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WESTLINK 6L Automatic Pet Feeder Food Dispenser for Cat Dog with Voice Recorder and Timer Programmable
Last Updated: May 13, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
586
Old Reviews
113
Unverified
23
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0.39 meters
SIZE
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 450 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ease of Use
94easy, easy to set, easy to use, simple, program
+97%
-3%
" ... Very easy to set up, directions are super simple! ... "
" ... Easy to program and use. ... "
" ... The grammar is a little off in the instructions, but otherwise they’re clear and easy to follow. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, multiple options. ... "
" ... This feeder is easy to use once you get the portions figured out. ... "
" ... A little hard to figure out,to start because no directions, but once i got it working,love it ... "
" ... That was the “hardest” part but really was pretty simple. ... "
" ... This was easy to program. ... "
Product Reliability
75weeks, working, week, stopped working, refill
+71%
-29%
" ... Took some time to get the portions right but it is working great now. ... "
" ... I have had this in use outside covered up with a tote since I purchased it and it has not failed . ... "
" ... Saved my life! ... "
" ... It is working well for us. ... "
" ... I’ve had this feeder for 7 months and it has been super reliable. ... "
" ... Seems to be working good so far. ... "
" ... It has worked reliably since I bought it a few months ago. ... "
" ... It's been a couple months since our purchase. ... "
Storage
54dispenser, feeder, kibble, cats, portions
+81%
-19%
" ... The auger is reliable and really does handle portion control and the hopper can really hold a lot of food. ... "
" ... Holds ample amount of food. ... Lid is secure and no problems with cats trying to open it. ... "
" ... Amount of food dispense Is the right amount and can be adjusted. ... "
" ... I recommend this food dispenser. ... "
" ... Note that it comes with two feeder "rotator dispensers" with the package ... "
" ... It holds a ton of food! ... "
" ... Overall, I have been very happy with this pet food dispenser. ... "
" ... The feeder is large enough to hold my entire bag of cat food. ... The size of the feeder is good and it sits in the corner nicely. ... "
Scan Quality
34works, really, love this feeder, works great, recommend this feeder
+91%
-9%
" ... The feeder worked as it should. ... "
" ... This feeder is amazing - works great. ... "
" ... This is a nice feeder. ... is a very good feeder. ... "
" ... Programming is pretty easy if you put the feeder on a counter. ... "
" ... these work REALLY well, amazing auto feeder ... "
" ... This feeder works great. ... "
" ... Great little feeder. ... "
" ... I am very happy with this feeder. ... "
For Travel
30trip, cats, cat, short trips, feeder
+93%
-7%
" ... With any luck, it will perform as well when I need to be away on the occasional overnight business trip. ... "
" ... I bought it so I could travel more freely but I now have the added benefit that I dont have to listen to my cat whine and beg. ... "
" ... When we travel, the cat is on her own, and this ensures she has food, on schedule. ... "
" ... I have left on vacation a few times and never a problem. ... "
" ... We have left on a 5 day vacation and not have to worry about feeding them. ... "
" ... I bought for a vacation trip. ... "
" ... Purchased to take care of the "shop" cat while we're on vacation. ... "
" ... We've enjoyed the flexibility of being out, whether it's for a few hours during feeding time, or short trips, knowing the feeder will ensure that our beloved pet will be fed on schedule. ... "
Setup
28easy, setup, easy to set, simple, set
+86%
-14%
" ... The set up was easy enough, the instructions were somewhat in broken English but anyone with two brain cells can use context clues to figure it out. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble/disassemble. ... "
" ... It is really easy to setup. ... "
" ... Easy to set up (but you do have to read the brief directions). ... "
" ... Simple to set up. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble easy to program and all around a great product so glad I found it ... "
" ... It was very simple and easy to switch out to the small kibble and have everything up and running in 10 minutes. ... "
" ... We just needed the small one that was installed. ... "
Food Items
23meals, bowl, cat, cats, portions
+83%
-17%
" ... But now they are trained and waiting a minute before food is dispensed. ... "
" ... Allows for "shaped" food and doesn't require "pellet" style? ... "
" ... This is left on every day for dry food, we supplement wet food in the evening and morning. ... "
" ... We got this for our cat, that is obsessed with food and in on a diet. ... "
" ... Setting the time for the different meals isnt difficult but takes some time. ... "
" ... My cat needs to eat small meals more often which doesn’t work well with me working. ... "
" ... No more begging and regular meals just like clockwork. ... "
