The Birdfy 4K Feeder is tough on squirrels, but I got better video from a feeder that’s $100 less

Tom's Guide Verdict The Birdfy Metal 2 4K Smart Bird Feeder is better than the Bird Buddy at keeping squirrels from emptying it out in a day, but the Bird Buddy’s camera — even though a lower resolution — is superior. $229.99 at Birdfy $299.99 at Amazon(Green) Check Walmart Pros +Solid construction +Easy to refill +Plenty of mounting options +Somewhat squirrel-resistant Cons -So-so video -Confusing subscriptions Best picks for you Best video doorbells in 2026: Ring, Nest, Wyze and more tested Best home security cameras in 2026: Top wireless, indoor and outdoor models We've tested every Ring video doorbell, and this is the one you should get Why you can trust Tom's Guide Our writers and editors spend hours analyzing and reviewing products, services, and apps to help find what's best for you. Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate. Jump to: Pricing Design Squirrel resistance Video Quality AI and app Bottom Line If you’re going to install a smart bird feeder, you want it to last, right? Birdfy’s new Metal 2 4K Smart Bird Feeder is just that — a solidly built feeder that feels just about impervious to anything. And, it has a camera with a resolution of 4K, so there’s the promise of at least high-quality video, which you should expect if you’re going to fork over $299 for this device.I’ve been testing the Birdfy out for about a week in my yard, and while there are some things I definitely like about the feeder, there are a few things that could also be improved.Pricing (Image credit: Future)Birdfy Metal 2 4K specsCamera resolution: 4K/20 fpsField of view: 120ºWater resistance: IP66Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz & 5GHzSize: 10.6 x 9.9 x 8.9 inchesWeight: 5.6 poundsSeed capacity: 1.6LBirdFy Metal 2 4K Smart Bird Feeder (Green) at Amazon for $299.99The Birdfy Metal 2 4K Smart Bird Feeder costs $299 at Amazon and includes a lifetime subscription to its AI bird identification. You can also get the feeder for $269, but then you’d have to spend $4.99 per month to get the AI identification feature.Birdfy also has some add-on subscriptions, which all but the most ardent birders could probably do without.Birdfy offers two subscriptions for saving video, but it’s a little confusing. Moment Video recording essentially increases the captured video length from 20 seconds to 30 seconds; Collection Storage lets you save more of your videos in the cloud. By default, you get 5GB of collection storage for free, which should be more than enough, unless you have flocks congregating at your feeder.Swipe to scroll horizontallyCollection StorageRow 0 - Cell 0 FreeBasicPlusProPrice$0$2.39/$23.49$4.69/$46.95$7.09/$70.98Storage5GB20GB80GB200GBSwipe to scroll horizontallyMoment Video StorageRow 0 - Cell 0 FreeBasicPlusProPremiumPrice$0$2.39/$23.49$4.69/$46.95$7.09/$70.98$10.99/$109.99Devicesunlimited1Up to 2Up to 5Up to 10Data Retention30 days30 days30 days60 days60 daysVideo durationUp to 20 secondsUp to 30 secondsUp to 30 secondsUp to 30 secondsUp to 30 secondsDesign (Image credit: Future)This is one solid feeder. Made out of metal, it’s very substantial and weighs a shade over five pounds. It’s a much more utilitarian design than the Bird Buddy, and arguably not as attractive. And, while the outer frame of the feeder is metal, this section is plastic.There’s a recess in the rear of the feeder, into which you slide the camera module on a small tray. This makes it easy to remove, but there’s a lot of empty space in the rear. Also, you have to connect both an antenna and a…

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