller seed bin (1.25 liters versus 1.5). This design created a few issues in which seed couldn’t move freely (requiring a manual jiggle), and in my experience the lid unexplainably popped open more than once. This feeder includes two cameras: a 1080p wide lens and a 2K portrait lens. The images are beautiful, but as with our runner-up pick, the AI in this model often tags birds as more than one species — in fact, in my tests this occurrence was even more frequent due to the feeder’s additional lens.\nThe\nFeatherSnap Scout\nis the only feeder we tested that delivered awesome midair action photos with a wide, 170-degree field of view. It also has a deep two-sided feeder. However, you need a subscription ($7 per month or $60 per year) for video recording, which also includes bird identification, and in my tests, accessing video in the app was unintuitive and took too many clicks.\nThe\nPeckPerk Smart Bird Feeder\nrecords in sharp 2K and has color night vision. However, the AI feature requires a fee ($4 per month or $37 per year), and the app isn’t as friendly as those of our top picks. Also, during my testing, I was constantly getting pinged that the camera was spotting squirrels when there was no evidence of them, including no recorded video.\nThe\nPerky-Pet Smart Camera Squirrel-Resistant Bird Feeder\ndoesn’t deliver any bird identification, but it seemed super sturdy — except in its perch, which constantly fell off even when the tiniest bird paid a visit. Also, in my tests, the battery lasted only about 20 days, and there’s no solar option.\nI loved the sharp images of the\nFeit Solar Camera Bird Feeder\n, but I couldn’t get over the wonky app, which was confusing and involved too many taps to see and ID birds. This feeder also offers no cloud storage option (it holds a microSD card), and both filling and dispensing seed were more difficult than they should have been.\nDespite the absence of a dedicated website for the brand or any parent company, I still tested the\nGyozol Smart Bird Feeder\nbecause at the time it was dubbed “Amazon’s Choice.” Well, it certainly isn’t ours. Despite looking similar to our top pick, it constantly dropped its connection to my network and did a poor job of identifying birds — it often named species that aren’t even native to my locale.\nWe dismissed the\nTechnaxx Birdcam TX-165\nbecause it lacks a bird-identification feature and provides a smaller viewing angle than every other model we reviewed. It also has no cloud storage option. That last drawback would be tolerable, but you need to put the microSD card into a computer to access footage.\nWhat to look forward to\nOur new runner-up is\nKiwibit’s Beako Smart Bird Feeder\n, which includes a 4K camera with a 130-degree field of view, bird identification, and options for local storage via a microSD card or a cloud subscription that starts at $4.50 per month for one device. We will update this guide with more information soon.\nWe’re also planning to test the following models:\nAdomii Smart Bird Feeder\n: This budget model includes a 1080p camera, bird identification, options for video storage via microSD card or paid cloud subscription, and a wood housing.\nBirdbuddy 2\n: With a new circular camera, this model promises improved 2K HDR, the option of landscape or portrait orientation, a 135-degree field of view and identification by sound. It also has dual-band Wi-Fi support and a larger seed bin, and comes with a built-in solar panel, a perch extender, and cable protection.\nThe\nBirdbuddy 2 Mini\nhas everything the Birdbuddy 2 has, except in a smaller design and with a smaller seed bin.\nBirdfy Feeder Vista\n: This 360-degree smart feeder includes a 6K camera and a 2K camera, AI via Birdfy OrniSense, and a 1.5L seed bin. It also has an air pump to refill the seed bin, which is controllable via the app.\nCoolFly Aura Smart Bird Feeder\n: This feeder includes a 2.5K Ultra HD lens that can broadcast in portrait and landscape modes, a 150-degree field of view, and color night vision. It also has a removable hopper and tray, a 1.8L seed bin, and an integrated solar roof.\nThis article was edited by Jon Chase and Grant Clauser.","attrs_markdown":"- Home & Garden\n  \n  - Vacuums, Cleaning, & Laundry\n    - Vacuum Cleaners\n      - [Vacuum cleaners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-vacuum-cleaner\/)\n      - [Upright vacuums](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-upright-canister-vacuums\/)\n      - [Cordless vacuums](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cordless-stick-vacuum\/)\n      - [Robot vacuums](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-robot-vacuum\/)\n      - [Handheld vacuums](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-handheld-vacuum\/)\n      - [Hardwood floor vacuums](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-vacuum-for-hardwood-floors\/)\n      - [Vacuums for pet hair](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-vacuum-for-pet-hair\/)\n      - [Car vacuums](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-car-vacuum\/)\n    - 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[Grab bars](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-grab-bars\/)\n  - Garden & Outdoors\n    - [Gardening & Lawn](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/gardening\/)\n      - [Garden hoses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-garden-hose\/)\n      - [Hose nozzles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-hose-nozzle\/)\n      - [Gardening gloves](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-gardening-gloves\/)\n      - [Garden pruners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-garden-pruners\/)\n      - [Gifts for gardeners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/gifts\/best-gifts-for-gardeners\/)\n      - [Lawn mowers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lawnmower\/)\n      - [Robot lawn mowers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-robot-lawn-mower\/)\n      - [Reel mowers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-reel-mower\/)\n      - [Sprinklers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-sprinkler\/)\n      - [Smart sprinkler timers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-sprinkler-controller\/)\n    - [Maintenance](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/garage\/)\n      - [Leaf blowers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-leafblowers\/)\n      - [Snow blowers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-snow-blowers\/)\n      - [Pressure washers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pressure-washer\/)\n      - [Chainsaws](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-chainsaw\/)\n      - [String trimmers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-string-trimmers\/)\n      - [Snow shovels](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-snow-shovels\/)\n      - [Wet\/dry vacs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/a-great-shop-vacuum-or-wet-dry-vac\/)\n    - Patio\n      - [Patio furniture](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-patio-furniture\/)\n      - [Outdoor sofas & chairs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-outdoor-sofas\/)\n      - [Patio umbrellas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-patio-umbrella-and-stand\/)\n      - [Patio heaters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-outdoor-patio-heaters\/)\n      - [Smokeless fire pits](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smokeless-fire-pits\/)\n      - [Mosquito repellents for yards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/mosquito-control-gear\/)\n  - Heating, Cooling, & Air Quality\n    - Heating\n      - [Space heaters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-space-heaters\/)\n      - [Heat pumps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/guides\/heat-pump-buying-guide\/)\n    - [Cooling](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/cooling\/)\n      - [Air conditioners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-air-conditioner\/)\n      - [Portable air conditioners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-portable-air-conditioner\/)\n      - [Ductless air conditioners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-ductless-mini-split-air-conditioner\/)\n      - [Fans](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-fan\/)\n      - [Cordless fans](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cordless-fans\/)\n      - [Smart thermostats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-thermostat\/)\n    - Air Quality\n      - [Air purifiers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-air-purifier\/)\n      - [Humidifiers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-humidifier\/)\n      - [Dehumidifiers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dehumidifier\/)\n      - [Home air quality monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-home-air-quality-monitor\/)\n    - Water Quality\n      - [Water filter pitchers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-water-filter-pitcher\/)\n      - [Under‑sink water filters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-under-sink-water-filter\/)\n      - [Faucet‑mounted water filters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-faucet-water-filter\/)\n      - [Water quality test kits](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-water-quality-test-kit-for-your-home\/)\n  - Home & Decor\n    - Decor\n      - [Area rugs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-area-rugs\/)\n      - [Rug pads](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-rug-pads\/)\n      - [Removable wallpapers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-removable-wallpapers\/)\n      - [Throw blankets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-throw-blankets\/)\n      - [Essential oil diffusers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-essential-oil-diffusers\/)\n      - [Scented candles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-candles\/)\n      - [Jewelry boxes & organizers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-jewelry-boxes-and-organizers\/)\n    - Window Treatments\n      - [Curtains](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-window-curtains\/)\n      - [Blackout curtains](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-blackout-curtains\/)\n      - [Blackout shades](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-blackout-shades\/)\n    - [Furniture](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/furniture\/)\n      - [Sofas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/guides\/buying-a-sofa\/)\n      - [Sleeper sofas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sleeper-sofas\/)\n      - [Massage chairs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-massage-chairs\/)\n      - [Dining tables](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/dining-and-kitchen-tables-we-like-under-1000\/)\n    - Lighting\n      - [Floor lamps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-floor-lamps-under-300\/)\n      - [Desk lamps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-led-desk-lamp\/)\n      - [Table lamps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-table-lamps\/)\n      - [Bedside lamps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-bedside-lamps-under-200\/)\n    - [All Home](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/)\n  - Home Improvement\n    - [Tools](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/tools\/)\n      - [Drills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-drill-for-common-household-projects\/)\n      - [Multi‑tools](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-multitool\/)\n      - [Stud finders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-stud-finder\/)\n      - [Screwdrivers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-screwdriver\/)\n      - [Basic toolkits](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-basic-home-toolkit\/)\n      - [Toolboxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-toolbox\/)\n      - [Ladders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ladders\/)\n    - [Storage & Organization](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/storage-home-garden\/)\n      - [Storage containers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-storage-containers\/)\n      - [Shoe racks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-shoe-rack\/)\n      - [Hangers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hangers\/)\n    - Electric\n      - [LED light bulbs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-led-lightbulb\/)\n      - [Surge protectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-surge-protector\/)\n      - [Extension cords](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-extension-cords-for-your-home-and-garage\/)\n    - Pest Control\n      - [Roach killers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-roach-killers\/)\n      - [Ant killers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ant-killer\/)\n      - [Mousetraps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mousetrap\/)\n      - [Mosquito repellents for yards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/mosquito-control-gear\/)\n      - [Wasp & hornet sprays](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hornet-wasp-spray\/)\n      - [Bug‑killing gear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-bug-killing-gear\/)\n  - Home Security & Safety\n    - Security Systems & Cameras\n      - [Home security systems](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-home-security-system\/)\n      - [Indoor security cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wi-fi-home-security-camera\/)\n      - [Outdoor security cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera\/)\n      - [Doorbell cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-doorbell-camera\/)\n    - Locks\n      - [Electronic keypad door locks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electronic-keypad-door-lock\/)\n      - [Smart locks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-smart-lock\/)\n      - [Door locks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-door-lock\/)\n    - Safety\n      - [Basic smoke alarms](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-basic-smoke-alarm\/)\n      - [Smart smoke alarms](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-smoke-alarm\/)\n      - [Fire extinguishers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-fire-extinguisher\/)\n      - [Flashlights](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-flashlight\/)\n    - [Emergency Preparedness](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/emergency-preparedness\/)\n      - [Emergency preparedness supplies](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/emergency-preparedness\/)\n      - [Emergency weather radios](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-emergency-weather-radio\/)\n      - [Portable generators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-generator\/)\n    - [All Home Security & Safety](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/safety-home-garden\/)\n  - Office\n    - Printers\n      - [All‑in‑one printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-all-in-one-printer\/)\n      - [Home printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-home-printers\/)\n      - [Laser printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-laser-printer\/)\n    - Monitors\n      - [Monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-monitors\/)\n      - [4K monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-4k-monitors\/)\n      - [27‑inch monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-27-inch-monitor\/)\n      - [Portable monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-monitor\/)\n    - Office Essentials\n      - [Webcams](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-webcams\/)\n      - [Office headsets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-headset-for-the-office\/)\n      - [Laptop stands](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-laptop-stands\/)\n      - [Monitor arms](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-monitor-arms\/)\n      - [Label makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-label-maker\/)\n    - Document Security\n      - [Paper shredders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-paper-shredders\/)\n      - [Fireproof document safes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-fireproof-document-safe\/)\n    - Stationery\n      - [Pens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-pen\/)\n      - [Notebooks & notepads](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-notebooks\/)\n      - [Planners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-paper-planners\/)\n    - [Office Furniture](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/office\/furniture-office\/)\n      - [Standing desks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-standing-desk\/)\n      - [Office chairs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-office-chair\/)\n      - [Ergonomic seat cushions](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ergonomic-seat-cushions\/)\n    - [All Office](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/office\/)\n  - Sleep\n    - [Mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/sleep\/mattresses\/)\n      - [Mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mattress\/)\n      - [Mattresses for side sleepers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mattresses-for-side-sleepers\/)\n      - [Mattresses for back pain](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/mattresses-for-back-pain\/)\n      - [Memory foam mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-foam-mattresses-you-can-buy-online\/)\n      - [Cheap mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cheap-mattress\/)\n      - [Hybrid mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hybrid-mattresses\/)\n      - [Innerspring mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-innerspring-mattress\/)\n      - [Air mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-air-mattress\/)\n      - [Mattress toppers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mattress-toppers\/)\n      - [Latex mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-latex-mattresses\/)\n    - [Bedding](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/sleep\/sheets-bedding\/)\n      - [Sheets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sheets\/)\n      - [Cotton sheets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cotton-sheets\/)\n      - [Comforters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-comforter\/)\n      - [Duvet covers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-duvet-cover\/)\n    - [Pillows](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/sleep\/pillows\/)\n      - [Pillows](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bed-pillows\/)\n      - [Pillows for side sleepers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pillow-for-side-sleepers\/)\n      - [Memory foam pillows](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-memory-foam-pillows\/)\n    - [Bedroom](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/bedroom\/)\n      - [Modern bed frames](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-modern-bed-frames\/)\n      - [Platform bed frames](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-platform-bed-frames-under-300\/)\n      - [Nightstands](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-nightstands\/)\n      - [Blankets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-blankets\/)\n      - [Weighted blankets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-weighted-blankets\/)\n      - [White noise machines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-white-noise-machine\/)\n      - [Alarm clocks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-alarm-clock\/)\n      - [Sunrise alarm clocks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sunrise-alarm-clock\/)\n    - [All Sleep](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/sleep\/)\n- Kitchen\n  \n  - Large Appliances\n    - Fridges\n      - [Refrigerators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-refrigerator\/)\n      - [French door refrigerators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-french-door-refrigerators\/)\n      - [Side‑by‑side refrigerators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-side-by-side-refrigerators\/)\n      - [Garage refrigerators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-garage-refrigerator\/)\n      - [Counter‑depth refrigerators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-counter-depth-refrigerator\/)\n      - [Wine coolers & fridges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wine-fridges\/)\n    - Freezers\n      - [Upright freezers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-freezer\/)\n      - [Chest freezers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-chest-freezers\/)\n    - Stoves, Ranges, & Ovens\n      - [Electric stoves & ranges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-and-gas-ranges\/)\n      - [Gas stoves & ranges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-gas-ranges\/)\n      - [Slide‑in electric ranges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-slide-in-electric-ranges\/)\n      - [Slide‑in gas ranges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-slide-in-gas-ranges\/)\n      - [High‑end ranges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-high-end-ranges\/)\n      - [Induction cooktops](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-induction-cooktop\/)\n      - [Wall ovens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wall-ovens\/)\n    - Dishwashers\n      - [Dishwashers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-dishwasher\/)\n    - [All Large Appliances](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/kitchen-dining\/large-appliances\/)\n  - Small Appliances\n    - Small Appliances\n      - [Microwaves](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-microwave\/)\n      - [Food processors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-food-processor\/)\n      - [Toasters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-toaster\/)\n      - [Electric kettles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-home-kettle\/)\n      - [Portable induction cooktops](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-induction-cooktop\/)\n      - [Mini fridges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mini-fridge\/)\n      - [Countertop ice makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-ice-maker\/)\n      - [Stand mixers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-stand-mixer\/)\n      - [Juicers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-juicer\/)\n    - Blenders\n      - [Blenders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-blender\/)\n      - [Personal blenders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-personal-blender\/)\n      - [Immersion blenders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-immersion-blender\/)\n    - Specialty\n      - [Ice cream makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ice-cream-maker\/)\n      - [Soda makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-soda-maker\/)\n      - [Waffle makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-waffle-maker\/)\n      - [Pizza ovens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pizza-oven\/)\n    - Air Fryers & Toaster Ovens\n      - [Air fryers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-air-fryer\/)\n      - [Air fryer toaster ovens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-air-fryer-toaster-oven\/)\n      - [Toaster ovens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-toaster-oven\/)\n    - Cookers\n      - [Rice cookers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-rice-cooker\/)\n      - [Pressure cookers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-pressure-cooker\/)\n      - [Slow cookers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-slow-cooker\/)\n    - [All Small Appliances](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/appliances\/small\/)\n  - Cooking & Baking\n    - Cookware & Bakeware\n      - [Cookware sets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cookware-set\/)\n      - [Nonstick pans](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-nonstick-pan\/)\n      - [Stainless steel pans](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-skillet\/)\n      - [Carbon steel pans](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-carbon-steel-pan\/)\n      - [Cast iron skillets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cast-iron-skillet\/)\n      - [Dutch ovens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dutch-oven\/)\n      - [Woks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-woks\/)\n      - [Induction cookware](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-induction-cookware\/)\n      - [Pizza stones & baking steels](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pizza-stone-and-baking-steel\/)\n      - [Baking sheets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cookie-sheet\/)\n    - [Tools](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/kitchen-dining\/tools-kitchen-dining\/)\n      - [Meat thermometers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-instant-read-thermometer\/)\n      - [Cutting boards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cutting-board\/)\n      - [Kitchen scales](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kitchen-scale\/)\n      - [Oven mitts & pot holders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-oven-mitts-and-pot-holders\/)\n      - [Vacuum sealers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-vacuum-sealer\/)\n      - [Pepper mills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pepper-mill\/)\n      - [Spatulas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-spatula\/)\n      - [Mixing bowls](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mixing-bowls\/)\n    - Knives\n      - [Chef’s knives](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-chefs-knife-for-most-cooks\/)\n      - [Knife sets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-knife-set\/)\n      - [Steak knife sets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-steak-knife-set\/)\n      - [Serrated bread knives](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-serrated-knife\/)\n      - [Paring knives](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-paring-knife\/)\n      - [Knife sharpeners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-knife-sharpening-tool\/)\n  - Coffee & Tea\n    - Coffee Makers\n      - [Coffee makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-coffee-maker\/)\n      - [Drip coffee makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-drip-coffee-maker\/)\n      - [Single‑serve coffee makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-single-serve-coffee-maker\/)\n      - [Cheap coffee makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cheap-coffee-maker\/)\n      - [Cold‑brew coffee makers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cold-brew-coffee-maker\/)\n    - Espresso Machines\n      - [Espresso machines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-espresso-machine-grinder-and-accessories-for-beginners\/)\n      - [Nespresso machines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-nespresso-machine\/)\n    - Coffee Gear\n      - [Coffee grinders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-coffee-grinder\/)\n      - [French presses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-french-press\/)\n      - [Pour‑over coffee gear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/gear-for-making-great-coffee\/)\n      - [Milk frothers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-milk-frothers\/)\n    - Tea\n      - [Electric kettles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-home-kettle\/)\n      - [Teas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-teas\/)\n    - [All Coffee & Tea](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/kitchen-dining\/coffee\/)\n  - Food & Drinks\n    - Pantry\n      - [Olive oils](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-olive-oil\/)\n      - [Instant noodles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-instant-noodles\/)\n      - [Canned tomatoes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-canned-tomatoes\/)\n      - [Tinned fish](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tinned-fish\/)\n      - [Peanut butters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-creamy-peanut-butter\/)\n      - [Potato chips](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-potato-chips\/)\n      - [Boxed cake mixes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-boxed-cake-mix\/)\n      - [Boxed brownie mixes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-boxed-brownie-mix\/)\n      - [Boxed mac and cheese](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-boxed-mac-and-cheese\/)\n      - [Jarred marinara sauce](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-jarred-marinara-sauce\/)\n    - Refrigerator\n      - [American cheeses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-american-cheese\/)\n      - [Ketchups](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ketchup\/)\n      - [Mayonnaises](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mayonnaise\/)\n      - [Butters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-butter\/)\n      - [BBQ sauces](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-barbecue-sauce\/)\n      - [Yogurts](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-yogurt\/)\n    - Freezer\n      - [Frozen pizzas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-frozen-pizzas\/)\n      - [Pie crusts](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-store-bought-pie-crust\/)\n    - Drinks\n      - [Blanco tequilas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-blanco-tequilas\/)\n      - [Vodkas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-vodka\/)\n      - [Gins](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-gins\/)\n      - [Nonalcoholic drinks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-non-alcoholic-drinks\/)\n      - [Nonalcoholic wines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-nonalcoholic-wines\/)\n    - [All Food & Drinks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/kitchen-dining\/food\/)\n  - Dining, Entertaining, & Grilling\n    - Tableware\n      - [Flatware](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-flatware\/)\n      - [Dinnerware sets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dinnerware-set\/)\n      - [Steak knife sets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-steak-knife-set\/)\n      - [Drinking glasses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-drinking-glass\/)\n      - [Cloth