CES has never been just about phones and TVs. It’s where weird, wonderful, and unexpectedly brilliant tech shows up every year — and in 2026, that includes smart bird feeders.
Yes, really.
FeatherSnap, an award-winning smart bird feeder brand, is heading to CES 2026 in Las Vegas, including a showcase at CES Unveiled on Sunday, January 4, alongside its parent company Tactacam, known for rugged outdoor camera technology. Together, they’re bringing AI-powered, solar-driven feeders to one of the biggest tech stages in the world — and somehow making birdwatching feel like the most relaxing form of data science imaginable.
A Backyard Gadget That Knows Its Birds
At first glance, FeatherSnap looks like a stylish feeder. Then it starts doing things your regular bird feeder absolutely cannot.
FeatherSnap’s Smart Seed and Hummingbird Feeders feature built-in, motion-activated Wi-Fi cameras that capture high-resolution photos and video of every winged visitor. From there, proprietary AI-powered bird identification kicks in, automatically recognizing species and sending the details straight to the FeatherSnap app.
That means users can:
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Identify bird species automatically
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Track visit history and behavior patterns
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Save and share photos and video
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Explore species-level data without becoming an ornithology major
All of it runs on integrated solar panels, keeping the system low-maintenance and energy efficient — which feels very on brand for tech designed to coexist with nature.
STEM Cred, But Make It Chill
FeatherSnap isn’t just birdwatching with better cameras. The platform is STEM.org Authenticated™, earning recognition for its educational value across science, technology, engineering, and math. It also landed in the top 5 percent of toys and games evaluated in STEM.org’s Best in STEM rankings.
In other words, this is one of those rare products that’s:
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Actually educational
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Actually fun
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Not secretly homework
Kids can learn about species and ecosystems, adults can geek out over data and photography, and everyone gets cooler backyard content than their neighbor.
Built by People Who Actually Like Being Outside
FeatherSnap is developed entirely in the United States — from hardware and app development to customer support — and backed by Tactacam’s experience building durable, high-performance outdoor cameras. That shows up in the reliability and design of the feeders, which are clearly meant to live outside, not just look good in a product photo.
“FeatherSnap is enhancing the birdwatching experience using smart technology to spark curiosity, learning, and connection,” said Kelly Hover, FeatherSnap’s Chief Marketing and Experience Officer. “CES provides the perfect platform to showcase how AI, Wi-Fi camera technology, and an engaging mobile app can turn a simple backyard moment into an immersive, educational experience.”
Where to See It at CES 2026
FeatherSnap will be on display during CES Unveiled on January 4, giving journalists and industry insiders an early look at how outdoor tech is expanding into unexpected categories. Attendees can expect product demos, hands-on experience, and a chance to talk shop with the team behind the feeders.
It’s not the loudest tech at CES. It’s not trying to replace your phone. But in a sea of screens and specs, FeatherSnap might be one of the most quietly delightful things on the show floor — proof that sometimes the best tech just helps you notice what’s already flying around your backyard.
CES 2026 runs January 6–9 in Las Vegas.