Getting a pet is a huge responsibility, but sometimes, as much as you want to be there for your pet at all times, life’s other responsibilities get in the way. For days when you’re up and out early or home late, you can rest assured your pet won’t go hungry with a WiFi pet feeder. Here are our picks of the best feeders out there that let you keep your pet satiated from a distance.
Furbo Dog Camera
A clever way to do treat time when you’re away from home
If you’re only away for shorter periods of time, you might want to invest in a feeder that dispenses treats, rather than meals. You can throw your dog treats with this WiFi feeder, via a free Furbo app. Fill it with more than 100 treats, so they can play catch all day long. You can check on them too with its HD camera with night vision.
WOPET Automatic Pet Feeder Food Dispenser
A clever feeder with an array of features
This feeder features a program panel to schedule feeds and, to ensure it’s always on when you need it, a dual power supply. Built with advanced infrared detection technology that helps to prevent food from spilling, overflowing, and getting stuck. It's perfect for small to medium-sized pets.
Roffie Automatic Pet Feeder
A super-sized automatic feeder for larger pets
Schedule mealtimes for your cat or dog and time it to dispense up to four times a day. It comes with a large, seven-liter tray for pets with big appetites. You can record a message to play to your pet so they can hear your voice when it’s time for dinner.
PETKIT Automatic Cat Feeder
A smart, efficient feeder to keep your pet happy
Set up a feeding schedule and stay up to date via a feed on your smartphone, to keep your cat from getting any hunger pangs. You can schedule up to 10 feedings, and it works online and offline. The feeder also has a back-up battery system, so you know your pet won’t miss out. Dispenses up to 50g of dry food that’s kept fresh and dry in its storage container.
WOpet Smart Pet Dog Treat Dispenser
Feed and monitor your pet's meals day and night from afar
This feeder works with a free WOPET app, which offers livestream video letting you monitor your dog all day and night, thanks to its night vision. It also has two-way audio, so you can talk to your dog while you’re away from home. Suitable for dry food only.
SKYMEE Owl Robot: Mobile Full HD Pet Camera dispenser toy
A clever robot feeder that will soon be your pet’s best friend
Connect your owl robot to the WiFi and access it through an app. Its two wheels allow the robot to move through your house, to find and monitor your pets. It can throw treats to your pets, as well as play with them, to keep them entertained and fed while you’re out and about.
How to pick the best WiFi feeder for pets
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Our top choice is the Furbo Dog Camera which is designed for when you are just going to be away for short periods of time. It lets you monitor them and treat them from wherever you are via your phone. If you are going to be away longer it's wise to get a WiFi feeder you can trust, even in the event of a power cut. It’s best, therefore to opt for a feeder that has a dual power supply, such as the WOPET Automatic Pet Feeder Food Dispenser and the PETKIT Automatic Cat Feeder.
You will also want to consider the size of your pet – do you have a big pet that would be better suited to the large capacity Roffie Automatic Pet Feeder? Whichever one you pick, you can easily sign up to an app to schedule and check your pet has been fed, so you’re greeted with a happy pet on your return home.