napkins](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-napkins-and-tablecloth\/)\n      - [Tablecloths](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tablecloths\/)\n      - [Tapered candles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-tapered-candles\/)\n      - [Outdoor dinnerware](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-dishes-for-outdoors\/)\n    - [Wine & Bar](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/kitchen-dining\/wine-bar\/)\n      - [Wine glasses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wine-glass\/)\n      - [Corkscrews](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-corkscrew\/)\n      - [Wine coolers & fridges](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wine-fridges\/)\n      - [Cocktail barware](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-barware-for-making-cocktails-at-home\/)\n    - Dining Tables & Seating\n      - [Dining tables](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/dining-and-kitchen-tables-we-like-under-1000\/)\n      - [Folding tables](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-tables\/)\n      - [Folding chairs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-chairs\/)\n      - [Patio furniture](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-patio-furniture\/)\n    - Grilling\n      - [Gas grills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-gas-grill\/)\n      - [Charcoal grills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-charcoal-grill\/)\n      - [Pellet smoker grills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pellet-grill\/)\n      - [Portable grills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-grills\/)\n      - [Outdoor griddles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-outdoor-griddle\/)\n      - [Grill tools & accessories](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-grill-tools\/)\n    - [All Dining & Entertaining](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/kitchen-dining\/entertaining\/)\n  - Supplies\n    - [Storage](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/kitchen-dining\/storage\/)\n      - [Food storage containers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-food-storage-containers\/)\n      - [Dry food storage containers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dry-food-storage-containers\/)\n      - [Lunch boxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lunch-boxes\/)\n    - Cleaning\n      - [Dish racks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dish-rack\/)\n      - [Kitchen towels](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kitchen-towels\/)\n      - [Dish soaps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dish-soap\/)\n      - [Dishwasher detergents](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dishwasher-detergent\/)\n    - Waste\n      - [Kitchen trash cans](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-trash-can\/)\n      - [Compost bins](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-compost-bins\/)\n      - [Food recyclers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/countertop-composter-food-recyclers\/)\n- Health & Lifestyle\n  \n  - Fitness\n    - [Exercise](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/health-fitness\/exercise\/)\n      - [Treadmills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-treadmill\/)\n      - [Under‑desk treadmills](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-under-desk-treadmills\/)\n      - [Exercise bikes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-exercise-bikes\/)\n      - [Elliptical machines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-elliptical-machine\/)\n      - [Rowing machines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-rowing-machine\/)\n      - [Adjustable dumbbells](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-adjustable-dumbbells\/)\n      - [Yoga mats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-yoga-mats\/)\n      - [Massage guns](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-massage-guns\/)\n      - [Gym bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-gym-bag\/)\n      - [Running headphones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-running-headphones\/)\n    - Trackers\n      - [Fitness trackers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-fitness-trackers\/)\n      - [GPS running watches](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-running-watch\/)\n    - Bikes & Scooters\n      - [Hybrid bikes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hybrid-commuter-bike\/)\n      - [Electric scooters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-scooter\/)\n      - [Ebikes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ebike-for-commuters\/)\n    - [Biking Gear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/health-fitness\/cycling\/)\n      - [Bike helmets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-helmet-for-commuters\/)\n      - [Bike lights](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-commuter-bike-lights\/)\n      - [Bike locks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-lock\/)\n      - [Bike phone mounts](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-phone-mount\/)\n      - [Rear bike racks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-rear-bike-rack\/)\n      - [Bike pumps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-pump\/)\n      - [Bike storage ideas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-racks-for-small-homes-and-apartments\/)\n      - [Car bike racks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bike-rack-for-cars\/)\n    - [All Fitness](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/health-fitness\/)\n  - Health\n    - [Medical](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/health-fitness\/medical-supplies\/)\n      - [Blood pressure monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-blood-pressure-monitors-for-home-use\/)\n      - [Thermometers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-thermometer-for-kids-and-adults\/)\n      - [Heating pads](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-heating-pad\/)\n      - [Pill boxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pill-boxes\/)\n      - [Compression socks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-compression-socks\/)\n      - [Over‑the‑counter hearing aids](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-over-the-counter-hearing-aids\/)\n    - [Accessibility & Aging](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/accessibility\/)\n      - [Walkers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-walkers\/)\n      - [Medical alert systems](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-medical-alert-systems\/)\n      - [Adult diapers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-adult-diapers\/)\n      - [Incontinence underwear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-incontinence-underwear\/)\n      - [Grabber tools](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-grabber-tools\/)\n    - Mental Health\n      - [Meditation apps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-meditation-apps\/)\n      - [Light therapy lamps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-light-therapy-lamp\/)\n    - [All Health](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/health-fitness\/)\n  - Personal Care\n    - [Skin‑Care & Sunscreen](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/beauty\/skincare\/)\n      - [Sunscreens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sunscreen\/)\n      - [Face sunscreens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-face-sunscreens\/)\n      - [Moisturizers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-moisturizers\/)\n      - [Body lotions](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-body-lotions\/)\n      - [Vitamin C serums](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-vitamin-c-serums\/)\n      - [Retinols](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-retinol-products\/)\n      - [Exfoliants](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-exfoliants\/)\n      - [Facial cleansers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-facial-cleansers\/)\n      - [Korean skin‑care products](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-korean-skin-care-products\/)\n    - Personal Hygiene\n      - [Antiperspirants](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-antiperspirants\/)\n      - [Deodorants](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-deodorants\/)\n    - Dental\n      - [Electric toothbrushes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-toothbrush\/)\n      - [Water flossers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-water-flossers\/)\n    - Menstruation\n      - [Period underwear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/thinx-period-panties\/)\n      - [Menstrual cups & discs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-menstrual-cup\/)\n    - Adult & Sex\n      - [Vibrators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-vibrators\/)\n      - [Anal toys](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-anal-toys\/)\n      - [Condoms](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-condoms\/)\n      - [Lube](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-personal-lubricants\/)\n      - [Portable vaporizers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-vaporizer\/)\n      - [Cannabis grinders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cannabis-grinder\/)\n  - Beauty & Hair\n    - Makeup\n      - [Eyeliners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-eyeliner\/)\n      - [Mascaras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mascara\/)\n      - [Foundations](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-foundations\/)\n      - [Concealers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-concealers\/)\n      - [Blushes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-blush\/)\n      - [Makeup brushes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-makeup-brushes\/)\n      - [Makeup removers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-makeup-remover\/)\n      - [Drugstore makeup](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-drugstore-makeup-skincare\/)\n    - Lips\n      - [Lip balms](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lip-balm\/)\n      - [Lipsticks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lipstick\/)\n      - [Lip glosses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lip-gloss\/)\n    - Hair Removal & Shaving\n      - [Electric razors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-razor\/)\n      - [Beard trimmers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-beard-trimmer\/)\n      - [Pubic hair trimmers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pubic-hair-trimmer\/)\n      - [Hair clippers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hair-clippers-for-home-use\/)\n    - Hair\n      - [Hair dryers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-hair-dryer\/)\n      - [Shampoos](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-shampoo\/)\n      - [Shampoo bars](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-solid-shampoo-bars\/)\n      - [Dry shampoos](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dry-shampoo\/)\n      - [Conditioners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hair-conditioner\/)\n      - [Drugstore hair products](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-drugstore-hair-products\/)\n  - Outdoors\n    - [Outdoors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/outdoors\/)\n      - [Bug repellents](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bug-repellent\/)\n      - [Coolers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-hard-cooler\/)\n      - [Umbrellas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-umbrella\/)\n      - [Binoculars](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-binoculars\/)\n      - [Ski goggles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ski-and-snowboard-goggles\/)\n    - [Apparel](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/outdoors\/apparel\/)\n      - [Rain jackets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-everyday-rain-jacket\/)\n      - [Down jackets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-insulated-jacket\/)\n      - [UPF clothing](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sun-protection-clothing\/)\n    - Camping\n      - [Camping tents](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tent-for-family-and-car-camping\/)\n      - [Sleeping bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sleeping-bag-for-car-camping\/)\n      - [Sleeping pads](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sleeping-pads-for-backpacking-and-car-camping\/)\n      - [Camping chairs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-outdoor-chairs\/)\n    - Hiking\n      - [Hiking boots](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hiking-boots\/)\n      - [Hiking socks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hiking-socks\/)\n      - [Trekking poles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-trekking-poles\/)\n      - [Filtered water bottles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-filtered-water-bottles\/)\n    - [Beach](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/outdoors\/swim\/)\n      - [Beach umbrellas & shades](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-beach-umbrella-is-not-an-umbrella\/)\n      - [Beach bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-beach-bag\/)\n      - [Beach towels](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-beach-towel\/)\n    - Safety\n      - [Portable generators](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-generator\/)\n      - [Pocket knives](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pocket-knife\/)\n      - [Headlamps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-headlamp\/)\n      - [Hand warmers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-hand-warmer\/)\n      - [Flashlights](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-flashlight\/)\n  - Travel\n    - Luggage\n      - [Checked luggage](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-checked-luggage\/)\n      - [Duffel bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-duffle-bags\/)\n      - [Garment bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-garment-bag\/)\n      - [Underseat luggage & personal‑item bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/guides\/best-personal-item-carry-ons\/)\n      - [Carry‑on luggage](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-carry-on-luggage\/)\n      - [Hard‑shell carry‑on luggage](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-hard-shell-carry-on-luggage\/)\n      - [Carry‑on travel backpacks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-carry-on-travel-bags\/)\n      - [Travel backpacks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-travel-backpack\/)\n    - Packing\n      - [Toiletry bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-toiletry-bags\/)\n      - [Packing cubes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-packing-cubes\/)\n      - [Packable daypacks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-packable-daypack-for-travel\/)\n    - Hydration\n      - [Water bottles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-water-bottle\/)\n      - [Travel mugs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-travel-mug\/)\n    - [Gear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/travel\/gear-travel\/)\n      - [Travel gear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/travel-guide\/)\n      - [Travel pillows](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-travel-pillow\/)\n      - [Sleep masks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sleep-mask\/)\n      - [Plug adapters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-travel-plug-adapter\/)\n      - [Luggage tags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-luggage-tags\/)\n  - Hobbies\n    - [Hobbies](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/hobby-crafts\/)\n      - [Pickleball paddles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pickleball-paddles\/)\n      - [Drones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-drones\/)\n      - [DNA testing kits](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dna-test\/)\n      - [Telescopes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-telescopes-for-beginners\/)\n      - [Reading lights](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-reading-light\/)\n      - [Electric scooters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-scooter\/)\n      - [Language learning apps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-language-learning-apps\/)\n    - [Music & Instruments](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/hobby-crafts\/music\/)\n      - [Beginner digital pianos](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-budget-digital-piano-for-beginners\/)\n      - [Beginner ukuleles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ukulele-for-beginners\/)\n    - Art & Design\n      - [3D printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-home-3d-printer\/)\n      - [3D pens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-3d-pen\/)\n      - [Drawing tablets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-drawing-tablets\/)\n      - [Sewing machines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sewing-machine\/)\n      - [Colored pencils](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-colored-pencils\/)\n      - [Soldering irons](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-soldering-irons\/)\n    - Photo\n      - [Photo printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-photo-inkjet-printer\/)\n      - [Instant photo printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-instant-photo-printer\/)\n      - [Online photo printing services](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-online-photo-printing\/)\n      - [Photo book services](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-photo-book-service\/)\n      - [Digital photo frames](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-digital-photo-frame\/)\n    - Cameras\n      - [Instant cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-instant-camera\/)\n      - [Mirrorless cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mirrorless-camera\/)\n      - [Point‑and‑shoot cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-point-and-shoot-camera\/)\n  - Games & Puzzles\n    - Board & Card Games\n      - [Board games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/board-games-we-love\/)\n      - [Two‑player board games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-two-player-board-games\/)\n      - [Solo board games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-solo-board-games\/)\n      - [Beginner board games for adults](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/board-games-for-adults\/)\n      - [Strategy board games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-strategy-board-games\/)\n      - [Kids board games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/board-games-for-kids\/)\n      - [Card games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-card-games\/)\n      - [Party games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-party-games\/)\n    - [Video Gaming](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/gaming\/)\n      - [Gaming consoles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-game-consoles\/)\n      - [Handheld gaming consoles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-handheld-gaming-consoles\/)\n      - [VR headsets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-standalone-vr-headset\/)\n      - [Gaming laptops](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-budget-gaming-laptop-so-far\/)\n      - [Gaming mice](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wired-wireless-gaming-mouse\/)\n      - [Gaming monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-gaming-monitor\/)\n      - [Graphics cards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-graphics-cards\/)\n      - [Gaming chairs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-gaming-chairs\/)\n    - Lego\n      - [Lego sets for adults](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/guides\/our-favorite-lego-sets-for-adults\/)\n      - [Lego sets for kids](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lego-sets-for-kids\/)\n    - Puzzles\n      - [Speed cubes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-speed-cubes\/)\n    - [All Games & Puzzles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/hobby-crafts\/games-puzzles\/)\n  - Pets\n    - [Dogs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/pets\/dogs\/)\n      - [Dog leashes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-everyday-dog-leash\/)\n      - [Dog harnesses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dog-harness\/)\n      - [Dog beds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dog-beds\/)\n      - [Dog crates](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dog-crate\/)\n      - [Dog DNA tests](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dog-dna-test\/)\n      - [Dog nail grinders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dog-nail-grinders\/)\n      - [Dog jackets & raincoats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-winter-jackets-and-raincoats-for-dogs\/)\n    - [Cats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/pets\/cats\/)\n      - [Cat litters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cat-litter\/)\n      - [Litter boxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cat-litter-boxes\/)\n      - [Automatic cat litter boxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-automatic-cat-litter-box-but-we-dont-recommend-it\/)\n      - [Cat litter mats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cat-litter-mat\/)\n      - [Cat scratchers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cat-scratchers\/)\n      - [Cat beds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cat-beds\/)\n      - [New cat checklist](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/new-cat-checklist\/)\n    - Home\n      - [Pet cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pet-camera\/)\n      - [Water fountains](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-water-fountain-for-cats-and-dogs\/)\n      - [Automatic feeders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-automatic-feeder-for-cats-and-small-dogs\/)\n    - [All Pets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/pets\/)\n- Tech\n  \n  - Electronics & Networking\n    - [Networking](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/networking\/)\n      - [Wi‑Fi mesh‑networking kits](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wi-fi-mesh-networking-kits\/)\n      - [Routers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wi-fi-router\/)\n      - [Modems](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cable-modem\/)\n      - [Wi‑Fi extenders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wi-fi-extender\/)\n    - [Digital Storage](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/storage-devices\/)\n      - [External hard drives](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-external-hard-drives\/)\n      - [NAS devices](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-network-attached-storage\/)\n      - [External SSDs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-ssd\/)\n    - [Batteries & Charging](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/batteries\/)\n      - [Portable chargers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-usb-battery-packs\/)\n      - [Lightning cables](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lightning-cable\/)\n      - [Portable power stations](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-power-stations\/)\n      - [Rechargeable batteries](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-rechargeable-batteries\/)\n      - [Uninterruptible power supplies](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-uninterruptible-power-supply-ups\/)\n      - [Surge protectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-surge-protector\/)\n      - [Extension cords](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-extension-cords-for-your-home-and-garage\/)\n      - [Electric vehicle chargers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-vehicle-chargers-for-home\/)\n    - Wireless Charging\n      - [Wireless chargers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-qi-wireless-charger-for-iphone-and-android-phones\/)\n      - [Apple charging stations](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-apple-wireless-charging-pads\/)\n    - [USB‑C](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/usb-c\/)\n      - [USB phone chargers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-multiport-usb-wall-charger\/)\n      - [USB‑C cables & adapters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-usb-c-cables\/)\n      - [USB‑C laptop chargers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-usb-c-macbook-and-laptop-chargers\/)\n      - [USB‑C hubs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-usb-c-hubs-and-docks\/)\n    - [All Electronics](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/)\n  - Phones, Tablets, & Smartwatches\n    - Phones\n      - [Android phones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-android-phone\/)\n      - [Budget Android phones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-budget-android-phone\/)\n      - [iPhones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-iphone-is-our-favorite-smartphone\/)\n      - [iPhone cases](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-iphone-cases\/)\n      - [iPhone 17 cases](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-iphone-17-case\/)\n      - [iPhone 16 cases](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-iphone-16-case\/)\n      - [iPhone screen protectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-iphone-x-screen-protectors\/)\n      - [Cell phones for older adults](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cell-phones-for-older-adults\/)\n      - [Car phone mounts](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smartphone-car-mount\/)\n      - [Cell phone plans](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-carrier\/)\n    - Tablets\n      - [Tablets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tablets\/)\n      - [Android tablets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-android-tablet\/)\n      - [iPads](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-ipad-is-the-best-tablet\/)\n      - [iPad keyboard cases](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ipad-keyboard-case\/)\n      - [iPad Pro keyboard cases](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ipad-pro-keyboard-cases\/)\n      - [iPad Pro cases](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ipad-pro-cases\/)\n      - [iPad styluses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ipad-stylus\/)\n    - E‑readers\n      - [E‑readers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/amazon-kindle-is-the-best-ebook-reader\/)\n    - Smartwatches\n      - [For Android phones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smartwatch-android\/)\n      - [For iPhones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smartwatch-iphone\/)\n  - Computers\n    - Laptops\n      - [Laptops](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-laptops\/)\n      - [Chromebooks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-chromebook\/)\n      - [MacBooks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-macbooks\/)\n      - [Business laptops](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-business-laptops\/)\n      - [Laptops for college students](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-laptops-for-college-students\/)\n      - [Laptops under \\$500](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-laptop-under-500\/)\n    - [Computers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/computers\/)\n      - [All‑in‑one computers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-all-in-one-computer\/)\n      - [Mini desktop PCs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mini-desktop-pcs\/)\n    - Monitors\n      - [Monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-monitors\/)\n      - [4k monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-4k-monitors\/)\n      - [24‑inch monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-24-inch-monitor\/)\n      - [27‑inch monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-27-inch-monitor\/)\n      - [Ultrawide monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-ultrawide-monitors\/)\n      - [Portable monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-monitor\/)\n    - [Accessories](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/accessories\/)\n      - [Wireless mice](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-mouse\/)\n      - [Security keys](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-security-keys\/)\n    - Keyboards\n      - [Keyboards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-keyboards\/)\n      - [Wireless keyboards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-bluetooth-keyboard\/)\n      - [Mechanical keyboards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-mechanical-keyboards\/)\n      - [Ergonomic keyboards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/comfortable-ergo-keyboard\/)\n      - [Gaming keyboards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-keyboards-for-gaming\/)\n    - [Software](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/software\/)\n      - [Password managers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-password-managers\/)\n      - [VPNs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-vpn-service\/)\n      - [Free VPNs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-free-vpn\/)\n  - Audio\n    - Speakers\n      - [Bluetooth speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-home-bluetooth-speaker\/)\n      - [Portable bluetooth speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bluetooth-speaker\/)\n      - [Surround‑sound speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bookshelf-speakers\/)\n      - [Computer speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-computer-speakers\/)\n      - [Outdoor speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-outdoor-speakers\/)\n      - [Multiroom wireless speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-multiroom-wireless-speaker-system\/)\n      - [Smart speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-speakers\/)\n      - [Soundbars](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-soundbar\/)\n    - Headphones\n      - [Headphones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-headphones\/)\n      - [Over‑ear headphones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-over-ear-headphones\/)\n      - [Noise‑cancelling headphones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-noise-cancelling-headphones\/)\n      - [Sleep headphones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sleep-headphones\/)\n      - [Bone‑conduction headphones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bone-conduction-headphones\/)\n    - Earbuds\n      - [Wireless earbuds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-earbuds\/)\n      - [Wired earbuds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-200-in-ear-headphones\/)\n      - [Workout earbuds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-workout-headphones\/)\n    - Home Audio\n      - [Turntables & record players](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-turntable\/)\n      - [CD players](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-portable-cd-player\/)\n      - [AV receivers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-receiver\/)\n      - [Stereo amps & receivers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mini-stereo-amplifier\/)\n      - [USB audio interfaces](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-usb-audio-interface\/)\n    - [All Audio](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/audio\/)\n  - Video\n    - [TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/tvs\/)\n      - [TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tv\/)\n      - [OLED TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-oled-tv\/)\n      - [4K TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-4k-tv\/)\n      - [LCD\/LED TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lcd-led-tv\/)\n      - [32‑inch TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-small-tv\/)\n      - [40‑ to 49‑inch TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-40-to-49-inch-tvs\/)\n      - [TV wall mounts](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tv-wall-mount\/)\n      - [Gaming TVs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tv-for-video-games\/)\n    - [Home Theater](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/home-theater\/)\n      - [Streaming devices](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-media-streamers\/)\n      - [4K Blu‑ray players](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-4k-blu-ray-player\/)\n      - [HDMI video transmitters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-wireless-hdmi-video-transmitter\/)\n      - [HDTV antennas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-indoor-hdtv-antenna\/)\n      - [Soundbars](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-soundbar\/)\n    - [Projectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/projectors\/)\n      - [Projectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-projectors\/)\n      - [Portable mini projectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-pico-projector\/)\n      - [Budget projectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cheap-projector\/)\n      - [Projector screens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-projector-screen\/)\n      - [Outdoor projectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-outdoor-projector\/)\n  - Cameras & Photo\n    - Cameras\n      - [Instant cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-instant-camera\/)\n      - [Mirrorless cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mirrorless-camera\/)\n      - [Point‑and‑shoot cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-point-and-shoot-camera\/)\n      - [Dash cams](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dash-cam\/)\n    - [Camera Accessories](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/electronics\/camera-accessories\/)\n    - Smartphone Photography\n      - [iPhone photo lenses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lenses-for-iphone\/)\n      - [Smartphone tripods](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tripod-for-iphones-smartphones\/)\n      - [Smartphone gimbals](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-android-and-iphone-gimbal\/)\n    - Photo\n      - [Holiday photo cards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-custom-photo-card-service\/)\n      - [Photo printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-photo-inkjet-printer\/)\n      - [Instant photo printers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-instant-photo-printer\/)\n      - [Online photo printing services](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-online-photo-printing\/)\n      - [Photo book services](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-photo-book-service\/)\n      - [Digital photo frames](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-digital-photo-frame\/)\n  - Smart Home\n    - Indoor\n      - [Plug‑in smart outlets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-switch\/)\n      - [Smart thermostats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-thermostat\/)\n      - [Smart window shades & blinds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-blinds\/)\n      - [Smart LED light bulbs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-led-light-bulbs\/)\n      - [In‑wall smart light switches & dimmers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-in-wall-wireless-light-switch-and-dimmer\/)\n      - [Smart water‑leak detectors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-smart-leak-detector\/)\n      - [Smart smoke alarms](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-smoke-alarm\/)\n      - [Smart locks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-smart-lock\/)\n      - [Smart speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-speakers\/)\n    - Outdoor\n      - [Smart outdoor lighting](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-outdoor-lighting-for-backyards-pathways-and-more\/)\n      - [Smart sprinkler timers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-sprinkler-controller\/)\n      - [Smart garage door openers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-garage-door-controller\/)\n    - [Security Systems & Cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/safety-home-garden\/)\n      - [Home security systems](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-home-security-system\/)\n      - [Outdoor security cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera\/)\n      - [Indoor security cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wi-fi-home-security-camera\/)\n      - [Smart doorbell cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-doorbell-camera\/)\n    - [All Smart Home](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/smart-home\/)\n- Baby & Kid\n  \n  - Pregnancy & Nursing\n    - Pregnancy\n      - [Pregnancy tests](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pregnancy-test\/)\n      - [Body pillows](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-body-pillow\/)\n    - Nursing & Pumping\n      - [Breast pumps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-breast-pumps\/)\n      - [Wearable breast pumps](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wearable-breast-pumps\/)\n      - [Pumping bras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pumping-bra\/)\n      - [Nursing bras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-nursing-bras\/)\n      - [Nursing pillows](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-nursing-pillows\/)\n    - Bottles & Formula\n      - [Baby bottles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-bottles-and-bottle-brush\/)\n      - [Bottle warmers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bottle-warmers\/)\n      - [Baby formulas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-formula\/)\n    - [All Pregnancy & Nursing](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/baby-kid\/pregnancy-nursing\/)\n  - Baby\n    - Sleep\n      - [Bassinets & co‑sleepers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-co-sleepers\/)\n      - [Cribs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cribs\/)\n      - [Crib mattresses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-crib-mattresses\/)\n      - [Baby monitors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-monitor\/)\n      - [Baby swaddles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-swaddles\/)\n    - Carry\n      - [Baby carriers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-carriers\/)\n      - [Baby wraps & slings](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-wraps-and-slings\/)\n    - Diapering & Bath\n      - [Diapers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-diapers\/)\n      - [Cloth diapers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-cloth-diapers\/)\n      - [Diaper pails](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-diaper-pail\/)\n      - [Diaper bags](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-diaper-bag\/)\n      - [Baby bathtubs & bath seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-bathtubs-and-bath-seats\/)\n      - [Baby care essentials](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/baby-care-essentials\/)\n    - [Home Safety](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/baby-kid\/safety\/)\n      - [Baby‑proofing tools](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-baby-proofing-tools\/)\n      - [Baby gates](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-gate\/)\n    - Car Seats\n      - [Infant car seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-infant-car-seat\/)\n      - [Convertible car seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-convertible-car-seats\/)\n      - [Travel car seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-travel-car-seats\/)\n    - Seats\n      - [Baby bouncers & rockers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-bouncers-and-rockers\/)\n      - [Baby swings](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-baby-swings\/)\n      - [High chairs](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-high-chairs\/)\n  - Clothing & Health\n    - Clothing\n      - [Kids pajamas](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-kids-pajamas\/)\n      - [Kids underwear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-underwear\/)\n      - [Kids beachwear](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-kids-beachwear\/)\n      - [Kids rain and snow boots](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-rain-snow-boots\/)\n      - [Kids sandals](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-sandals-water-shoes\/)\n    - Health\n      - [Kids electric toothbrushes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-electric-toothbrush-for-kids\/)\n      - [Thermometers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-thermometer-for-kids-and-adults\/)\n  - School & Tech\n    - [Backpacks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/travel\/backpacks\/)\n      - [Kids backpacks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-school-backpacks-for-elementary-school-students\/)\n      - [High school & college backpacks](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-school-backpack-for-high-school-and-college\/)\n    - Lunch & Hydration\n      - [Kids lunch boxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-lunch-boxes\/)\n      - [Kids water bottles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-water-bottles\/)\n      - [Food thermoses](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-food-thermos\/)\n      - [Nonplastic plates and cups](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-plastic-free-tableware-for-babies-and-kids\/)\n    - School Supplies\n      - [Pencils for schoolwork](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-pencils\/)\n      - [Mechanical pencils](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-mechanical-pencils\/)\n      - [Pens](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-pen\/)\n      - [Notebooks & notepads](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-notebooks\/)\n      - [Planners](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-paper-planners\/)\n      - [Kids labels](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-labels-for-kids-lunch-boxes-and-clothing\/)\n    - Tech\n      - [First phones for kids](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smartphone-for-kids\/)\n      - [Smartwatches for kids](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smartwatch-for-kids\/)\n      - [Apps for managing kids' phones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-apps-to-manage-your-kids-phone\/)\n      - [Kids tablets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tablet-for-kids\/)\n      - [Kids headphones](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-headphones\/)\n    - [All School](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/baby-kid\/school\/)\n  - Toys\n    - Indoor Toys\n      - [Lego sets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-lego-sets-for-kids\/)\n      - [Dolls](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-dolls\/)\n      - [Kids board games](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/board-games-for-kids\/)\n      - [Bath toys](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bath-toys\/)\n      - [Toy subscription boxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-toy-subscription-boxes\/)\n      - [Craft subscription boxes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-craft-subscription-boxes\/)\n    - Outdoor Toys\n      - [Scooters](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-scooters\/)\n      - [Balance bikes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-balance-bike\/)\n      - [First pedal bikes](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-first-pedal-bike\/)\n      - [Kids bike helmets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-kids-bike-helmets\/)\n      - [Tricycles](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-tricycles\/)\n      - [Collapsible folding wagons](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-wagons\/)\n      - [Sleds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-sleds\/)\n      - [Trampolines](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-trampoline\/)\n    - [All Toys](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/baby-kid\/toys\/)\n  - Travel\n    - Car Seats\n      - [Infant car seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-infant-car-seat\/)\n      - [Convertible car seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-convertible-car-seats\/)\n      - [Travel car seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-travel-car-seats\/)\n      - [Booster car seats](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-booster-car-seats\/)\n    - Strollers\n      - [Strollers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-strollers\/)\n      - [Double strollers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-double-strollers\/)\n      - [Jogging strollers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-jogging-strollers\/)\n      - [Travel strollers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-travel-strollers\/)\n      - [Umbrella strollers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-umbrella-strollers\/)\n    - Wagons\n      - [Collapsible folding wagons](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-folding-wagons\/)\n      - 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[Outdoors](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/outdoors\/)\n2. [Gardening](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/home-garden\/gardening\/)\n# The Best Smart Bird Feeders\nUpdated\n\nFebruary 3, 2026\n\nSave\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2413-2x1-1.jpg?width=150&quality=20&crop=2:1&auto=webp)\n\n![Two smart bird feeders containing birdseed next to each other.]()\n\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n[![Rachel Cericola](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/cericola-rachel.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=50)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/authors\/rachel-cericola\/)\n\nBy [Rachel Cericola](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/authors\/rachel-cericola\/)\n\nRachel Cericola is a writer covering smart home. In addition to testing hundreds of smart devices, she has also tested dozens of ice cream sandwiches.\n\nFYI\n\nWe are in the process of updating this guide with new picks. The [Kiwibit Beako](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/78784\/233937\/4\/245736\/?merchant=Amazon) is our new runner-up, and the [Birdfy](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/186998\/?merchant=Amazon) is our pick for less money and more birds.\n\nFebruary 2026\n\nSome people camp out with a pair of binoculars to spy on their feathered friends, but for backyard birders, there’s the smart bird feeder. These models include a small wireless camera that gives you an up-close view of live and recorded visits. Some even have bird-recognition technology that can ID your visitors. It’s like having your own private on-demand nature channel.\n\nWe recommend the [Birdbuddy Pro](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/208501\/?merchant=Amazon) because it produces stunning imagery, has a lively in-app community, provides more information than a bird encyclopedia, and limits notifications to the best encounters.\n\nNote that Birdbuddy has announced the [Birdbuddy 2](https:\/\/mybirdbuddy.com\/product\/birdbuddy-2\/?bb2-pdp) and an updated version of this Pro model, both due in 2026. For now, this is the best model.\n\n### Everything we recommend\n#### Top pick\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/68210\/Bird-Buddy-Pro-Solar-Smart-Bird-Feeder_20251106-143347_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/236237?merchant=Amazon)\n\n## [The best smart bird feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/236237?merchant=Amazon \"The best smart bird feeder\")\n### [Birdbuddy Pro](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/236237?merchant=Amazon \"Birdbuddy Pro\")\n\nThis bird feeder captures visitors in 2K video, provides fun and interesting trivia about your feathered friends, and has an active in-app community.\n\n[\\$299 from Amazon](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/236237?merchant=Amazon)\n\n[\\$299 from Chewy](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/213032\/4\/236237?merchant=Chewy)\n\n#### Runner-up\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/61969\/Netvue-Birdfy-Feeder_20250418-052531_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/236238?merchant=Amazon)\n\n## [Less money, more birds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/236238?merchant=Amazon \"Less money, more birds\")\n### [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/236238?merchant=Amazon \"Netvue Birdfy Feeder\")\n\nThis bird feeder has a 1080p camera with a wide viewing angle, includes an easy-to-fill seed bin, and offers options for local and cloud video storage.\n\n[\\$164 from Amazon](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/236238?merchant=Amazon)\n\n[\\$190 from Walmart](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/202472\/4\/236238?merchant=Walmart)\n\n# Before you buy\n***\n- Go solar\n  \n  Pair your feeder with a solar panel so you’ll never have to worry about charging the camera. This is especially useful if the feeder is installed in a high location.\n- Expect a mess\n  \n  Birds are wild animals and leave the mess to prove it. Expect to clean the feeder often, which includes wiping the camera lens.\n- Stay close to home\n  \n  Smart bird feeders need strong Wi-Fi to work, so don’t install yours far away. Use your phone’s Wi-Fi reception to confirm the signal strength.\n- Squirrels happen\n  \n  Squirrels can damage your feeder — or empty it. Consider investing in a baffle or using spicy seed or oil to keep those critters away.\n\n#### Top pick\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/68210\/Bird-Buddy-Pro-Solar-Smart-Bird-Feeder_20251106-143347_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/236237?merchant=Amazon)\n\n## [The best smart bird feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/236237?merchant=Amazon \"The best smart bird feeder\")\n### [Birdbuddy Pro](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/236237?merchant=Amazon \"Birdbuddy Pro\")\n\nThis bird feeder captures visitors in 2K video, provides fun and interesting trivia about your feathered friends, and has an active in-app community.\n\n[\\$299 from Amazon](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/236237?merchant=Amazon)\n\n[\\$299 from Chewy](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/213032\/4\/236237?merchant=Chewy)\n\nFor the aspiring [twitcher](https:\/\/betterwithbirds.com\/blogs\/birding-culture\/what-is-birdwatching-called), the [Birdbuddy Pro](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/208501\/?merchant=Amazon) provides stunning photos and videos, and its bird-identification system is the most accurate of those in our test group. It also provides lots of information about visiting birds, including their typical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and role in the ecosystem. The camera captures detailed 2K video and 5-megapixel photos, with the option of two viewing angles (115 or 122 degrees). You can subscribe to [Birdbuddy Premium](https:\/\/support.mybirdbuddy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/17941417004817-Bird-Buddy-Pro-Subscription) (\\$8 per month or \\$70 per year) to unlock unlimited video storage, additional information via AI chat, and even the ability to [Name That Bird](https:\/\/support.mybirdbuddy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/30820488889873-Name-That-Bird).\n\nThe Birdbuddy feeder won’t alert you to every visitor, but we learned that’s a feature, not a bug, because it keeps notifications and recordings to a reasonable flow and features only the best of the best.\n\nWe recommend investing in the solar version, because I found that the battery life is a measly two to three weeks otherwise.\n\n#### Runner-up\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/61969\/Netvue-Birdfy-Feeder_20250418-052531_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/236238?merchant=Amazon)\n\n## [Less money, more birds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/236238?merchant=Amazon \"Less money, more birds\")\n### [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/236238?merchant=Amazon \"Netvue Birdfy Feeder\")\n\nThis bird feeder has a 1080p camera with a wide viewing angle, includes an easy-to-fill seed bin, and offers options for local and cloud video storage.\n\n[\\$164 from Amazon](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/236238?merchant=Amazon)\n\n[\\$190 from Walmart](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/202472\/4\/236238?merchant=Walmart)\n\nIf you want to catch every visitor that flies by, get the [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/186998\/?merchant=Amazon). It sends more smartphone notifications than any other smart feeder we tested and includes the species name of the bird spotted. From there, you can feed on a series of 1080p videos and photos with a wide, 135-degree viewing angle, and you can also catch nocturnal creatures through the camera’s color night vision. Video remains stored in 20-second clips for up to 30 days in the cloud for free, or you can opt for local storage using a microSD card or upgrade to 30-second clips by subscribing to [Birdfy Cloud](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62293\/202105\/4\/187094\/?merchant=Birdfy) for \\$2 per month or \\$20 per year. This model is also one of the easiest feeders to fill, with a flip-up roof that can hold up to 1.5 liters of seed.\n\n### Get today’s recommendation\nExpert advice. Very good deals. The absolute best (and worst) things we’ve tested lately. Sent to your inbox daily.\n\nEmail Address\n\n## The research\n## Why you should trust us\nI’m a writer covering the smart home for Wirecutter. I’ve been writing about technology for more than 20 years, and I’ve written guides to [smart strip lights](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-strip-lights\/), [outdoor security cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera\/), and [security systems](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-home-security-system\/).\n\nFor this guide:\n\n- I’ve [tested](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-bird-feeder\/#how-we-picked-and-tested) more than 250 security cameras over eight years.\n- I randomly selected 15 different visits from each feeder I tested and ran the photos through [Cornell’s Merlin Bird ID app](https:\/\/merlin.allaboutbirds.org\/) to gauge the accuracy of the AI.\n- Like all Wirecutter journalists, I review and test products with complete editorial independence. I’m never made aware of any [business implications](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/how-wirecutter-makes-money\/) of my editorial recommendations. Read more about our [editorial standards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/editorial-standards\/).\n- In accordance with [Wirecutter standards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/blog\/yes-i-work-at-wirecutter-no-we-dont-get-a-bunch-of-free-stuff\/), I return or donate all products I’ve tested once my assessment of them is complete (this may involve [longer-term testing](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/why-wirecutter-tests-products-for-years\/) conducted by my colleagues and me). I never hang on to “freebies” once testing is done.\n\n## Who this is for\nBird feeding is a fun pastime for both novice and experienced bird lovers, but if you’re not staring at your feeder 24\/7, you could be missing out on a lot. And hey, birding can even be [good for your health\\!](https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2022\/10\/221027093319.htm)\n\nSmart bird feeders incorporate a wireless camera and a smartphone app that lets you view recordings. Some smart feeders can even identify the various species of birds that visit, so they offer an educational component.\n\nThese devices aren’t for people who get their bird thrills from walking around in a park with binoculars or those who want a closer look at their backyard friends’ personal lives (for that, you should check out the [smart birdhouse](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/netvue-birdify-smart-bird-house-review\/) we recently reviewed). They may not even be the [best-designed feeders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bird-feeders\/) for attracting all kinds of birds.\n\nA smart bird feeder requires a strong Wi-Fi connection that can reach outdoors. How far you can place yours from your home depends on your networking equipment and the strength of your wireless signal. You may also consider beefing up that signal with a new [router](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wi-fi-router\/) or a [mesh network](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wi-fi-mesh-networking-kits\/). Look for locations that are closer to your home where you have a good Wi-Fi signal; use your smartphone to see where your signal is strong.\n\n## How we picked and tested\n![Two smart bird feeders containing birdseed outside on a porch.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-testing.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024)\n\nRachel Cericola\/NYT Wirecutter\n\nWe’ve been researching and using smart bird feeders for about three years, looking at reviews from trusted publications and from owners. We found about a million knock-off feeders on Amazon, so we tried to restrict our selections for this guide to models from companies that have their own website, since it makes customer service a little easier. (We did make [one exception](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-bird-feeder\/#the-competition) to that rule.) On top of that, we considered the following criteria:\n\n- **Image quality:** Most smart bird feeders have a camera with a 1080p or 2K resolution. You should also consider the viewing angle, because birds don’t always pose right in front of the camera. All of our feeder picks have cameras with a wide viewing angle of 120 to 135 degrees (which, incidentally, is narrower than what you can find on [our top outdoor security camera pick](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera\/)).\n- **Bird identification:** Most of the smart feeders we tested use AI to identify birds that visit. And while some do it better than others, this perk makes a smart feeder worth the money over a lower-tech option such as simply setting up a camera next to a standard feeder or using something like the [Wasserstein Bird Feeder Camera Case](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/56142\/191087\/4\/187001\/?merchant=Amazon).\n- **Alerts:** All smart bird feeders deliver smartphone alerts. We looked at which ones sent notifications during a feeding session and which were delayed, as well as the information that arrived with an alert.\n- **Video storage:** Some feeders offer the ability to store photos and video to a microSD card, while others store your recordings in the cloud. A cloud plan allows you to access your videos on a smartphone when you aren’t home, or even when the power goes out. Some feeders that use a card require you to remove the card from the camera to view the footage on your computer, which we think is too much of a hassle.\n- **Solar panel:** We looked for smart feeders that came with a solar panel or at least offered it for purchase as an add-on accessory. When birds figure out where food is, they come back often — and all of those visits trigger the camera, which can drain its battery faster. Having a solar panel keeps you from having to charge the camera regularly, which is a good thing, since the process typically involves removing the camera or climbing to a high place.\n- **Good-quality feeder:** Birds can be ruthless, and squirrels are worse! We confirmed whether each feeder was sturdy, easy to clean, and simple to fill. A [clean bird feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/guides\/how-to-clean-a-bird-feeder\/) makes for healthier and happier birds.\n\nFor testing, I connected all of the cameras to a Verizon Fios network via a Wi-Fi router indoors (approximately 40 feet from the cameras) and the Asus ZenWiFi AX (XT8) mesh-networking kit. I used an iPhone 12 and a Google Pixel 7 Pro to review the cameras and their companion apps. I also set up [outdoor cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera\/) aimed at the feeders to see when they may have missed visits. And finally, I randomly selected 15 visits from each feeder and ran them through [Cornell’s Merlin Bird ID app](https:\/\/merlin.allaboutbirds.org\/) to gauge the accuracy of the AI.\n\n## Top pick: Birdbuddy Pro\n![A Birdbuddy Pro smart bird feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2420.