Summary
I’m not sure when bird-watching became so popular, but it seems everybody’s getting into it these days. If you want to see what all the fuss is about without leaving your couch, both Coolfly and Birdfy are discounting their camera-equipped bird feeders for a limited time. Right now, you can buy Coolfy’s Aura Smart Bird Feeder for 140 off) or the Birdfy Feeder from Amazon or Birdfy for 90 off). You can also add a solar panel to the latter for an extra 20 from Birdfy, or grab both the panel and lifetime AI-powered bird identification from [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/NETVUE-Birdfy-Watching-Detected-Identify/dp/B09PNJMZX8?tag=theverge02-20) or [Birdfy](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.birdfy.com%2Fproducts%2Fbirdfy-feeder%3Fvariant%3D50872782979352) for 149.99 (110 off). Coolfly’s solar-powered Aura Smart Bird Feeder is nearly 50 percent off We also found deals on Birdfy’s competing smart feeders, the JBL Charge 6, and Govee’s curtain-style smart lights. We also found deals on Birdfy’s competing smart feeders, the JBL Charge 6, and Govee’s curtain-style smart lights.   My colleague Jennifer Pattison Tuohy called the Aura Smart Bird Feeder an impressive package, praising its large seed hopper, exceptional battery life, and dual solar panels. She also liked its unique side-mounted camera, which provides a more natural, wider view of birds than many other smart feeders. It can capture up to 2.5K video with a 150-degree field of view and offers full-color night vision, cloud and local storage, and AI-powered identification of more than 10,000 bird species, all without a subscription. Birdfy’s feeder offers many of the same perks for less, including 2K video, night vision, and AI-powered identification of more than 6,000 bird species. It also lets you watch visiting birds on your phone, set up notifications for when they stop by, and access recordings via the cloud. Unlike the Aura, however, solar charging and lifetime AI identification aren’t included by default, with a subscription running 49.99 a year if you don’t purchase a bundle. A few more Verge-approved deals
- Now through October 30th, Wootis selling the JBL Charge 6 for 80 off), which is a new low price. The portable, IP68-rated Bluetooth speaker supports lossless audio over USB-C via compatible streaming services — including Spotify — and can automatically adjust the audio to improve clarity and reduce distortion, even at higher volumes. It also conveniently doubles as a USB-C power bank, letting you charge your phone on the go. Wootis selling an 8-in-1 Baseus charging dock for 12 off) with a 90-day Woot warranty for the next two months or so. The small hub lets you easily add several ports to your laptop, gaming handheld, or tablet, and includes an HDMI port, three USB 3.0 ports, gigabit ethernet support, and both SD and microSD card readers. It also supports up to 100W USB-C passthrough charging, so you can keep your laptop or tablet powered while using your connected devices.- Govee’s Smart Curtain Lights 2 are on sale at Amazonstarting at 50 off), which is the best price we’ve seen this year and only $20 shy of their all-time low. The water-resistant curtain lights feature 520 individually controlled LEDs that can be programmed to display colorful patterns, animated GIFs, and even your own images. They also offer more than 200 preset lighting effects, sync with music, and can be controlled via any major smart home platform.