PETLIBRO Automatic Cat Feeder, 5G WiFi Automatic Dog Food Dispenser with Freshness Preservation, 5L Timed Pet Feeder with Low Food Sensor, Up to 10 Meals Per Day, Granary Black

It does its function well. The app is easy to set up and set a schedule. It might seem like a lot at first, but after you have it scheduled you think "that's it?" It comes with a metal bowl inside a plastic bowl. The metal bowl is lower capacity, for smaller animals, which makes noise when the food hits it, and the underlying plastic bowl is bigger. My cat was afraid of it the first time or two (it does make a grinding/whirring noise when dispensing), but then started getting excited when he heard the food being dispensed (except for the fact that it wasn't me dispensing it). It even lets you record your own announcement that the food is being dispensed. It has button controls, which I haven't tried extensively, but I think you really want the app for setting schedules and such. The app does give them the opportunity to "inform" you of their other offerings, but they're not persistent about it; it triggers at certain points in the app, but only once (from what I've seen after about a month of use). It doesn't show other ads (and if they add external ads, I will stop using it and severely drop the rating of this review). It will bug you to replace the dessicant packet once it's time, though. For those that need it, it can be set to dispense up to 4 cups at a time. I don't think the bowl it comes with could hold that much. For under a cup, it sets by 1/12 of a cup, which lets you set it right for "grazers" if you want/need; I haven't tried it, but I understand you can set it to dispense up to 10 times per day. Downsides: When closing the lid, it requires a specific position for the lock tabs to drop, and then you turn again to lock. This can lead to a lot of spinning the lid to close it The announcement speaker is very low quality. The first time I heard my custom announcement, it just sounded like a scratchy blob. Turning the volume up helps a bit, but max volume is still pretty quiet. In a time when you can get a cheap Bluetooth speaker that's better than the boom boxes of yore, it's hard to imagine that they couldn't find a half-way decent speaker that doesn't cut profits to a noticeable degree. The stock announcements are very matter-of-fact, and not how anyone would call a cat or dog for food. There's a man and a woman, and it sounds like they didn't know why they were saying the line; it's more like they're telling you to feed them, rather than calling the animal. This is something that they could fix with an update, and I hope they do. I think it would be a plus if there were multiple to choose from, each calling/telling the animal in different ways. I think it would make it more fun for a lot of people. They just need to be recorded by pet owners. Getting it to use the custom announcement took a few tries. It'll upload to the machine and show a checkmark, and you'll think it's done, but you need to tap that checkmark until a green icon covers it. It has to send the recording, and then the setting, to the feeder via Bluetooth, so it's possible that it might not happen right the first time. -- If I could give it an honest number of stars, it would probably be 4.7 or 4.8. I think it's a great machine and would definitely buy again.

