Kactoily Smart AI Bird Feeder Setup and Review

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  • Опубліковано 18 січ 2025

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  • @mudro001
    @mudro001 Рік тому +7

    I'm having problems connecting

  • @CharleyHansen
    @CharleyHansen 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks for the review. Did you make a video that shows it recognizing birds and how that looks?

  • @psmith6852
    @psmith6852 2 роки тому +3

    Love that bird feeder !!!!

  • @johnthebastist
    @johnthebastist Місяць тому

    Love this camera! Had to hang mine up high. Damn squirrels!

  • @kilroywashere123
    @kilroywashere123 14 днів тому

    I wish there was a video showing more details on why there are all these screws. And I could not screw the perch on at all.

  • @lauriefiegleman6326
    @lauriefiegleman6326 9 місяців тому +1

    The light is just constantly blinking green and I have no one to contact & have no idea how to get this going. I would appreciate any help and thank you.

  • @NatureBackyard
    @NatureBackyard 2 роки тому +1

    beautiful got one feeder & feeding everyday .!!!!

  • @OurTeslaModelXJourney
    @OurTeslaModelXJourney Рік тому +1

    First time to your channel. Thinking about buying one of theses. Noticed your Tesla HotWheels/Matchbox in the background right away:-)

    • @BigCVlogs
      @BigCVlogs  Рік тому

      I'm slowly making a collection as I find them. We have a 2018 Model 3.

  • @claudiacallen
    @claudiacallen 9 місяців тому +2

    I loved it for about a year …..and then it sto😢working and I could never troubleshoot to get it going again and will not get another one….too difficult to get any info on it

  • @russgulley7193
    @russgulley7193 Місяць тому

    Good review, just one question why is the solar panel wire not visible in your video?

    • @johntrimmel1051
      @johntrimmel1051 5 днів тому

      It is hidden from view on top. Out of the way

  • @barbkeim8389
    @barbkeim8389 10 місяців тому

    How do you use the USB cord that's in the box? Does camera come out? Thanks

  • @rebeccakneller4657
    @rebeccakneller4657 2 роки тому +1

    My solar panel does not charge my feeder camera. I am unable to locate a contact to find out why.

    • @tinkeroonie
      @tinkeroonie Рік тому +1

      Do you have the solar panel plugged into the camera? Also, do you have the feeder oriented so that the solar panel gets plenty of sunshine? Also, if you sent an invitation to someone else to view it, and they are utilizing it, you may not be seeing an accurate charge % showing if you and the other viewer haven't both closed the app.

  • @AnnaKolliopoulos
    @AnnaKolliopoulos Рік тому +2

    How do you prevent squirrels from eating all the bird seed with the mount on a fence or tree?

    • @BigCVlogs
      @BigCVlogs  Рік тому

      The manual says to set the motion light to come on, but I never did that because I figured it would scare the birds away. Honestly tho I don't think I saw a squirrel on my camera that I remember tho. It might just be my area tho, not a lot of trees around my home.

  • @mauricioquinonez3544
    @mauricioquinonez3544 Рік тому +1

    Thanks. Wonderful review ❤

  • @dawnbadia1372
    @dawnbadia1372 2 роки тому +1

    Can you tell us how to get it to save to the collection? I can't seem to get mine to do that!

    • @BigCVlogs
      @BigCVlogs  2 роки тому

      I noticed after posting this video that mine didnt do this as well. It randomly saves some but not all. I think its an app issue myself but I could be wrong. It is pretty far from my WiFi so it might be my WiFi.

  • @margaretschuster3740
    @margaretschuster3740 Рік тому +1

    I love this concept. I’m looking for how to adjust the camera. It picks up motion from the kitchen window and porch. No birds yet… Any suggestions??

    • @BigCVlogs
      @BigCVlogs  Рік тому

      Sadly I have had this issue before. I am not sure why it happens honestly. I think the app needs an update myself.

  • @loragray1924
    @loragray1924 5 місяців тому

    Can you put it in a tree. how do you keep the squirrels out?

  • @lauriefiegleman6326
    @lauriefiegleman6326 9 місяців тому

    My power went off two weeks ago and now I cannot get the camera back online. I have tried all the reset methods but when I stick the pin in the hole, it touches nothing is there anyway that I could contact you? I am so upset about this as I love the camera.

  • @saffybonbon
    @saffybonbon 9 місяців тому

    Are you able to turn the camera on/off? 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

  • @shirleyhimel2724
    @shirleyhimel2724 10 місяців тому +1

    😮The mice found it and they love the bird food! Any suggestions on how to discourage them?

    • @BigCVlogs
      @BigCVlogs  10 місяців тому

      The only thing I can think of is if you able to mount it on a metal pole that the mouse cant climb... but I feel like that could even climb that lol.

    • @johntrimmel1051
      @johntrimmel1051 5 днів тому

      Cats

  • @staceystewart9060
    @staceystewart9060 2 роки тому +1

    Can’t get it to identify birds. Can you help me?