" ... It has been great since it perfectly portions meals for my cat. ... "
Fit
23food, cats, screws, portions, lid
+48%
-52%
" ... I'm extremely disappointed with this feeder and wouldn't recommend it. ... "
" ... I tried to put a ceramic bowl underneath, but it just doesnt fit right so there’s a lot of spilling. ... "
" ... This made the feeder completely useless. ... "
" ... It's big enough small bites of food could fit through it under right circumstances. ... "
" ... They failed to open the feeder. ... "
" ... I like everything about this feeder except that there is a gap between the catch tray and feeder. ... It appears the tray was not designed and formed to an exact fit. ... "
" ... An example of this is the small rubber paddle that rotates on the spindle and pushes food into the chambers to be dispensed. ... The screw head is too small for the hole in the paddle, and there's no washer, so the rubber paddle eventually popped off and fell out. ... Another minor annoyance, but one you will quickly notice, is that the lid has no hinge and is kind of hard to grip. ... The lid just swings off and, if you're trying to open it with one hand, will almost always fall into the machine or onto the floor. ... "
" ... The feeder broke down after 7 months ... "
Battery Life
23power, battery, battery backup, power goes, life saver
+83%
-17%
" ... Just replaced the batteries for the first time. ... "
" ... Even though its battery operated, with all the abuse it's taken (which has been 3 or 4 times) it has continued to work without fail. ... "
" ... I usually uses it with D batteries and it works just fine. ... Update: bought July 2018 and it has been running with D batteries since and it’s still running :) mine feeds twice a day. ... "
" ... It has a power adapter and the ability to have it run off of batteries. ... "
" ... Also was great during the "infamous" power outages in California because it runs on battery back up if the power goes out. ... "
" ... The other nice aspect is that you can plug it into your wall for electricity and put in backup batteries, as well. ... "
" ... Love the battery back up. ... "
" ... We keep them plugged in, as well as full of batteries so we always know that they will keep running, even in a power outage. ... "
Call quality
22recorder, recording, feature, call, hear
+68%
-32%
" ... I also like the voice recording feature so the cats can hear my voice when it's mealtime and go to the bowl. ... "
" ... Voice recording--Many reviews complain about this feature. ... "
" ... We are also able to add a voice message to call our cat when the food is being dispensed. ... "
" ... so good, is the voice recorder. ... "
" ... Voice recorder could be a little louder but works well. ... "
" ... It is very easy for my cat to hear me calling her for meal time. ... "
" ... I am not using the voice recorder feature, so I have no comment on that. ... "
" ... "floofy" - yeah, we'll call it that. ... "
Size
22size, portion size, travel, large, cat
+73%
-27%
" ... I did go ahead and change out the chute to the larger size. ... "
" ... Great for when I have to travel as well. ... "
" ... It's a smaller unit but does the trick. ... "
" ... If you want to, you can replace the large size with the smaller size. ... "
" ... Provides feeders for either large or small animals. ... "
" ... I use the 2 serving size. ... "
" ... I travel a tone with work, and it’s super easy to make sure it’s full before I leave and then I can be worry free! ... "
" ... I bought it so I could travel more freely but I now have the added benefit that I dont have to listen to my cat whine and beg. ... "
Cleaning
20easy to clean, pet, cleaned, westlink, portions
+75%
-25%
" ... I had another automatic pet feeder that would sometimes stick or get clogged, but this one has been worry-free! ... "
" ... The food dish also comes out in case you need to clean it which is convenient! ... "
" ... I bought a couple at Walmart for a few dollars each which is much easier to clean in the dishwasher and her acne cleared up within a week. ... "
" ... Like the versatility for timing and portions, Easy to clean. ... "
" ... Scuffed and chewed on and even a little scratched, I found the westlink still holding all the food safely inside. ... "
" ... Cat Feeders are cleaned up and waiting till we have the coon problem solved. ... "
" ... The food portion deliver is designed as a rotating "gate" and can be easily, easily pulled out and cleaned separately. ... I used the Pet Feedster for about 2+ years and was thrilled at first, but after a few months I realized that cleaning it was nigh impossible. ... "
" ... I was able to set it to feed my cats 3x/day, different amounts each feeding and then it was super easy to clean after! ... "
Controls
18button, portion control, programming, portions, hour
+39%
-61%
" ... Display and buttons are small and hard to read. ... "
" ... Only 2 drawbacks: 1. figuring out the serving sizes (a conversion chart with different metrics would have been very helpfull and 2. the programming buttons are a little small and stiff (had to push it back into the corner to keep it steady while I set the times). ... "
" ... Poor quality control board. ... "
