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Birdbuddy has launched the Nook, a smaller smart bird feeder priced from $99. It pairs a 2K HDR camera and AI-powered bird identification with optional solar charging and a larger perch; the company has also renamed its larger flagship model the Birdbuddy Home.
Birdbuddy has launched the Nook, a compact smart bird feeder starting at $99 that the company positions as a more affordable option for smaller spaces. Announced earlier this year as the Birdbuddy 2 Mini, it combines a 2K HDR camera with an app that uses AI to identify visiting bird species.
The Nook’s redesigned circular camera has a 135-degree field of view and wakes when a bird lands, according to the product details in The Verge’s report. The camera can record in landscape or portrait orientation, giving users options for viewing or sharing footage. Birdbuddy’s app is designed to identify the species visiting the feeder.
The base Nook has a 3.8-cup seed reservoir and starts at $99. Birdbuddy also offers the $159 Nook Solar, which adds a solar panel to the roof, and the $199 Nook Extended Edition, which adds a larger perch. The report says the smaller reservoir may require more frequent refilling when many birds visit.
Birdbuddy has also renamed its larger flagship feeder, previously announced as the Birdbuddy 2, to the Birdbuddy Home. Priced at $219, it uses the same 2K HDR camera and 135-degree view but has a six-cup reservoir, two solar panels, a built-in perch extender, dual-band Wi-Fi and an upgraded microphone intended to help the app identify birds through their songs. Birdbuddy products are available from the company’s online store; some configurations are expected at other retailers later this month.
A Lower-Cost Entry to Smart Feeding
The Nook gives shoppers a lower-priced way to try a camera-equipped feeder and Birdbuddy’s species-identification app. Its $99 starting price is below the $219 Birdbuddy Home, while the optional models let buyers pay more for solar charging or a larger perch rather than stepping directly up to the larger feeder.
The trade-offs are practical: the Nook’s 3.8-cup capacity is smaller than the Home’s six cups, and its base version does not include the solar panel. That may matter to people who want fewer refills or charging interruptions. Birdbuddy’s product lineup now separates compact size and a lower entry price from the Home’s larger capacity and additional hardware.
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From CES 2026 to Store Shelves
Birdbuddy announced both feeders at CES 2026, according to The Verge, but the products are now launching under revised names. The Birdbuddy 2 Mini became the Nook, while the Birdbuddy 2 became the Home. The changes clarify the distinction between the smaller, lower-cost feeder and the larger model.
The core camera specification is shared across the two products: a 2K HDR camera with a 135-degree field of view. Differences described in the report include feeder size, seed capacity, solar equipment, perch design, connectivity and microphone features. Birdbuddy sells the models through its own online store, with some configurations due at other retailers later this month.
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Runtime and Retail Availability
The available report does not provide battery-life figures, solar charging rates, or independent performance results for the Nook or Home. Solar charging depends on placement and sunlight; Birdbuddy’s product details say the Home’s panels can help keep the battery charged when the feeder is installed somewhere with adequate sun exposure.
It is also not specified which Nook or Home configurations will reach other retailers later this month, or whether availability and pricing will differ by retailer. The report gives product prices but does not detail shipping costs, regional availability, or any subscription requirements for app features.
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Retail Rollout and Buyer Details
Birdbuddy’s online store is the confirmed sales channel for the launch. The next reported milestone is the arrival of some configurations at other retailers later this month; the company has not identified those configurations or retailers in the source report.
Prospective buyers can compare the Nook’s $99 base model with the solar and extended-perch editions, then weigh those against the larger Home’s extra seed capacity and included solar panels. More information on retailer stock, battery performance and app features may emerge as the products reach customers.
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Key Questions
How much does the Birdbuddy Nook cost?
The base Nook starts at $99. The Nook Solar costs $159, and the Nook Extended Edition costs $199, according to The Verge’s report.
What does the Nook camera do?
It is a 2K HDR camera with a 135-degree field of view that wakes when a bird lands. It can record in landscape or portrait orientation, and Birdbuddy’s app uses AI to identify visiting species.
What is the difference between the Nook and the Birdbuddy Home?
The Nook is the smaller, lower-priced feeder with a 3.8-cup reservoir. The $219 Home has a six-cup reservoir, two solar panels, a built-in perch extender, dual-band Wi-Fi and an upgraded microphone.
Where can I buy the new Birdbuddy feeders?
Both models are available through Birdbuddy’s online store. The report says some configurations are expected at other retailers later this month but does not name the retailers.
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