Does COOLFLY Aura Need a Subscription? What’s Free and What’s Optional
Short answer: COOLFLY Aura includes AI bird identification for the life of your device. You do not need a paid plan for that included AI benefit. COOLFLY Plus and Pro are optional, separate plans for customers who want premium services beyond the included AI identification.
What to expect with Aura
| Aura smart feeder | An all-in-one bird feeder with built-in camera, solar roof, hopper, and feeding tray. |
| AI bird identification | Included for the life of your device. |
| Plus and Pro | Optional plans, separate from AI bird identification. |
What comes with COOLFLY Aura?
Aura combines a bird feeder and a 2.5K camera in one backyard setup. Its core physical features include a wide-angle view, full-color night vision, a solar roof, a removable hopper and tray, a manual seed-flow switch, and a metal feeder guard. AI bird identification for 10,000+ bird species is included for the life of the device.
Aura is built for people who want one integrated feeder-and-camera setup rather than a camera to add to equipment they already own. If you want to compare those approaches before buying, read Flex vs Aura: which setup is right for you?.
What are the optional plans?
COOLFLY Plus and Pro are optional plans that are separate from the AI bird identification benefit included with Aura. At the time of writing, Plus is listed at $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year; Pro is listed at $14.99 per month or $149.99 per year. Plan features and pricing may change, so confirm the current offer in the COOLFLY app before subscribing.
Who is Aura best for?
- Start fresh: You want a complete smart bird feeder rather than a camera for an existing feeder.
- Make cleaning simpler: A removable hopper and feeding tray make routine refill and care easier.
- Prefer an integrated setup: Aura combines a feeder, solar roof, camera, and birdwatching features in one product.
- Want a broad feeder view: Aura is designed for a wide-angle backyard perspective, day and night.
Set Aura up for healthier birdwatching
Clean seed storage and a dry, accessible feeding area help protect birds and make your view more reliable. For care basics, read our outdoor use and charging guide. For help deciding what camera resolution fits your viewing goals, see our bird feeder camera resolution guide.
Want one integrated feeder-and-camera setup?
Aura combines 2.5K birdwatching, lifetime-included AI bird identification, an integrated solar roof, and easy-clean feeding components.
Explore COOLFLY Aura Read the complete subscription guideFrequently asked questions
Do I need Plus or Pro to use AI bird identification on Aura?
No. AI bird identification is included for the life of your Aura device. Plus and Pro are optional, separate plans.
Can I use Aura for bird feeding and birdwatching in the same product?
Yes. Aura is an all-in-one smart bird feeder with a built-in camera, hopper, tray, solar roof, and AI bird identification.
Should I choose Aura or Flex?
Choose Aura for an integrated feeder-and-camera setup. Choose Flex if you want a camera that can work with a feeder, bird bath, birdhouse, or other setup you already have. See the full comparison.
Related decision guide: bird feeder setup guide — compare an integrated smart feeder with other backyard options before buying.