" ... The buttons didn't always register when I pressed them, and you have to literally press the button for each hour/minute when setting the clock and feeding times. ... I tested the 'manual' button to see how many portions I would need for my two cats, and I had to hit and hold that damn button 14 times, and they'll probably need more, but I was sick of hitting and holding that button to get the machine to release anything. ... "
" ... Control buttons are too small and require you to 'cycle' through the full range of numbers if you miss a number . ... should have a + and - button for better usage. ... Voice recorder's volume is too low, without any ability to adjust. ... "
" ... Although the instructions that came with it were a little sparse and in poor English, I found this pretty easy to set EXCEPT the buttons are way too small! ... This did make setting it difficult, you have to get it on the counter where you can be eye to eye with the buttons and it is still a challenge. ... "
" ... “Most of the buttons work by holding one and tapping another (for example, hold the Breakfast button and tap the Meal Size button to change the size of breakfast).” ... "
" ... The programming buttons are pretty bad all around, the programming is fairly simple but the buttons seems to not register the input, sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't. ... "
Marketplace
16works, described, contacted the seller, seller, return
+50%
-50%
" ... Furthermore I have contacted the seller Westlink and they are unwilling to help. ... "
" ... I am just outside the return window, conveniently, so I am unable to contact the seller. ... "
" ... Don't make the same mistake and believe the Amazon reviews. ... Many of these reviews are truly fake. ... "
" ... Only way to get help is submit questions through Amazon and wait for email. ... "
" ... I tried contacting the company and did not receive a response. ... "
" ... I contacted the seller. ... "
" ... Very unhappy with purchase and with Amazon for allowing this bait and switch. ... "
" ... It is being returned and I learned my lesson on buying from Amazon. ... "
Build Quality
16cat, break, food, flimsy, easy
+63%
-38%
" ... Scuffed and chewed on and even a little scratched, I found the westlink still holding all the food safely inside. ... "
" ... I needed something sturdy, durable, and reliable! ... "
" ... yes, I would recommend it, seems like it is good quality, doesn't seem flimsy. ... "
" ... The unit seems sturdy enough that I can't imagine they could knock it over . ... The lid has a spring-loaded latch that is easy enough for me to open but seems secure for kitties. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble/disassemble. ... "
" ... It is also pretty darn sturdy but doubt it would hold up to a bear or racoon ... "
" ... It's pretty well weighted, so it doesn't seem easy to knock over, nor does it seem easy for the cat to bat at the insides and get more than maybe an extra piece or two. ... "
" ... Lid is secure and no problems with cats trying to open it. ... "
Sound Quality
15hear, voice, food, cat, muffled
+33%
-67%
" ... Can hear the motor running at the set time, but no food dispensed. ... "
" ... Sounds a bit scratchy and broken up. ... "
" ... The only issue is that it is very noisy. ... There is a loud mechanical whirring sound, then the kibble dispenses one portion at a time into the plastic dish, then the whirring sound again. ... "
" ... The voice recording you can make to call your pets has very poor sound quality and with the speaker on the bottom of the unit, very muffled and hard to hear it, so I think that feature is useless basically. ... "
" ... That said, I wish there was a way to turn it off and on because I don’t want to hear it when I am home and using it for midnight and 3 am snack time. ... "
" ... Except that the recorded voice is very noisy. ... "
" ... I tired for a couple of weeks to get them used to the noise but they hate it. ... "
" ... My only wish is that the speaker was a little louder. ... "
Heating
15portions, portion, meals, drops, dispensed
+73%
-27%
" ... It holds about three to four weeks of food. ... "
" ... He's always there when it drops the food. ... "
" ... No more meowing monster constantly nagging us for food! ... "
" ... Keeps food fresh. ... "
" ... This unit effectively has 3 parts, the food tray, the food portion deliverer, and the food hopper. ... "
" ... I went back home and found out the it was releasing food all the time and the container was full of food. ... "
" ... I also feel like I'm going through so much less food. ... "
" ... We were aiming for 1 cup of food being dispensed - which equaled 8 portions of our food. ... "
Price
14money, worth, waste of money, would expect, spend
+71%
-29%
" ... So worth the money. ... "
" ... We liked it ok, but not enough to spend the money to replace it. ... "
" ... it is quite expensive but well worth it. ... "
" ... Cost is reasonable, and works great. ... "
" ... For something priced at $85.99, i would expect the quality to be better than this. ... "
" ... It hasn't even been a year and I feel like for the price this should last much longer. ... "
