Best Smart Feeders
Our pick of the best smart feeders, ranked by VS Score from 10 we compared.
Who it’s for: A one- or two-cat home that wants to rotate a main food with treats or a second recipe, and to see from the camera log which cat ate.
- A much higher backup battery life ?60 days vs 2 days (median)
- Has built-in camera ?
- Has two-way audio ?
76Points
Who it’s for: Two-cat households with a weight, appetite or health concern who want per-cat intake data, not just a video of the bowls.
- Has built-in camera ?
- Has dual bowls ?
- Has two-way audio ?
72PointsWho it’s for: A multi-cat household that needs to know which animal is eating and which one has quietly stopped, and wants that record without standing in the kitchen to collect it.
- A much higher backup battery life ?14 days vs 2 days (median)
- Has built-in camera ?
- Has two-way audio ?
61Points
Who it’s for: Two cats on the same food in a home where someone travels and wants to watch and talk to them at mealtimes, without buying a separate pet camera.
- Has built-in camera ?
- Has dual bowls ?
- Has two-way audio ?
57PointsWho it’s for: Owners of a single cat whose appetite needs watching, such as an older cat or one on a weight plan, who want the app to log every meal by weight.
37Points
Who it’s for: Two cats on the same kibble who need a little separation at the bowl, in a home that already trusts the PETLIBRO app and does not want a camera.
- Has dual bowls ?
36Points
Who it’s for: Someone with one cat or a small dog on kibble who wants dependable scheduled meals, remote top-ups and alerts, and has no interest in watching the bowl on camera.
33PointsWho it’s for: A home with two or more cats where one is on a prescription or weight-control diet, and the cat being protected will happily wear a collar.
28Points
Who it’s for: A one- or two-cat household that feeds canned or pouch food on a schedule and wants to leave for a weekend without asking a neighbor to open tins.
18Points
Who it’s for: A single cat or small dog in a home that wants a set-and-forget timer feeder with no app, no account and nothing to pair.
14Points