PetSafe Smart Feed Automatic Dog & Cat Feeder - Programmable Feeding - Adjustable Portion Control - WiFi Pet Feeder - Large Capacity - Stainless Steel Bowl - App Controlled

We have only had this feeder for a few days but so far I am very happy with it (I will update this review if my decision ever changes). As several people have noted, this feeder does not support 5Ghz networks, only 2.4Ghz, so I had to setup my mesh network to only transmit in 2.4Ghz while I set this up, but everything went smooth after that. PROS: --Setup was simple. --The hopper can hold quite a bit of food, which is something I didn't even realize I would like about this. My old automatic pet feeder had a smaller hopper and could not fit the entire bag of dog food, so I always had 1/4th of a bag of dog food that I needed to store. Not with this one -- I can fit the entire bag in the hopper. --The app that you install on your smartphone is intuitive and easy to use. It uses cups as the measurement (1/8th, 1/4th, 3/8th, etc. all the way up to 4 cups) so it is easy to tell how much food your pet will be getting, unlike my old automatic feeder that just listed the servings as 1 portion, 2 portions, etc. (you had to manually measure it to figure out how much 1 portion was). --It is compatible with Alexa (but some minor tweaks needed -- see the CONS section below) CONS (all minor so far): -I didn't like the command you have to speak to use the Alexa skill. "Alexa, ask Smart Feed to feed a snack" just didn't feel natural to me. So, to offset this, I added a routine in the Alexa app so whenever I say "Alexa, feed my dog" or "Alexa, feed <dog's name>" she interprets that as "Alexa, ask Smart Feed to feed a snack". So now I can say what feels more natural to me, and Alexa understand this and passes the right command to the device. Works great and works from any Alexa device in my house (we have 8 echo devices)! -My pups don't understand that they each have their own dish. The main reason why I purchased this auto-feeder is due to the fact that it supports a splitter and two bowls. I set this up so my dogs wouldn't have to share a bowl anymore, but they still eat from the same bowl together (see the picture). Maybe this is what they prefer or maybe it will just take time to teach them... we'll see. Overall, really pleased with this purchase so far and would recommend this to others.

Over time I have gone through multiple of this same feeder. It lasts several years though. It is a perfect solution because I travel for short stints and my dogs get fed (I get notice) when I'm gone. (I also have cameras, water, doggie door and fenced in back yard so they are good alone, and daughter close by if needed). the feeder feed the exact amount it is set to. I have tested it a few times and every time it is right on. It stores a lot of food so you don't have to constantly be filling it and the top is clear so although it also sends a warning to your phone, you can see when it is getting low.

This is our 3rd PetSafe automatic feeder. It’s lightweight, sleek, and incredibly simple to use. The app is straightforward and sends helpful notifications when each meal is dispensed or when the food is running low. I also love that you can trigger extra portions (snacks) on demand. The stainless steel bowl is a huge plus for keeping things cleaner, and the dual power (A/C + battery backup) gives peace of mind. We use the A/C option exclusively, so I can’t speak to battery life. It fits perfectly under my cabinet and has a button on the top for a manual quick push to dispense a small snack. One note: it works best with smaller kibble....larger pieces seem to put too much strain on the conveyor and motor.

I loved this feeder while it worked. It was the purr-fect solution for feeding my cat. It was simple, easy, and reliable (until it wasn't, but more to come on that). My cat got his meals on time, and I got peace of mind knowing I didn’t have to wake up at 6 a.m. to him screaming for breakfast. But after about a year of normal use, the feeder started showing its true colors... or should I say, error messages. At first, it would miss a feeding every now and then, like a moody teenager ignoring chores. Then it decided to really lean into its rebellious phase. After a few years, it completely quit—nothing but a red light and a notification on my phone of a "mechanical error." There was no movement, just silence. My cat stared at it like he was in prison waiting for his final meal to be delivered, wondering where it all went wrong. I reached out to customer support, hoping for some reassurance or maybe a replacement. Instead, I got the customer service equivalent of a shrug and an offer to assist me with placing an order for a new one. It was the cat feeder support equivalent of asking “Have you tried turning it off and on again?” Yes. Many times. Spoiler: that doesn't fix a mechanical problem. For a product that markets itself as “smart,” this one has the lifespan of a mayfly with WiFi. It was amazing when it worked, but for the price, you’d expect something that could outlast a phone charger. If you want a feeder that works reliably for a while and then retires early without warning, this is the one for you. Otherwise, save your time and money and consider another model that doesn’t confuse “smart” with “temporary.”

Four years later, and this feeder is still working like it did on day one. I’ve used it consistently with both dog kibble and smaller cat kibble, and it has performed reliably throughout. The only improvement I’d suggest would be a more robust and versatile kibble dispensing mechanism… the component that actually pushes the kibble out. While standard kibble works great, I’ve tried freeze-dried chunks that occasionally got stuck due to their shape and size. A slightly stronger or more adaptable dispenser would make this product nearly perfect. For comparison, a family member has gone through at least three different kibble dispensers from other brands, each lasting only about a year. This one has clearly stood the test of time. I absolutely recommend this product and would gladly purchase the same model again or an updated version if available. Very grateful for the quality and reliability.

Llevo usando el alimentador un año y mi experiencia ha sido magnífica. Se conecta con facilidad al WiFi y a la app del celular. Me avisa cuando está bajo de alimento o si está por terminarse. La puedes programar por horarios y cantidades necesarias y lo despacha fielmente a lo que se programa. Puedo salir de viaje con la seguridad de que mis gatos reciben su alimento. Para mí es un 10

Hands down the best smart pet feeder. Coming from a Wopet smart feeder, I have experienced no dropped connections or jams/errors. My cat is always fed on time, and the portion control is best in class when compared to the Wopet. I love the feeding notifications that the app provides, as well the simplicity it is to set up a feeding schedule. Although this is slightly more expensive when compared to something like the Wopet, the quality of the feeder is really good and has been reliable.

So many other sophisticated options that work significantly better at half the price. App is antquated and clunky and did not connect. Had to continually reset. Sent back and waiting for refund.

Realmente vale la pena y no me arrepiento de nada!!! Puedes programar las porciones y los horarios algo que me ayudo mucho cuando tenia que salir de casa por varios días, realmente lo recomiendo!!!

I bought this cat feeder a year and a half ago and I’m glad I waited until now to review it. It worked well for the first year. The last few months, the power fluctuated on and off. I thought it might be the cord, so I switched it with another cord I had. This was not the case. I think it died very expensive for a feeder that lasts only one year.