Incoming lengthy review so here's the TLDR/most important stuff to note: - Easy machine set up - 2.5 & 5G with great wifi reach for app access - Dual power source with a lengthy adapter and option for 2 or 3 D batteries (batteries are not included, but not both at the same time are required) - Large food tank that dispenses 2-15mm sized kibble, and a window screen to see how full the tank is - Portions are super accurate (try manually dispensing a few times to make sure your machine is the same) - Desiccant bag for freshness (Slight con: these have to be replaced & bought separately every 2 weeks so it can add up. 1 is included in your order.) - EASY app interface, with easy set up - Scheduled feedings, with customization for a certain time and portion per scheduled feeding - 1/12 fraction system, but easy to convert online if you Google it (i.e. 1/4 cup = 3/12 cup) - Alerts for when desiccant bag needs changing and when there's a blockage - Manual feeding option with choice of portion size at the touch of a button - Meal call set up so you can call to your pet with either their standard voice set up OR you can record a voice recording so they hear your voice! So I finally decided to pull the trigger on getting an automatic dry food feeder to better suit my schedule. And I gotta say, if you're looking for one... this is it! Setting up the machine is simple, and the cord for plug in power is a decent length -- and YES, it's also battery operated! (2 or 3 D batteries) It's always nice to have a fail safe, so you can use one or the other based on your preference. The inner mechanism for dispensing the food has not clogged at all for me, and I was feeding my stinky with Instincts Raw which includes slightly larger pieces of Rabbit hide. I was worried it wouldn't dispense, but nope! Everything runs smoothly. (Which is good because those are her favorite pieces) I also tested the portions with the Manual feeding option just to make sure the fractioned portions I wanted were correct, and those were on point as well. The app has to be the real selling point for me here. It's so simple to set up -- no crazy mumbo jumbo to go through just to get a schedule set. If you look at my screenshots, you'll see how clean the interface is. I was able to set up the exact time I wanted a feeding, and you can schedule multiple feedings a day. With those scheduled feedings, they go by a 12th fraction system. That can be a little confusing at first if you're not familiar with fraction conversions, and you're trying to be precise with your little one's calorie intake, which is what I'm doing. But a simple google search of "1/4 cup to 1/12 fraction" will pull up a handy calculator so you can get the right portions! You can also set different portions for the different scheduled times as well. You can get super personal with it -- INCLUDING adding meal time calls. I added a voice recording calling her name since she's so used to a human getting her attention by pouring her food. Even with me sitting next to her, her ears perk up and she RUNS if she hears the machine calling her name lol... I absolutely love the alerts this app sends to your phone as well. It notifies you if the food bowl happens to be too full to fully dispense the portion listed for the schedule. Once it's cleared (by a human, or your creature happens to start scarfing it down) it'll also notify you of that! Also, there's alerts for the desiccant bags when they need changing after 2 weeks. These keep the food fresh inside the tanks and helps control moisture, so it's necessary. I'd have to say that's my ONLY con. $15.99 for a 4 pack, and I don't believe there's an option for a larger pack, so really you'd be buying these every 2 months -- which, to some, is not even that bad. But I'm horrible with remembering stuff, so I'd say just subscribe to get them shipped to you automatically. SO in conclusion -- yeah. This was the best purchase I've made so far this year on Amazon. I have nothing but great things to say about this product, and I really hope you pull the trigger on it, too!

I had high hopes but this feeder was a big disappointment. It was sturdy and seemed well made but the app never worked properly. I did not sign up for the paid subscription through the app, but that shouldn’t be a requirement for it to work. It went offline within hours of set-up and I never could get it to connect again. I tried setting up a feeding schedule for 7 am and 7:45 pm and it didn’t ever feed a consistent amount. On day two of it not connecting or feeding a consistent amount it just randomly dropped a food serving at 0900. I gave up and returned it. If I’m going to be gone and relying on a feeder to keep my cats fed, I need something that is reliable and works consistently. This feeder is not that!

This feeder is exactly as described and works well. I own 2 of them (one for each cat). I would give it 5 stars if it were capable of dispensing a smaller amount of food. The minimum amount per feeding is 1/12 of a cup. Unfortunately it is still too much for one of my cats who eats too quickly and reguritates immediately. I'd be happier if it could dispense a smaller amount - Then I would program it to do so more often. That said, these are reliable and the removable bowls easily cleaned. And my "cat burglar" has been unable to break in to get food: I do receive messages from the feeders telling me that there was a foreign object (aka "paw") in the chute.

I NEVER leave reviews but this thing broke after a month and then I have emailed/called/requested support on the app and no one answers. Can’t get ahold of anyone from Petlibro. It’s been 2 weeks. Worked really well until it just stopped connecting to the internet and no amount of troubleshooting will fix it. I build computers so I promise I’m not technologically illiterate. Wouldn’t recommend a product from this company.

