Wi-Fi automatic cat feeder, 6 litres

How it works

Fill the tank with dry food, connect the feeder to your home Wi-Fi and set up a feeding plan in the app: how many meals a day, at what times, and how many portions go into each meal. At each meal time the dispenser turns and drops the set number of portions into the bowl.

If you are running late, the Feed button in the app serves an extra meal straight away. You can also record a short voice message, so your cat learns to come when it hears you at meal time.

The app connects over a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. It does not connect to a network that only runs on 5 GHz, so check your router settings if the feeder does not show up during setup.

Power and power cuts

The feeder runs from the UK plug adapter. It also has a battery compartment, and the supplier lists both mains and battery use, so you can fit batteries as a backup in case the power goes off or the plug is knocked out. Batteries are not in the box. Check the manual for the battery type and change them before a long trip.

Test the feeder with batteries fitted and the plug out before you rely on it, so you know how it behaves on your own setup.

Portions and food

This is a dry food feeder. Wet food would stick in the dispenser and would not keep fresh in an open bowl.

The size of one portion depends on your kibble. Before you set a plan, serve a few portions into a bowl on kitchen scales and work out how many make up your cat's daily amount, using the feeding guide on the food packaging. If your cat needs to lose or gain weight, agree the daily amount with your vet. Very large or unusually shaped kibble can jam any rotating dispenser, so watch the first few meals while you are at home.

The set comes with three desiccant packs that help keep the food in the tank dry.

Cleaning

The food tank lifts off the base and the stainless steel bowl comes out of its holder. Wash the bowl and the tank in warm soapy water, rinse them and let them dry completely before you refill, because damp kibble sticks and can block the dispenser. Wipe the base with a dry or slightly damp cloth only: it holds the motor and the electronics and must not get wet.

About the photos

The photos show the body that this feeder shares with the camera version in the same range. This version has no live video. If you would like to see your cat at meal times, choose the automatic cat feeder with camera.