Enjoy 4K Without Paying Monthly: Inside Kiwibit Beako’s Free Plan
What Do You Get Without a Subscription? Kiwibit Beako’s Free Plan, Explained
One of the most common questions we hear is: “If I don’t pay for a subscription, what can I actually do with the Kiwibit Beako™ Smart Bird Feeder?”
Short answer: a lot. Unlike many smart bird feeders and cameras, Beako does not put basic image quality or core features behind a paywall. You buy the hardware once, and you already unlock the full 4K experience.
Here’s what you get for free, right out of the box.
How We’re Different from “Subscription-First” Brands
Many smart camera and feeder brands follow a different model:
- 4K resolution locked behind a subscription
- Motion alerts or cloud recording limited to a paid plan
- Very short clip lengths or low-quality video on the free tier
With Kiwibit Beako, our philosophy is simple:
If you’ve paid for great hardware, you should get great performance — subscription or not.
That’s why we include 4K livestreaming, motion detection, notifications, and unlimited sharing in the free plan.
What You Can Do on the Free Plan
With the Free plan, you already enjoy:
✅ 4K video & photo resolution Capture crystal-clear clips and stills of every visitor. No downgrade to 1080p or “trial-only” quality.
✅ 4K livestream & footage Watch your feeder in real time in 4K, whether it’s a quiet morning or a busy afternoon feeding frenzy.
✅ Motion detection & notifications Beako detects movement, starts recording, and lets you know when a bird arrives—without any subscription.
✅ Device sharing (no limits) Share access with family and friends. Everyone can enjoy the same live view and clips, even if you’re not in the same house or country.
✅ Cloud storage: 1-day rolling history Recent clips are kept in the cloud for 24 hours, so you can replay yesterday’s visits and save your favorites.
✅ Extended recording up to 20 seconds Each detection can record up to 20 seconds—long enough to capture not just a landing, but a bit of behavior too.
In other words: you’re not just “testing the camera.” You’re truly using your smart bird feeder every day, in full 4K, without paying a monthly fee.
What Kiwibit Plus Adds (And Why It’s Optional)
Our Kiwibit Plus subscription (currently $4.49/month) is designed for people who want deeper insights and a longer archive—not to unlock basic quality.
With Kiwibit Plus, you get:
✔️ AI collection & bird species identification
✔️ Bird Wiki: a richer knowledge base around your visitors
✔️ Auto Capture – Bird Keyshot (best-moment highlights)
✔️ Cloud storage for up to 60 days
✔️ Extended recording up to 3 minutes per clip
These features are powerful, but they’re optional. Your feeder is still fully usable, in 4K, without them.
So, Do You Need a Subscription?
If you want:
- beautiful 4K video and photos,
- real-time livestreaming,
- motion-based clips,
- sharing the view with family,
👉 No, you don’t. The free plan is more than enough.
If you’re the kind of bird lover who wants:
- long-term archives,
- automatic “best shot” highlights,
- rich AI-based species identification,
then Kiwibit Plus is there to deepen the experience.
Either way, once your Kiwibit Beako is installed, you’re getting real value from day one — no subscription required to see your backyard visitors in stunning 4K.
1 comment
I have a new Beako smart feeder and have purchased the annual plus plan. I Cannot record video beyond 10 seconds. Am I still on the free plan? Got the feeder last week .
Thanks