Soliom BF08 specs
| Brand | Soliom |
|---|---|
| Type | Seed feeder |
| Camera | 2K camera with siren, spotlight and two-way audio |
| Night vision | Spotlight (color) |
| AI bird ID | AI terms unclear. AI ID for 10,000+ species is advertised; the BF08 listing doesn't say whether it's free (Soliom's hummingbird listing describes a one-month free AI trial). |
| Storage | Soliom Pro app (terms not stated on the listing) · no microSD slot |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Solar | Solar panel included (5 W panel in the box) |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz |
| Capacity | 2.7 L seed |
| Squirrels | Some squirrel resistance. Metal construction plus app-triggered siren, spotlight and two-way audio. |
| Mounting | Pole, wall or tree |
| Warranty | Not stated on the listing — confirm before buying |
| Price tier | $ Budget (under $100). See Amazon for today's price. |
- All specs from Soliom's Amazon listing (checked Nov 12, 2026); we found no independent test to cite.
Specs are compiled from manufacturer listings and independent reviews and may change between production runs. Check the signal and sun at your spot with the placement checker before you mount it.
The Soliom BF08 is the cheapest solar camera feeder we track: a 2K camera, a 5 W solar panel, a 5,000 mAh battery, a big 2.7 L metal hopper and app-triggered deterrents. Amazon showed it at $58.99 on November 12, 2026, against a $129 list price, with more than 560 ratings averaging 4.3 stars. We haven’t tested it ourselves and found no independent review we could verify, so every spec here comes from Soliom’s listing.
Who it’s for
Budget buyers who want a big, solar-powered camera feeder that stands up to squirrels and can live without guaranteed species ID. If free, well-documented ID matters, the Birdfy Classic costs about $40 more.
Camera and alerts
The 2K camera captures photos and video automatically when birds visit and sends alerts with snapshots through the Soliom Pro app. It also streams live. A spotlight provides light at night. Image quality is basic next to the 4K Kiwibit Solar 4K or Birdfy Metal 2 4K, but fine for watching and sharing on a phone.
The AI question
Soliom advertises AI identification of 10,000+ bird species with species information in the app. The BF08 listing doesn’t say whether that’s free or for how long. Soliom’s hummingbird camera listing describes a one-month free AI identification trial for new users, which suggests a paid plan may follow. Treat ID as a bonus rather than a promise. For feeders that state free ID clearly, see best smart bird feeders without a subscription, and for what you might pay with a plan, use the true cost calculator, which lets you enter a custom subscription price.
Build, capacity and squirrels
Big hopper
At 2.7 L, the BF08 holds far more seed than a Bird Buddy (0.9–1.4 L) or a Birdfy (1.5–1.8 L), and drainage holes help keep seed dry. That means fewer trips outside, especially in winter, and a feeder that can go a long weekend without running dry.
Metal and deterrents
Soliom describes a durable metal build that resists chewing, plus a siren, spotlight and two-way audio you can trigger from the app. Reviewers of other brands’ alarms, such as TechRadar on Birdfy’s, found sound and light deterrents do little against determined squirrels, so pair the feeder with a pole and a baffle. Our squirrel-proof camera feeder guide has the full setup.
Power and Wi-Fi
The 5 W panel is larger than the 3 W panels many rivals include, which helps in partial shade and in winter. The battery is 5,000 mAh. Wi-Fi is 2.4 GHz only. Check signal and sun at your spot with the placement checker, and see smart bird feeder Wi-Fi problems if the connection drops.
Setup tips
Give the 5 W panel the sunniest spot its cable reaches, angled toward the low southern sky in winter. Pair the feeder near the router first, then move it out. And because the hopper is so large, clean it on a schedule: Project FeederWatch recommends washing seed feeders every week or two, more often in wet weather.
What to weigh
- No independent test to confirm camera quality or durability.
- Unclear AI terms.
- 2.4 GHz only.
- Excellent price, capacity and solar wattage for the money.
Alternatives
- Birdfy Classic: free ID and a proven app for $99.99.
- birdsnap TUC: a 32 GB card in the box for local recording.
- Perky-Pet Solar Camera: a mechanical squirrel guard and no fees, but no AI ID.
The verdict
For under $60, the BF08 gives you a big, solar-powered, squirrel-resistant camera feeder. Buy it for the hardware and the price, not for ID you can’t confirm. Check the Soliom BF08 on Amazon, or see the alternatives in our best budget bird feeder cameras.
Accessories and supplies for the Soliom BF08
Official and universal add-ons sold on Amazon: poles and baffles, solar, storage and the seed you'll keep buying. Check the listing confirms your exact model before you buy.
- Mounting109-inch heavy-duty bird feeder pole kit with 5-prong baseUniversal fit
Every feeder here needs a pole for the most squirrel-resistant setup; none include one. Adjustable height and a hook suit hanging Bird Buddy and Perky-Pet feeders. Birdfy and Kiwibit feeders clamp to a pole with their own bracket; check the pole diameter against the bracket.
- Squirrel-proofing19-inch squirrel baffle for bird feeder polesUniversal fit
A wide baffle on a pole placed about 10 ft from jump-off points beats any squirrel feature built into a feeder. Mount it 4–5 ft up; a baffle doesn't help if squirrels can jump from a roof, fence or branch.
- SeedWagner's 76027 Black Oil Sunflower Wild Bird Food, 25 lbUniversal fit
The one seed nearly every feeder bird eats. Buying 25 lb at a time keeps the cost per pound low, and over 13,000 Amazon ratings say the bags are consistent.
- SeedMorning Song Sunflower Hearts & Chips Wild Bird Seed, 10 lbUniversal fit
Hulled sunflower: no shells to clog a camera tray or pile up under the feeder, and small birds eat it faster. Costs more per pound than in-shell seed. Keep it dry; FeederWatch notes hulled seed spoils faster than seed in the shell.
- SeedPennington Select Safflower Seed, 15 lbUniversal fit
Cardinals, titmice and doves take it; squirrels and grackles mostly don't. A good switch when the feeder is being raided.
- SeedWagner's 62050 Nyjer Seed Wild Bird Food, 10 lbUniversal fit
The goldfinch and siskin seed. Nyjer is tiny and spills from most open-tray camera feeders. Use it in a separate small-port finch feeder placed in view of the camera, or a hopper with fine ports.
- SuetHeath DD4-10 All Season High Energy Suet Cakes (10-pack)Universal fit
Woodpeckers, nuthatches, chickadees and wrens. Put a suet cage next to a seed camera feeder, or use a suet-ball holder where the feeder supports one.
- SuetC&S Hot Pepper Delight No-Melt Suet DoughUniversal fit
No-melt suet for warm months, with hot pepper that squirrels tend to leave alone while birds eat it normally.
- MealwormsI LOVE WORMS Dried Mealworms, 5 lbUniversal fit
The bluebird magnet, and a favorite of wrens, chickadees and robins. A small handful in a tray-style camera feeder brings species that ignore seed.
Compatibility checked November 2026. More in our bird feeder camera accessories guide.
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