LKBird Smart Bird Feeder with Camera Set-up and Review
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
- I recently got a LKBird Smart Bird Feeder with Camera. I’ve been using it for about a week now and it’s been working great. The set up was pretty easy but I’m color blind so I had trouble finding the reset button. It’s a tiny red dot next to the plug in for the solar panel. It seemed to me that the picture in the manual was confusing the way it was presented. You have to reset the camera to get it to work. Once I got past that everything went well. The QR code didn’t work with my iPad but it was easy to find on the App Store. You have to set it up just like any other account. The video quality and screenshots are in HD. I had so many birds coming to it I turned of the notifications. Just go to the playback feature and watch all the videos you want to. You can save the videos too. Take a screenshot and it will allow you to get identification. Free for life!
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Thank you for the review. I'm thinking this will be a great Father's day gift for my senior Dad ❤
I think he would enjoy it.
Hello Sir!!!!
I want to thank u so very much for this video. My father bought this for my mom in AZ but she couldn't keep the pigeons off and that's all she was getting. So she regifted it to me and I could not get it working, but thanks to ur video and step by step... it's working!!! I can't wait to see if I catch sight of some lil bird I haven't seen yet. Again, Thank u!!! Much love from middle south Ga!
You’re welcome. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.
Larry, this is great! Glad you got one!!!
Thanks John. I’ve been working with it for about a week now. I’ll post a follow up soon.
This was very helpful. Thank you!
You’re welcome. Glad it helped. Thanks for sharing and watching
That's exciting Larry, I hope you have better luck with this one.
Thanks Tim. So far the bird identification hasn’t failed identifying them. I’m still learning how to use it
Looks like a nice feed. In my opinion, there's not a better or more deserving person to review a bird product. I trust it will prove to be a good and useful product. Have a good day, and enjoy!
Thanks Jimmy for your vote of confidence, much appreciated. Hope you’ve got you power back. Saw pictures of Sullivan on the news, just awful devastation.
@Larry Satchwell yes, a friend of mine had a lot of house damage. They completely lost some barns and garage. His car was in the garage. I'm sure it's totaled. Their neighbor and her son were both killed. You hear a lot of different things, but I think we only had 4 deaths. 1 is too many, but could have been a lot worse.
@Larry Satchwell p.s we were only about 6 to 8 miles from the blunt of the tornado. We was without electricity from 10:30 Friday night till 6 Sunday morning.
@@Jimmy-wd5nk glad you all are ok. Also glad it wasn’t any worse.
Looks like a nice product. You are the reason I started hanging out feeders for the birds. Honestly, I would like to see them replace the screws with a rare earth magnet.
Those little screws? I agree. I heard from them about that and they said they are redesigning that part. Thanks for feeding the birds, I’m sure they appreciate it and thanks for watching and sharing
I thought the printed instructions were very poorly written. If it hadn't been for your video, the set up would have been extreemly frustrating. Or maybe I'm just a Luddite. Once I get the camera charged, sync'ed and installed, I'll revisit my comments a give an update. Thanks for your help!
I can understand your frustration. I had trouble trying to get it set up on my iPad. Once I switched to my phone it was easier. Hope everything works out for you, it takes great videos and live streams. Good luck
Your channel has gone to the birds! 😆
True, that’s what’s getting the views and with track season here I don’t have time to start bigger projects. That will change when track season is over.
@@LSatch It is definitely working, since you got a product review.
Now you'll have to do a comparison video between the 2 you have so that more companies send you their bird watching feeders.
@@leisurelylogan it’s already happened 😄 I have another one waiting now. Unbelievable
Hey Larry - I got one for Christmas and the set up was as easy as you mention and I have great vision even in low light. It provides me a notification that "something" just provided moment. All of that is cool ... what is missing for me is I want it to begin filming the moment it sees something, otherwise by the time I respond to a momement notification, the bird is long gone.
Is there a setting where it automatically begins filming? I am at a loss.
As long as you have NOT formatted the SD card, when you open the app, look at the bottom of the screen for an ^ symbol. Tap it and you should see a playback. If you tap it you should be able to see every video the camera captured.
Hope this answers your question. Let me know if you need further information. Larry
I wish you had shown how you charged the battery, both with camera apart from the feeder and when it is in the feeder.
I’m sorry. There is no need to take the camera out to charge it, I never do. Tilt the camera forward and down. You’ll see the top of the camera. It should have a rubber cover on it. Take the cover off and you’ll see a port similar to what you see on any phone or other device that needs charging. I usually charge it over night when I initially charge it. Unless it’s in the shade the solar panel will charge it from then on. I have not charged mine since I installed it. If it’s in the shade just bring it in and repeat the steps above. Hope this helps. Let me know
My camera won’t stay in the area for it. It arrive with the camera out
@@kathleenm7273 I’m sorry this happened. Have you contacted support? I don’t work for them, I just did the review. There should be a screw in the back of the plastic that holds the camera in. Contact support right away, when I was setting up my feeder they were very helpful.
Wow great video. O have mine but can u tell me where the chargeable batteries go. It seems my pics and video r not keeping a update.
The batteries are in the camera, impossible to get to. You should be able to see the battery is charged. I just got home from an 8 hour drive. I’ll try to explain it better tomorrow.
I’ve got my set up, but I would like to know how to save the videos. I can save a still picture from the video, but I don’t know how to save the video itself.
