Bird Buddy's Pro Smart Hummingbird Feeder just dropped to its lowest price ever at $246 on Prime Day, down from $299. The solar-powered camera feeder earned WIRED's top rating for its easy-clean design and best-in-class app that captures 2K video without subscriptions. Perfect timing as hummingbirds begin their southern migration.
Bird Buddy just hit the sweet spot for wildlife enthusiasts. The company's Pro Smart Hummingbird Feeder, which normally retails for $299, dropped to $246 on Amazon for the final hours of Prime Day - marking the steepest discount we've seen on this category-leading device. WIRED gear reviewer Kat Merck calls it "the best smart hummingbird feeder I've tested," and the timing couldn't be better as hummingbirds begin their fall migration south. The Amazon deal represents a $53 savings on a product that's been consistently sold out since its spring launch. Unlike traditional hummingbird feeders that require awkward upside-down filling and specialty cleaning brushes, Bird Buddy's reservoir simply unscrews from the bottom. "No having to turn it upside down and risk spilling, no having to use specialty brushes," Merck noted in her WIRED review. The app even sends alerts when it's time to swap out the nectar. But it's the software that really sets Bird Buddy apart in the crowded smart home ecosystem. The company's mobile app offers 5MB photos and 2K video recording without requiring a subscription - a rarity in the smart camera space where most competitors lock basic features behind monthly fees. Ring charges $4 monthly for video storage, while Arlo requires $3 monthly for even basic cloud recording. Bird Buddy's premium tier, at $7.50 monthly, unlocks 2K Ultra resolution and AI species identification, but the free tier remains genuinely useful. The solar panel integration addresses one of the biggest pain points in outdoor smart cameras. Most wireless security cameras require regular battery swaps or hardwired power connections. Bird Buddy's rooftop solar panel keeps the device charged indefinitely in most climates, eliminating the "dead camera" problem that plagues competitors like Wyze outdoor models. However, the device only works on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks, which could limit installation options for users who've upgraded to newer mesh systems that primarily broadcast on 5GHz. The timing of this sale aligns perfectly with hummingbird migration patterns. October marks the peak southern migration period for most North American species, making it an ideal time to start feeding to support their journey. West Coast residents get the added bonus of year-round hummingbird activity, extending the device's utility well beyond migration season. Bird Buddy has been quietly building a significant smart wildlife ecosystem. The company's original seed feeder, also on sale for $218 (down from $269), has generated over 50 million bird photos since launch according to the company's app statistics. This data collection creates a unique value proposition - users contribute to citizen science projects while getting entertainment value from their backyard wildlife. The hummingbird model represents Bird Buddy's push into more specialized wildlife monitoring. Traditional bird feeders attract dozens of species, creating identification challenges. Hummingbird feeders offer more predictable visitors, making the AI identification features more reliable and the user experience more streamlined. Prime Day deals on smart home devices typically focus on indoor gadgets like speakers or smart thermostats. Wildlife cameras represent a growing but still niche category, making this discount particularly notable for outdoor enthusiasts.The competitive landscape for smart bird feeders remains thin. While companies like and offer basic bird camera feeders, none match Bird Buddy's app sophistication or solar integration at this price point.
