Best Automatic Feeders for Cats and Dogs




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Dogness Mini Smart Automatic Pet Feeder

DOGNESS
  • Numerous smart features
  • Removable stainless steel bowl
  • Opaque food reservoir may make it harder to gauge food supply

Key Specs

  • Food Type: Dry
  • Capacity: “Mini” holds up to 2 lb. or 8 cups, original Smart Feeder holds 6 lb. or 24 cups
  • Controls: Smartphone app for iOS and Android
  • Power: USB power supply with wall adapter; optional backup battery (4 D batteries not included)

There’s a lot to love about the Dogness Smart Automatic Feeder, and the pastel pink and mint green options are love at first sight. Through the Dogness app, you can schedule feedings and set meal sizes, record your voice to call your pet for dinner, and even track leftovers. The app has a learning curve due to sometimes unclear instructions, but most reviewers were satisfied once they got the hang of it.

 

DOUBLES AS PET CAM

Arf Pets Smart Pet Feeder with HD Camera

ARF PETS
  • Holds 29 cups of food
  • Dishwasher-safe bucket and bowl
  • Some reviewers had trouble with initial setup

Key Specs

  • Food Type: Dry
  • Capacity: Up to 29 cups or around 7 lb.
  • Controls: Smartphone app for iOS and Android
  • Power: Included DC wall adapter; optional backup battery (3 D batteries not included)

If you’re in need of both a pet camera and a feeder, you can save time, money, and space by opting for the two-in-one Smart Pet Feeder from Arf Pets. The built-in HD camera allows you to drop in on your pet and even has two-way audio so you can talk to them. Both camera and meal scheduling functions are controlled through the Arf Pets app so you can feed and monitor them from your phone anytime, anyplace.