What a smart feeder does
A smart feeder automatically dispenses food at the times you programme. You can control it from your phone, adjust portions, see when your pet has eaten and, in some models, watch a video of each meal. Especially useful if you work outside the home or travel occasionally.
Types of smart feeders
| Type | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic programmable | Fixed schedules without app | โฌ20โ50 |
| WiFi with app | Remote control from phone | โฌ50โ120 |
| With integrated camera | Watch your pet eat | โฌ80โ180 |
| Multi-pet feeder | Microchip/face recognition | โฌ150โ300 |
| Wet food feeder | Fresh wet food portions | โฌ40โ100 |
Options by need
Basic programmable
โฌ20โ50
- Up to 5 meals per day
- Portion control
- Physical screen and buttons
- No WiFi needed
- Great for beginners
WiFi + remote control
โฌ60โ120
- Control from anywhere
- Up to 6 scheduled meals/day
- Eating notifications
- Feeding history
- Integrated camera (some models)
Auto recognition
โฌ150โ300
- Recognises each pet by chip or face
- Different portions per pet
- Prevents one eating the other's food
- Ideal for multi-pet homes
Recommended models
PETLIBRO Granary WiFi
4L WiFi feeder, up to 6 meals/day, integrated camera, app control. Best value for money. From โฌ80.
See price โSureFeed Microchip Feeder
Reads your pet's microchip and only opens for them. Ideal for multi-pet homes or dieting pets. No app but very reliable. From โฌ150.
See price โXiaomi Smart Pet Food Feeder
Affordable, WiFi, up to 10 meals/day, Mi Home app compatible. Good choice if you already have Xiaomi devices. From โฌ50.
See price โPETLIBRO Dockstream Fountain
Smart water fountain with filter and water level sensor. Perfect complement to a smart feeder. From โฌ50.
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