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024)\n\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n#### Top pick\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/68210\/Bird-Buddy-Pro-Solar-Smart-Bird-Feeder_20251106-143347_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/236237?merchant=Amazon)\n\n## [The best smart bird feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/236237?merchant=Amazon \"The best smart bird feeder\")\n### [Birdbuddy Pro](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/236237?merchant=Amazon \"Birdbuddy Pro\")\n\nThis bird feeder captures visitors in 2K video, provides fun and interesting trivia about your feathered friends, and has an active in-app community.\n\n[\\$299 from Amazon](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/236237?merchant=Amazon)\n\n[\\$299 from Chewy](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/213032\/4\/236237?merchant=Chewy)\n\nFor the budding bird lover, the [Birdbuddy Pro](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/208501\/?merchant=Amazon) is cute and compact, and it captures wonderfully detailed images and video, allows for longer video clips, and provides more elaborate information about feathered friends. The camera has a narrower viewing angle than that of the [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-bird-feeder\/#runner-up-netvue-birdfy-feeder), it misses some bird encounters, and its feed hopper is smaller. However, it keeps smartphone notifications manageable, and Birdbuddy’s social network is an attractive feature, providing a window into feeders from around the world and letting you know exactly what you are watching and where it is.\n\n**The image quality is terrific.** The Birdbuddy Pro can record 2K video and 5-megapixel photos, with options for close-ups with a 115-degree viewing angle or a wide view of 122 degrees. It produces noticeably beautiful colors and sharp detail on feathers, beaks, and talons. If you have a cap on your data or an unstable connection, you can opt to record at 720p or 1080p.\n\n**Cloud storage is lengthy and free.** The Birdbuddy Pro captures [Postcards](https:\/\/support.mybirdbuddy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/9175854254865-Postcards-Collecting-Photos-and-Videos) of each visit, including photos and video. The number of photos you receive varies based on the visit, and video clips are up to one minute, longer than the clips from any other model we tested. If you want to hang on to footage of a specific visit, you have seven days to save the video or photos to your in-app Collection with a tap, though it caps free cloud storage at 20GB, which a Birdbuddy rep told us is approximately 2,500 Postcards. For unlimited storage, you can subscribe to [Birdbuddy Premium](https:\/\/support.mybirdbuddy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/17941417004817-Bird-Buddy-Pro-Subscription) (\\$8 per month or \\$70 per year).\n\n\\[NO SPEECH\\]\n\nAdvertisement\n\nLIVE\n\n0:02\n\n0:35\n\n![Replay](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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)\n\n**It spouts more facts than a bird-trivia night.** The Birdbuddy Pro can identify about 13,000 species, so it provides more than just fun bird pics — it offers an educational aspect, too. When it captures an image, you receive a smartphone notification and an in-app trivia tease about that species. Tapping the diamond icon next to that blurb opens Nature Chat, an AI-powered chat feature that allows you to ask questions. For instance, I asked whether my visiting sparrow was male or female (it was a female), what color schemes were common for the species (grays, browns, and blacks), and whether I could expect to see them over the winter in New England (yes!).\n\nSaving birds to your Collection stores photos and videos and organizes birds by type, timeline, or number of visits. Tapping an entry then opens saved photos and videos, appearances by that species in the Birdbuddy community, and an endless amount of information, including breeding and nesting habits, food preferences, preservation tips, FAQs, and audio clips.\n\n![The Bird Buddy feeder with a solar roof hanging from a tree outside.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-IMG_3923.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024)\n\nSince the camera has a short battery life, we recommend the version of the Birdbuddy Pro feeder with a solar roof. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n**It has a lively community.** The Birdbuddy app gives you a few ways to see birds beyond your backyard. Under the Cameras tab, BB Explore allows you to receive videos and photos of interesting birds from feeders from around the world.\n\nAnother tab in the app, labeled BB TV, provides endless bird action via publicly shared videos from owners all over the world. Unfortunately, you can’t interact with other birders, but BB Explore does allow you to save videos to your phone, post to social media, or text to friends.\n\n**The subscription may be worth the money.** Some of the smart feeder’s features are limited without a Birdbuddy Premium subscription. For instance, the subscription bumps image quality up to 2K Ultra, which captures higher-quality videos via an uncapped bit rate. Free users are capped at 20GB of storage, while paid subscribers can save an unlimited number of clips and photos. Free users are limited to one Nature Chat question per day, while Premium subscribers have access to unlimited questions. With BB Explore, which lets you browse video from Birdbuddy cameras around the world, free-plan users can tag one camera to follow and receive updates from, and they also get 72-hour access to view the feeds of two additional cameras; Premium users are able to tag two cameras and get 72-hour access to a third.\n\n**You won’t get alerted about every visit — on purpose.** In our tests, this feeder delivered fewer notifications than our runner-up. I wasn’t sure whether this was by chance or due to an error, so I set up a security camera nearby to confirm. Sure enough, I found that the Birdbuddy Pro was missing a substantial number of visits from birds. But a company rep explained that it’s intentional: The AI is set to filter out the bad shots and keep only the best of the best.\n\nAfter long-term testing both of our top feeders, I’ve come to the conclusion that fewer notifications can be a good thing, because when there’s a free lunch, birds tend to come early and often — and all of those notifications would drive you bananas. You can enable Frenzy mode for more notifications and more action.\n\n![A closeup of the solar roof on the Bird Buddy feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2427.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024)\n\nThe Birdbuddy Pro feeder is compact, with an integrated, fixed camera and an optional snap-on solar roof. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n![A closeup of the back of the Bird Buddy feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2428.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nThe Birdbuddy feeder is compact, with an integrated, fixed camera and an optional snap-on solar roof. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n![A closeup of the camera on the Bird Buddy feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2429.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nThe Birdbuddy feeder is compact, with an integrated, fixed camera and an optional snap-on solar roof. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n![The solar roof on the Bird Buddy feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2430.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nThe Birdbuddy feeder is compact, with an integrated, fixed camera and an optional snap-on solar roof. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\nThe Birdbuddy Pro feeder is compact, with an integrated, fixed camera and an optional snap-on solar roof. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n![A closeup of the solar roof on the Bird Buddy feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2427.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)\n\n![A closeup of the back of the Bird Buddy feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2428.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)\n\n![A closeup of the camera on the Bird Buddy feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2429.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)\n\n![The solar roof on the Bird Buddy feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2430.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)\n\n**It’s cute but also tough.** At 9 by 6.3 by 6.89 inches, the Birdbuddy Pro feeder is more compact than the other models we tested. We recommend investing in the solar version, because I found that the battery life is just two or three weeks otherwise. Its solar panel doesn’t add to its footprint, either, since that component is integrated into a snap-on roof. You need to place it where it gets a decent amount of sunlight. It looks more like a typical birdhouse, rather than a device with a bulky high-tech accessory.\n\n**It’s easy to install, but you may need extras.** The Birdbuddy Pro feeder comes already assembled; just charge the included camera and pop it into the feeder, and you’re ready to peep. It comes with a metal hanger so that you can hang it from a tree or deck, as well as an adapter for use with a pole mount (though you have to supply the pole). I recommend adding the [perch](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62242\/228795\/4\/236239\/?merchant=Chewy), but I have not tested the [wall mount](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62241\/202020\/4\/187003\/?merchant=Amazon), the [hummingbird feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62243\/202022\/4\/187005\/?merchant=Bird%20Buddy), and some of the [other add-ons](https:\/\/mybirdbuddy.com\/shop\/).\n\n**It’s easy to clean.** Birds are wild animals, and they’re especially wild during a feeding frenzy. Thankfully, the Birdbuddy Pro is especially easy to clean. Unlike with the Netvue Birdfy Feeder, everything on the Birdbuddy Pro pops apart easily, and the camera is removable, with no need for tools.\n\n### Flaws but not dealbreakers\n**It doesn’t track nighttime visitors.** Unlike the Netvue Birdfy Feeder, the Birdbuddy Pro does not have night vision and goes into sleep mode during nighttime hours.\n\n**The feeder is not easy to fill — and you may be doing that often.** The Birdbuddy model’s seed bin holds just under 1 liter, a third less than our runner-up. It’s also not as easy to fill, as you have to use a small flip-down window around the back.\n\n### Privacy and security snapshot\n- Birdbuddy may share data with third parties, as outlined in section “4.4.3 Our processors\/service providers” in [its privacy policy](https:\/\/mybirdbuddy.com\/privacy-policy\/).\n- Birdbuddy may occasionally process personal data for the purposes of complying with legal requirements and other regulations.\n- All location data collected is “non-precise.” The data serves to help identify bird species and may be shared with third-party processors in relation to storage of AI-related services.\n- Birdbuddy does not offer two-factor authentication, although a username and password are required for use of the app.\n\nFor more details, read [Birdbuddy’s privacy statement](https:\/\/mybirdbuddy.com\/privacy-policy\/).\n\n## Runner-up: Netvue Birdfy Feeder\n![A Netvue Birdfy Feeder.]()\n\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n#### Runner-up\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/61969\/Netvue-Birdfy-Feeder_20250418-052531_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/236238?merchant=Amazon)\n\n## [Less money, more birds](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/236238?merchant=Amazon \"Less money, more birds\")\n### [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/236238?merchant=Amazon \"Netvue Birdfy Feeder\")\n\nThis bird feeder has a 1080p camera with a wide viewing angle, includes an easy-to-fill seed bin, and offers options for local and cloud video storage.\n\n[\\$164 from Amazon](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/236238?merchant=Amazon)\n\n[\\$190 from Walmart](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/202472\/4\/236238?merchant=Walmart)\n\nIf you thought the movie *The Birds* could have used, well, more birds, choose the [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/186998\/?merchant=Amazon). This smart bird feeder brings a flock of activity to your smartphone, delivering more notifications than any other feeder we tested. The camera captures clear audio and clear 1080p video in a wide-angle view with no distortion. Although the Birdfy Feeder can distinguish birds by species, we found that it could be indecisive in that regard, often tagging our videos with a few different bird types. However, the Birdfy Feeder is great for the budding or expert birder, as it offers an easy-to-fill feeder and all of the essential add-ons in one package.\n\nIt can capture an entire wingspan in one wide frame. The Birdfy Feeder has a built-in 1080p camera with a wide, 155-degree viewing angle. That wider image typically allowed us to see from beak to claw, even when more than one bird was perching. You can manually tilt the camera forward to angle it toward the action zone, as well. In addition, the camera features color night vision to capture raccoons, mice, bears, and other nocturnal creatures that may also enjoy the buffet you’ve left out.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nLIVE\n\n00:00\n\n0:19\n\nYou can enjoy a murmuration of notifications. Unlike other models we tested, which limit the number of alerts and recordings, the Birdfy Feeder delivers alerts every time the camera detects motion. Some people may enjoy that, because even if the shot isn’t always clear, it will give you a better idea of what’s coming by. Unfortunately it also captures people and vehicles that come into view (more on that below).\n\n**It can also identify other types of motion.** Netvue specializes in security cameras, including the one inside the Birdfy Feeder. That’s why this smart bird feeder can detect all types of motion, besides birds and other animals, including people. Anything detected that isn’t a bird or squirrel is simply labeled “Motion.”\n\n**Choose your storage.** The Birdfy Feeder can capture 20-second clips, which it stores at no cost for up to 30 days in the cloud. You can increase that recording time to 30 seconds if you subscribe to [Birdfy Cloud](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62293\/202105\/4\/187096\/?merchant=Birdfy), which costs \\$2 per month or \\$20 per year. If you want to hang on to recordings and photos longer, add them to your Collection; Birdfy allows you to store up to 5GB for free.\n\nShould a bird or other creature hang out for a long time, the Birdfy Feeder creates several clips. In our tests, it wasn’t uncommon for us to get five or six clips from one visit (see [Flaws but not dealbreakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-bird-feeder\/#fbnd)).\n\n**It comes with everything you need.** For about \\$200, you get the feeder, the solar panel, three different mounting attachments, and a perch. All the components are easy to set up, without tools.\n\nNetvue also sells a [Lite version](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62240\/202019\/4\/187002\/?merchant=Amazon) of the Birdfy smart feeder that’s priced under \\$150 but doesn’t have AI for bird recognition — something that we consider to be an essential feature. The AI is worth paying a bit more up front, but if you opt for the less expensive model, you can [add the AI later](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62294\/202106\/4\/187097\/?merchant=Birdfy) by subscribing for \\$5 per month or paying a \\$100 lifetime fee.\n\n![The charging port on the Birdfy smart feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2423.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nThe Netvue Birdfy Feeder comes with every component that we consider to be essential. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n![A closeup of the camera on the Birdfy smart feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2424.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nThe Netvue Birdfy Feeder comes with every component that we consider to be essential. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n![A solar panel for the Netvue Birdfy Feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2425.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320)\n\nThe Netvue Birdfy Feeder comes with every component that we consider to be essential. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\nThe Netvue Birdfy Feeder comes with every component that we consider to be essential. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n![The charging port on the Birdfy smart feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2423.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)\n\n![A closeup of the camera on the Birdfy smart feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2424.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)\n\n![A solar panel for the Netvue Birdfy Feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2425.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)\n\n**The seed reservoir is big and easy to fill.** The flip-up roof on the feeder made the Netvue Birdfy model one of the easier feeders to fill in our tests, and we didn’t have to do it as often as with our top pick since this model holds 50% more seed, 1.5 liters total.\n\n**The Birdfy Community is for the birders.** When birds come to visit, you can save photos and clips to your Collection, as well as share them with the Birdfy Community, which includes endless clips and photos from other owners. Tapping the species name takes you to the Birdfypedia (yes, you read that right) for more information about each bird.\n\nThe Discover tab in the app has a new addition called Joy, which is an AI-based search engine intended to answer any of your burning bird questions. My experience with it was more puzzling than helpful (see below), but since it doesn’t affect the Birdfy Feeder’s main features, I’m happy to ignore it.\n\n### Flaws but not dealbreakers\n**The AI is a work in progress.** We found that the Birdfy Feeder sometimes tagged clips of a single bird with two or even three different bird species — though in every instance one of the tags was always correct.\n\nSimilarly the built-in AI agent named Joy is currently of questionable value. I asked Joy for information about visiting birds, but it merely responded with a question asking if any of them looked sick, and then proceeded to give me cleaning instructions for my feeder.\n\n**Recordings are too limited.** Recorded clips max out at 20 seconds — or 30 if you subscribe to the Birdfy Cloud service. If a bird sticks around beyond that and continues munching, a new recording begins, but there’s about a 12-second gap between recordings.\n\n**It may not do well in extreme cold.** Whereas most outdoor cameras can withstand temperatures down to -4 °F, the Birdfy Feeder’s operating temperature range is from 14 °F to 122 °F. The company told us that it hasn’t received any negative feedback about this limitation, saying that many owners report that the feeder continues to work fine in extreme cold. Representatives also said that it isn’t necessary to bring the feeder in during winter months, but prolonged use outside may impact battery life.\n\n**The solar panel isn’t pretty.** The Birdfy Feeder’s solar panel is a separate piece attached with a cord. You can mount the panel on the feeder. The Birdbuddy Pro, in contrast, integrates its solar panel into a snap-on roof, which results in a nicer, neater package.\n\n### Privacy and security snapshot\n- Netvue encrypts video transmission from the camera to the app. Although storage and processing on the cloud are not encrypted, Netvue says the data is secured through the cloud platform.\n- Although Netvue does not have a specific clause regarding the topic in its terms, representatives confirmed to us that the company will comply with legally supported requests from courts. Otherwise, audio and video sharing happens only as permitted by the owner.\n- Location data is recorded only to enhance the bird-species recognition. It is never shared without user permission.\n- User data is not shared outside of Netvue without granted permission.\n- Netvue does not offer two-factor authentication, although a username and password are required for using the app.\n\nFor more details, read [Netvue’s privacy statement](https:\/\/www.netvue.com\/policies\/privacy-policy).\n\n## The competition\nThe [Birdfy Feeder 2 Pro](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/64756\/213224\/4\/195236\/?merchant=Amazon) has a funky spacey design, with a slightly smaller seed bin (1.25 liters versus 1.5). This design created a few issues in which seed couldn’t move freely (requiring a manual jiggle), and in my experience the lid unexplainably popped open more than once. This feeder includes two cameras: a 1080p wide lens and a 2K portrait lens. The images are beautiful, but as with our runner-up pick, the AI in this model often tags birds as more than one species — in fact, in my tests this occurrence was even more frequent due to the feeder’s additional lens.\n\nThe [FeatherSnap Scout](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62249\/217844\/4\/187011\/?merchant=Amazon) is the only feeder we tested that delivered awesome midair action photos with a wide, 170-degree field of view. It also has a deep two-sided feeder. However, you need a subscription (\\$7 per month or \\$60 per year) for video recording, which also includes bird identification, and in my tests, accessing video in the app was unintuitive and took too many clicks.\n\nThe [PeckPerk Smart Bird Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/70905\/217805\/4\/217397\/?merchant=Amazon) records in sharp 2K and has color night vision. However, the AI feature requires a fee (\\$4 per month or \\$37 per year), and the app isn’t as friendly as those of our top picks. Also, during my testing, I was constantly getting pinged that the camera was spotting squirrels when there was no evidence of them, including no recorded video.\n\nThe [Perky-Pet Smart Camera Squirrel-Resistant Bird Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/70906\/217806\/4\/217398\/?merchant=Amazon) doesn’t deliver any bird identification, but it seemed super sturdy — except in its perch, which constantly fell off even when the tiniest bird paid a visit. Also, in my tests, the battery lasted only about 20 days, and there’s no solar option.\n\nI loved the sharp images of the [Feit Solar Camera Bird Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62244\/228805\/4\/187006\/?merchant=The%20Home%20Depot), but I couldn’t get over the wonky app, which was confusing and involved too many taps to see and ID birds. This feeder also offers no cloud storage option (it holds a microSD card), and both filling and dispensing seed were more difficult than they should have been.\n\nDespite the absence of a dedicated website for the brand or any parent company, I still tested the [Gyozol Smart Bird Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62245\/202024\/4\/187007\/?merchant=Amazon) because at the time it was dubbed “Amazon’s Choice.” Well, it certainly isn’t ours. Despite looking similar to our top pick, it constantly dropped its connection to my network and did a poor job of identifying birds — it often named species that aren’t even native to my locale.\n\nWe dismissed the [Technaxx Birdcam TX-165](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62246\/202025\/4\/187008\/?merchant=Amazon) because it lacks a bird-identification feature and provides a smaller viewing angle than every other model we reviewed. It also has no cloud storage option. That last drawback would be tolerable, but you need to put the microSD card into a computer to access footage.\n\n## What to look forward to\nOur new runner-up is [Kiwibit’s Beako Smart Bird Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/78784\/233937\/4\/245736\/?merchant=Amazon), which includes a 4K camera with a 130-degree field of view, bird identification, and options for local storage via a microSD card or a cloud subscription that starts at \\$4.50 per month for one device. We will update this guide with more information soon.\n\nWe’re also planning to test the following models:\n\n- [Adomii Smart Bird Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/78785\/233941\/4\/245737\/?merchant=Amazon): This budget model includes a 1080p camera, bird identification, options for video storage via microSD card or paid cloud subscription, and a wood housing.\n- [Birdbuddy 2](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/78786\/233942\/4\/245738\/?merchant=Bird%20Buddy): With a new circular camera, this model promises improved 2K HDR, the option of landscape or portrait orientation, a 135-degree field of view and identification by sound. It also has dual-band Wi-Fi support and a larger seed bin, and comes with a built-in solar panel, a perch extender, and cable protection.\n- The [Birdbuddy 2 Mini](https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/birdbuddy-launches-next-generation-of-smart-bird-feeders-at-ces-2026-302652933.html) has everything the Birdbuddy 2 has, except in a smaller design and with a smaller seed bin.\n- [Birdfy Feeder Vista](https:\/\/www.birdfy.com\/pages\/feeder-vista?tag=thewire06-20&linkCode=xm2&ascsubtag=YT317125): This 360-degree smart feeder includes a 6K camera and a 2K camera, AI via Birdfy OrniSense, and a 1.5L seed bin. It also has an air pump to refill the seed bin, which is controllable via the app.\n- [CoolFly Aura Smart Bird Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/78787\/233955\/4\/245739\/?merchant=CoolFly): This feeder includes a 2.5K Ultra HD lens that can broadcast in portrait and landscape modes, a 150-degree field of view, and color night vision. It also has a removable hopper and tray, a 1.8L seed bin, and an integrated solar roof.\n\n*This article was edited by Jon Chase and Grant Clauser.*\n\n## Meet your guide\n![](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/cericola-rachel.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100)\n\nRachel Cericola\n\nWhat I Cover\n\nI write about everything from smart lighting and home security to Wi-Fi cameras and smart bird feeders. I’ve also covered ice cream sandwiches, robot vacuums, and snoring.\n\n## Further reading\n- [![A photo of a birdhouse on an illustrated background next to a photo of a bird sitting inside a birdhouse.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2025\/05\/FI-SMART-BIRDHOUSE-3x2-1.png?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/netvue-birdify-smart-bird-house-review\/)\n  \n  ### [First We Fell in Love With a Smart Bird Feeder. Then This Smart Bird House Stole Our Hearts.](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/netvue-birdify-smart-bird-house-review\/)\n  by Grant Clauser\n  \n  The Birdfy Smart Bird House is an easy and fun way to watch backyard birds raise a family. That doesn’t mean they’ll want to move in.\n- [![Our favorite in-wall smart outlet, the Geeni Current+Charge, shown next to the Top Greener in-wall WiFi charging outlet.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2021\/09\/smart-wall-outlet-2048px-2941.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-in-wall-smart-outlet\/)\n  \n  ### [A Smart In-Wall Outlet is the Short Cut Solution You Didn’t Know You Wanted](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-in-wall-smart-outlet\/)\n  by Rachel Cericola\n  \n  An in-wall smart outlet replaces a traditional one so that you can remotely turn on or off a device plugged into it, put it on a schedule, or measure its energy use.\n- [![The four best smart speakers for Google Assistant, the Google Nest Mini, Nest Audio, Nest Hub Max, and the Nest Hub.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2023\/01\/googlehome-2048px-08626-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-google-nest-speakers\/)\n  \n  ### [The Best Google Nest Smart Speakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-google-nest-speakers\/)\n  by Rachel Cericola\n  \n  If you rely on Google’s ecosystem for your digital needs, here you’ll find your match for the best Google Nest smart speaker or screen to enjoy music, news, timers, smart-home control, and more.\n- [![Collage with images of three of the best smart devices for backyards and gardens.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/11\/BEST-SMART-DEVICES-BACKYARD-GARDEN-2048px-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/smart-devices-backyard-garden\/)\n  \n  ### [Create a High-Tech Oasis With These 5 Outdoor Gadgets](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/smart-devices-backyard-garden\/)\n  by Rachel Cericola\n  \n  Whether you want a paradise or a playground, these devices make it easy to enhance the way you use your backyard.\n\n[Edit](https:\/\/thewirecutter.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=317125&action=edit)\n\n## Get today’s recommendation\nExpert advice. 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I’ve been writing about technology for more than 20 years, and I’ve written guides to [smart strip lights](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-strip-lights\/), [outdoor security cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera\/), and [security systems](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-home-security-system\/).\n\nFor this guide:\n\n- I’ve [tested](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-bird-feeder\/#how-we-picked-and-tested) more than 250 security cameras over eight years.\n- I randomly selected 15 different visits from each feeder I tested and ran the photos through [Cornell’s Merlin Bird ID app](https:\/\/merlin.allaboutbirds.org\/) to gauge the accuracy of the AI.\n- Like all Wirecutter journalists, I review and test products with complete editorial independence. I’m never made aware of any [business implications](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/how-wirecutter-makes-money\/) of my editorial recommendations. Read more about our [editorial standards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/editorial-standards\/).\n- In accordance with [Wirecutter standards](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/blog\/yes-i-work-at-wirecutter-no-we-dont-get-a-bunch-of-free-stuff\/), I return or donate all products I’ve tested once my assessment of them is complete (this may involve [longer-term testing](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/why-wirecutter-tests-products-for-years\/) conducted by my colleagues and me). I never hang on to “freebies” once testing is done.