" ... Wish I could have gotten the better price. ... "
Washing
11feeder, feeders, pet, general, every
+100%
" ... This automatic feeder is just what I needed. ... "
" ... This automatic feeder is great! ... "
" ... Easy to wash and care for. ... "
" ... This is my third automatic pet feeder and it is the best. ... "
" ... No wonder it is one of the top rated automatic feeders on every cat blog. ... "
" ... Hello everyone so I’ve had these two automatic feeders for awhile and it’s been great, it works well and it’s in time every time, however my oldest dog had stopped eating food in general so I thought something was wrong with him health wise, I had a doctors appointments set up, and I couldn’t figure out what was wrong! ... "
" ... I love the automatic feeder and would highly recommend. ... "
" ... The automatic feeder is great! ... "
Returns
11would, returning, window, refund, one
-100%
" ... It is being returned and I learned my lesson on buying from Amazon. ... "
" ... Of course I am realizing this after the return window is closed so I’m stuck having paid $90 for a crappy imposter. ... "
" ... I am just outside the return window, conveniently, so I am unable to contact the seller. ... "
" ... I wish I could return this because it no longer works. ... I would very much like to return it and get a refund if possible . ... "
" ... Unfortunately we had to return them. ... "
" ... I tried contacting the company and did not receive a response. ... "
" ... I will be returning it for a full refund. ... "
" ... I’m returning this. ... "
Comfort
11cat, time, one, leaving, hands
+55%
-45%
" ... great to have to portion control and whn away for extended periods. ... "
" ... We feel very comfortable leaving our cat outside while we are out of town. ... "
" ... Lo and behold, my formerly roving kitty finally felt comfortable enough to stay home ALL the time. ... "
" ... Felt comfortable leaving my cat behind for several days. ... "
" ... HANDS DOWN, THE BEST MONEY I'VE EVER SPENT! ... "
" ... I am keeping my fingers crossed. ... "
Charging
11power, plug, wall, plugged, outlet
+82%
-18%
" ... Works on either the supplied a/c connection or D batteries. ... "
" ... I love that it works on batteries in case the power goes out or even without a plug. ... "
" ... I like that it can plug into the wall so it doesn't have to rely on batteries, but can use batteries as backup in case the electricity goes out. ... "
" ... I like that is feeder can be battery powered or plugged in directly to outlet. ... "
" ... I like the fact that it has a power cord and can use batteries. ... "
" ... This is not an issue with power - it has new batteries and is plugged into an electrical outlet. ... "
" ... Love the portion control settings & how long the charging cord reaches! ... "
" ... I also love these because you can either power them by battery or wall plug. ... "
Capacity
10leave the house, house, rooms, quiet, family
+90%
-10%
" ... This works great to leave very small amounts throughout the day for our kitty or full meals for when we are gone for a day or two. ... It’s so quiet we only hear the food dropping if we’re home. ... "
" ... Within an hour, he had thoroughly beat the crud out of this box, in two rooms where he finally gave up in the living room. ... "
" ... Seems the quiet house was appealing to some neighborhood racoons, first time they have visited in 14 years . ... "
" ... I can also leave the house guilt free for a weekend. ... "
" ... We can leave the house for days and not worry about their food. ... "
" ... We are a very busy family so now he is fed regularly and we dont have to wonder who fed our dog last or when. ... "
" ... I bought 2 to set up across the house from each other so my 2 cats could eat separately. ... "
" ... He was eating too much, too fast and upchucking all over the house. ... This device seems ideal for cats or very small dogs. ... "
Display Clarity
8see, hard, food, size, read
+50%
-50%
" ... I have had this product for one month and the display is already unreadable. ... "
" ... Also, the LCD is difficult to see without a lot of light, and a portion size would barely feed a kitten. ... "
" ... Display and buttons are small and hard to read. ... "
" ... I also agree with the reviewer who complained the screen is hard to read. ... "
Cables
7plug, cord, power cord, like, cat
+57%
-43%
" ... I love that it has a battery and plug in cord, so I feel confident my cat will always get her food when I have programmed the dispenser. ... "
" ... The cord that came with it is a great length! ... "
" ... I like the fact that it has a power cord and can use batteries. ... It wasn't clear in the included instructions, but looks like using both the power cord and installing batteries will provide a power back-up in case of power disruption when the battery switch on the bottom of the unit is set to "on." ... "
" ... I like this for my cat because of the small portion sizes, like that it came with a power cord that I can use in addition to batteries (not included), like the size and looks, and like that the top seems to seal pretty good, better than some others I have seen. ... "
Wash Programs
6settings, easy, well, simple, options
