Having an automatic feeder for cats is very useful for those who spend many hours away from home, work with irregular schedules, travel frequently or simply want to control their pet's diet in an easy way to, for example, divide it into several feedings throughout the day or give it the exact amount so that it does not gain weight.
There are many types, connected with remote control, with several tanks, with a camera... and with advanced systems that allow you to even control what different pets living in the same home eat, so that no one eats someone else's ration!
On the market you will find a wide variety of these gadgets for pets, from basic models that release a certain amount of feed at the scheduled time to the most advanced devices with all kinds of functionalities.
Recommended pet feeders
To choose from the variety of products currently sold, in this article you will find the best pet feeders in the opinion of the TreceBits editors.
In our opinion, the Petkit Yum Share Dual Hopper 2 with AI Camera is the best feeder on the market today. That is why it heads this list and is the one we use with our mascot, Laya, who you can see in the image.
It stands out above all for having a AI Camera that even recognizes each animal facially. This is tremendously useful if you have several cats, as you will be able to monitor the nutrition and feeding habits of each of your pets easily.
You already know that each cat has its quirks, some eat faster, others less... and with this feeder you can control what each one of them eats without problem thanks to the facial recognition of the AI Camera, which combined with the health monitoring system through the app, allows you to offer your cat the best feeding experience.
With just one click, you can check on your mobile phone how often each cat is eating, the portions it takes... and you can establish personalized feeding schedules according to the needs of each pet. In our case, it is very useful especially when we are going to be away for a couple of days or go on a trip, as it allows us to check that Laya is eating well and is doing well.
You can even control the levels of food in the bowl, set smart alerts for it to be refilled, scheduling up to 10 feedings a day, and since the camera has silent night vision, we can monitor our pet at any time.
The Petkit Yum Share Dual Hopper 2 connects to your Wi-Fi network. It supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz connectivity, which is a significant improvement over the previous generation, since you don't have to enable a second network at home if you don't want to, as happens with most connected devices.
Also, since it has a real-time voice system, you can make a video call and talk to your cat live. In our case, we also have a recorded message with my voice to call her “Come on!” like I always do when I'm at home when the time comes. This way Laya maintains her routines… and I'm sure she doesn't miss me so much! From experience I tell you that it gives you a lot of peace of mind to have your cat under control when you are away and it is very comforting to be able to interact with him.
As you can see, this Petkit feeder is not simply a food dispenser, but it is a complete feeding and monitoring system. It has two compartments, 2 and 3 liters, with a total capacity of 5 liters. This way you can combine two types of food. For example, I put the usual croquettes in one and in the other, either wet food or Laya's favorite sweets, to give her her treats even when I'm away.
In addition, it works connected to the electrical network, but also has backup batteries. This way I can rest assured that, if the power goes out, the feeder continues to work perfectly.
Its official price in Spain is 169 euros on the PETKIT Spain website. It is a premium feeder, if you are looking for technology and security, it is one of the strongest bets on the market.
Xiaomi Smart Pet Food Feeder 2
This is the second generation of Xiaomi's popular pet feeder, a recommended device for those looking for autonomy, since with a capacity of 5 liters, it can feed a cat for 30 days.
It is managed from the Xiaomi Home app and allows you to schedule schedules, adjust portions and receive alerts when the food level is low. It has a weighing system that shows the weight of the food in the bowl and incorporates an automatic anti-clogging system to prevent the food from getting stuck in the dispenser and your cat from going without food.
It is a basic model, which does not have a camera, although it has interesting details, such as battery backup to continue working in the event of power outages.
Petlibro One RFID Smart Feeder
The Petlibro feeder is designed for homes with several animals. It stands out for having an RFID system, which allows access to be associated with a specific collar or identifier so that only the authorized cat eats.
If one cat eats too much, another needs a controlled diet and another should not steal other people's food, this device solves the problems in an elegant and technical way, opening the feeder only when the authorized cat is nearby and recording who has eaten and when.
Its app allows you to manage schedules, portions and alerts, and the design is very simple, with a front skylight that facilitates access to the feed without opening the entire tank.
oneisall 5L Dual Bowl
oneisall has a 5-liter capacity feeder with a double bowl, which is especially attractive if you have two cats. By having two separate bowls, it is especially useful if your cats eat at different speeds or if one tends to be more dominant at mealtime.
It also includes a voice recorder, a nice addition that allows you to record your voice so that the cat can listen to it when it's time to eat. This can help create a stronger bond as your feline associates the sound with mealtime, something many cats understand very well.
WiFi feeder lighthouse with 3MP camera
Faroro has a device with a good relationship between technology and price. Its great asset is the 3 megapixel camera with WiFi, which allows you to see the cat in real time and check what happens when you are not at home.
Its app allows you to control schedules, portions and monitoring from your mobile. It has low food alerts, eating history, and complete portion and schedule control.
HoneyGuaridan 6L
The HoneyGuaridan feeder stands out for its large 6-liter tank, ideal for those who do not want to refill every few days and prefer a more autonomous solution, or for those who have cats that eat a lot.
It does not have many intelligent functions, nor does it provide a camera or make use of Artificial Intelligence, but it is one of the easiest to use, most reliable and most capable devices, which can come in handy if you have several cats.
Conclusion
When choosing an automatic feeder for your cat, you should ask yourself what you really need and what your pet's habits are like. You should think about how many cats there are at home, how much time you spend outside, if you need to control different diets and if you prefer a basic solution or a more intelligent one.
The key is that the feeder adapts to the cat and not the other way around. The best feeder is the one that best fits your routine and that of your pet, and in that, the versatility of PetKit makes it one step ahead of the rest of the models on this list.
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