\n\n## Who this is for\nBird feeding is a fun pastime for both novice and experienced bird lovers, but if you’re not staring at your feeder 24\/7, you could be missing out on a lot. And hey, birding can even be [good for your health\\!](https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2022\/10\/221027093319.htm)\n\nSmart bird feeders incorporate a wireless camera and a smartphone app that lets you view recordings. Some smart feeders can even identify the various species of birds that visit, so they offer an educational component.\n\nThese devices aren’t for people who get their bird thrills from walking around in a park with binoculars or those who want a closer look at their backyard friends’ personal lives (for that, you should check out the [smart birdhouse](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/netvue-birdify-smart-bird-house-review\/) we recently reviewed). They may not even be the [best-designed feeders](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-bird-feeders\/) for attracting all kinds of birds.\n\nA smart bird feeder requires a strong Wi-Fi connection that can reach outdoors. How far you can place yours from your home depends on your networking equipment and the strength of your wireless signal. You may also consider beefing up that signal with a new [router](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wi-fi-router\/) or a [mesh network](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wi-fi-mesh-networking-kits\/). Look for locations that are closer to your home where you have a good Wi-Fi signal; use your smartphone to see where your signal is strong.\n\n## How we picked and tested\n![Two smart bird feeders containing birdseed outside on a porch.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-testing.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024)\n\nRachel Cericola\/NYT Wirecutter\n\nWe’ve been researching and using smart bird feeders for about three years, looking at reviews from trusted publications and from owners. We found about a million knock-off feeders on Amazon, so we tried to restrict our selections for this guide to models from companies that have their own website, since it makes customer service a little easier. (We did make [one exception](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-bird-feeder\/#the-competition) to that rule.) On top of that, we considered the following criteria:\n\n- **Image quality:** Most smart bird feeders have a camera with a 1080p or 2K resolution. You should also consider the viewing angle, because birds don’t always pose right in front of the camera. All of our feeder picks have cameras with a wide viewing angle of 120 to 135 degrees (which, incidentally, is narrower than what you can find on [our top outdoor security camera pick](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera\/)).\n- **Bird identification:** Most of the smart feeders we tested use AI to identify birds that visit. And while some do it better than others, this perk makes a smart feeder worth the money over a lower-tech option such as simply setting up a camera next to a standard feeder or using something like the [Wasserstein Bird Feeder Camera Case](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/56142\/191087\/4\/187001\/?merchant=Amazon).\n- **Alerts:** All smart bird feeders deliver smartphone alerts. We looked at which ones sent notifications during a feeding session and which were delayed, as well as the information that arrived with an alert.\n- **Video storage:** Some feeders offer the ability to store photos and video to a microSD card, while others store your recordings in the cloud. A cloud plan allows you to access your videos on a smartphone when you aren’t home, or even when the power goes out. Some feeders that use a card require you to remove the card from the camera to view the footage on your computer, which we think is too much of a hassle.\n- **Solar panel:** We looked for smart feeders that came with a solar panel or at least offered it for purchase as an add-on accessory. When birds figure out where food is, they come back often — and all of those visits trigger the camera, which can drain its battery faster. Having a solar panel keeps you from having to charge the camera regularly, which is a good thing, since the process typically involves removing the camera or climbing to a high place.\n- **Good-quality feeder:** Birds can be ruthless, and squirrels are worse! We confirmed whether each feeder was sturdy, easy to clean, and simple to fill. A [clean bird feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/guides\/how-to-clean-a-bird-feeder\/) makes for healthier and happier birds.\n\nFor testing, I connected all of the cameras to a Verizon Fios network via a Wi-Fi router indoors (approximately 40 feet from the cameras) and the Asus ZenWiFi AX (XT8) mesh-networking kit. I used an iPhone 12 and a Google Pixel 7 Pro to review the cameras and their companion apps. I also set up [outdoor cameras](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera\/) aimed at the feeders to see when they may have missed visits. And finally, I randomly selected 15 visits from each feeder and ran them through [Cornell’s Merlin Bird ID app](https:\/\/merlin.allaboutbirds.org\/) to gauge the accuracy of the AI.\n\n## Top pick: Birdbuddy Pro\n![A Birdbuddy Pro smart bird feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2420.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024)\n\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n#### Top pick\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/68210\/Bird-Buddy-Pro-Solar-Smart-Bird-Feeder_20251106-143347_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/236237?merchant=Amazon)\n\nFor the budding bird lover, the [Birdbuddy Pro](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/68210\/212690\/4\/208501\/?merchant=Amazon) is cute and compact, and it captures wonderfully detailed images and video, allows for longer video clips, and provides more elaborate information about feathered friends. The camera has a narrower viewing angle than that of the [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-bird-feeder\/#runner-up-netvue-birdfy-feeder), it misses some bird encounters, and its feed hopper is smaller. However, it keeps smartphone notifications manageable, and Birdbuddy’s social network is an attractive feature, providing a window into feeders from around the world and letting you know exactly what you are watching and where it is.\n\n**The image quality is terrific.** The Birdbuddy Pro can record 2K video and 5-megapixel photos, with options for close-ups with a 115-degree viewing angle or a wide view of 122 degrees. It produces noticeably beautiful colors and sharp detail on feathers, beaks, and talons. If you have a cap on your data or an unstable connection, you can opt to record at 720p or 1080p.\n\n**Cloud storage is lengthy and free.** The Birdbuddy Pro captures [Postcards](https:\/\/support.mybirdbuddy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/9175854254865-Postcards-Collecting-Photos-and-Videos) of each visit, including photos and video. The number of photos you receive varies based on the visit, and video clips are up to one minute, longer than the clips from any other model we tested. If you want to hang on to footage of a specific visit, you have seven days to save the video or photos to your in-app Collection with a tap, though it caps free cloud storage at 20GB, which a Birdbuddy rep told us is approximately 2,500 Postcards. For unlimited storage, you can subscribe to [Birdbuddy Premium](https:\/\/support.mybirdbuddy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/17941417004817-Bird-Buddy-Pro-Subscription) (\\$8 per month or \\$70 per year).\n\n**It spouts more facts than a bird-trivia night.** The Birdbuddy Pro can identify about 13,000 species, so it provides more than just fun bird pics — it offers an educational aspect, too. When it captures an image, you receive a smartphone notification and an in-app trivia tease about that species. Tapping the diamond icon next to that blurb opens Nature Chat, an AI-powered chat feature that allows you to ask questions. For instance, I asked whether my visiting sparrow was male or female (it was a female), what color schemes were common for the species (grays, browns, and blacks), and whether I could expect to see them over the winter in New England (yes!).\n\nSaving birds to your Collection stores photos and videos and organizes birds by type, timeline, or number of visits. Tapping an entry then opens saved photos and videos, appearances by that species in the Birdbuddy community, and an endless amount of information, including breeding and nesting habits, food preferences, preservation tips, FAQs, and audio clips.\n\n![The Bird Buddy feeder with a solar roof hanging from a tree outside.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2024\/05\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-IMG_3923.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024)\n\nSince the camera has a short battery life, we recommend the version of the Birdbuddy Pro feeder with a solar roof. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n**It has a lively community.** The Birdbuddy app gives you a few ways to see birds beyond your backyard. Under the Cameras tab, BB Explore allows you to receive videos and photos of interesting birds from feeders from around the world.\n\nAnother tab in the app, labeled BB TV, provides endless bird action via publicly shared videos from owners all over the world. Unfortunately, you can’t interact with other birders, but BB Explore does allow you to save videos to your phone, post to social media, or text to friends.\n\n**The subscription may be worth the money.** Some of the smart feeder’s features are limited without a Birdbuddy Premium subscription. For instance, the subscription bumps image quality up to 2K Ultra, which captures higher-quality videos via an uncapped bit rate. Free users are capped at 20GB of storage, while paid subscribers can save an unlimited number of clips and photos. Free users are limited to one Nature Chat question per day, while Premium subscribers have access to unlimited questions. With BB Explore, which lets you browse video from Birdbuddy cameras around the world, free-plan users can tag one camera to follow and receive updates from, and they also get 72-hour access to view the feeds of two additional cameras; Premium users are able to tag two cameras and get 72-hour access to a third.\n\n**You won’t get alerted about every visit — on purpose.** In our tests, this feeder delivered fewer notifications than our runner-up. I wasn’t sure whether this was by chance or due to an error, so I set up a security camera nearby to confirm. Sure enough, I found that the Birdbuddy Pro was missing a substantial number of visits from birds. But a company rep explained that it’s intentional: The AI is set to filter out the bad shots and keep only the best of the best.\n\nAfter long-term testing both of our top feeders, I’ve come to the conclusion that fewer notifications can be a good thing, because when there’s a free lunch, birds tend to come early and often — and all of those notifications would drive you bananas. You can enable Frenzy mode for more notifications and more action.\n\nThe Birdbuddy Pro feeder is compact, with an integrated, fixed camera and an optional snap-on solar roof. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n**It’s cute but also tough.** At 9 by 6.3 by 6.89 inches, the Birdbuddy Pro feeder is more compact than the other models we tested. We recommend investing in the solar version, because I found that the battery life is just two or three weeks otherwise. Its solar panel doesn’t add to its footprint, either, since that component is integrated into a snap-on roof. You need to place it where it gets a decent amount of sunlight. It looks more like a typical birdhouse, rather than a device with a bulky high-tech accessory.\n\n**It’s easy to install, but you may need extras.** The Birdbuddy Pro feeder comes already assembled; just charge the included camera and pop it into the feeder, and you’re ready to peep. It comes with a metal hanger so that you can hang it from a tree or deck, as well as an adapter for use with a pole mount (though you have to supply the pole). I recommend adding the [perch](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62242\/228795\/4\/236239\/?merchant=Chewy), but I have not tested the [wall mount](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62241\/202020\/4\/187003\/?merchant=Amazon), the [hummingbird feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62243\/202022\/4\/187005\/?merchant=Bird%20Buddy), and some of the [other add-ons](https:\/\/mybirdbuddy.com\/shop\/).\n\n**It’s easy to clean.** Birds are wild animals, and they’re especially wild during a feeding frenzy. Thankfully, the Birdbuddy Pro is especially easy to clean. Unlike with the Netvue Birdfy Feeder, everything on the Birdbuddy Pro pops apart easily, and the camera is removable, with no need for tools.\n\n### Flaws but not dealbreakers\n**It doesn’t track nighttime visitors.** Unlike the Netvue Birdfy Feeder, the Birdbuddy Pro does not have night vision and goes into sleep mode during nighttime hours.\n\n**The feeder is not easy to fill — and you may be doing that often.** The Birdbuddy model’s seed bin holds just under 1 liter, a third less than our runner-up. It’s also not as easy to fill, as you have to use a small flip-down window around the back.\n\n### Privacy and security snapshot\n- Birdbuddy may share data with third parties, as outlined in section “4.4.3 Our processors\/service providers” in [its privacy policy](https:\/\/mybirdbuddy.com\/privacy-policy\/).\n- Birdbuddy may occasionally process personal data for the purposes of complying with legal requirements and other regulations.\n- All location data collected is “non-precise.” The data serves to help identify bird species and may be shared with third-party processors in relation to storage of AI-related services.\n- Birdbuddy does not offer two-factor authentication, although a username and password are required for use of the app.\n\nFor more details, read [Birdbuddy’s privacy statement](https:\/\/mybirdbuddy.com\/privacy-policy\/).\n\n## Runner-up: Netvue Birdfy Feeder\n![A Netvue Birdfy Feeder.](https:\/\/cdn.thewirecutter.com\/wp-content\/media\/2025\/03\/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2422.webp)\n\nMichael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n#### Runner-up\n[![](https:\/\/d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net\/61969\/Netvue-Birdfy-Feeder_20250418-052531_full.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/236238?merchant=Amazon)\n\nIf you thought the movie *The Birds* could have used, well, more birds, choose the [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/61969\/201586\/4\/186998\/?merchant=Amazon). This smart bird feeder brings a flock of activity to your smartphone, delivering more notifications than any other feeder we tested. The camera captures clear audio and clear 1080p video in a wide-angle view with no distortion. Although the Birdfy Feeder can distinguish birds by species, we found that it could be indecisive in that regard, often tagging our videos with a few different bird types. However, the Birdfy Feeder is great for the budding or expert birder, as it offers an easy-to-fill feeder and all of the essential add-ons in one package.\n\nIt can capture an entire wingspan in one wide frame. The Birdfy Feeder has a built-in 1080p camera with a wide, 155-degree viewing angle. That wider image typically allowed us to see from beak to claw, even when more than one bird was perching. You can manually tilt the camera forward to angle it toward the action zone, as well. In addition, the camera features color night vision to capture raccoons, mice, bears, and other nocturnal creatures that may also enjoy the buffet you’ve left out.\n\nYou can enjoy a murmuration of notifications. Unlike other models we tested, which limit the number of alerts and recordings, the Birdfy Feeder delivers alerts every time the camera detects motion. Some people may enjoy that, because even if the shot isn’t always clear, it will give you a better idea of what’s coming by. Unfortunately it also captures people and vehicles that come into view (more on that below).\n\n**It can also identify other types of motion.** Netvue specializes in security cameras, including the one inside the Birdfy Feeder. That’s why this smart bird feeder can detect all types of motion, besides birds and other animals, including people. Anything detected that isn’t a bird or squirrel is simply labeled “Motion.”\n\n**Choose your storage.** The Birdfy Feeder can capture 20-second clips, which it stores at no cost for up to 30 days in the cloud. You can increase that recording time to 30 seconds if you subscribe to [Birdfy Cloud](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62293\/202105\/4\/187096\/?merchant=Birdfy), which costs \\$2 per month or \\$20 per year. If you want to hang on to recordings and photos longer, add them to your Collection; Birdfy allows you to store up to 5GB for free.\n\nShould a bird or other creature hang out for a long time, the Birdfy Feeder creates several clips. In our tests, it wasn’t uncommon for us to get five or six clips from one visit (see [Flaws but not dealbreakers](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/best-smart-bird-feeder\/#fbnd)).\n\n**It comes with everything you need.** For about \\$200, you get the feeder, the solar panel, three different mounting attachments, and a perch. All the components are easy to set up, without tools.\n\nNetvue also sells a [Lite version](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62240\/202019\/4\/187002\/?merchant=Amazon) of the Birdfy smart feeder that’s priced under \\$150 but doesn’t have AI for bird recognition — something that we consider to be an essential feature. The AI is worth paying a bit more up front, but if you opt for the less expensive model, you can [add the AI later](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62294\/202106\/4\/187097\/?merchant=Birdfy) by subscribing for \\$5 per month or paying a \\$100 lifetime fee.\n\nThe Netvue Birdfy Feeder comes with every component that we consider to be essential. Michael Hession\/NYT Wirecutter\n\n**The seed reservoir is big and easy to fill.** The flip-up roof on the feeder made the Netvue Birdfy model one of the easier feeders to fill in our tests, and we didn’t have to do it as often as with our top pick since this model holds 50% more seed, 1.5 liters total.\n\n**The Birdfy Community is for the birders.** When birds come to visit, you can save photos and clips to your Collection, as well as share them with the Birdfy Community, which includes endless clips and photos from other owners. Tapping the species name takes you to the Birdfypedia (yes, you read that right) for more information about each bird.\n\nThe Discover tab in the app has a new addition called Joy, which is an AI-based search engine intended to answer any of your burning bird questions. My experience with it was more puzzling than helpful (see below), but since it doesn’t affect the Birdfy Feeder’s main features, I’m happy to ignore it.\n\n### Flaws but not dealbreakers\n**The AI is a work in progress.** We found that the Birdfy Feeder sometimes tagged clips of a single bird with two or even three different bird species — though in every instance one of the tags was always correct.\n\nSimilarly the built-in AI agent named Joy is currently of questionable value. I asked Joy for information about visiting birds, but it merely responded with a question asking if any of them looked sick, and then proceeded to give me cleaning instructions for my feeder.\n\n**Recordings are too limited.** Recorded clips max out at 20 seconds — or 30 if you subscribe to the Birdfy Cloud service. If a bird sticks around beyond that and continues munching, a new recording begins, but there’s about a 12-second gap between recordings.\n\n**It may not do well in extreme cold.** Whereas most outdoor cameras can withstand temperatures down to -4 °F, the Birdfy Feeder’s operating temperature range is from 14 °F to 122 °F. The company told us that it hasn’t received any negative feedback about this limitation, saying that many owners report that the feeder continues to work fine in extreme cold. Representatives also said that it isn’t necessary to bring the feeder in during winter months, but prolonged use outside may impact battery life.\n\n**The solar panel isn’t pretty.** The Birdfy Feeder’s solar panel is a separate piece attached with a cord. You can mount the panel on the feeder. The Birdbuddy Pro, in contrast, integrates its solar panel into a snap-on roof, which results in a nicer, neater package.\n\n### Privacy and security snapshot\n- Netvue encrypts video transmission from the camera to the app. Although storage and processing on the cloud are not encrypted, Netvue says the data is secured through the cloud platform.\n- Although Netvue does not have a specific clause regarding the topic in its terms, representatives confirmed to us that the company will comply with legally supported requests from courts. Otherwise, audio and video sharing happens only as permitted by the owner.\n- Location data is recorded only to enhance the bird-species recognition. It is never shared without user permission.\n- User data is not shared outside of Netvue without granted permission.\n- Netvue does not offer two-factor authentication, although a username and password are required for using the app.\n\nFor more details, read [Netvue’s privacy statement](https:\/\/www.netvue.com\/policies\/privacy-policy).\n\n## The competition\nThe [Birdfy Feeder 2 Pro](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/64756\/213224\/4\/195236\/?merchant=Amazon) has a funky spacey design, with a slightly smaller seed bin (1.25 liters versus 1.5). This design created a few issues in which seed couldn’t move freely (requiring a manual jiggle), and in my experience the lid unexplainably popped open more than once. This feeder includes two cameras: a 1080p wide lens and a 2K portrait lens. The images are beautiful, but as with our runner-up pick, the AI in this model often tags birds as more than one species — in fact, in my tests this occurrence was even more frequent due to the feeder’s additional lens.\n\nThe [FeatherSnap Scout](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62249\/217844\/4\/187011\/?merchant=Amazon) is the only feeder we tested that delivered awesome midair action photos with a wide, 170-degree field of view. It also has a deep two-sided feeder. However, you need a subscription (\\$7 per month or \\$60 per year) for video recording, which also includes bird identification, and in my tests, accessing video in the app was unintuitive and took too many clicks.\n\nThe [PeckPerk Smart Bird Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/70905\/217805\/4\/217397\/?merchant=Amazon) records in sharp 2K and has color night vision. However, the AI feature requires a fee (\\$4 per month or \\$37 per year), and the app isn’t as friendly as those of our top picks. Also, during my testing, I was constantly getting pinged that the camera was spotting squirrels when there was no evidence of them, including no recorded video.\n\nThe [Perky-Pet Smart Camera Squirrel-Resistant Bird Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/70906\/217806\/4\/217398\/?merchant=Amazon) doesn’t deliver any bird identification, but it seemed super sturdy — except in its perch, which constantly fell off even when the tiniest bird paid a visit. Also, in my tests, the battery lasted only about 20 days, and there’s no solar option.\n\nI loved the sharp images of the [Feit Solar Camera Bird Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62244\/228805\/4\/187006\/?merchant=The%20Home%20Depot), but I couldn’t get over the wonky app, which was confusing and involved too many taps to see and ID birds. This feeder also offers no cloud storage option (it holds a microSD card), and both filling and dispensing seed were more difficult than they should have been.\n\nDespite the absence of a dedicated website for the brand or any parent company, I still tested the [Gyozol Smart Bird Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62245\/202024\/4\/187007\/?merchant=Amazon) because at the time it was dubbed “Amazon’s Choice.” Well, it certainly isn’t ours. Despite looking similar to our top pick, it constantly dropped its connection to my network and did a poor job of identifying birds — it often named species that aren’t even native to my locale.\n\nWe dismissed the [Technaxx Birdcam TX-165](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/62246\/202025\/4\/187008\/?merchant=Amazon) because it lacks a bird-identification feature and provides a smaller viewing angle than every other model we reviewed. It also has no cloud storage option. That last drawback would be tolerable, but you need to put the microSD card into a computer to access footage.\n\n## What to look forward to\nOur new runner-up is [Kiwibit’s Beako Smart Bird Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/78784\/233937\/4\/245736\/?merchant=Amazon), which includes a 4K camera with a 130-degree field of view, bird identification, and options for local storage via a microSD card or a cloud subscription that starts at \\$4.50 per month for one device. We will update this guide with more information soon.\n\nWe’re also planning to test the following models:\n\n- [Adomii Smart Bird Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/78785\/233941\/4\/245737\/?merchant=Amazon): This budget model includes a 1080p camera, bird identification, options for video storage via microSD card or paid cloud subscription, and a wood housing.\n- [Birdbuddy 2](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/78786\/233942\/4\/245738\/?merchant=Bird%20Buddy): With a new circular camera, this model promises improved 2K HDR, the option of landscape or portrait orientation, a 135-degree field of view and identification by sound. It also has dual-band Wi-Fi support and a larger seed bin, and comes with a built-in solar panel, a perch extender, and cable protection.\n- The [Birdbuddy 2 Mini](https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/birdbuddy-launches-next-generation-of-smart-bird-feeders-at-ces-2026-302652933.html) has everything the Birdbuddy 2 has, except in a smaller design and with a smaller seed bin.\n- [Birdfy Feeder Vista](https:\/\/www.birdfy.com\/pages\/feeder-vista?tag=thewire06-20&linkCode=xm2&ascsubtag=YT317125): This 360-degree smart feeder includes a 6K camera and a 2K camera, AI via Birdfy OrniSense, and a 1.5L seed bin. It also has an air pump to refill the seed bin, which is controllable via the app.\n- [CoolFly Aura Smart Bird Feeder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/out\/link\/78787\/233955\/4\/245739\/?merchant=CoolFly): This feeder includes a 2.5K Ultra HD lens that can broadcast in portrait and landscape modes, a 150-degree field of view, and color night vision. 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Boilerpipe Text	Why you should trust us I’m a writer covering the smart home for Wirecutter. I’ve been writing about technology for more than 20 years, and I’ve written guides to smart strip lights , outdoor security cameras , and security systems . For this guide: I’ve tested more than 250 security cameras over eight years. I randomly selected 15 different visits from each feeder I tested and ran the photos through Cornell’s Merlin Bird ID app to gauge the accuracy of the AI. Like all Wirecutter journalists, I review and test products with complete editorial independence. I’m never made aware of any business implications of my editorial recommendations. Read more about our editorial standards . In accordance with Wirecutter standards , I return or donate all products I’ve tested once my assessment of them is complete (this may involve longer-term testing conducted by my colleagues and me). I never hang on to “freebies” once testing is done. Who this is for Bird feeding is a fun pastime for both novice and experienced bird lovers, but if you’re not staring at your feeder 24/7, you could be missing out on a lot. And hey, birding can even be good for your health! Smart bird feeders incorporate a wireless camera and a smartphone app that lets you view recordings. Some smart feeders can even identify the various species of birds that visit, so they offer an educational component. These devices aren’t for people who get their bird thrills from walking around in a park with binoculars or those who want a closer look at their backyard friends’ personal lives (for that, you should check out the smart birdhouse we recently reviewed). They may not even be the best-designed feeders for attracting all kinds of birds. A smart bird feeder requires a strong Wi-Fi connection that can reach outdoors. How far you can place yours from your home depends on your networking equipment and the strength of your wireless signal. You may also consider beefing up that signal with a new router or a mesh network . Look for locations that are closer to your home where you have a good Wi-Fi signal; use your smartphone to see where your signal is strong. How we picked and tested Rachel Cericola/NYT Wirecutter We’ve been researching and using smart bird feeders for about three years, looking at reviews from trusted publications and from owners. We found about a million knock-off feeders on Amazon, so we tried to restrict our selections for this guide to models from companies that have their own website, since it makes customer service a little easier. (We did make one exception to that rule.) On top of that, we considered the following criteria: Image quality: Most smart bird feeders have a camera with a 1080p or 2K resolution. You should also consider the viewing angle, because birds don’t always pose right in front of the camera. All of our feeder picks have cameras with a wide viewing angle of 120 to 135 degrees (which, incidentally, is narrower than what you can find on our top outdoor security camera pick ). Bird identification: Most of the smart feeders we tested use AI to identify birds that visit. And while some do it better than others, this perk makes a smart feeder worth the money over a lower-tech option such as simply setting up a camera next to a standard feeder or using something like the Wasserstein Bird Feeder Camera Case . Alerts: All smart bird feeders deliver smartphone alerts. We looked at which ones sent notifications during a feeding session and which were delayed, as well as the information that arrived with an alert. Video storage: Some feeders offer the ability to store photos and video to a microSD card, while others store your recordings in the cloud. A cloud plan allows you to access your videos on a smartphone when you aren’t home, or even when the power goes out. Some feeders that use a card require you to remove the card from the camera to view the footage on your computer, which we think is too much of a hassle. Solar panel: We looked for smart feeders that came with a solar panel or at least offered it for purchase as an add-on accessory. When birds figure out where food is, they come back often — and all of those visits trigger the camera, which can drain its battery faster. Having a solar panel keeps you from having to charge the camera regularly, which is a good thing, since the process typically involves removing the camera or climbing to a high place. Good-quality feeder: Birds can be ruthless, and squirrels are worse! We confirmed whether each feeder was sturdy, easy to clean, and simple to fill. A clean bird feeder makes for healthier and happier birds. For testing, I connected all of the cameras to a Verizon Fios network via a Wi-Fi router indoors (approximately 40 feet from the cameras) and the Asus ZenWiFi AX (XT8) mesh-networking kit. I used an iPhone 12 and a Google Pixel 7 Pro to review the cameras and their companion apps. I also set up outdoor cameras aimed at the feeders to see when they may have missed visits. And finally, I randomly selected 15 visits from each feeder and ran them through Cornell’s Merlin Bird ID app to gauge the accuracy of the AI. Top pick: Birdbuddy Pro Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick For the budding bird lover, the Birdbuddy Pro is cute and compact, and it captures wonderfully detailed images and video, allows for longer video clips, and provides more elaborate information about feathered friends. The camera has a narrower viewing angle than that of the Netvue Birdfy Feeder , it misses some bird encounters, and its feed hopper is smaller. However, it keeps smartphone notifications manageable, and Birdbuddy’s social network is an attractive feature, providing a window into feeders from around the world and letting you know exactly what you are watching and where it is. The image quality is terrific. The Birdbuddy Pro can record 2K video and 5-megapixel photos, with options for close-ups with a 115-degree viewing angle or a wide view of 122 degrees. It produces noticeably beautiful colors and sharp detail on feathers, beaks, and talons. If you have a cap on your data or an unstable connection, you can opt to record at 720p or 1080p. Cloud storage is lengthy and free. The Birdbuddy Pro captures Postcards of each visit, including photos and video. The number of photos you receive varies based on the visit, and video clips are up to one minute, longer than the clips from any other model we tested. If you want to hang on to footage of a specific visit, you have seven days to save the video or photos to your in-app Collection with a tap, though it caps free cloud storage at 20GB, which a Birdbuddy rep told us is approximately 2,500 Postcards. For unlimited storage, you can subscribe to Birdbuddy Premium ($8 per month or $70 per year). It spouts more facts than a bird-trivia night. The Birdbuddy Pro can identify about 13,000 species, so it provides more than just fun bird pics — it offers an educational aspect, too. When it captures an image, you receive a smartphone notification and an in-app trivia tease about that species. Tapping the diamond icon next to that blurb opens Nature Chat, an AI-powered chat feature that allows you to ask questions. For instance, I asked whether my visiting sparrow was male or female (it was a female), what color schemes were common for the species (grays, browns, and blacks), and whether I could expect to see them over the winter in New England (yes!). Saving birds to your Collection stores photos and videos and organizes birds by type, timeline, or number of visits. Tapping an entry then opens saved photos and videos, appearances by that species in the Birdbuddy community, and an endless amount of information, including breeding and nesting habits, food preferences, preservation tips, FAQs, and audio clips. Since the camera has a short battery life, we recommend the version of the Birdbuddy Pro feeder with a solar roof. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter It has a lively community. The Birdbuddy app gives you a few ways to see birds beyond your backyard. Under the Cameras tab, BB Explore allows you to receive videos and photos of interesting birds from feeders from around the world. Another tab in the app, labeled BB TV, provides endless bird action via publicly shared videos from owners all over the world. Unfortunately, you can’t interact with other birders, but BB Explore does allow you to save videos to your phone, post to social media, or text to friends. The subscription may be worth the money. Some of the smart feeder’s features are limited without a Birdbuddy Premium subscription. For instance, the subscription bumps image quality up to 2K Ultra, which captures higher-quality videos via an uncapped bit rate. Free users are capped at 20GB of storage, while paid subscribers can save an unlimited number of clips and photos. Free users are limited to one Nature Chat question per day, while Premium subscribers have access to unlimited questions. With BB Explore, which lets you browse video from Birdbuddy cameras around the world, free-plan users can tag one camera to follow and receive updates from, and they also get 72-hour access to view the feeds of two additional cameras; Premium users are able to tag two cameras and get 72-hour access to a third. You won’t get alerted about every visit — on purpose. In our tests, this feeder delivered fewer notifications than our runner-up. I wasn’t sure whether this was by chance or due to an error, so I set up a security camera nearby to confirm. Sure enough, I found that the Birdbuddy Pro was missing a substantial number of visits from birds. But a company rep explained that it’s intentional: The AI is set to filter out the bad shots and keep only the best of the best. After long-term testing both of our top feeders, I’ve come to the conclusion that fewer notifications can be a good thing, because when there’s a free lunch, birds tend to come early and often — and all of those notifications would drive you bananas. You can enable Frenzy mode for more notifications and more action. The Birdbuddy Pro feeder is compact, with an integrated, fixed camera and an optional snap-on solar roof. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter It’s cute but also tough. At 9 by 6.3 by 6.89 inches, the Birdbuddy Pro feeder is more compact than the other models we tested. We recommend investing in the solar version, because I found that the battery life is just two or three weeks otherwise. Its solar panel doesn’t add to its footprint, either, since that component is integrated into a snap-on roof. You need to place it where it gets a decent amount of sunlight. It looks more like a typical birdhouse, rather than a device with a bulky high-tech accessory. It’s easy to install, but you may need extras. The Birdbuddy Pro feeder comes already assembled; just charge the included camera and pop it into the feeder, and you’re ready to peep. It comes with a metal hanger so that you can hang it from a tree or deck, as well as an adapter for use with a pole mount (though you have to supply the pole). I recommend adding the perch , but I have not tested the wall mount , the hummingbird feeder , and some of the other add-ons . It’s easy to clean. Birds are wild animals, and they’re especially wild during a feeding frenzy. Thankfully, the Birdbuddy Pro is especially easy to clean. Unlike with the Netvue Birdfy Feeder, everything on the Birdbuddy Pro pops apart easily, and the camera is removable, with no need for tools. Flaws but not dealbreakers It doesn’t track nighttime visitors. Unlike the Netvue Birdfy Feeder, the Birdbuddy Pro does not have night vision and goes into sleep mode during nighttime hours. The feeder is not easy to fill — and you may be doing that often. The Birdbuddy model’s seed bin holds just under 1 liter, a third less than our runner-up. It’s also not as easy to fill, as you have to use a small flip-down window around the back. Privacy and security snapshot Birdbuddy may share data with third parties, as outlined in section “4.4.3 Our processors/service providers” in its privacy policy . Birdbuddy may occasionally process personal data for the purposes of complying with legal requirements and other regulations. All location data collected is “non-precise.” The data serves to help identify bird species and may be shared with third-party processors in relation to storage of AI-related services. Birdbuddy does not offer two-factor authentication, although a username and password are required for use of the app. For more details, read Birdbuddy’s privacy statement . Runner-up: Netvue Birdfy Feeder Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Runner-up If you thought the movie The Birds could have used, well, more birds, choose the Netvue Birdfy Feeder . This smart bird feeder brings a flock of activity to your smartphone, delivering more notifications than any other feeder we tested. The camera captures clear audio and clear 1080p video in a wide-angle view with no distortion. Although the Birdfy Feeder can distinguish birds by species, we found that it could be indecisive in that regard, often tagging our videos with a few different bird types. However, the Birdfy Feeder is great for the budding or expert birder, as it offers an easy-to-fill feeder and all of the essential add-ons in one package. It can capture an entire wingspan in one wide frame. The Birdfy Feeder has a built-in 1080p camera with a wide, 155-degree viewing angle. That wider image typically allowed us to see from beak to claw, even when more than one bird was perching. You can manually tilt the camera forward to angle it toward the action zone, as well. In addition, the camera features color night vision to capture raccoons, mice, bears, and other nocturnal creatures that may also enjoy the buffet you’ve left out. You can enjoy a murmuration of notifications. Unlike other models we tested, which limit the number of alerts and recordings, the Birdfy Feeder delivers alerts every time the camera detects motion. Some people may enjoy that, because even if the shot isn’t always clear, it will give you a better idea of what’s coming by. Unfortunately it also captures people and vehicles that come into view (more on that below). It can also identify other types of motion. Netvue specializes in security cameras, including the one inside the Birdfy Feeder. That’s why this smart bird feeder can detect all types of motion, besides birds and other animals, including people. Anything detected that isn’t a bird or squirrel is simply labeled “Motion.” Choose your storage. The Birdfy Feeder can capture 20-second clips, which it stores at no cost for up to 30 days in the cloud. You can increase that recording time to 30 seconds if you subscribe to Birdfy Cloud , which costs $2 per month or $20 per year. If you want to hang on to recordings and photos longer, add them to your Collection; Birdfy allows you to store up to 5GB for free. Should a bird or other creature hang out for a long time, the Birdfy Feeder creates several clips. In our tests, it wasn’t uncommon for us to get five or six clips from one visit (see Flaws but not dealbreakers ). It comes with everything you need. For about $200, you get the feeder, the solar panel, three different mounting attachments, and a perch. All the components are easy to set up, without tools. Netvue also sells a Lite version of the Birdfy smart feeder that’s priced under $150 but doesn’t have AI for bird recognition — something that we consider to be an essential feature. The AI is worth paying a bit more up front, but if you opt for the less expensive model, you can add the AI later by subscribing for $5 per month or paying a $100 lifetime fee. The Netvue Birdfy Feeder comes with every component that we consider to be essential. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter The seed reservoir is big and easy to fill. The flip-up roof on the feeder made the Netvue Birdfy model one of the easier feeders to fill in our tests, and we didn’t have to do it as often as with our top pick since this model holds 50% more seed, 1.5 liters total. The Birdfy Community is for the birders. When birds come to visit, you can save photos and clips to your Collection, as well as share them with the Birdfy Community, which includes endless clips and photos from other owners. Tapping the species name takes you to the Birdfypedia (yes, you read that right) for more information about each bird. The Discover tab in the app has a new addition called Joy, which is an AI-based search engine intended to answer any of your burning bird questions. My experience with it was more puzzling than helpful (see below), but since it doesn’t affect the Birdfy Feeder’s main features, I’m happy to ignore it. Flaws but not dealbreakers The AI is a work in progress. We found that the Birdfy Feeder sometimes tagged clips of a single bird with two or even three different bird species — though in every instance one of the tags was always correct. Similarly the built-in AI agent named Joy is currently of questionable value. I asked Joy for information about visiting birds, but it merely responded with a question asking if any of them looked sick, and then proceeded to give me cleaning instructions for my feeder. Recordings are too limited. Recorded clips max out at 20 seconds — or 30 if you subscribe to the Birdfy Cloud service. If a bird sticks around beyond that and continues munching, a new recording begins, but there’s about a 12-second gap between recordings. It may not do well in extreme cold. Whereas most outdoor cameras can withstand temperatures down to -4 °F, the Birdfy Feeder’s operating temperature range is from 14 °F to 122 °F. The company told us that it hasn’t received any negative feedback about this limitation, saying that many owners report that the feeder continues to work fine in extreme cold. Representatives also said that it isn’t necessary to bring the feeder in during winter months, but prolonged use outside may impact battery life. The solar panel isn’t pretty. The Birdfy Feeder’s solar panel is a separate piece attached with a cord. You can mount the panel on the feeder. The Birdbuddy Pro, in contrast, integrates its solar panel into a snap-on roof, which results in a nicer, neater package. Privacy and security snapshot Netvue encrypts video transmission from the camera to the app. Although storage and processing on the cloud are not encrypted, Netvue says the data is secured through the cloud platform. Although Netvue does not have a specific clause regarding the topic in its terms, representatives confirmed to us that the company will comply with legally supported requests from courts. Otherwise, audio and video sharing happens only as permitted by the owner. Location data is recorded only to enhance the bird-species recognition. It is never shared without user permission. User data is not shared outside of Netvue without granted permission. Netvue does not offer two-factor authentication, although a username and password are required for using the app. For more details, read Netvue’s privacy statement . The competition The Birdfy Feeder 2 Pro has a funky spacey design, with a slightly smaller seed bin (1.25 liters versus 1.5). This design created a few issues in which seed couldn’t move freely (requiring a manual jiggle), and in my experience the lid unexplainably popped open more than once. This feeder includes two cameras: a 1080p wide lens and a 2K portrait lens. The images are beautiful, but as with our runner-up pick, the AI in this model often tags birds as more than one species — in fact, in my tests this occurrence was even more frequent due to the feeder’s additional lens. The FeatherSnap Scout is the only feeder we tested that delivered awesome midair action photos with a wide, 170-degree field of view. It also has a deep two-sided feeder. However, you need a subscription ($7 per month or $60 per year) for video recording, which also includes bird identification, and in my tests, accessing video in the app was unintuitive and took too many clicks. The PeckPerk Smart Bird Feeder records in sharp 2K and has color night vision. However, the AI feature requires a fee ($4 per month or $37 per year), and the app isn’t as friendly as those of our top picks. Also, during my testing, I was constantly getting pinged that the camera was spotting squirrels when there was no evidence of them, including no recorded video. The Perky-Pet Smart Camera Squirrel-Resistant Bird Feeder doesn’t deliver any bird identification, but it seemed super sturdy — except in its perch, which constantly fell off even when the tiniest bird paid a visit. Also, in my tests, the battery lasted only about 20 days, and there’s no solar option. I loved the sharp images of the Feit Solar Camera Bird Feeder , but I couldn’t get over the wonky app, which was confusing and involved too many taps to see and ID birds. This feeder also offers no cloud storage option (it holds a microSD card), and both filling and dispensing seed were more difficult than they should have been. Despite the absence of a dedicated website for the brand or any parent company, I still tested the Gyozol Smart Bird Feeder because at the time it was dubbed “Amazon’s Choice.” Well, it certainly isn’t ours. Despite looking similar to our top pick, it constantly dropped its connection to my network and did a poor job of identifying birds — it often named species that aren’t even native to my locale. We dismissed the Technaxx Birdcam TX-165 because it lacks a bird-identification feature and provides a smaller viewing angle than every other model we reviewed. It also has no cloud storage option. That last drawback would be tolerable, but you need to put the microSD card into a computer to access footage. What to look forward to Our new runner-up is Kiwibit’s Beako Smart Bird Feeder , which includes a 4K camera with a 130-degree field of view, bird identification, and options for local storage via a microSD card or a cloud subscription that starts at $4.50 per month for one device. We will update this guide with more information soon. We’re also planning to test the following models: Adomii Smart Bird Feeder : This budget model includes a 1080p camera, bird identification, options for video storage via microSD card or paid cloud subscription, and a wood housing. Birdbuddy 2 : With a new circular camera, this model promises improved 2K HDR, the option of landscape or portrait orientation, a 135-degree field of view and identification by sound. It also has dual-band Wi-Fi support and a larger seed bin, and comes with a built-in solar panel, a perch extender, and cable protection. The Birdbuddy 2 Mini has everything the Birdbuddy 2 has, except in a smaller design and with a smaller seed bin. Birdfy Feeder Vista : This 360-degree smart feeder includes a 6K camera and a 2K camera, AI via Birdfy OrniSense, and a 1.5L seed bin. It also has an air pump to refill the seed bin, which is controllable via the app. CoolFly Aura Smart Bird Feeder : This feeder includes a 2.5K Ultra HD lens that can broadcast in portrait and landscape modes, a 150-degree field of view, and color night vision. It also has a removable hopper and tray, a 1.8L seed bin, and an integrated solar roof. This article was edited by Jon Chase and Grant Clauser.
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[Mirrorless cameras](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mirrorless-camera/) - [Point‑and‑shoot cameras](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-point-and-shoot-camera/) - [Dash cams](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dash-cam/) - [Camera Accessories](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/camera-accessories/) - Smartphone Photography - [iPhone photo lenses](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lenses-for-iphone/) - [Smartphone tripods](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tripod-for-iphones-smartphones/) - [Smartphone gimbals](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-android-and-iphone-gimbal/) - Photo - [Holiday photo cards](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-custom-photo-card-service/) - [Photo printers](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-photo-inkjet-printer/) - [Instant photo printers](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-photo-printer/) - [Online photo printing services](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-online-photo-printing/) - 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[Cribs](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cribs/) - [Crib mattresses](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-crib-mattresses/) - [Baby monitors](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-monitor/) - [Baby swaddles](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-swaddles/) - Carry - [Baby carriers](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-carriers/) - [Baby wraps & slings](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-wraps-and-slings/) - Diapering & Bath - [Diapers](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-diapers/) - [Cloth diapers](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cloth-diapers/) - [Diaper pails](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-diaper-pail/) - [Diaper bags](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-diaper-bag/) - [Baby bathtubs & bath seats](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-bathtubs-and-bath-seats/) - [Baby care essentials](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/baby-care-essentials/) - 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[Outdoors](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/) 2. [Gardening](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/gardening/) # The Best Smart Bird Feeders Updated February 3, 2026 Save ![](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2413-2x1-1.jpg?width=150&quality=20&crop=2:1&auto=webp) ![Two smart bird feeders containing birdseed next to each other.]() Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter [![Rachel Cericola](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cericola-rachel.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=50)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/authors/rachel-cericola/) By [Rachel Cericola](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/authors/rachel-cericola/) Rachel Cericola is a writer covering smart home. In addition to testing hundreds of smart devices, she has also tested dozens of ice cream sandwiches. FYI We are in the process of updating this guide with new picks. The [Kiwibit Beako](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/78784/233937/4/245736/?merchant=Amazon) is our new runner-up, and the [Birdfy](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/186998/?merchant=Amazon) is our pick for less money and more birds. February 2026 Some people camp out with a pair of binoculars to spy on their feathered friends, but for backyard birders, there’s the smart bird feeder. These models include a small wireless camera that gives you an up-close view of live and recorded visits. Some even have bird-recognition technology that can ID your visitors. It’s like having your own private on-demand nature channel. We recommend the [Birdbuddy Pro](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/208501/?merchant=Amazon) because it produces stunning imagery, has a lively in-app community, provides more information than a bird encyclopedia, and limits notifications to the best encounters. Note that Birdbuddy has announced the [Birdbuddy 2](https://mybirdbuddy.com/product/birdbuddy-2/?bb2-pdp) and an updated version of this Pro model, both due in 2026. For now, this is the best model. ### Everything we recommend #### Top pick [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/68210/Bird-Buddy-Pro-Solar-Smart-Bird-Feeder_20251106-143347_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/236237?merchant=Amazon) ## [The best smart bird feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/236237?merchant=Amazon "The best smart bird feeder") ### [Birdbuddy Pro](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/236237?merchant=Amazon "Birdbuddy Pro") This bird feeder captures visitors in 2K video, provides fun and interesting trivia about your feathered friends, and has an active in-app community. [\$299 from Amazon](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/236237?merchant=Amazon) [\$299 from Chewy](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/213032/4/236237?merchant=Chewy) #### Runner-up [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/61969/Netvue-Birdfy-Feeder_20250418-052531_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/236238?merchant=Amazon) ## [Less money, more birds](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/236238?merchant=Amazon "Less money, more birds") ### [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/236238?merchant=Amazon "Netvue Birdfy Feeder") This bird feeder has a 1080p camera with a wide viewing angle, includes an easy-to-fill seed bin, and offers options for local and cloud video storage. [\$164 from Amazon](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/236238?merchant=Amazon) [\$190 from Walmart](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/202472/4/236238?merchant=Walmart) # Before you buy * - Go solar Pair your feeder with a solar panel so you’ll never have to worry about charging the camera. This is especially useful if the feeder is installed in a high location. - Expect a mess Birds are wild animals and leave the mess to prove it. Expect to clean the feeder often, which includes wiping the camera lens. - Stay close to home Smart bird feeders need strong Wi-Fi to work, so don’t install yours far away. Use your phone’s Wi-Fi reception to confirm the signal strength. - Squirrels happen Squirrels can damage your feeder — or empty it. Consider investing in a baffle or using spicy seed or oil to keep those critters away. #### Top pick [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/68210/Bird-Buddy-Pro-Solar-Smart-Bird-Feeder_20251106-143347_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/236237?merchant=Amazon) ## [The best smart bird feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/236237?merchant=Amazon "The best smart bird feeder") ### [Birdbuddy Pro](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/236237?merchant=Amazon "Birdbuddy Pro") This bird feeder captures visitors in 2K video, provides fun and interesting trivia about your feathered friends, and has an active in-app community. [\$299 from Amazon](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/236237?merchant=Amazon) [\$299 from Chewy](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/213032/4/236237?merchant=Chewy) For the aspiring [twitcher](https://betterwithbirds.com/blogs/birding-culture/what-is-birdwatching-called), the [Birdbuddy Pro](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/208501/?merchant=Amazon) provides stunning photos and videos, and its bird-identification system is the most accurate of those in our test group. It also provides lots of information about visiting birds, including their typical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and role in the ecosystem. The camera captures detailed 2K video and 5-megapixel photos, with the option of two viewing angles (115 or 122 degrees). You can subscribe to [Birdbuddy Premium](https://support.mybirdbuddy.com/hc/en-us/articles/17941417004817-Bird-Buddy-Pro-Subscription) (\$8 per month or \$70 per year) to unlock unlimited video storage, additional information via AI chat, and even the ability to [Name That Bird](https://support.mybirdbuddy.com/hc/en-us/articles/30820488889873-Name-That-Bird). The Birdbuddy feeder won’t alert you to every visitor, but we learned that’s a feature, not a bug, because it keeps notifications and recordings to a reasonable flow and features only the best of the best. We recommend investing in the solar version, because I found that the battery life is a measly two to three weeks otherwise. #### Runner-up [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/61969/Netvue-Birdfy-Feeder_20250418-052531_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/236238?merchant=Amazon) ## [Less money, more birds](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/236238?merchant=Amazon "Less money, more birds") ### [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/236238?merchant=Amazon "Netvue Birdfy Feeder") This bird feeder has a 1080p camera with a wide viewing angle, includes an easy-to-fill seed bin, and offers options for local and cloud video storage. [\$164 from Amazon](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/236238?merchant=Amazon) [\$190 from Walmart](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/202472/4/236238?merchant=Walmart) If you want to catch every visitor that flies by, get the [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/186998/?merchant=Amazon). It sends more smartphone notifications than any other smart feeder we tested and includes the species name of the bird spotted. From there, you can feed on a series of 1080p videos and photos with a wide, 135-degree viewing angle, and you can also catch nocturnal creatures through the camera’s color night vision. Video remains stored in 20-second clips for up to 30 days in the cloud for free, or you can opt for local storage using a microSD card or upgrade to 30-second clips by subscribing to [Birdfy Cloud](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62293/202105/4/187094/?merchant=Birdfy) for \$2 per month or \$20 per year. This model is also one of the easiest feeders to fill, with a flip-up roof that can hold up to 1.5 liters of seed. ### Get today’s recommendation Expert advice. Very good deals. The absolute best (and worst) things we’ve tested lately. Sent to your inbox daily. Email Address ## The research ## Why you should trust us I’m a writer covering the smart home for Wirecutter. I’ve been writing about technology for more than 20 years, and I’ve written guides to [smart strip lights](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-strip-lights/), [outdoor security cameras](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera/), and [security systems](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-home-security-system/). For this guide: - I’ve [tested](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-bird-feeder/#how-we-picked-and-tested) more than 250 security cameras over eight years. - I randomly selected 15 different visits from each feeder I tested and ran the photos through [Cornell’s Merlin Bird ID app](https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/) to gauge the accuracy of the AI. - Like all Wirecutter journalists, I review and test products with complete editorial independence. I’m never made aware of any [business implications](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/how-wirecutter-makes-money/) of my editorial recommendations. Read more about our [editorial standards](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/editorial-standards/). - In accordance with [Wirecutter standards](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/yes-i-work-at-wirecutter-no-we-dont-get-a-bunch-of-free-stuff/), I return or donate all products I’ve tested once my assessment of them is complete (this may involve [longer-term testing](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/why-wirecutter-tests-products-for-years/) conducted by my colleagues and me). I never hang on to “freebies” once testing is done. ## Who this is for Bird feeding is a fun pastime for both novice and experienced bird lovers, but if you’re not staring at your feeder 24/7, you could be missing out on a lot. And hey, birding can even be [good for your health\!](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221027093319.htm) Smart bird feeders incorporate a wireless camera and a smartphone app that lets you view recordings. Some smart feeders can even identify the various species of birds that visit, so they offer an educational component. These devices aren’t for people who get their bird thrills from walking around in a park with binoculars or those who want a closer look at their backyard friends’ personal lives (for that, you should check out the [smart birdhouse](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/netvue-birdify-smart-bird-house-review/) we recently reviewed). They may not even be the [best-designed feeders](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bird-feeders/) for attracting all kinds of birds. A smart bird feeder requires a strong Wi-Fi connection that can reach outdoors. How far you can place yours from your home depends on your networking equipment and the strength of your wireless signal. You may also consider beefing up that signal with a new [router](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-router/) or a [mesh network](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-mesh-networking-kits/). Look for locations that are closer to your home where you have a good Wi-Fi signal; use your smartphone to see where your signal is strong. ## How we picked and tested ![Two smart bird feeders containing birdseed outside on a porch.