Name: Birdbuddy Hummingbird Feeder Pro Solar
Brand: Birdbuddy

Why it may suit you

Free hummingbird ID and a solar roof; it still needs cleaning at least every second refill.

Know before you buy

Clean it at least every second refill; the solar roof does not reduce nectar-care work.
It needs 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and the internet, and keeps no clips on a memory card.

Choosing between brands? Read Birdfy and Birdbuddy for hummingbirds for the difference in views, nectar care and included memberships.

Features & practical details

Nectar capacity: 14 fl oz
Camera: 5 MP / 2K HDR, 122-degree field of view
Power: 3,800 mAh rechargeable battery and included solar roof
Mounting: Metal hanger included
Cleaning: Twist the stem away from the nectar basin. Remove and brush the flower ports; wash the food parts, rinse and dry fully. Keep the camera and electrical parts out of wash water.
Weather: Camera module IP67
Warranty and returns: 24-month warranty and 90-day authorized return window
Free bird ID: The free app names birds on feeder visits, and you can ask AI+ to look again at a visit it could not name, also free. Naming birds from your own phone photos or sound recordings (Photo & Sound ID) is paid.
Ports and insect barriers: Removable flower ports; additional closed ports included. Add a water-filled ant moat if ants reach the nectar.

Camera, app & service

Wi-Fi bands: 2.4 GHzCheck Wi-Fi at your feeder →
Router security: WPA2
Live view: Yes
Bird ID without a plan: YesHow bird identification works →
Local storage: NoCamera storage choices →
Solar included: Yes; check the exact bundle
App: Birdbuddy
Storage & downloads: Cloud-connected operation; no local storage. Internet is required.
Guest access: Free includes up to 10 guests for photos/video; Family adds guest premium and livestream access.
After cancellation: Cancel in the account or billing store; paid access continues to term end.What to check before cancelling →

Before you buy, check the app runs on your phone and your Wi-Fi reaches the feeder. Run the Wi-Fi check.

Bundles and where to buy

Free months or bird ID for life come with the bundle you buy, not with every feeder from the brand. Keep your receipt.

Hummingbird Feeder Pro Solar, free plan

Fee and terms checked Oct 9, 2026.

Free tier has no renewal fee.

Free: automatic feeder photos and videos; personal feeder livestream, which Birdbuddy says can depend on when you started using the app; bird identification on feeder photos; manually recheck an unidentified feeder photo with AI+; one Nature Chat prompt per day; HD and 2K video; downloads and sharing; up to 10 guests for feeder photos and videos; Photo & Sound ID phone uploads and recordings are excluded. No recurring annual fee.

Hummingbird Feeder Pro Solar + Family

Fee and terms checked Oct 9, 2026.

One month free, then auto-renews at $98.99 per year unless canceled.

1 included month; verify activation rules.

Family: everything in Individual; premium features for guests; guest livestream access; family interactions. Published annual membership: $98.99 per account.

Calculate my membership cost →

What a published hands-on review found

Kat Merck’s WIRED guide, updated June 9, 2026, tested the Pro Smart Solar Hummingbird Feeder, matching this solar model. She found it easy to refill and clean, but some observed visits never appeared in the app.

WIRED identifies a company press sample and a minimum four-week testing policy, without an exact duration for this unit. Treat that missed-capture observation as a tradeoff, not a measured detection rate. We did not conduct this test.

Separate missed captures from missing alerts →

Before it goes outside

Check the exact mount and any required adapters, the loaded weight, and whether you can safely reach the feeder for cleaning. Keep included parts visible on your shopping list so you do not buy them twice.

Nectar needs frequent replacement and cleaning. Choose a batch and a mounting place that make the routine easy. Remove electrical parts as the exact manual directs before washing.

Check placement →Open care checklist →Parts and warranty →

Birdbuddy Hummingbird Feeder Pro Solar