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You also specify the amount of food in each meal, from one-eighth of a cup, all the way up to four cups. What’s even more interesting is the scheduling feature, which allows you to set up as many as 12 meal times. It opens to a big feed button you can tap to dump a portion of kibble into the bowl whenever you like. It’s a bare-bones piece of software, but the Smart Feed app seems to work as promised.
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I also tested it with an iPhone X, and was able to connect to the feeder without issues.
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I used a Pixel 3 and had it up and running in a couple of minutes. It prompts you to connect to the feeder and then give it internet access through your Wi-Fi network. It requires an Android phone running Android 6.0 or later or an iPhone running iOS 9 or later.
Petsafe automatic feeder install#
To take advantage of the smart features, you need to install the Smart Feed app for Android or iOS. You can dump a portion into the stainless steel bowl that’s provided by pressing the button on the top. You open the lid and pour kibble into the hopper, and there’s a kind of conveyor belt with sections for individual portions. The Petsafe feeder was a breeze to set up: Take it apart, wash and dry the components, put them back, and plug it in. This is a fairly bulky device, so you’re going to need a suitable space in your kitchen for it - and your chosen spot also needs to be within reach of a power outlet. I tested it out for a week with my cat, Bodhi, to see how well it works. Petsafe’s second-generation Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder costs nearly $200, but it’s packed with features, including smartphone connectivity, and it offers a fairly versatile set of scheduling options. If you are rudely torn from your slumber each morning by a hangry meow, or you’re worried about your faithful canine’s rumbling belly when you have to work overtime, you may appreciate the benefits of an automatic pet feeder.