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-testing.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024) Rachel Cericola/NYT Wirecutter We’ve been researching and using smart bird feeders for about three years, looking at reviews from trusted publications and from owners. We found about a million knock-off feeders on Amazon, so we tried to restrict our selections for this guide to models from companies that have their own website, since it makes customer service a little easier. (We did make [one exception](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-bird-feeder/#the-competition) to that rule.) On top of that, we considered the following criteria: - Image quality: Most smart bird feeders have a camera with a 1080p or 2K resolution. You should also consider the viewing angle, because birds don’t always pose right in front of the camera. All of our feeder picks have cameras with a wide viewing angle of 120 to 135 degrees (which, incidentally, is narrower than what you can find on [our top outdoor security camera pick](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera/)). - Bird identification: Most of the smart feeders we tested use AI to identify birds that visit. And while some do it better than others, this perk makes a smart feeder worth the money over a lower-tech option such as simply setting up a camera next to a standard feeder or using something like the [Wasserstein Bird Feeder Camera Case](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/56142/191087/4/187001/?merchant=Amazon). - Alerts: All smart bird feeders deliver smartphone alerts. We looked at which ones sent notifications during a feeding session and which were delayed, as well as the information that arrived with an alert. - Video storage: Some feeders offer the ability to store photos and video to a microSD card, while others store your recordings in the cloud. A cloud plan allows you to access your videos on a smartphone when you aren’t home, or even when the power goes out. Some feeders that use a card require you to remove the card from the camera to view the footage on your computer, which we think is too much of a hassle. - Solar panel: We looked for smart feeders that came with a solar panel or at least offered it for purchase as an add-on accessory. When birds figure out where food is, they come back often — and all of those visits trigger the camera, which can drain its battery faster. Having a solar panel keeps you from having to charge the camera regularly, which is a good thing, since the process typically involves removing the camera or climbing to a high place. - Good-quality feeder: Birds can be ruthless, and squirrels are worse! We confirmed whether each feeder was sturdy, easy to clean, and simple to fill. A [clean bird feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/how-to-clean-a-bird-feeder/) makes for healthier and happier birds. For testing, I connected all of the cameras to a Verizon Fios network via a Wi-Fi router indoors (approximately 40 feet from the cameras) and the Asus ZenWiFi AX (XT8) mesh-networking kit. I used an iPhone 12 and a Google Pixel 7 Pro to review the cameras and their companion apps. I also set up [outdoor cameras](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera/) aimed at the feeders to see when they may have missed visits. And finally, I randomly selected 15 visits from each feeder and ran them through [Cornell’s Merlin Bird ID app](https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/) to gauge the accuracy of the AI. ## Top pick: Birdbuddy Pro ![A Birdbuddy Pro smart bird feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2420.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024) Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter #### Top pick [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/68210/Bird-Buddy-Pro-Solar-Smart-Bird-Feeder_20251106-143347_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/236237?merchant=Amazon) ## [The best smart bird feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/236237?merchant=Amazon "The best smart bird feeder") ### [Birdbuddy Pro](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/236237?merchant=Amazon "Birdbuddy Pro") This bird feeder captures visitors in 2K video, provides fun and interesting trivia about your feathered friends, and has an active in-app community. [\$299 from Amazon](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/236237?merchant=Amazon) [\$299 from Chewy](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/213032/4/236237?merchant=Chewy) For the budding bird lover, the [Birdbuddy Pro](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/208501/?merchant=Amazon) is cute and compact, and it captures wonderfully detailed images and video, allows for longer video clips, and provides more elaborate information about feathered friends. The camera has a narrower viewing angle than that of the [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-bird-feeder/#runner-up-netvue-birdfy-feeder), it misses some bird encounters, and its feed hopper is smaller. However, it keeps smartphone notifications manageable, and Birdbuddy’s social network is an attractive feature, providing a window into feeders from around the world and letting you know exactly what you are watching and where it is. The image quality is terrific. The Birdbuddy Pro can record 2K video and 5-megapixel photos, with options for close-ups with a 115-degree viewing angle or a wide view of 122 degrees. It produces noticeably beautiful colors and sharp detail on feathers, beaks, and talons. If you have a cap on your data or an unstable connection, you can opt to record at 720p or 1080p. Cloud storage is lengthy and free. The Birdbuddy Pro captures [Postcards](https://support.mybirdbuddy.com/hc/en-us/articles/9175854254865-Postcards-Collecting-Photos-and-Videos) of each visit, including photos and video. The number of photos you receive varies based on the visit, and video clips are up to one minute, longer than the clips from any other model we tested. If you want to hang on to footage of a specific visit, you have seven days to save the video or photos to your in-app Collection with a tap, though it caps free cloud storage at 20GB, which a Birdbuddy rep told us is approximately 2,500 Postcards. For unlimited storage, you can subscribe to [Birdbuddy Premium](https://support.mybirdbuddy.com/hc/en-us/articles/17941417004817-Bird-Buddy-Pro-Subscription) (\$8 per month or \$70 per year). \[NO SPEECH\] Advertisement LIVE 0:02 0:35 ![Replay](data:image/svg+xml;base64,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) It spouts more facts than a bird-trivia night. The Birdbuddy Pro can identify about 13,000 species, so it provides more than just fun bird pics — it offers an educational aspect, too. When it captures an image, you receive a smartphone notification and an in-app trivia tease about that species. Tapping the diamond icon next to that blurb opens Nature Chat, an AI-powered chat feature that allows you to ask questions. For instance, I asked whether my visiting sparrow was male or female (it was a female), what color schemes were common for the species (grays, browns, and blacks), and whether I could expect to see them over the winter in New England (yes!). Saving birds to your Collection stores photos and videos and organizes birds by type, timeline, or number of visits. Tapping an entry then opens saved photos and videos, appearances by that species in the Birdbuddy community, and an endless amount of information, including breeding and nesting habits, food preferences, preservation tips, FAQs, and audio clips. ![The Bird Buddy feeder with a solar roof hanging from a tree outside.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-IMG_3923.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024) Since the camera has a short battery life, we recommend the version of the Birdbuddy Pro feeder with a solar roof. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter It has a lively community. The Birdbuddy app gives you a few ways to see birds beyond your backyard. Under the Cameras tab, BB Explore allows you to receive videos and photos of interesting birds from feeders from around the world. Another tab in the app, labeled BB TV, provides endless bird action via publicly shared videos from owners all over the world. Unfortunately, you can’t interact with other birders, but BB Explore does allow you to save videos to your phone, post to social media, or text to friends. The subscription may be worth the money. Some of the smart feeder’s features are limited without a Birdbuddy Premium subscription. For instance, the subscription bumps image quality up to 2K Ultra, which captures higher-quality videos via an uncapped bit rate. Free users are capped at 20GB of storage, while paid subscribers can save an unlimited number of clips and photos. Free users are limited to one Nature Chat question per day, while Premium subscribers have access to unlimited questions. With BB Explore, which lets you browse video from Birdbuddy cameras around the world, free-plan users can tag one camera to follow and receive updates from, and they also get 72-hour access to view the feeds of two additional cameras; Premium users are able to tag two cameras and get 72-hour access to a third. You won’t get alerted about every visit — on purpose. In our tests, this feeder delivered fewer notifications than our runner-up. I wasn’t sure whether this was by chance or due to an error, so I set up a security camera nearby to confirm. Sure enough, I found that the Birdbuddy Pro was missing a substantial number of visits from birds. But a company rep explained that it’s intentional: The AI is set to filter out the bad shots and keep only the best of the best. After long-term testing both of our top feeders, I’ve come to the conclusion that fewer notifications can be a good thing, because when there’s a free lunch, birds tend to come early and often — and all of those notifications would drive you bananas. You can enable Frenzy mode for more notifications and more action. ![A closeup of the solar roof on the Bird Buddy feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2427.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024) The Birdbuddy Pro feeder is compact, with an integrated, fixed camera and an optional snap-on solar roof. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter ![A closeup of the back of the Bird Buddy feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2428.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) The Birdbuddy feeder is compact, with an integrated, fixed camera and an optional snap-on solar roof. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter ![A closeup of the camera on the Bird Buddy feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2429.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) The Birdbuddy feeder is compact, with an integrated, fixed camera and an optional snap-on solar roof. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter ![The solar roof on the Bird Buddy feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2430.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) The Birdbuddy feeder is compact, with an integrated, fixed camera and an optional snap-on solar roof. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter The Birdbuddy Pro feeder is compact, with an integrated, fixed camera and an optional snap-on solar roof. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter ![A closeup of the solar roof on the Bird Buddy feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2427.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90) ![A closeup of the back of the Bird Buddy feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2428.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90) ![A closeup of the camera on the Bird Buddy feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2429.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90) ![The solar roof on the Bird Buddy feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2430.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90) It’s cute but also tough. At 9 by 6.3 by 6.89 inches, the Birdbuddy Pro feeder is more compact than the other models we tested. We recommend investing in the solar version, because I found that the battery life is just two or three weeks otherwise. Its solar panel doesn’t add to its footprint, either, since that component is integrated into a snap-on roof. You need to place it where it gets a decent amount of sunlight. It looks more like a typical birdhouse, rather than a device with a bulky high-tech accessory. It’s easy to install, but you may need extras. The Birdbuddy Pro feeder comes already assembled; just charge the included camera and pop it into the feeder, and you’re ready to peep. It comes with a metal hanger so that you can hang it from a tree or deck, as well as an adapter for use with a pole mount (though you have to supply the pole). I recommend adding the [perch](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62242/228795/4/236239/?merchant=Chewy), but I have not tested the [wall mount](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62241/202020/4/187003/?merchant=Amazon), the [hummingbird feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62243/202022/4/187005/?merchant=Bird%20Buddy), and some of the [other add-ons](https://mybirdbuddy.com/shop/). It’s easy to clean. Birds are wild animals, and they’re especially wild during a feeding frenzy. Thankfully, the Birdbuddy Pro is especially easy to clean. Unlike with the Netvue Birdfy Feeder, everything on the Birdbuddy Pro pops apart easily, and the camera is removable, with no need for tools. ### Flaws but not dealbreakers It doesn’t track nighttime visitors. Unlike the Netvue Birdfy Feeder, the Birdbuddy Pro does not have night vision and goes into sleep mode during nighttime hours. The feeder is not easy to fill — and you may be doing that often.** The Birdbuddy model’s seed bin holds just under 1 liter, a third less than our runner-up. It’s also not as easy to fill, as you have to use a small flip-down window around the back. ### Privacy and security snapshot - Birdbuddy may share data with third parties, as outlined in section “4.4.3 Our processors/service providers” in [its privacy policy](https://mybirdbuddy.com/privacy-policy/). - Birdbuddy may occasionally process personal data for the purposes of complying with legal requirements and other regulations. - All location data collected is “non-precise.” The data serves to help identify bird species and may be shared with third-party processors in relation to storage of AI-related services. - Birdbuddy does not offer two-factor authentication, although a username and password are required for use of the app. For more details, read [Birdbuddy’s privacy statement](https://mybirdbuddy.com/privacy-policy/). ## Runner-up: Netvue Birdfy Feeder ![A Netvue Birdfy Feeder.]() Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter #### Runner-up [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/61969/Netvue-Birdfy-Feeder_20250418-052531_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/236238?merchant=Amazon) ## [Less money, more birds](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/236238?merchant=Amazon "Less money, more birds") ### [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/236238?merchant=Amazon "Netvue Birdfy Feeder") This bird feeder has a 1080p camera with a wide viewing angle, includes an easy-to-fill seed bin, and offers options for local and cloud video storage. [\$164 from Amazon](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/236238?merchant=Amazon) [\$190 from Walmart](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/202472/4/236238?merchant=Walmart) If you thought the movie The Birds could have used, well, more birds, choose the [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/186998/?merchant=Amazon). This smart bird feeder brings a flock of activity to your smartphone, delivering more notifications than any other feeder we tested. The camera captures clear audio and clear 1080p video in a wide-angle view with no distortion. Although the Birdfy Feeder can distinguish birds by species, we found that it could be indecisive in that regard, often tagging our videos with a few different bird types. However, the Birdfy Feeder is great for the budding or expert birder, as it offers an easy-to-fill feeder and all of the essential add-ons in one package. It can capture an entire wingspan in one wide frame. The Birdfy Feeder has a built-in 1080p camera with a wide, 155-degree viewing angle. That wider image typically allowed us to see from beak to claw, even when more than one bird was perching. You can manually tilt the camera forward to angle it toward the action zone, as well. In addition, the camera features color night vision to capture raccoons, mice, bears, and other nocturnal creatures that may also enjoy the buffet you’ve left out. Advertisement LIVE 00:00 0:19 You can enjoy a murmuration of notifications. Unlike other models we tested, which limit the number of alerts and recordings, the Birdfy Feeder delivers alerts every time the camera detects motion. Some people may enjoy that, because even if the shot isn’t always clear, it will give you a better idea of what’s coming by. Unfortunately it also captures people and vehicles that come into view (more on that below). It can also identify other types of motion. Netvue specializes in security cameras, including the one inside the Birdfy Feeder. That’s why this smart bird feeder can detect all types of motion, besides birds and other animals, including people. Anything detected that isn’t a bird or squirrel is simply labeled “Motion.” Choose your storage. The Birdfy Feeder can capture 20-second clips, which it stores at no cost for up to 30 days in the cloud. You can increase that recording time to 30 seconds if you subscribe to [Birdfy Cloud](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62293/202105/4/187096/?merchant=Birdfy), which costs \$2 per month or \$20 per year. If you want to hang on to recordings and photos longer, add them to your Collection; Birdfy allows you to store up to 5GB for free. Should a bird or other creature hang out for a long time, the Birdfy Feeder creates several clips. In our tests, it wasn’t uncommon for us to get five or six clips from one visit (see [Flaws but not dealbreakers](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-bird-feeder/#fbnd)). It comes with everything you need. For about \$200, you get the feeder, the solar panel, three different mounting attachments, and a perch. All the components are easy to set up, without tools. Netvue also sells a [Lite version](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62240/202019/4/187002/?merchant=Amazon) of the Birdfy smart feeder that’s priced under \$150 but doesn’t have AI for bird recognition — something that we consider to be an essential feature. The AI is worth paying a bit more up front, but if you opt for the less expensive model, you can [add the AI later](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62294/202106/4/187097/?merchant=Birdfy) by subscribing for \$5 per month or paying a \$100 lifetime fee. ![The charging port on the Birdfy smart feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2423.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) The Netvue Birdfy Feeder comes with every component that we consider to be essential. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter ![A closeup of the camera on the Birdfy smart feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2424.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) The Netvue Birdfy Feeder comes with every component that we consider to be essential. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter ![A solar panel for the Netvue Birdfy Feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2425.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320) The Netvue Birdfy Feeder comes with every component that we consider to be essential. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter The Netvue Birdfy Feeder comes with every component that we consider to be essential. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter ![The charging port on the Birdfy smart feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2423.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90) ![A closeup of the camera on the Birdfy smart feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2424.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90) ![A solar panel for the Netvue Birdfy Feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2425.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90) The seed reservoir is big and easy to fill. The flip-up roof on the feeder made the Netvue Birdfy model one of the easier feeders to fill in our tests, and we didn’t have to do it as often as with our top pick since this model holds 50% more seed, 1.5 liters total. The Birdfy Community is for the birders. When birds come to visit, you can save photos and clips to your Collection, as well as share them with the Birdfy Community, which includes endless clips and photos from other owners. Tapping the species name takes you to the Birdfypedia (yes, you read that right) for more information about each bird. The Discover tab in the app has a new addition called Joy, which is an AI-based search engine intended to answer any of your burning bird questions. My experience with it was more puzzling than helpful (see below), but since it doesn’t affect the Birdfy Feeder’s main features, I’m happy to ignore it. ### Flaws but not dealbreakers The AI is a work in progress. We found that the Birdfy Feeder sometimes tagged clips of a single bird with two or even three different bird species — though in every instance one of the tags was always correct. Similarly the built-in AI agent named Joy is currently of questionable value. I asked Joy for information about visiting birds, but it merely responded with a question asking if any of them looked sick, and then proceeded to give me cleaning instructions for my feeder. Recordings are too limited. Recorded clips max out at 20 seconds — or 30 if you subscribe to the Birdfy Cloud service. If a bird sticks around beyond that and continues munching, a new recording begins, but there’s about a 12-second gap between recordings. It may not do well in extreme cold. Whereas most outdoor cameras can withstand temperatures down to -4 °F, the Birdfy Feeder’s operating temperature range is from 14 °F to 122 °F. The company told us that it hasn’t received any negative feedback about this limitation, saying that many owners report that the feeder continues to work fine in extreme cold. Representatives also said that it isn’t necessary to bring the feeder in during winter months, but prolonged use outside may impact battery life. The solar panel isn’t pretty. The Birdfy Feeder’s solar panel is a separate piece attached with a cord. You can mount the panel on the feeder. The Birdbuddy Pro, in contrast, integrates its solar panel into a snap-on roof, which results in a nicer, neater package. ### Privacy and security snapshot - Netvue encrypts video transmission from the camera to the app. Although storage and processing on the cloud are not encrypted, Netvue says the data is secured through the cloud platform. - Although Netvue does not have a specific clause regarding the topic in its terms, representatives confirmed to us that the company will comply with legally supported requests from courts. Otherwise, audio and video sharing happens only as permitted by the owner. - Location data is recorded only to enhance the bird-species recognition. It is never shared without user permission. - User data is not shared outside of Netvue without granted permission. - Netvue does not offer two-factor authentication, although a username and password are required for using the app. For more details, read [Netvue’s privacy statement](https://www.netvue.com/policies/privacy-policy). ## The competition The [Birdfy Feeder 2 Pro](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/64756/213224/4/195236/?merchant=Amazon) has a funky spacey design, with a slightly smaller seed bin (1.25 liters versus 1.5). This design created a few issues in which seed couldn’t move freely (requiring a manual jiggle), and in my experience the lid unexplainably popped open more than once. This feeder includes two cameras: a 1080p wide lens and a 2K portrait lens. The images are beautiful, but as with our runner-up pick, the AI in this model often tags birds as more than one species — in fact, in my tests this occurrence was even more frequent due to the feeder’s additional lens. The [FeatherSnap Scout](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62249/217844/4/187011/?merchant=Amazon) is the only feeder we tested that delivered awesome midair action photos with a wide, 170-degree field of view. It also has a deep two-sided feeder. However, you need a subscription (\$7 per month or \$60 per year) for video recording, which also includes bird identification, and in my tests, accessing video in the app was unintuitive and took too many clicks. The [PeckPerk Smart Bird Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/70905/217805/4/217397/?merchant=Amazon) records in sharp 2K and has color night vision. However, the AI feature requires a fee (\$4 per month or \$37 per year), and the app isn’t as friendly as those of our top picks. Also, during my testing, I was constantly getting pinged that the camera was spotting squirrels when there was no evidence of them, including no recorded video. The [Perky-Pet Smart Camera Squirrel-Resistant Bird Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/70906/217806/4/217398/?merchant=Amazon) doesn’t deliver any bird identification, but it seemed super sturdy — except in its perch, which constantly fell off even when the tiniest bird paid a visit. Also, in my tests, the battery lasted only about 20 days, and there’s no solar option. I loved the sharp images of the [Feit Solar Camera Bird Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62244/228805/4/187006/?merchant=The%20Home%20Depot), but I couldn’t get over the wonky app, which was confusing and involved too many taps to see and ID birds. This feeder also offers no cloud storage option (it holds a microSD card), and both filling and dispensing seed were more difficult than they should have been. Despite the absence of a dedicated website for the brand or any parent company, I still tested the [Gyozol Smart Bird Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62245/202024/4/187007/?merchant=Amazon) because at the time it was dubbed “Amazon’s Choice.” Well, it certainly isn’t ours. Despite looking similar to our top pick, it constantly dropped its connection to my network and did a poor job of identifying birds — it often named species that aren’t even native to my locale. We dismissed the [Technaxx Birdcam TX-165](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62246/202025/4/187008/?merchant=Amazon) because it lacks a bird-identification feature and provides a smaller viewing angle than every other model we reviewed. It also has no cloud storage option. That last drawback would be tolerable, but you need to put the microSD card into a computer to access footage. ## What to look forward to Our new runner-up is [Kiwibit’s Beako Smart Bird Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/78784/233937/4/245736/?merchant=Amazon), which includes a 4K camera with a 130-degree field of view, bird identification, and options for local storage via a microSD card or a cloud subscription that starts at \$4.50 per month for one device. We will update this guide with more information soon. We’re also planning to test the following models: - [Adomii Smart Bird Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/78785/233941/4/245737/?merchant=Amazon): This budget model includes a 1080p camera, bird identification, options for video storage via microSD card or paid cloud subscription, and a wood housing. - [Birdbuddy 2](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/78786/233942/4/245738/?merchant=Bird%20Buddy): With a new circular camera, this model promises improved 2K HDR, the option of landscape or portrait orientation, a 135-degree field of view and identification by sound. It also has dual-band Wi-Fi support and a larger seed bin, and comes with a built-in solar panel, a perch extender, and cable protection. - The [Birdbuddy 2 Mini](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/birdbuddy-launches-next-generation-of-smart-bird-feeders-at-ces-2026-302652933.html) has everything the Birdbuddy 2 has, except in a smaller design and with a smaller seed bin. - [Birdfy Feeder Vista](https://www.birdfy.com/pages/feeder-vista?tag=thewire06-20&linkCode=xm2&ascsubtag=YT317125): This 360-degree smart feeder includes a 6K camera and a 2K camera, AI via Birdfy OrniSense, and a 1.5L seed bin. It also has an air pump to refill the seed bin, which is controllable via the app. - [CoolFly Aura Smart Bird Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/78787/233955/4/245739/?merchant=CoolFly): This feeder includes a 2.5K Ultra HD lens that can broadcast in portrait and landscape modes, a 150-degree field of view, and color night vision. It also has a removable hopper and tray, a 1.8L seed bin, and an integrated solar roof. This article was edited by Jon Chase and Grant Clauser. ## Meet your guide ![](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cericola-rachel.