SOLIOM Smart Bird Feeder with Camera, 2.7L Capacity

For bird watchers who want to see feeder visits without staying by the window, the SOLIOM BF08 pairs a seed feeder with a camera and phone alerts.

It can capture arriving birds, send a snapshot notification, and show a 2K live view in the Soliom Pro app.

If you prioritize less frequent refills, the 2.7L container is a useful detail, if you prefer a simpler feeder, the camera, app, and AI service add setup and subscription considerations.

Getting the most from it

Choose a spot where birds can reach the feeder and the camera has a usable 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection. The included 5W solar panel is designed to charge its 5000mAh rechargeable battery, so you can check the app rather than routinely taking the camera down to recharge. The listing does not give a viewing distance, so placement decisions have to be made without that measurement.

A practical use case: set it up near a window, then check a phone alert when a bird lands instead of waiting beside the feeder. The camera records arrivals, and the app can show an image with the notification. The two-way talk, spotlight, and siren are also listed as ways to deter squirrels or other unwanted visitors, though anyone hoping for a completely hands-off setup should account for Wi-Fi and app configuration.

Why it’s worth it

The main benefit is bringing feeder activity closer without requiring constant observation. The transparent acrylic seed container and metal housing combine with a 2.7L capacity, while drainage holes in the tray are intended to help keep seed from getting soggy. The product is described as requiring no assembly, which may appeal if you want to avoid putting together a multi-part feeder.

Video storage has more than one route: the description says clips loop in cloud storage for up to three days, or can be saved to the included 32G card. The bird-identification feature is a separate consideration: AI identification for more than 10,000 species requires a basic cloud service subscription. That recurring service requirement matters if species details are the reason you’re choosing a smart feeder in the first place.

Key features

The BF08 offers 2K live viewing, automatic video capture, and instant app alerts with a high-resolution snapshot. A 5W solar panel and 5000mAh battery support outdoor use, while the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi requirement is a firm compatibility limit: it does not support 5G Wi-Fi. Its metal case and stand are described as sturdy and squirrel bite-proof, the listing also gives a weight of 4.5 lb. The feeder is blue and combines metal with a transparent acrylic seed container.

It’s a great fit if you want to follow bird visits from your phone and are comfortable using an app, Wi-Fi, and potentially a subscription for identification. It’s not for you if your home network only provides 5G Wi-Fi, or if you want bird identification without a cloud service subscription. A basic feeder may suit someone who only needs a place to put seed, the BF08 makes more sense when alerts and recorded views are part of the point.

Should you buy it?

Consider the SOLIOM BF08 if you want a camera-equipped feeder with solar charging, app notifications, and a larger seed container, and you have 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi where you plan to mount it. Its strongest case is the combination of remote viewing and automatic capture, not simply feeding birds. Skip it if you don’t need those connected features, don’t want to manage an app, or expect AI identification to be included without a subscription.