  • @tinkeroonie
    @tinkeroonie Рік тому +1

    Do you know if this feeder is capable of streaming to UA-cam? I can't seem to find or figure out what the rtsp address is. Or even if there is one.

    • @BigCVlogs
      @BigCVlogs  Рік тому

      No, I dont recall any settings for that or any mention from the company about that.

  • @annawilt7758
    @annawilt7758 Рік тому

    Have you gotten the automations to work? I’m trying to have the siren go off at nights when raccoons mess with it, but nothings working.

  • @hugocastelblanco4925
    @hugocastelblanco4925 Рік тому +1

    My camera is new, but the battery does not charge. How can I replace it?

    • @johntrimmel1051
      @johntrimmel1051 5 днів тому

      Charge the battery first with an inside usb cord from your ac outlet

  • @jennyrobertson
    @jennyrobertson Рік тому

    How do you clean it? Mine got wet. 😞

  • @kathygramlich
    @kathygramlich 2 роки тому +1

    So if you need to recharge the camera do you have to bring the whole feeder in ???

    • @BigCVlogs
      @BigCVlogs  2 роки тому

      Sadly I think so. I don't recall being able to remove the camera.

    • @tinkeroonie
      @tinkeroonie Рік тому

      You can just take the camera unit inside to recharge it.

    • @TheGoody2323
      @TheGoody2323 11 місяців тому

      You can take the camera out.. there’s a screw with a piece of plastic on the backside of the camera. This review isn’t very helpful

    • @shuggiemcg1
      @shuggiemcg1 11 місяців тому

      @@TheGoody2323 Can you live stream to UA-cam with this camera ?
      TIA

    • @TheGoody2323
      @TheGoody2323 11 місяців тому +1

      @@shuggiemcg1 I’m not sure

  • @kathygramlich
    @kathygramlich Рік тому +1

    When you scan the barcode how do you do that??

    • @BigCVlogs
      @BigCVlogs  Рік тому

      check your phones brightness and also remove any screen protectors, that can sometimes block the scan. But outside of that, once the barcode is showing on the phone screen, just scan it with the camera and it should do the rest instantly.

  • @radopeter1569
    @radopeter1569 2 роки тому +1

    I ordered a bird feeder, I'm waiting for the package.

    • @blxlaat
      @blxlaat 2 роки тому

      how is it?

    • @radopeter1569
      @radopeter1569 2 роки тому

      Everything is ok. The production is good. The application is ok. The camera battery is good.

  • @LauraCanoSanchez
    @LauraCanoSanchez 7 місяців тому

    What if your camera records to high can only see the head of the bird

    • @Shesaved
      @Shesaved 7 місяців тому

      You can tilt the camera down 😊

  • @mytubaiscold1
    @mytubaiscold1 2 роки тому +1

    i set mine up fine then wanted to share it with my wife so i used the Share it feature. She received the app and i set it up for her but when i did that, it deleted my feeder so now she has it and i dont. There is a mandatory purchase of icloud . otherwise you wont be able to use it even though it has a TF card

  • @leandrol2752
    @leandrol2752 2 роки тому +1

    My motion sensor is not working well. At the first week I received a lot of alarms of birds visiting the feeder, but stopped days ago and I realized that the sensor is not working. Can someone help me?

    • @BigCVlogs
      @BigCVlogs  2 роки тому +1

      I've sadly notice the same issue recently. I'm hoping it's an software issue and they can fix it with an update.

    • @leandrol2752
      @leandrol2752 2 роки тому

      Yeah I hope so...
      I sent a message to the developers explaing the issue but they did not respond until now. I'm very sad with this situation.

    • @jodiestouffer1038
      @jodiestouffer1038 Рік тому +1

      Ours worked for 2 weeks, battery died solar panel did not charge, and battery won't charge, been on charger for 3 days, it's at 4% and won't move

    • @leandrol2752
      @leandrol2752 Рік тому

      I synchronized again the camera and repeated the installation and now my motion sensor is working well.

    • @carifrye7087
      @carifrye7087 Рік тому

      How do you know when battery is fully charged

  • @obxman13
    @obxman13 6 місяців тому

    Changed enternet, can not reconnect to internet

  • @DougRichard-p7s
    @DougRichard-p7s Рік тому

    I've had my feeder up since May and it worked well until July 11. But since I can see no playback. Bird detection and live stream still work. App is up to date and camera has been restarted. Any ideas why playback stopped working?

  • @LazyLabneh
    @LazyLabneh Рік тому

    My will not sync to my network. I’ve tried for hours and no luck.

    • @pickelw
      @pickelw Рік тому

      When the barcode shows on the iPhone or iPad put the phone or iPad up to the bird feeder camera. You may need to move closer or further away to get the bird feeder camera to recognize the bar code. It may be easier to take the camera out of the feeder to do this. Make sure you have used the paper clip to reset the camera. The reset hole is labeled sync and is located on the top of the camera next to the power plug. The sync will only work on the old 2.5 WiFi. It will not work on the 5 WiFi. Also make sure the usb is unplugged during setup. Follow the video step by step it is a life saver.