Like the ease of use. It has an app to help control how much your feeding and can adjust the amount and time easily. The only thing I found annoying was the app initially gives you ads to sign-up for additional health information. It also doesn't have the option for domestic cats, mostly exotic or purebreeds, and so I chose a cat that resembled mine. One thing to note is that it will ask for your cats age and weight, so keep in mind when first setting up. It measures by a 12th of a cup so it took a few days for us to get the amounts right. The silver bowl is... Okay. I like that it's stainless, easy to clean, but is sometimes a pain to slide back into place because I don't like picking the unit up (I have a cord/plug issue) I have to tilt the unit to slide it back into its holder where the silver lip sits just under the feeding slot. It also needs 3 D batteries for a backup which I appreciate if the power goes out. It's supposed to keep the memory/feeding schedule for at least a day (I believe). It has notifications, low food, and jam ups. So far I've had no jam ups as his food is what is suggested in the manual for best use. Cleaning seems easy enough, I have not had to do this just yet as it's our first month with it, but it 5-6 pieces that clip apart. The footprint is no bigger than an filtered water station or a freefeed system. It's easy to move as long as there is an outlet nearby (I have the smaller container ontop). The cons: the keys on the panel are touch. It comes locked, but doesn't need to be unlocked in order to set up or do anything if you're using the app. The unlock is a button on the left, touch for three seconds, and it will literally tell you it is unlocked. Then you can press the button for manual feeding of 1/12th a cup with each press. The filter in the top only lasts for about 14days before it says to change it. I'd like to have a month. I ordered a pack of 5 additional filters at the time I ordered the unit, and I'm glad I did because what it cones with is a plain satchet of the charcoal to start while the seperate order is the actual square filter with charcoal and the silica(?) beads. It has a small raised line for the lid to indicate the direction it should be put on to help with proper sealing. I took a marker and made it stand out because I kept putting it on backwards or didn't have it completely closed when we were doing trial and error with the amount of food (he was getting too much and we had to pour some back). Over all I am happy with it. Still getting used to hearing my own voice repeated for feeding time lol, but I think it has helped a lot. He eats what he is given and we haven't seen him tossing his cookies when he used to eat from boredom or separation anxiety. The ads haven't been a bother since the initial setup either. There is a fee if you choose to join the petlibro tracking, but it is not necessary to use the unit. Personally, I don't have the libro brand water filter system which I believe keeps up with how much a pet drinks. There is no sensor, as far as I can tell, in the food bowl to deduce how much the pet is eating or leaving behind, so for me seeing him finish 1/12 is enough. There is a good bit of options in the settings too, turning off the voice call at certain times of the day, notifications of battery, connection issues, filter life, and it seems very customizable to personal preference. The brand seems to have put a lot of effort into controlling how you want your device to work and that's a big plus. My reason for knocking a star was due to filter life, the stainless bowl that could probably have a knotch at the back for easier removal and replace, and the initial ads that were a bit startling during the initial setup as I immediately thought I'd have to pay a monthly fee in order to use the device.

I've had 3 of these feeders for about two years. They work well enough. My only real complaint is the low food/refill notification needs to be adjusted. None of the feeders alert me to being low until they are EMPTY. There may be a few stray bits of kibble, but nowhere near enough for the portion size that is supposed to come out. Even then, they frequently wait to send the refill alert until we are already in the process of refilling them. What's the point? Other than that, the feeders are easy to set up, easy to refill, and they keep my cats fed on a consistent schedule.

I wouldn’t recommend or buy again once the automatic feeder breaks down the rest of the way. I bought three at one time for my cats ONE YEAR AGO. Two of them stopped displaying the red light when the feeder is near empty, I reached out to support and they gave me cleaning instructions that didn’t fix the problem. Two of them stopped playing the sound that’s supposed to play when the food drops. This was a great product for about six months and it’s been downhill since. I give the product 2 stars because at the very least as long as I remember to refill the reserve, food continues to fall at the scheduled time.

Edit: Increase rating base on Petlibro wonderful consumer service. Brought up the issue to the original company and after reviewing the video to prove it was the base that was the issue, Petlibro sent me a replacement base. I just got it and it is working so far. Crossing fingers it last more than 2 years. Original: After 6 month of use (and it wasn’t set to go off everyday either), the motor is dead. I keep getting an error message on the app saying the motor is stuck and to clean out the feeder but that’s not the issue. I’ve tried cleaning the machine out and it’s not a food blockage. The motor just won’t turn anymore. I've tried gently turning the motor manually and it won’t budge. There’s no way to open the machine to look under the motor to see if there’s an issue too. Very disappointing. The feeder isn’t cheap either

I had initially thought that this was 6 packs of 4 each. But it's just 6 items in the pack for almost £20. I doubt that this costs more than 20p to manufacture. And they want you to replace them every 2 weeks!

Great product

Me encantó, mi gata está muy contenta. Escucha mi voz y el ruido que hace la dispensadora al surtir y caer en el plato de acero y se va corriendo a comer. Demoro un poco la entrega, no fue lo prometido, pero llego en buenas condiciones. Me hubiera gustado agregar el video que grabé para compartirlo pero no me dejó la app

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