Get Even Closer To Hummingbirds With The Smart Feeder That's Worth The Splurge

If we're being completely honest, hummingbirds being amazing pollinators and having a positive impact on local ecosystems is only part of reason we want them to visit. The main draw for many trying to attract beautiful hummingbirds to their gardens is the fact that they're downright mesmerizing to watch. To get a better view of these tiny flitting birds, you can hang your hummingbird feeder near a window, DIY a hummingbird feeder mask, or go for it the old fashioned way — sit around and wait for our feathered friends to come by. If you don't have time to lounge on your porch and wait for hummers, you can also invest in the smart Soliom Hummingbird Feeder that comes equipped with a camera and AI technology. This feeder will start recording every time the birds come by and send the footage directly to your smartphone.

In addition to its smart features, the Soliom Hummingbird Feeder is also one of the best hummingbird feeders to attract more feathered friends to your yard. It has a built-in bee guard and ant moat to help keep hummers safe, and is squirrel-proof to prevent unwanted visitors from taking over. The classic red base with yellow flowers is a tried and true color scheme for attracting hummers, and the cylindrical shape is easy to clean and holds plenty of nectar for thirsty birds. You can also choose to mount it from a pole in your garden, hang it from the branches of a tree, or secure it on your porch for easy viewing and access.

The SOLIOM smart feeder comes with a 2K camera that transmits to your smartphone so you can watch hummingbirds sip nectar in real time. The camera itself has AI detection that can tell when a hummingbird is there feeding, and will automatically start recording and saving the footage so you can replay it later. Another smart feature of this feeder is that it comes with a solar panel. This is helpful because your camera will always be charged, and you can avoid the hassle of complex wiring during installation. The lack of cord will help keep ants away who could use it to access the feeder, and you also won't be limited to only using the feeder near power sources.

When setting up your smart feeder, you'll need to make sure it's within range of Wi-Fi, which, if you display the feeder close to your house, shouldn't be a problem. Another caveat with the smart feeder is that some features require a monthly paid subscription. If you just purchase the feeder and not the monthly subscription, you will not have access to the AI detection and will have slightly less cloud storage available for hummingbird footage. The first paid subscription tier costs $6.99 per month or $59.99 annually, but you can also opt for a higher tier if you're in need of more storage. While there are a few minor caveats, the Soloim feeder has an impressive rating of 4.7 stars on Amazon, impressing many users with the amount of hummingbirds it attracts and the quality of the video it provides.