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100) Rachel Cericola What I Cover I write about everything from smart lighting and home security to Wi-Fi cameras and smart bird feeders. I’ve also covered ice cream sandwiches, robot vacuums, and snoring. ## Further reading - [![A photo of a birdhouse on an illustrated background next to a photo of a bird sitting inside a birdhouse.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2025/05/FI-SMART-BIRDHOUSE-3x2-1.png?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/netvue-birdify-smart-bird-house-review/) ### [First We Fell in Love With a Smart Bird Feeder. Then This Smart Bird House Stole Our Hearts.](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/netvue-birdify-smart-bird-house-review/) by Grant Clauser The Birdfy Smart Bird House is an easy and fun way to watch backyard birds raise a family. That doesn’t mean they’ll want to move in. - [![Our favorite in-wall smart outlet, the Geeni Current+Charge, shown next to the Top Greener in-wall WiFi charging outlet.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/09/smart-wall-outlet-2048px-2941.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-in-wall-smart-outlet/) ### [A Smart In-Wall Outlet is the Short Cut Solution You Didn’t Know You Wanted](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-in-wall-smart-outlet/) by Rachel Cericola An in-wall smart outlet replaces a traditional one so that you can remotely turn on or off a device plugged into it, put it on a schedule, or measure its energy use. - [![The four best smart speakers for Google Assistant, the Google Nest Mini, Nest Audio, Nest Hub Max, and the Nest Hub.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/01/googlehome-2048px-08626-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-google-nest-speakers/) ### [The Best Google Nest Smart Speakers](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-google-nest-speakers/) by Rachel Cericola If you rely on Google’s ecosystem for your digital needs, here you’ll find your match for the best Google Nest smart speaker or screen to enjoy music, news, timers, smart-home control, and more. - [![Collage with images of three of the best smart devices for backyards and gardens.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/11/BEST-SMART-DEVICES-BACKYARD-GARDEN-2048px-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/smart-devices-backyard-garden/) ### [Create a High-Tech Oasis With These 5 Outdoor Gadgets](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/smart-devices-backyard-garden/) by Rachel Cericola Whether you want a paradise or a playground, these devices make it easy to enhance the way you use your backyard. 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Readable Markdown	## Why you should trust us I’m a writer covering the smart home for Wirecutter. I’ve been writing about technology for more than 20 years, and I’ve written guides to [smart strip lights](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-strip-lights/), [outdoor security cameras](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera/), and [security systems](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-home-security-system/). For this guide: - I’ve [tested](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-bird-feeder/#how-we-picked-and-tested) more than 250 security cameras over eight years. - I randomly selected 15 different visits from each feeder I tested and ran the photos through [Cornell’s Merlin Bird ID app](https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/) to gauge the accuracy of the AI. - Like all Wirecutter journalists, I review and test products with complete editorial independence. I’m never made aware of any [business implications](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/how-wirecutter-makes-money/) of my editorial recommendations. Read more about our [editorial standards](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/editorial-standards/). - In accordance with [Wirecutter standards](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/yes-i-work-at-wirecutter-no-we-dont-get-a-bunch-of-free-stuff/), I return or donate all products I’ve tested once my assessment of them is complete (this may involve [longer-term testing](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/why-wirecutter-tests-products-for-years/) conducted by my colleagues and me). I never hang on to “freebies” once testing is done. ## Who this is for Bird feeding is a fun pastime for both novice and experienced bird lovers, but if you’re not staring at your feeder 24/7, you could be missing out on a lot. And hey, birding can even be [good for your health\!](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221027093319.htm) Smart bird feeders incorporate a wireless camera and a smartphone app that lets you view recordings. Some smart feeders can even identify the various species of birds that visit, so they offer an educational component. These devices aren’t for people who get their bird thrills from walking around in a park with binoculars or those who want a closer look at their backyard friends’ personal lives (for that, you should check out the [smart birdhouse](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/netvue-birdify-smart-bird-house-review/) we recently reviewed). They may not even be the [best-designed feeders](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bird-feeders/) for attracting all kinds of birds. A smart bird feeder requires a strong Wi-Fi connection that can reach outdoors. How far you can place yours from your home depends on your networking equipment and the strength of your wireless signal. You may also consider beefing up that signal with a new [router](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-router/) or a [mesh network](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-mesh-networking-kits/). Look for locations that are closer to your home where you have a good Wi-Fi signal; use your smartphone to see where your signal is strong. ## How we picked and tested ![Two smart bird feeders containing birdseed outside on a porch.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-testing.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024) Rachel Cericola/NYT Wirecutter We’ve been researching and using smart bird feeders for about three years, looking at reviews from trusted publications and from owners. We found about a million knock-off feeders on Amazon, so we tried to restrict our selections for this guide to models from companies that have their own website, since it makes customer service a little easier. (We did make [one exception](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-bird-feeder/#the-competition) to that rule.) On top of that, we considered the following criteria: - Image quality: Most smart bird feeders have a camera with a 1080p or 2K resolution. You should also consider the viewing angle, because birds don’t always pose right in front of the camera. All of our feeder picks have cameras with a wide viewing angle of 120 to 135 degrees (which, incidentally, is narrower than what you can find on [our top outdoor security camera pick](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera/)). - Bird identification: Most of the smart feeders we tested use AI to identify birds that visit. And while some do it better than others, this perk makes a smart feeder worth the money over a lower-tech option such as simply setting up a camera next to a standard feeder or using something like the [Wasserstein Bird Feeder Camera Case](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/56142/191087/4/187001/?merchant=Amazon). - Alerts: All smart bird feeders deliver smartphone alerts. We looked at which ones sent notifications during a feeding session and which were delayed, as well as the information that arrived with an alert. - Video storage: Some feeders offer the ability to store photos and video to a microSD card, while others store your recordings in the cloud. A cloud plan allows you to access your videos on a smartphone when you aren’t home, or even when the power goes out. Some feeders that use a card require you to remove the card from the camera to view the footage on your computer, which we think is too much of a hassle. - Solar panel: We looked for smart feeders that came with a solar panel or at least offered it for purchase as an add-on accessory. When birds figure out where food is, they come back often — and all of those visits trigger the camera, which can drain its battery faster. Having a solar panel keeps you from having to charge the camera regularly, which is a good thing, since the process typically involves removing the camera or climbing to a high place. - Good-quality feeder: Birds can be ruthless, and squirrels are worse! We confirmed whether each feeder was sturdy, easy to clean, and simple to fill. A [clean bird feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/how-to-clean-a-bird-feeder/) makes for healthier and happier birds. For testing, I connected all of the cameras to a Verizon Fios network via a Wi-Fi router indoors (approximately 40 feet from the cameras) and the Asus ZenWiFi AX (XT8) mesh-networking kit. I used an iPhone 12 and a Google Pixel 7 Pro to review the cameras and their companion apps. I also set up [outdoor cameras](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera/) aimed at the feeders to see when they may have missed visits. And finally, I randomly selected 15 visits from each feeder and ran them through [Cornell’s Merlin Bird ID app](https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/) to gauge the accuracy of the AI. ## Top pick: Birdbuddy Pro ![A Birdbuddy Pro smart bird feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2420.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024) Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter #### Top pick [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/68210/Bird-Buddy-Pro-Solar-Smart-Bird-Feeder_20251106-143347_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/236237?merchant=Amazon) For the budding bird lover, the [Birdbuddy Pro](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/68210/212690/4/208501/?merchant=Amazon) is cute and compact, and it captures wonderfully detailed images and video, allows for longer video clips, and provides more elaborate information about feathered friends. The camera has a narrower viewing angle than that of the [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-bird-feeder/#runner-up-netvue-birdfy-feeder), it misses some bird encounters, and its feed hopper is smaller. However, it keeps smartphone notifications manageable, and Birdbuddy’s social network is an attractive feature, providing a window into feeders from around the world and letting you know exactly what you are watching and where it is. The image quality is terrific. The Birdbuddy Pro can record 2K video and 5-megapixel photos, with options for close-ups with a 115-degree viewing angle or a wide view of 122 degrees. It produces noticeably beautiful colors and sharp detail on feathers, beaks, and talons. If you have a cap on your data or an unstable connection, you can opt to record at 720p or 1080p. Cloud storage is lengthy and free. The Birdbuddy Pro captures [Postcards](https://support.mybirdbuddy.com/hc/en-us/articles/9175854254865-Postcards-Collecting-Photos-and-Videos) of each visit, including photos and video. The number of photos you receive varies based on the visit, and video clips are up to one minute, longer than the clips from any other model we tested. If you want to hang on to footage of a specific visit, you have seven days to save the video or photos to your in-app Collection with a tap, though it caps free cloud storage at 20GB, which a Birdbuddy rep told us is approximately 2,500 Postcards. For unlimited storage, you can subscribe to [Birdbuddy Premium](https://support.mybirdbuddy.com/hc/en-us/articles/17941417004817-Bird-Buddy-Pro-Subscription) (\$8 per month or \$70 per year). It spouts more facts than a bird-trivia night. The Birdbuddy Pro can identify about 13,000 species, so it provides more than just fun bird pics — it offers an educational aspect, too. When it captures an image, you receive a smartphone notification and an in-app trivia tease about that species. Tapping the diamond icon next to that blurb opens Nature Chat, an AI-powered chat feature that allows you to ask questions. For instance, I asked whether my visiting sparrow was male or female (it was a female), what color schemes were common for the species (grays, browns, and blacks), and whether I could expect to see them over the winter in New England (yes!). Saving birds to your Collection stores photos and videos and organizes birds by type, timeline, or number of visits. Tapping an entry then opens saved photos and videos, appearances by that species in the Birdbuddy community, and an endless amount of information, including breeding and nesting habits, food preferences, preservation tips, FAQs, and audio clips. ![The Bird Buddy feeder with a solar roof hanging from a tree outside.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/05/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-IMG_3923.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024) Since the camera has a short battery life, we recommend the version of the Birdbuddy Pro feeder with a solar roof. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter It has a lively community. The Birdbuddy app gives you a few ways to see birds beyond your backyard. Under the Cameras tab, BB Explore allows you to receive videos and photos of interesting birds from feeders from around the world. Another tab in the app, labeled BB TV, provides endless bird action via publicly shared videos from owners all over the world. Unfortunately, you can’t interact with other birders, but BB Explore does allow you to save videos to your phone, post to social media, or text to friends. The subscription may be worth the money. Some of the smart feeder’s features are limited without a Birdbuddy Premium subscription. For instance, the subscription bumps image quality up to 2K Ultra, which captures higher-quality videos via an uncapped bit rate. Free users are capped at 20GB of storage, while paid subscribers can save an unlimited number of clips and photos. Free users are limited to one Nature Chat question per day, while Premium subscribers have access to unlimited questions. With BB Explore, which lets you browse video from Birdbuddy cameras around the world, free-plan users can tag one camera to follow and receive updates from, and they also get 72-hour access to view the feeds of two additional cameras; Premium users are able to tag two cameras and get 72-hour access to a third. You won’t get alerted about every visit — on purpose. In our tests, this feeder delivered fewer notifications than our runner-up. I wasn’t sure whether this was by chance or due to an error, so I set up a security camera nearby to confirm. Sure enough, I found that the Birdbuddy Pro was missing a substantial number of visits from birds. But a company rep explained that it’s intentional: The AI is set to filter out the bad shots and keep only the best of the best. After long-term testing both of our top feeders, I’ve come to the conclusion that fewer notifications can be a good thing, because when there’s a free lunch, birds tend to come early and often — and all of those notifications would drive you bananas. You can enable Frenzy mode for more notifications and more action. The Birdbuddy Pro feeder is compact, with an integrated, fixed camera and an optional snap-on solar roof. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter It’s cute but also tough. At 9 by 6.3 by 6.89 inches, the Birdbuddy Pro feeder is more compact than the other models we tested. We recommend investing in the solar version, because I found that the battery life is just two or three weeks otherwise. Its solar panel doesn’t add to its footprint, either, since that component is integrated into a snap-on roof. You need to place it where it gets a decent amount of sunlight. It looks more like a typical birdhouse, rather than a device with a bulky high-tech accessory. It’s easy to install, but you may need extras. The Birdbuddy Pro feeder comes already assembled; just charge the included camera and pop it into the feeder, and you’re ready to peep. It comes with a metal hanger so that you can hang it from a tree or deck, as well as an adapter for use with a pole mount (though you have to supply the pole). I recommend adding the [perch](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62242/228795/4/236239/?merchant=Chewy), but I have not tested the [wall mount](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62241/202020/4/187003/?merchant=Amazon), the [hummingbird feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62243/202022/4/187005/?merchant=Bird%20Buddy), and some of the [other add-ons](https://mybirdbuddy.com/shop/). It’s easy to clean. Birds are wild animals, and they’re especially wild during a feeding frenzy. Thankfully, the Birdbuddy Pro is especially easy to clean. Unlike with the Netvue Birdfy Feeder, everything on the Birdbuddy Pro pops apart easily, and the camera is removable, with no need for tools. ### Flaws but not dealbreakers It doesn’t track nighttime visitors. Unlike the Netvue Birdfy Feeder, the Birdbuddy Pro does not have night vision and goes into sleep mode during nighttime hours. The feeder is not easy to fill — and you may be doing that often. The Birdbuddy model’s seed bin holds just under 1 liter, a third less than our runner-up. It’s also not as easy to fill, as you have to use a small flip-down window around the back. ### Privacy and security snapshot - Birdbuddy may share data with third parties, as outlined in section “4.4.3 Our processors/service providers” in [its privacy policy](https://mybirdbuddy.com/privacy-policy/). - Birdbuddy may occasionally process personal data for the purposes of complying with legal requirements and other regulations. - All location data collected is “non-precise.” The data serves to help identify bird species and may be shared with third-party processors in relation to storage of AI-related services. - Birdbuddy does not offer two-factor authentication, although a username and password are required for use of the app. For more details, read [Birdbuddy’s privacy statement](https://mybirdbuddy.com/privacy-policy/). ## Runner-up: Netvue Birdfy Feeder ![A Netvue Birdfy Feeder.](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2025/03/smartbirdfeeders-2048px-2422.webp) Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter #### Runner-up [![](https://d34mvw1if3ud0g.cloudfront.net/61969/Netvue-Birdfy-Feeder_20250418-052531_full.jpeg)](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/236238?merchant=Amazon) If you thought the movie The Birds could have used, well, more birds, choose the [Netvue Birdfy Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/61969/201586/4/186998/?merchant=Amazon). This smart bird feeder brings a flock of activity to your smartphone, delivering more notifications than any other feeder we tested. The camera captures clear audio and clear 1080p video in a wide-angle view with no distortion. Although the Birdfy Feeder can distinguish birds by species, we found that it could be indecisive in that regard, often tagging our videos with a few different bird types. However, the Birdfy Feeder is great for the budding or expert birder, as it offers an easy-to-fill feeder and all of the essential add-ons in one package. It can capture an entire wingspan in one wide frame. The Birdfy Feeder has a built-in 1080p camera with a wide, 155-degree viewing angle. That wider image typically allowed us to see from beak to claw, even when more than one bird was perching. You can manually tilt the camera forward to angle it toward the action zone, as well. In addition, the camera features color night vision to capture raccoons, mice, bears, and other nocturnal creatures that may also enjoy the buffet you’ve left out. You can enjoy a murmuration of notifications. Unlike other models we tested, which limit the number of alerts and recordings, the Birdfy Feeder delivers alerts every time the camera detects motion. Some people may enjoy that, because even if the shot isn’t always clear, it will give you a better idea of what’s coming by. Unfortunately it also captures people and vehicles that come into view (more on that below). It can also identify other types of motion. Netvue specializes in security cameras, including the one inside the Birdfy Feeder. That’s why this smart bird feeder can detect all types of motion, besides birds and other animals, including people. Anything detected that isn’t a bird or squirrel is simply labeled “Motion.” Choose your storage. The Birdfy Feeder can capture 20-second clips, which it stores at no cost for up to 30 days in the cloud. You can increase that recording time to 30 seconds if you subscribe to [Birdfy Cloud](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62293/202105/4/187096/?merchant=Birdfy), which costs \$2 per month or \$20 per year. If you want to hang on to recordings and photos longer, add them to your Collection; Birdfy allows you to store up to 5GB for free. Should a bird or other creature hang out for a long time, the Birdfy Feeder creates several clips. In our tests, it wasn’t uncommon for us to get five or six clips from one visit (see [Flaws but not dealbreakers](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-bird-feeder/#fbnd)). It comes with everything you need. For about \$200, you get the feeder, the solar panel, three different mounting attachments, and a perch. All the components are easy to set up, without tools. Netvue also sells a [Lite version](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62240/202019/4/187002/?merchant=Amazon) of the Birdfy smart feeder that’s priced under \$150 but doesn’t have AI for bird recognition — something that we consider to be an essential feature. The AI is worth paying a bit more up front, but if you opt for the less expensive model, you can [add the AI later](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62294/202106/4/187097/?merchant=Birdfy) by subscribing for \$5 per month or paying a \$100 lifetime fee. The Netvue Birdfy Feeder comes with every component that we consider to be essential. Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter The seed reservoir is big and easy to fill. The flip-up roof on the feeder made the Netvue Birdfy model one of the easier feeders to fill in our tests, and we didn’t have to do it as often as with our top pick since this model holds 50% more seed, 1.5 liters total. The Birdfy Community is for the birders. When birds come to visit, you can save photos and clips to your Collection, as well as share them with the Birdfy Community, which includes endless clips and photos from other owners. Tapping the species name takes you to the Birdfypedia (yes, you read that right) for more information about each bird. The Discover tab in the app has a new addition called Joy, which is an AI-based search engine intended to answer any of your burning bird questions. My experience with it was more puzzling than helpful (see below), but since it doesn’t affect the Birdfy Feeder’s main features, I’m happy to ignore it. ### Flaws but not dealbreakers The AI is a work in progress. We found that the Birdfy Feeder sometimes tagged clips of a single bird with two or even three different bird species — though in every instance one of the tags was always correct. Similarly the built-in AI agent named Joy is currently of questionable value. I asked Joy for information about visiting birds, but it merely responded with a question asking if any of them looked sick, and then proceeded to give me cleaning instructions for my feeder. Recordings are too limited. Recorded clips max out at 20 seconds — or 30 if you subscribe to the Birdfy Cloud service. If a bird sticks around beyond that and continues munching, a new recording begins, but there’s about a 12-second gap between recordings. It may not do well in extreme cold. Whereas most outdoor cameras can withstand temperatures down to -4 °F, the Birdfy Feeder’s operating temperature range is from 14 °F to 122 °F. The company told us that it hasn’t received any negative feedback about this limitation, saying that many owners report that the feeder continues to work fine in extreme cold. Representatives also said that it isn’t necessary to bring the feeder in during winter months, but prolonged use outside may impact battery life. The solar panel isn’t pretty. The Birdfy Feeder’s solar panel is a separate piece attached with a cord. You can mount the panel on the feeder. The Birdbuddy Pro, in contrast, integrates its solar panel into a snap-on roof, which results in a nicer, neater package. ### Privacy and security snapshot - Netvue encrypts video transmission from the camera to the app. Although storage and processing on the cloud are not encrypted, Netvue says the data is secured through the cloud platform. - Although Netvue does not have a specific clause regarding the topic in its terms, representatives confirmed to us that the company will comply with legally supported requests from courts. Otherwise, audio and video sharing happens only as permitted by the owner. - Location data is recorded only to enhance the bird-species recognition. It is never shared without user permission. - User data is not shared outside of Netvue without granted permission. - Netvue does not offer two-factor authentication, although a username and password are required for using the app. For more details, read [Netvue’s privacy statement](https://www.netvue.com/policies/privacy-policy). ## The competition The [Birdfy Feeder 2 Pro](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/64756/213224/4/195236/?merchant=Amazon) has a funky spacey design, with a slightly smaller seed bin (1.25 liters versus 1.5). This design created a few issues in which seed couldn’t move freely (requiring a manual jiggle), and in my experience the lid unexplainably popped open more than once. This feeder includes two cameras: a 1080p wide lens and a 2K portrait lens. The images are beautiful, but as with our runner-up pick, the AI in this model often tags birds as more than one species — in fact, in my tests this occurrence was even more frequent due to the feeder’s additional lens. The [FeatherSnap Scout](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62249/217844/4/187011/?merchant=Amazon) is the only feeder we tested that delivered awesome midair action photos with a wide, 170-degree field of view. It also has a deep two-sided feeder. However, you need a subscription (\$7 per month or \$60 per year) for video recording, which also includes bird identification, and in my tests, accessing video in the app was unintuitive and took too many clicks. The [PeckPerk Smart Bird Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/70905/217805/4/217397/?merchant=Amazon) records in sharp 2K and has color night vision. However, the AI feature requires a fee (\$4 per month or \$37 per year), and the app isn’t as friendly as those of our top picks. Also, during my testing, I was constantly getting pinged that the camera was spotting squirrels when there was no evidence of them, including no recorded video. The [Perky-Pet Smart Camera Squirrel-Resistant Bird Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/70906/217806/4/217398/?merchant=Amazon) doesn’t deliver any bird identification, but it seemed super sturdy — except in its perch, which constantly fell off even when the tiniest bird paid a visit. Also, in my tests, the battery lasted only about 20 days, and there’s no solar option. I loved the sharp images of the [Feit Solar Camera Bird Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62244/228805/4/187006/?merchant=The%20Home%20Depot), but I couldn’t get over the wonky app, which was confusing and involved too many taps to see and ID birds. This feeder also offers no cloud storage option (it holds a microSD card), and both filling and dispensing seed were more difficult than they should have been. Despite the absence of a dedicated website for the brand or any parent company, I still tested the [Gyozol Smart Bird Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62245/202024/4/187007/?merchant=Amazon) because at the time it was dubbed “Amazon’s Choice.” Well, it certainly isn’t ours. Despite looking similar to our top pick, it constantly dropped its connection to my network and did a poor job of identifying birds — it often named species that aren’t even native to my locale. We dismissed the [Technaxx Birdcam TX-165](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/62246/202025/4/187008/?merchant=Amazon) because it lacks a bird-identification feature and provides a smaller viewing angle than every other model we reviewed. It also has no cloud storage option. That last drawback would be tolerable, but you need to put the microSD card into a computer to access footage. ## What to look forward to Our new runner-up is [Kiwibit’s Beako Smart Bird Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/78784/233937/4/245736/?merchant=Amazon), which includes a 4K camera with a 130-degree field of view, bird identification, and options for local storage via a microSD card or a cloud subscription that starts at \$4.50 per month for one device. We will update this guide with more information soon. We’re also planning to test the following models: - [Adomii Smart Bird Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/78785/233941/4/245737/?merchant=Amazon): This budget model includes a 1080p camera, bird identification, options for video storage via microSD card or paid cloud subscription, and a wood housing. - [Birdbuddy 2](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/78786/233942/4/245738/?merchant=Bird%20Buddy): With a new circular camera, this model promises improved 2K HDR, the option of landscape or portrait orientation, a 135-degree field of view and identification by sound. It also has dual-band Wi-Fi support and a larger seed bin, and comes with a built-in solar panel, a perch extender, and cable protection. - The [Birdbuddy 2 Mini](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/birdbuddy-launches-next-generation-of-smart-bird-feeders-at-ces-2026-302652933.html) has everything the Birdbuddy 2 has, except in a smaller design and with a smaller seed bin. - [Birdfy Feeder Vista](https://www.birdfy.com/pages/feeder-vista?tag=thewire06-20&linkCode=xm2&ascsubtag=YT317125): This 360-degree smart feeder includes a 6K camera and a 2K camera, AI via Birdfy OrniSense, and a 1.5L seed bin. It also has an air pump to refill the seed bin, which is controllable via the app. - [CoolFly Aura Smart Bird Feeder](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/78787/233955/4/245739/?merchant=CoolFly): This feeder includes a 2.5K Ultra HD lens that can broadcast in portrait and landscape modes, a 150-degree field of view, and color night vision. It also has a removable hopper and tray, a 1.8L seed bin, and an integrated solar roof. This article was edited by Jon Chase and Grant Clauser.
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