Reviews of Hibird Cam

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List of user reviews and ratings for Hibird Cam

Total ratings

3.30 (Rating count: 32)

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Review summary

Reviewers largely praise Hibird Cam’s camera quality and the feature set, including AI bird identification and customizable notifications. However, the software consistently undercuts that value with reliability and usability issues: slow, unstable live connections; crashing glitches; and interface changes that hamper navigation and multi-device use. Subscriptions for AI identification are a frequent sticking point, with users calling pricing steep or deceptive. Some report AI misidentifications, crashes during AI use, and missing basic features like filters or per-species mute. Overall, the hardware and video capabilities are strong, but the app’s stability, UX, and pricing dominate sentiment.

Pros

Excellent camera/video quality (crystal-clear images and smooth playback).
Feature-rich app with options such as AI bird identification, adjustable zoom, slow-mo recording, and multiple recording formats.
Broad customization options for notifications and video management.

Cons

App performance and stability issues: slow live connection, long setup times, and frequent crashes/glitches.
Poor UI/UX and navigation: confusing updates, limited multi-device use, and difficult video timeline scrolling.
Subscription pricing and upsell: AI identification subscription appears costly and is seen as post-purchase price increases.
AI identification accuracy issues and occasional AI-related crashes during use.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.80

All time rating average: 3.30

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33% (5)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-02	co*****	Works good.But i think it needes to have a feature like the squirrel ai alert but for Birds like starlings,grackles and cowbirds i would love if they added that Because i have lost a lot of bird seed to grackles,cowbirds and starlings
Works good.But i think it needes to have a feature like the squirrel ai alert but for Birds like starlings,grackles and cowbirds i would love if they added that Because i have lost a lot of bird seed to grackles,cowbirds and starlings
2026-05-06	Mc*****	While the camera is very good, the application is very slow and inconsistent when it comes to connecting from a short distance.
While the camera is very good, the application is very slow and inconsistent when it comes to connecting from a short distance.
2026-05-02	St*****	The camera is great so far, but the app is not very user friendly at all. You can only use one email per device you install the app on so if you want to use multiple phones or add an iPad, it is a pain. Using the app on an iPad is awful because the screen is the same size it would be as on your phone. My dad has vision issues so trying to show him how to navigate the app to see live view or saved video is awful. The ai recognition is horrendous but ends up being kind of funny for how bad it is. House finch lands on feeder and I’ve gotten an alert for things like a Canadian Goose or wild turkey ha ha.
The camera is great so far, but the app is not very user friendly at all. You can only use one email per device you install the app on so if you want to use multiple phones or add an iPad, it is a pain. Using the app on an iPad is awful because the screen is the same size it would be as on your phone. My dad has vision issues so trying to show him how to navigate the app to see live view or saved video is awful. The ai recognition is horrendous but ends up being kind of funny for how bad it is. House finch lands on feeder and I’ve gotten an alert for things like a Canadian Goose or wild turkey ha ha.
2026-01-02	Fa*****	No mention of subscription, without which this bird feeder is useless for all intents and purposes. Fake Amazon reviews. Avoid.
No mention of subscription, without which this bird feeder is useless for all intents and purposes. Fake Amazon reviews. Avoid.
2025-11-11	El*****	Good app. Allows 1080p, 2k, 4k, slow-mo recording. You can change zoom 1x-4x. AI species identification with $4.50/mo subscription. Sound feature has bird chirps to call birds, talk to camera or alarm tone to scare off squirrels. Adjustable shooting interval to control number of videos taken. Many other features to customize notifications, log number of visits by species, etc. Crystal-clear videos. Don’t understand the bad reviews, really good app.
Good app. Allows 1080p, 2k, 4k, slow-mo recording. You can change zoom 1x-4x. AI species identification with $4.50/mo subscription. Sound feature has bird chirps to call birds, talk to camera or alarm tone to scare off squirrels. Adjustable shooting interval to control number of videos taken. Many other features to customize notifications, log number of visits by species, etc. Crystal-clear videos. Don’t understand the bad reviews, really good app.
2025-10-11	Cj*****	The quality of the camera is great, but the app not so much. It takes forever to connect to the camera live. Also, they recently changed the interface. When you choose Timeline to scroll videos for a particular day, you only get about 30% of the bottom of the screen to scroll. The rest of the screen is taken up by the space usage notification and dates to choose from. It makes it very difficult to scroll through the videos. You get like one and a half, maybe two at a time.
The quality of the camera is great, but the app not so much. It takes forever to connect to the camera live. Also, they recently changed the interface. When you choose Timeline to scroll videos for a particular day, you only get about 30% of the bottom of the screen to scroll. The rest of the screen is taken up by the space usage notification and dates to choose from. It makes it very difficult to scroll through the videos. You get like one and a half, maybe two at a time.
2025-06-04	Di*****	So far, over an hour trying to connect and the instructions were clearly written by someone who understands software - but not humans. Garbage.
So far, over an hour trying to connect and the instructions were clearly written by someone who understands software - but not humans. Garbage.
2025-04-22	jd*****	I have been paying attention to bird feeders for a long time. Eventually, I chose this camera because of its exquisite appearance and DIY feature from Hibird. The high-definition photos and smooth video connection it presents make me feel that it's worth the money. Now, I can watch the conditions of the little birds in the backyard anytime and anywhere without disturbing them. Moreover, its battery life is also reliable, lasting up to 7 days without charging. Overall, I really like this camera. It's so cool!
I have been paying attention to bird feeders for a long time. Eventually, I chose this camera because of its exquisite appearance and DIY feature from Hibird. The high-definition photos and smooth video connection it presents make me feel that it's worth the money. Now, I can watch the conditions of the little birds in the backyard anytime and anywhere without disturbing them. Moreover, its battery life is also reliable, lasting up to 7 days without charging. Overall, I really like this camera. It's so cool!
2025-04-01	Jl*****	I love this app for my bird feeder camera. I have been experiencing some mild glitches. When I select the AI bird category it kicks me out of the app every time.
I love this app for my bird feeder camera. I have been experiencing some mild glitches. When I select the AI bird category it kicks me out of the app every time.
2025-03-21	jo*****	The new updated app is continually crashing
The new updated app is continually crashing