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Birdbuddy has launched the Nook, a smaller smart bird feeder starting at $99, alongside the larger Birdbuddy Home starting at $219. The Nook includes a 2K HDR camera and a 3.8-cup seed reservoir; higher-priced versions add solar charging or a larger perch.
Birdbuddy has launched the Nook, a compact smart bird feeder priced from $99 and designed for smaller spaces and lower budgets. Announced earlier this year at CES 2026 under the name Birdbuddy 2 Mini, the feeder has a circular 2K HDR camera and an app that uses AI to identify visiting bird species.
The Nook’s camera has a 135-degree field of view and is designed to wake when a bird lands, capturing visits without requiring the camera to run continuously. It can record in landscape or portrait orientation, allowing owners to choose a format for photos and videos. Birdbuddy says species identification is handled through its mobile app.
The standard Nook has a 3.8-cup seed reservoir. Birdbuddy also offers a $159 Nook Solar, which adds a solar panel to the feeder’s roof, and a $199 Nook Extended Edition, which adds a larger perch. The reported product details do not specify how often the seed reservoir will need refilling; that will depend on visitor numbers and feeding conditions.
Birdbuddy has also renamed its larger flagship model the Birdbuddy Home. It starts at $219 and uses the same 2K HDR camera and 135-degree view, with a six-cup reservoir, two solar panels on top, a built-in perch extender, dual-band Wi-Fi and an upgraded microphone. The company says the microphone can help the app identify species from birdsong. The solar panels’ ability to keep the battery charged depends on suitable sunlight.
A Lower-Cost Entry to Bird Cameras
The Nook gives shoppers a lower-priced way to try a connected feeder with a camera and app-based species identification, rather than buying Birdbuddy’s larger model. Its $99 starting price is the main distinction, while the optional versions let buyers pay more for solar charging or additional perch space.
The trade-off is capacity and upkeep. With a 3.8-cup reservoir, the Nook holds less seed than the Home’s six-cup container, and the standard model does not include the solar panel offered on the Nook Solar. Buyers weighing the price against ongoing maintenance will need to account for their local bird activity, access to sunlight and willingness to refill or recharge the feeder.
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From CES Names to Store Models
Birdbuddy first announced these feeders at CES 2026. In the launch reported by The Verge, the Birdbuddy 2 Mini became the Nook, while the flagship Birdbuddy 2 became the Home. The products are now listed through Birdbuddy’s online store, with some configurations expected to reach other retailers later this month.
The two models share the camera’s stated resolution and field of view, but differ in size and included features. The Home is the larger option, with a bigger reservoir and solar panels included; the Nook is positioned as the more compact and less expensive model, with solar available as a paid upgrade.
““most accessible smart bird feeder yet””
— Birdbuddy, describing the Nook
Real-World Runtime and Refills
The available product details do not state how long the battery lasts, how often the Nook needs charging, or how much sunlight the solar versions require to maintain charge. Birdbuddy’s report that the Home’s panels can help keep its battery charged is conditional on the feeder being placed where it receives adequate sun.
It is also unclear how reliably the camera and AI identification perform in different weather, lighting and network conditions. No independent test results, subscription details or full specifications for those areas are included in the source material. The actual refill interval for the Nook will vary with bird traffic and seed use.
Retail Availability and Owner Tests
The Nook and Home are available now from Birdbuddy’s online store. The Verge report says some configurations are expected at other retailers later this month, but does not identify which versions or provide a specific date.
For prospective buyers, the next useful details will be retailer listings and hands-on reports that test camera performance, battery life, solar charging and app-based identification. Those results could clarify whether the compact Nook’s lower capacity and the solar upgrades suit different locations and levels of bird activity.
Key Questions
How much does the Birdbuddy Nook cost?
The standard Nook starts at $99. The Nook Solar costs $159, and the Nook Extended Edition costs $199.
What does the Nook Solar add?
The $159 Nook Solar adds a solar panel to the roof. The source does not provide a battery-life estimate or specify how much sunlight is needed.
How is the Nook different from the Birdbuddy Home?
The Nook is the smaller, lower-priced model, with a 3.8-cup reservoir. The Home starts at $219 and has a six-cup reservoir, two solar panels, a built-in perch extender, dual-band Wi-Fi and an upgraded microphone.
What camera does the Nook have?
The Nook has a 2K HDR camera with a 135-degree field of view. It can record in landscape or portrait orientation and is designed to wake when a bird lands.
Where can I buy the new Birdbuddy feeders?
The Nook and Home are available through Birdbuddy’s online store. Some configurations are expected at other retailers later this month, according to The Verge report.
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