Bird AI brings intelligent bird recognition to your compatible camera, helping you discover, identify, and learn more about the birds visiting your space. This guide walks you through the features, settings, and steps to begin using Bird AI.
Overview of Bird AI Features
Bird AI enables your camera to recognize birds and deliver tailored experiences. Key capabilities include:
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Bird Notifications
Receive instant alerts whenever a bird is detected by your camera. -
Bird Video Filtering
Easily locate and view videos containing bird activity within your library. -
Species Information
Access suggested bird species identifications along with educational details.
All Bird AI features are included as part of an active Awareness Subscription Plan.
Requirements
Before you can use Bird AI, please ensure the following:
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Compatible Device
You’ll need a supported smart bird feeder or camera that can recognize birds. -
Awareness Subscription Plan
An active Awareness subscription is required. If you have not yet subscribed, you can activate your plan in the app:- Open the app and navigate to User.
- Tap Try free or Upgrade Now.
- Select your preferred plan and follow the on-screen instructions to complete activation.
Once your plan is active, Bird AI becomes available on your device automatically.
Using Bird AI
When Bird AI is enabled, you can configure notifications, filter videos, and explore species details.
Enabling Bird Notifications
To start receiving notifications when birds are detected:
- Open the app and go to your device settings.
- Tap Notification Settings.
- Locate Bird Fans and toggle it on.
- This setting allows Bird AI to analyze recordings and recognize bird species.
- Under Bird Fans, turn on Notification to receive push alerts, such as "A bird detected."
Notifications will be sent whenever a bird is recognized by your camera.
Filtering Bird Videos
Bird AI automatically tags videos containing birds to make them easy to find.
- Ensure Bird Fans is enabled in Notification Settings.
- When a bird is identified, a bird icon appears on the video in your Library.
- To view only bird-related recordings:
- Open the Library tab in the app.
- Tap the filter icon in the upper-left corner.
- Select Bird to display all videos tagged with bird activity.
Viewing Species Information
You can learn more about birds recognized by Bird AI:
- Open a video marked with the bird icon in your Library.
- If a ">" symbol appears next to "A bird detected," Bird AI has suggested a similar species.
- Tap the symbol to view the recommended species and access a brief Wiki-style description.
If the species information is unavailable or inaccurate, you can help improve recognition:
- Tap Send Feedback on the playback page.
- Enter the correct bird name, and your feedback will be used to enhance the AI model.
Exploring the Birds Page
The Birds page collects all recognized birds with photos sorted by most recent. Each entry displays the species name, visit time, and visit count. When a new species is detected, you’ll receive a push notification and see a New badge next to the photo.