CES 2026: This smart hummingbird feeder has slow-motion 4K video
Hummingbird feeders have become so popular that they've altered the evolution of these beloved backyard visitors. And soon, a new smart bird feeder from Birdfy will let backyard bird watchers capture hummingbirds in 120 frames per second slow-motion video, fast enough to capture their smallest movements. It's called the Birdfy Hum Bloom, and it features some unique characteristics that sets it apart from other smart bird feeders.
Mashable stopped by the Birdfy booth at CES Unveiled, a media preview event that takes place before CES 2026 to check out the new device.
While the company couldn't share an exact release date for the product, it confirmed a 2026 launch. The Birdfy Hum Bloom is already an honoree in this year's CES Innovation Awards, along with several other Birdfy products, including a smart birdbath that can be used year-round.
Of course, you can already find a ton of smart bird feeders on the market, including the popular Bird Buddy, a crowdfunding success story, Mashable favorite, and 2025 CES highlight. However, the Birdfy Hum Bloom has some features that make it stand out. The device features a unique shape and design that more closely resembles an actual flower, and which Birdfy says will also make it easier to refill.
The smart bird feeder features an 8MP camera that can capture 4K video. However, we're most excited about its slow-motion video capabilities. Hum Bloom can record slow-motion video at 120 fps. Hummingbirds can flap their wings up to 70 times per second, so you should be able to film these beautiful birds like never before.
Birdfy's official product description says the Hum Bloom is "not just a beautiful backyard decoration, but a revolutionary smart feeder for discovery," one that was engineered to make filming notoriously elusive hummingbirds easier but function as a less messy bird feeder. The company's bird identifying AI tech, Birdfy OrniSense AI, is also installed within the device and can recognise over 150 species in the Birdfy app, where you can also make clips of your footage. And if nectar is running low in the feeder, you'll get a notification to top it up.
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Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men’s grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men's product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull-riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he’s also contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl.
Tim studied print journalism at the University of Southern California. He currently splits his time between Brooklyn, NY and Charleston, SC. He's currently working on his second novel, a science-fiction book.
