Last Updated: November 14, 2019 (Refresh Now)
PetSafe Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder Wi Fi Enabled Pet Feeder Smartphone App for iPhone and Android
Last Updated: November 14, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
100
Old Reviews
6
Unverified
28
Spam Test
WARN
No
WIFI
9209 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 66 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Apps
12using, mail, like, good, get
+100%
" ... Download the Smart Feed app from the Google Play Store. ... Sign in to the app with an e-mail address. ... "
" ... You get an alert on your phone every time your pet gets fed, and you can feed them any time using the app. ... "
" ... I love that the feeder is attached to an app. ... See my pictures for what the app looks like and the notifications it sends. ... "
" ... I can see if it fed my cat on the app. ... "
" ... the app is awesome! ... "
" ... The app is very basic but gives lots of good info, like if your machine switches to battery. ... "
" ... I am using the app on an iPhone. ... "
" ... The good news is that all I have to do is use the app to dispense some food for him and he goes running. ... "
Wifi
11stay connected, feeder, wi fi, router, feed
+36%
-64%
" ... It won't stay connected to WiFi networks. ... "
" ... I did have a hard time getting it to stay connected to my WiFi at first. ... "
" ... App says to connect the phone's WiFi to the feeder's access point. ... "
" ... Once home from vacation, I’ve spent hours troubleshooting it, trying different WiFi signals, even different WiFi routers . ... "
" ... A couple days after setting it up there was a short power outage in my neighborhood, which knocked my Wifi & router offline for maybe a few minutes. ... "
" ... If your WiFi disconnects your pets will not get feed. ... "
" ... Not seen by wireless router. ... "
Product Reliability
10months, issues, working, town, stopped
+70%
-30%
" ... But all of the sudden it started working and staying connected with no issues. ... "
" ... I've been using this for almost 2 years now and it has performed great. ... "
" ... I have had it running none stop for several months now and have had zero issues with it. ... "
" ... been since march and no errors yet ... "
" ... I have been running this feeder for the past 2 months or so with zero issues. ... "
" ... The wheel version seemed far less reliable that what I'm anticipating this being - which was confirmed with a lot of the reviews of other products. ... "
" ... A few thoughts/concerns make the review four stars, as the unit has yet to be proven. ... "
Ease of Use
9set, easy to use, setup, get, app
+100%
" ... -Easy to program via the app which is extremely reliable. ... "
" ... It is very easy to set up feedings, and change the size of feedings with the app. ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
" ... Very easy to use. ... "
" ... However, it works perfectly and is easy to use. ... "
Fit
7secure, need, know, belt, worried
+29%
-71%
" ... You probably would need to duct tape around the top down the sides and around the bottom. ... "
" ... After that the feeder wouldn't work without being set up again using my smartphone. ... "
" ... Be sure to secure the bowl (there is a small clip underneath). ... "
" ... Cat food fell down inside the feeder, jammed up the gears, and eventually the regulator that governs how long to run the belt broke, this thing is now a $200 door stop (and it's terrible at that because it's so light, once you shake the catfood out of the gear works). ... "
" ... The lid locks in three places so I’m not worried about her knocking the lid off while the unit is upright. ... "
Battery Life
7battery, power, case, batteries
+71%
-29%
" ... -Battery backup in case of power outage. ... "
" ... Outstanding product with battery backup ... "
" ... Plus it has a battery backup in case of power outages. ... "
" ... Very happy there is a battery backup. ... "
Setup
6set, get, easy, process, going
+83%
-17%
" ... -Easy to program via the app which is extremely reliable. ... "
" ... It should help anyone who’s got a busy schedule. ... "
" ... Programming it and set-up was a breeze and honestly, the hardest part for me was figuring out how to attach the bowl. ... "
For Travel
6home, go, feed, vacation, trip
+100%
" ... Makes it easy for travel and leaving the cat at home. ... "
" ... I travel a lot and work long hours, and I needed something to ensure my cats got the consistency they needed while I was away. ... "
