Why it may suit you
- A squirrel-resistant camera feeder with no subscription at all, if you don’t need the app to name each bird.
Know before you buy
- The app does not name species: its AI only checks that the visitor is a bird before it alerts you.
- No solar panel: the camera’s 4,000 mAh battery comes off to charge by USB-C; the Solar version adds a panel.
- Joins 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only and works best within 50 ft of the router; videos play in the app only, not on a computer or TV.
Features & practical details
- Model
- Perky-Pet SPCAM
- Seed capacity
- 3.5 lb of mixed seed
- Recommended seed
- Black-oil sunflower, hulled sunflower, mixed seed or safflower
- Camera
- 1080p HD with a motion sensor, 2 MP photos, 110° field of view, night vision, built-in microphone; each visit is saved as three photos and a 30-second video
- Power
- 4,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery, charged by USB-C (charger not included); no solar panel
- Free bird ID
- None: the app’s AI only checks that the visitor is a bird before it alerts you; Perky-Pet says the app has no species labeling
- Storage
- 10 GB of cloud storage in the app, about 400 visits; anything not kept as a favorite expires after 10 days; Perky-Pet names no memory card
- Squirrel mechanism
- A weight-activated Seed Shield closes the ports, with three weight settings; Sure-Lock caps keep the lid on
- Cleaning
- Perky-Pet says wash it at least every two weeks with warm, soapy water; the camera slides off its mounting plate
- Weather range
- The FAQ gives 14°F to 122°F for the camera and says to store it indoors when colder; the product page gives -5°F to 120°F
- Mounting
- Hangs from the metal S-hook in the box; hang it with at least 18 in of clearance on all sides
- Dimensions
- 9.25 x 10.6 x 15.9 in (length x width x height)
- Warranty
- 2 years, covering manufacturing defects and animal damage (Perky-Pet’s answer on the product page)
- Returns
- Most direct Woodstream purchases may be returned within 30 days of receipt in original condition and packaging, shipped prepaid; merchandise cost is refunded or replaced
Camera, app & service
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHzCheck Wi-Fi at your feeder →
- Router security
- Not stated
- Live view
- Yes
- Bird ID without a plan
- No: the app alerts you to birds but does not name themHow bird identification works →
- Local storage
- Not statedCamera storage choices →
- Solar included
- No; check the exact bundle
- App
- Perky-Pet
- Storage & downloads
- Each visit is saved in the app as three photos and a 30-second video; 10 GB of cloud storage holds about 400 visits, and anything not kept as a favorite expires after 10 days. Download clips to keep them.
- Guest access
- Share the feeder with up to three people; guests use the app free.
- After cancellation
- Nothing to cancel: Perky-Pet sells no subscription.What to check before cancelling →
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.
Perky-Pet store
Fee and terms checked Oct 13, 2026.
No subscription: the Perky-Pet app is free for the owner and for invited guests.
Free app: live view; bird-visit alerts with three photos and a 30-second video; downloads and sharing; 10 GB of cloud storage for favorites; other media expires after 10 days; up to three guests. No recurring annual fee.
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.
Keep the food dry, remove spoiled seed and debris, and choose a compartment you can clean thoroughly. Remove electrical parts as the exact manual directs before washing.