I’m sorry Sherry but mine has been offline for months and I haven’t tried to get it going again. I don’t remember how to do it. Have you reached out to support? I’ll try to get mine going this weekend and if I do, I’ll try to help you more.
Thanks Larry, now I know how to set this thing up.
You’re welcome.
What non WIFI-Bluetooth are available? recommendations please. (our birds just don't want useless subscriptions being sicked on us)
Not exactly sure what you’re asking. Without WiFi it’s just another bird feeder. No need to buy such an expensive bird feeder if you’re just going to feed the birds and not use the camera feature. To use the AI recognition and video capture you have to use WiFi. Hope this helps.
On second thought, several minutes later….the SD card will hold the video and photos I think. I’ve never tried it.
How do you turn the camera off completely? No matter the position of the switch on the camera, I still get the video feed/notifications on the app, so it seems like it's permanently on. Is there another way?
I don’t think you can turn it off. If you leave it in a place where the solar panel doesn’t get sunlight the battery will eventually run out and then it will turn off. You can turn off the notifications in the settings. I would try asking support, they will know how to turn it off
Do you know how to turn off the motion alarm without turning off the video camera? The alarm is useless, the squirrels ignore it completely and keep on eating the bird seed. I would like to be able to get video recordings without the alarm going off.
I think this should do it. Above the picture when you open the app are three symbols an envelope, and six sided figure and a box with an arrow. Click on the six sided figure and it will take you to settings. Look for alarm settings and open it, turn off both flashlight and audible settings.
How do you get the camera out to recharge it if there is not enough sun for solar?
Unfortunately the camera doesn’t come out. LK bird was one of the earliest of these types of feeders. Other companies have figured out how to make them removable. You will need to take the feeder off of the bracket and bring the entire feeder in the house. Otherwise you could take a long extension cord and charge it that way
Once you get thru to the prompt download the QR code....just point your cell phone toward the camera and it will load.
Right
Have you tried the bird feeders that you can attach to your window and was it a good deal ?
I have never tried those but one of my daughters has one at her house and really enjoys it. As for it being a good idea, I’m not sure but it works for her with no problems
Sorry, after thinking about my last response, I don't think I answered you question, was this a good deal. These type camera birdfeeders are expensive. All are over $200. This one has a built in solar panel that is doing a great job with keeping the battery charged. It just depend on how much you like to watch these little creatures do their thing as to whether or not it's a good match for you. Hope this helps
DO you know how to clear the SD card to continue recording playback?
I put into my computer and look at the file. Highlight all the videos and click the trash can or delete. When asked if I want to delete all a click yes. I have run into problems trying to clear sd cards that comes with some feeders. No matter what I try to do they are formatted in such a way that I can’t clear them no matter what I try to do.
@@LSatch mine wont fit in any of my computers to even try to clear. Im not sure what to do without paying for Cloud storage
@@carynpollock4150 if it is a micro card you need an adapter. I use my laptop. I haven't had a bigger computer for years. Maybe a friend or relative has a computer that will work.
Most of these cameras come with at least a three day cloud loop that you can record from onto you tablet or laptop.
Does it have to stay close to the house for wifi signal?
No not really close. Once you have the camera set up you can take it to where you want to put it and check the signal on the app. Mine shows the signal is weak but it still captures everything.
How do ypu keep squirrels out?
This is what I do
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Hello Larry
Good morning Gary
Does the camera take video or just pictures? So far I'm not getting any videos, or I've got a setting wrong, or don't know what I'm doing frankly. HELP!!!
It only takes videos. Once you have a video, you can take a picture when you are playing the video back. DO NOT FORMAT THE SD CARD. I need a little more information to be able to help you. You have the account set up? You’ve paired the camera with the QR code? You have a 2.something G (I can never remember) WiFi connection?
What I have received and what you are describing are two different things. I received no memory card nor any recharger cord. When I looked for the QR cord on the box, there was none. There were three different QR codes that said to use for instructions. One connected me to ViceHome and the other to Dulcety. These were the only QR codes. I signed in with the ViceHome but it is a completely different setup then Bird Lover. Did I receive the wrong box? Who should I contact to get the problem resolved?
Wow, this sounds like a mess. You need to contact support right away. I have nothing to do with this company other than a review of what they sent me. Good luck, sorry I can’t help you more.
Will not scan the QR code
Sometimes it’s really hard to get your camera “just right”. Be patient is my only advice
This thing made us completely crazy! It makes pictures of every little movement. It rains? 1000 pictures of rain drops falling. We turned it off. Now its just a way to expensive birdfeeder.
Sorry, I can’t help you. All I can say is that mine is still working. Have you contacted support?
@@LSatch yeah i did but they dont know why or what is the reason he does this. Im reinstalling today. Hoping an update has came through. It’s been a year now.
@@alrikdewaardt good luck. I hope it starts working soon.
Looks like this company doesn't make the bird feeder anymore.
Thanks for the update. I have not looked at their website in months. I’m not sure what they will be offering for support.
Well, at least this one doesn't claim to identify birds.
But it does. I’ve been playing with it and so far it hasn’t missed one and it comes with the feeder, no additional purchases. I’ll post a follow up soon.
Not nearly as easy as you described especially the setup!
Sorry to hear that. Did you get it working? Did you contact support? Can I help in any way?
Wouldn't connect to my v6 network but it would if I set it to the guest account? Don't know why but it's working now.@@LSatch
Glad you got it working. I know they can be frustrating.