FeatherSnap Scout Camera Review
The FeatherSnap smart bird feeder camera is a solar powered bird feeder that is able to connect with your WiFi. There will still be a charge for using the FeatherSnap app. The unit will come with a charging cable, lithium rechargeable battery, mounting screws, wall anchors, tree strap, mounting bracket and the bird feeder. This smart bird feeder camera is great for your backyard and provides a great feature to watch and identify all the birds that come into your camera. - TCP Staff
Model # | FeatherSnap Scout Manual
Trailcampro Comprehensive Score:
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Pros
- Will connect to your home WiFi
- AI bird identification
- Solar Powered
- Two separate seed compartments
- Request videos whenever you would like
- Live Feed
- Tells you facts, seed preference, and region on app
- Allows storage of photos under a bird book in app
Cons
- You will have a data plan
- This birdwatching camera will only work during the day
- Not much programmability
- Automatically takes 3 pictures at a time
Be Wary Of Megapixel Ratings
Megapixel ratings for trail cameras seem to increase more & more every year. In reality, the native resolution of 99% of all trail cameras is 5 megapixels or less. Manufacturers artificially inflate megapixel ratings for advertising purposes through a process called interpolation. Interpolated photos are enhanced by software to mimic the file size of a higher megapixel photo, but seldom offer additional clarity or resolution. The result is an exponentially larger file size photo which takes longer to load and slows down the speed of your camera. We always program our cameras to capture photos at the image sensor's native resolution. This allows our cameras to operate as efficiently as possible and store more photos to memory. With shorter load times, this also allows us to review photos at a much quicker pace. To put things in perspective, the trail camera widely considered to be the "Gold Standard" and used by more professional researchers than any other unit is just 3 megapixels.
This unit will have a rechargeable lithium battery, as well as a solar panel on the feeder that will allow the battery to stay recharged by sunlight.
This camera will take 3 photos at a time and a video is also written to the SD card, so you can request a video from the app as well.
Dimensions: 11.9" x 13.4" x 14.9"
Battery Type: Rechargeable/Solar
SD Card Size:
- 32-256 GB
- SDXC or SDUC
- Class 10
- U3
- Video Speed: Minimum V30
- Bus Speed Class: Minimum UHS-1
Case Design
The FeatherSnap is going to be a bird feeder that you can store two different types of seed in the unit. You have a solar panel that will keep the unit charged with an antenna on top. The bracket on the back allows the camera to hang up with two holes for screws or nails. On the bottom of the unit, there are two rails that slide out for the birds to sit on. The camera itself pops in/out of the feeder to get to the SD card or checking the unit. The battery on the camera can be recharged with a cable provided
Camera Setup
- Pull the battery out of the camera for initial charge with the USB cable provided
- Download the FeatherSnap app and create an account
- Tap "My Feeder"
- Tap "Add Feeder"
- Power on camera by holding the power button for one second
- Pairing mode will activate by a flashing blue light on front of camera
- Scan QR code on camera
- Follow on screen instructions
- Place camera back in feeder with power button up
- Fill up bird feeder
Plan:
- $59.99/annually
- $6.99/monthly
Durability
The vast majority of consumer-grade trail cameras are inexpensive, imported devices exposed to harsh conditions 24/7/365. Most manufacturers only offer a one-year warranty. We stock only the most durable units and provide an additional year of warranty at no extra charge. The Trailcampro exclusive 2-year warranty allows you to deal directly with Trailcampro avoiding long wait times on hold with the manufacturer and prolonged periods without a replacement camera. We turn around most warranties in just one business day!
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