    • @mudro001
      @mudro001 Рік тому

      @@pickelw do you realize how hard it is to take the camera out

  • @kimschechter5734
    @kimschechter5734 Рік тому +2

    can anyone help me with setting this up? the battery is fully charged and I downloaded the app but I do not get a blinking red light on the camera and it will not pair with my blue tooth. the directions say there is a re-set button but there really is no button to press. I do have the correct GHz.

    • @BigCVlogs
      @BigCVlogs  Рік тому +1

      I believe the reset button is a tiny hole that you need to press with like a paperclip that's near the SD card.

    • @kimschechter5734
      @kimschechter5734 Рік тому +1

      @@BigCVlogs thank you. I got it working by turning the on off switch again.

    • @pickelw
      @pickelw Рік тому

      When the barcode shows on the iPhone or iPad put the phone or iPad up to the bird feeder camera. You may need to move closer or further away to get the bird feeder camera to recognize the bar code. It may be easier to take the camera out of the feeder to do this. Make sure you have used the paper clip to reset the camera. The reset hole is labeled sync and is located on the top of the camera next to the power plug. The sync will only work on the old 2.5 WiFi. It will not work on the 5 WiFi. Also make sure the usb is unplugged during setup. Follow the video step by step it is a life saver.

  • @normalinkwald9873
    @normalinkwald9873 Рік тому

    Mine does not have a sync button.

    • @pickelw
      @pickelw Рік тому

      The sync is a hole on the top of the camera to the left of the power plug. Use the enclosed paper clip tool to do the reset. Push the clip in, count to 5, remove it. The camera should make a tone and light up.

  • @edwinungerer7989
    @edwinungerer7989 2 місяці тому

    I wanted to see a bird

  • @ryanmckee2089
    @ryanmckee2089 2 роки тому

    A family member purchased this feeder but can’t get it to sync to her phone. I’ve tried it on different phones following the steps properly. It just won’t connect. Anyone have any idea what the problem is?

    • @wandatang3192
      @wandatang3192 2 роки тому

      please confirm that one has downloaded the right App, f scan the QR code on the product or manual to download the right app, only 2.4Ghz wifi is available, 5G is not workable.

    • @markfaulkner8176
      @markfaulkner8176 Рік тому +1

      Same issue here. It will not show up on the Bluetooth list so it isn’t pairing. Really frustrating

    • @tinkeroonie
      @tinkeroonie Рік тому

      Wi-Fi, not Bluetooth.

    • @pickelw
      @pickelw Рік тому

      When the barcode shows on the iPhone or iPad put the phone or iPad up to the bird feeder camera. You may need to move closer or further away to get the bird feeder camera to recognize the bar code. It may be easier to take the camera out of the feeder to do this. Make sure you have used the paper clip to reset the camera. The reset hole is labeled sync and is located on the top of the camera next to the power plug. The sync will only work on the old 2.5 WiFi. It will not work on the 5 WiFi. Also make sure the usb is unplugged during setup. Follow the video step by step it is a life saver.

  • @mudro001
    @mudro001 Рік тому +1

    All I had to do was point my cell phone up to the camera!!!!!!!!!! I kept thinking I had to point the QR code to the camera.

  • @normalinkwald9873
    @normalinkwald9873 Рік тому +1

    I am having a terrible time setting this!

  • @barbgraeve6153
    @barbgraeve6153 День тому

    Sorry Bud, but slow down! We older folks can't keep up. But thanks for doing this.

  • @gareymoore7881
    @gareymoore7881 5 місяців тому

    Bird feeder works great until you run out of space on the sd card

  • @teresarommel
    @teresarommel Рік тому +2

    Your instructions are not helpful. You tell us to switch it on yet you don’t show a close up on exactly how to do that. The instructions should say to remove the ope rubber protector. The instructions from the company are useless

    • @BigCVlogs
      @BigCVlogs  Рік тому +2

      It's literally a switch that you slide on top of the camera.

    • @jaywockhardt
      @jaywockhardt Рік тому

      You cant follow this tutorial if you have the same brain as the bird teresa😂

  • @normalinkwald9873
    @normalinkwald9873 Рік тому

    The Manual does not match the item.

  • @roberthumphreys4398
    @roberthumphreys4398 Рік тому

    The material used in the feeder is cheep, brittle polystyrene. Mine came with the base broken where the right side of the metal perch attached to the feeder. Should have purchased a metal feeder. The app has a low rating, and the AI is only about 50% accurate. The manual is terrible.

  • @drkrein1944
    @drkrein1944 Рік тому +1

    Wow, could you have talked any faster and showed less of what you were doing? Nothing so far about TF card. overall, 1 out of 5 starrs

    • @pickelw
      @pickelw Рік тому +1

      Another viewer said the TF card doesn’t work. They stated you MUST purchase the cloud. Not sure! The manual said maximum of 128MB SD card. Also, THE CARD MUST BE INSERTED WITH THE POWER OFF! The camera may not recognize the card otherwise!

    • @mudro001
      @mudro001 Рік тому

      I had to constantly stop and rewind.