" ... Additionally, this worked great when we out for weekend travel, no need to call someone to come by and feed the cat. ... "
" ... Since we feed our dog several times a day, having this enabled us to take more frequent trips without worrying about our dog. ... "
" ... I had to go on a trip for a couple of weeks, my dog was left home alone during the day until my husband got home from work and I got notifications that my pet was fed While I was out of state. ... "
" ... Ordered to help care for our cat over an extended trip (supplemented by human visits). ... "
Software Platform
6feed, using, mail, get, e
+83%
-17%
" ... See my pictures for what the app looks like and the notifications it sends. ... "
" ... -Easy to program via the app which is extremely reliable. ... I've never had a problem with the app. ... "
" ... I am using the app on an iPhone. ... "
" ... Download the Smart Feed app from the Google Play Store. ... Sign in to the app with an e-mail address. ... "
" ... You get an alert on your phone every time your pet gets fed, and you can feed them any time using the app. ... "
Device Compatibility
6time, feeder, connected, connect, working
+67%
-33%
" ... It connected to my WIFI with no issues. ... I can see if it fed my cat on the app. ... "
" ... UPDATE: Got the device working on both my and my wife's phones! ... The trick is using the same email address to log in on both phones when you first download the app. ... Really, this way, you could probably configure the same feeder on as many devices as you want - but we just need the two. ... The app is really straightforward to use and set up and seems reliable on both my Android phone and my wife's iPhone. ... "
" ... Enter: PetSafe Smart Feed. ... "
Food Items
5bowl, home, meal, huge, getting
+80%
-20%
" ... Our cat tends to puke when he over-eats, and this makes it easy to give him multiple small meals during the day, even when no one is home. ... "
" ... I don't have to worry about my dogs not getting food if we are getting home late . ... "
" ... You need small ‘kibble’ style food. ... "
" ... The food bowl is huge . ... "
Network
5vacation, stay connected, signals, router, home
+20%
-80%
" ... It won't stay connected to WiFi networks. ... "
" ... A couple days after setting it up there was a short power outage in my neighborhood, which knocked my Wifi & router offline for maybe a few minutes. ... "
" ... If your WiFi disconnects your pets will not get feed. ... "
" ... Not seen by wireless router. ... "
Price
4well, paid, money, expensive
+75%
-25%
" ... Expensive, but well worth it. ... "
" ... This was well worth every cent we paid!! ... "
Ports
4two, splitter, two way splitter, petsafe, automatic
+100%
" ... Highly recommend buying the splitter adapter for it if you have two dogs. ... "
" ... I purchased the splitter adapter, separately, for two reasons: 1. ... "
" ... Overall, so far, is a good product - and even better with the two-way splitter: Two-Way Splitter Adapter for PetSafe Wi-Fi Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder. ... "
" ... I also bought the splitter adapter that will make it work for two cats. ... https://www.amazon.com/Two-Way-Splitter-Adapter-PetSafe-Automatic/dp/B077VKZL78/ ... "
Storage
4feeder, like, holds
+100%
" ... Additionally, since I have two cats, I needed one that held enough food. ... "
" ... Bigger than I expected but I like how much it holds. ... "
" ... -Holds a pretty good amount of food. ... "
" ... Thankfully there's high capacity food storage on the feeder. ... "
Cables
3splitter, purchased, adapter, also
+100%
" ... Highly recommend buying the splitter adapter for it if you have two dogs. ... "
" ... I have two cats, so also purchased the 2 way splitter, which also works very well. ... "
" ... I purchased the splitter adapter, separately, for two reasons: 1. ... "
Marketplace
3+67%
-33%
" ... Is every bit as ez as advertised. ... "
" ... Everything pictured (except Remus) was purchased on Amazon. ... "
Delivery
3+100%
" ... Ordered recieved and set up perfectly. ... "
" ... It worked great right out of the box. ... "
" ... Just received today. ... "
Heating
3huge, holds, get, bowl
+100%
" ... You need small ‘kibble’ style food. ... "
" ... The food bowl is huge . ... "
Cleaning
3food
+67%
-33%
" ... Normally i take it apart and clean it after about 3 fills which is ez. ... "
" ... I did clean all of the parts that the food would come in contact with. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 9209 meters
Connectivity
WiFi: No