+100%
" ... Many setting options. ... "
" ... It has several portion settings. ... "
" ... Timer works well, no issues. ... "
" ... Easy to wash and care for. ... "
" ... The timer settings are easy and the food dispenses with no problem. ... "
Weight Tracking
6trying, healthy, control, also, cat
+100%
" ... I also can control her portions, so she's actually losing weight (a much needed bonus!) ... "
" ... I am also trying to get my cats to lose some weight so this gives them portion control. ... "
" ... Went back to healthy weight. ... "
" ... This is great for my cat who is on a weight loss journey! ... "
" ... TIP - Weigh your pet’s desired serving size on a food scale, or use a measuring cup. ... "
" ... I'm trying to keep him at a healthy weight. ... "
Product As Described
6described, advertised
+100%
" ... We got this for our Queensland Heeler and it works as described. ... "
" ... Works well and as described. ... "
" ... See my pics! ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Volume
5volume, voice, recording, low, louder
+40%
-60%
" ... The voice recording volume is too low and there doesn’t seem to be a way to turn it up louder. ... "
" ... My only wish is that the speaker was a little louder. ... "
Clock
5timer, time, issue, internal, hour
+20%
-80%
" ... First it started with the clock's time delay. ... "
" ... A related power issue is the fact that the machine has NO BATTERY BACKUP FOR THE CLOCK/TIMER, which is a huge problem. ... "
" ... One criticism, the clock is hard to set and the instructions are in very poor English, so understanding them is hard as well. ... "
" ... One issue I noticed is the clock seem to speed up about a min every few weeks . ... "
Sleep Tracking
5get, machine, let
+100%
" ... Now he associates meals with the machine and we get to sleep MUCH better! ... "
" ... Now the machine dispensers food & I can sleep longer. ... "
" ... This thing let me have a sleep again. ... "
" ... Extra sleep on the weekends is always nice. ... "
" ... Awesome and helpful so my kitty gets breakfast and I get sleep! ... "
Overall performance
5machine, fast, speed
+100%
" ... Worked just as advertised, great machine ... "
" ... But it’s extremly reliable. ... "
" ... If he gives up on life due to his perceived hunger, then hears it, he will leap to action and run at top speed to reap the bounty of his patient waiting. ... "
" ... Very reliable machine. ... "
Features
5options, features, timer
+80%
-20%
" ... Many setting options. ... "
" ... Timer works well, no issues. ... "
" ... Lots of feeding options. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
5also, portions
+80%
-20%
" ... Like the versatility for timing and portions, Easy to clean. ... "
" ... Last but not least, it is also pretty easy to clean. ... "
User Manual
4sensor, see, either, 1
+50%
-50%
" ... -Manual only gives 1 serving (1/8 cup?) ... "
" ... In the manual didn't see any information about a sensor either. ... "
Microphone
4voice, audio, record, option, quality
+25%
-75%
" ... Cons: The audio recording/playback is not very clear. ... "
" ... Only thing I find weird is the recording of my voice lol! ... "
" ... And the option to record a voice meaaage is a joke. ... "
Delivery
4+100%
" ... ready for the landfill upon arrival. ... "
" ... Delivery is great, received feeder the next day. ... "
" ... Arrived in New Zealand in just a few days. ... "
" ... They both have worked well and delivered feedings as programmed. ... "
Drying
4food, day, cats, pleased, number
+50%
-50%
" ... It would have been helpful for the instructions to include more information on what number correlates with what amount of dry food dispensed - but other than that taking some trial and error, I have been pleased. ... "
Weight
4healthy, cat, back, trying
+75%
-25%
" ... After having him for a few months I noticed he was gaining weight. ... Went back to healthy weight. ... "
" ... This is great for my cat who is on a weight loss journey! ... "
" ... I'm trying to keep him at a healthy weight. ... I adjust the portions judging by his weight. ... "
Calorie Tracking
3portions, dispensed, amount
+100%
" ... Helped with dog’s food aggression. ... "
" ... Also she is very food-motivated. ... "
Other
3see, either, work, way, remaining
+33%
-67%
" ... I did not see a sensor that it claims to have. ... Looked for the sensor and didn't see one at all. ... In the manual didn't see any information about a sensor either. ... "
Accuracy
3+100%
" ... The portion setting is accurate and highly adjustable. ... "
" ... It does the job it’s supposed to do being accurate with its timing and portions. ... "
Device Compatibility
3two, cats
+67%
-33%
" ... Substituting a spare adapter I had from a cell phone resolved the issue. ... "
" ... Having two cats it is fundamental for me to be able to sync two devices so both of the cats can eat at the exact same time. ... "
Design
3flaw, cats, look, easy
+67%
-33%
" ... There are other feeders but the engineering design simply isnt there. ... "
" ... Sleek design with easy programming. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.39 meters
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 3
USB: Yes