Mother’s Day Deals on Smart Bird Feeders (2026)

I am a mother, and I love birds. If you know a mom who loves birds, chances are she’ll enjoy watching the birds that visit her yard near her phone or tablet. I’ve been scouring the internet for the best deals on smart bird feeders with cameras that I’ve personally tested and recommend – the ones with easy-to-navigate software that’s easy to set up and maintain, since your mom has enough to worry about.

If they’d prefer not to stick to a seed feeder, we have a code for WIRED readers to save an extra 15 percent on Birdfy’s already sold-out Smart Bath Pro, a birdbath with a camera that lets you watch birds (and other animals) drink and splash. Note that all feeders below work on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only. Don’t see anything you like here? Check out our tips at Best Bird Feeders and Gifts for Bird Lovers.

Your Best Bet $50

I’ve been covering smart bird feeders for two years, and I’ve never seen a Birdfy feeder this cheap, nearly 60 percent off for Mother’s Day. I am what I love about Birdfy’s offerings? No, but it is undoubtedly very simple, with tool-less assembly, quick connections and no solar panels to install. (You’ll need to bring it inside to supply the 1080p camera’s battery when it runs out.) It’s a bit of a drag with the camera on the side, but if your mom is new to the world of smart bird feeders, it’s a great entry point and unbeatable for the price. Note that the seeds in the tray will get wet from the rain because there is no roof, and the lid is unstable at the top and can be blown by a strong wind (like I did), so make sure that the mother waits until the weather is good before trying. Sale ends May 9.

Your Best Bet $100

Birdfy’s plastic smart feeder (also called Feeder 1 or Lite) has been my favorite for years, because of its sweet spot, reliability, and price. It’s rarely under $100—usually during a big shopping holiday like Black Friday—so this price is unusual. This model does not have a solar panel, so you have to bring it in to charge, and it does not come with AI ID (there is a free trial for seven days, and after that, registration. costs $5 per month, or $49/year). However, your mom can save photos and ask Google AI about strangers she doesn’t recognize. This Birdfy feeder can take 2K video and 1080p photos, which is unusual, but possible. The view, however, is better than about 155 degrees, so you’ll get a few shots of the buttocks and heads outside. Birdfy is one of the leading companies in the space, so unlike a random Amazon feeder, you can be assured of timely customer support and firmware updates. The camera is IP65-rated for weatherproofing, and you can choose a yellow (shown) or blue color for the roof and perch. Sale ends May 10th.

Your Best Bet Under $150

This is the exact same feeder as the one above, but comes with a solar panel to keep it charged. (Note that you will have to ship it separately.) It also comes packaged in a sweet ecru box with gold accents. This is a better tip than Amazon’s gift wrapping method, the ubiquitous polyester drawstring bags, which can cost as little as $6. Note that there is a coupon on the site that brings the price down to $130, and you can use coupon code BF1WIRED12 at checkout to add 12 percent to this package, which brings the price to just $114! Note that this wonderful gift is only available in the blue roof and fish tone color. Coupon is good through May 10th.

Your Best Bet Under $200

As we have seen in my guide to the Best Smart Bird FeedersKiwibit’s Bird Feeder 2 takes all the advantages of the Birdfy Lite, above, and adds high-quality 4K HD video, 8-MP photos, and a feeder that pulls in and out of the feeder for easy refilling, so you don’t have to carry the whole thing to refill. It can have different types of food on each side. The body is heavier and stronger than the models above, and the solar panel is built into the roof, so you don’t have to worry about installing it separately. Note that you will need to pay an additional $50 to have an AI ID if you do not want to deal with registration, but it is not dangerous; It’s easy to put pictures of birds you don’t know into Google.

Cool Smart Bathrooms

At $200, this is the full retail price for the AI ​​ID model that comes with this camera-equipped shower, which just came out last year. However, WIRED readers can use code BATHFORWIRED at checkout (at Birdfy.com) to save an additional 15 percent, bringing the price to $170. This shower is not without its problems – the pump is difficult, the shallow plastic basin requires frequent cleaning, and the images take time to load into the app. But it’s been stable and reliable in my recent test season, and it’s nice not having to deal with the mess of plants and squirrels. (I am squirrel haterand I admit that although I was happy to see them jumping and drinking in this bath.) You can choose from the blue color shown above, or dirty. Coupon is good through June 24th.

If Mother Loves Hummingbirds

These are Smart hummingbird feeder I recommend for its easy-to-use software and easy to clean and refill. This special Mother’s Day bundle makes it easy to clean and refill, and adds 1.75 cups to protect the trip in and out of the house. It has a fully functional solar roof, and can send 5-MP photos and 2K videos to the easy-to-use Birdbuddy app. The frustrating thing about this feeder (and all Birdbuddy feeders) is that there are algorithms at play that prevent the camera from capturing every bird that walks by. However, this is not so difficult with hummingbirds, because the same bird likes to visit regularly throughout the day, and I think that the convenience of this feeder outweighs the difficulties. I also like that, unlike most brands, it can be used out of the box without registration.

A Smart Birdhouse We Love

The Duo normally retails for around $280, so this is only a $30 savings, but I’ve had so much fun with it this spring that I can’t really call it a gift. (It looks good too(if you hate the pretty plastic of smart feeders.) The Bamboo Duo sports two 2-MP cameras, one facing the door to watch the birds come and go, and one tucked inside for easy access. There’s a solar panel that does a good job of keeping the cameras charged regardless of the weather, but if something goes wrong, there’s an extension cord with a 10-foot cable that lets you charge the camera manually or reset it. It comes with four adjustable holes to attract different species, as well as all-metal guards to prevent chewing. I currently have a nest of black chickadees inside me, and I like to have a dual camera view so I can understand everything they are doing.

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