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TechRadar Reviews Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro: Sharp 4K but Choppy Video and Subscription-Locked Features

TechRadar's review finds the Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro delivers detailed 4K images and a solar roof, but 4K video is capped at 15fps and AI species ID requires a subscription.

AI News Feed · 2026-10-18 00:11

The Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro is available now in the US for $219.99, or $279.99 with a lifetime subscription to the Kiwibit Plus service. It is scheduled to launch in the UK in the first quarter of 2027 at £289.99. The Kiwibit Plus subscription, required for AI species identification and several other app features, costs from $7.99 per month or $89.99 per year.

According to TechRadar's review, the feeder's hardware is impressive. The solar panels built into the hinged roof kept the 5,200mAh battery near full during testing without any need to plug it in. The plastic shell is described as tough and well finished, installation took minutes, and the 1.7-liter dual-chamber hopper is easy to remove for refilling or cleaning. The device is IP65 rated and operates in temperatures from -4F to 122F (-20C to 50C).

The camera captures up to 12MP photos and 4K video, but 4K is limited to 15 frames per second, which TechRadar says makes footage look juddery. A 120fps slow-motion mode produced clips that were "little better than slideshows" in testing, while the 1080p 60fps mode was the best option. Autofocus generally locked onto birds reliably, though birds that hopped into the seed tray could get too close for the minimum focus distance.

The companion app was criticized as cluttered and hard to navigate. The AI species identification system, which TechRadar found accurate in testing, can only name one species per clip and requires the Kiwibit Plus subscription. The review notes that the Bird Feeder 2 Pro is clearly a descendant of the Kiwibit Beako, with the main upgrades being the 4K HDR camera with PDAF and the solar roof.

TechRadar's verdict concludes that the Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro is a well-built, easy-to-live-with smart feeder that keeps itself charged and produces nicely detailed 4K footage, but the 15fps cap on 4K video, a slow-motion mode that doesn't work properly, a cluttered app, and subscription-locked AI features mean it falls slightly short of justifying its premium price.