Kiwibit review
Kiwibit's 4K feeders with a memory card, from the first Beako to the new 2 Pro – and when the Lifetime AI version is worth it.
How we compared: manufacturer specifications, prices on the makers' stores and subscription terms (30 Sep 2026). We have not tested these cameras ourselves. How we compare.
Quick picks
Kiwibit's new top model: 4K HDR with phase-detection autofocus, 120 fps slow motion at 1080p, 5 W solar and two 1.7 L hoppers. Kiwibit's site still uses early-bird wording, so check stock before you plan around it.
4K, a 132° view and a microSD slot up to 512 GB. The plan costs $89.99 a year – the highest here – so the lifetime-AI version ($50 more) is the one to buy.
The Kiwibit 4K camera in a small body for $119.99, with microSD up to 512 GB and 1.8 W solar. The smaller panel and 4,500 mAh battery suit sunny spots.
Kiwibit's first-generation 4K feeder (sold as Beako), with or without a solar kit. Same 132° view and 512 GB microSD as the newer models; the base SKU has no panel.
Short answer
Best Kiwibit for most yards
Bird Feeder 2, lifetime AI
4K, 132°, microSD up to 512 GB – no plan.
Sharpest close-ups
Bird Feeder 2 Pro
Autofocus, slow motion and the biggest hoppers.
Smallest budget
Bird Feeder 2 Mini
4K and a card slot for $119.99.
Specs
| Model | Price | Camera | Solar | Storage | AI bird ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro | $259.99 | 4K HDR | included | microSD | lifetime-AI edition or subscription |
| Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 | $239.99 | 4K Ultra HD | included | microSD up to 512 GB | lifetime-AI edition or subscription |
| Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Mini | $119.99 | 4K Ultra HD HDR | included | microSD up to 512 GB | lifetime-AI edition or subscription |
| Kiwibit Bird Feeder 4K AI Camera | $199.99 | 4K Ultra HD HDR | included | microSD up to 512 GB | lifetime-AI edition or subscription |
Manufacturer data, 30 Sep 2026. “–” = not stated.
Plans
Each model sold as 'AI by Subscription' or 'Lifetime AI' (+$50-60). Kiwibit Plus $7.99/month or $89.99/year (compare-at $104.99); plan named inconsistently (Plus / Individual / Premium Family). (Kiwibit)
Over three years the plan costs about $270, so the Lifetime AI version pays for itself within the first year. Because Kiwibit records to a card, you keep your clips even without any plan.
Squirrels
Kiwibit sells a 19-inch baffle ($19.99) and a 75-inch squirrel-proof pole kit ($59.99) for its feeders. Mount at about five feet with the baffle below, away from anything squirrels can jump from – see keeping squirrels off.
What owners say
Every camera feeder lives or dies by its app – that is where the clips, the bird ID and the notifications are. Store ratings are the largest pool of owner opinions available, so here they are side by side.
| App | Used by | App Store (US) | Google Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiwibit | Kiwibit | 4.9 (4,194 ratings) | – |
App Store (US) and Google Play ratings as shown on 30 September 2026. Ratings rate the app, not the camera, and older apps have more of them. “–” = not recorded.
Questions
Not to record: every Kiwibit takes a microSD card up to 512 GB and keeps one day of cloud clips for free. Advanced AI needs Kiwibit Plus ($7.99 a month or $89.99 a year) – or buy the Lifetime AI version, about $50 more once.
Beako is the name of Kiwibit's first-generation 4K AI feeder; the Bird Feeder 2, 2 Mini and 2 Pro are the newer models.
No – Kiwibit lists 2.4 GHz; its first-generation spec says 5 GHz is not supported.
On the microSD card in the feeder, plus a free one-day rolling cloud; Kiwibit Plus extends the cloud.
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