What should we consider when buying a smart pet feeder? Below I will give you some suggestions for buying a pet feeder, so that you can have a deeper understanding in one step.
First of all, we need to choose a suitable model according to the size of our pet. If it is a small pet, we can buy a small smart feeder.
Next, expand according to the important parameters:
1. Remote control by mobile phone APP
This is very important! APP remote control can set feeding plan and observe the feeding situation of pets.
If a feeder cannot even be remotely controlled by mobile phone, then the pet cannot ensure scientific quantitative feeding, regular feeding, and food shortage reminder. The function of the feeder will be greatly reduced. If the food has to be manually dispensed, it cannot be called a smart feeder!
With the App control function, data can be generated according to multiple dimensions such as pet type, breed, sterilization, age, weight, staple food, etc., to better monitor the situation of pets.
2. Anti-stuck grain structure
I believe many people will have such questions, will the smart pet feeder get stuck? How to eliminate hidden dangers from the source?
Don’t worry about this. The current smart pet feeders have a perfect anti-stuck grain structure design, which can effectively prevent grain from getting stuck, thereby avoiding the situation where the grain is piled up and blocked, and the pet cannot eat. Just pay attention to this function when purchasing.
3. Food storage capacity
When you are away for a long time, it is very important to choose the food storage capacity. The capacity of the smart pet feeder is generally 2L-6L, which can store 1.4kg-3kg of food scientifically. Generally, 1.5kg of pet food is the food intake of an ordinary adult cat for about half a month.
However, pets are big and small. When purchasing, you must combine the capacity and your actual situation to choose a model with a food storage capacity suitable for your pet, so as not to be away for too long and not have enough food.
4. Suitable dry food
Different smart pet feeders are suitable for different sizes of dry food. The general models are suitable for dry food of 10mm-30mm. You need to choose a suitable smart pet feeder according to the size of your pet’s usual dry food.
For example: the dry food that my pet eats is 20mm, so it is not suitable to buy one that is suitable for dry food of 10mm.
5. Dual power supply
When we go out, there may be an unexpected power outage at home. At this time, you must be worried about the power outage. How can your pet eat? Nowadays, pet smart feeders have dual power supply functions, that is, dual power supply of the power cord and the built-in battery of the machine.
If there is a power outage at home, the machine will automatically switch to battery mode. The battery can help extend the battery life. Generally, the battery life can reach 2 weeks, and the Horman PF05W-E can reach about 30 days, which is a good way to ensure that the feeder will not be out of power, disconnected from the Internet, and continue to feed food when you are away.
6. Food bowl material
The food bowl of the smart pet feeder is made of food-grade stainless steel, ABS, and ceramic food bowls.
Food-grade stainless steel: mostly 304 food-grade stainless steel, hygienic and healthy, easy to clean.
ABS plastic: very hard, with very strong impact resistance, scratch resistance, moisture resistance, and corrosion resistance.
Ceramic food bowl: smooth surface, can effectively inhibit bacteria and facilitate cleaning, and can also prevent cats from having black chins.
Ceramic and stainless steel food bowls can be preferred, which are healthier, safer, and easier to clean. They are generally designed with a full arc shape, so there is no dead corner when cleaning, which will be more hygienic.
7. Lock in freshness
Many friends may worry that their pets’ food will get damp. Smart pet feeders are generally designed with a dual freshness-locking function.
It can achieve a 360-degree sealing design, which can lock in the nutrition and health of pet food, keep it dry and moisture-proof, and satisfy your pet’s desire for freshness and deliciousness.
8. Easy to clean
Current smart pet feeders are very well cleaned. Generally, the food bowls are detachable, and some are fully detachable. The feeder bowl and food bucket can be separated and washed, and even the internal mechanical structure can be disassembled and washed.
This solves the owner’s health concerns about the food hygiene of the pet.
9. Others
In addition to the above, we should also pay attention to other functions when purchasing. For example, whether it can be video or voice controlled.
Some friends want to see what their pets are doing outside and want to know their every move more clearly. They can choose a smart pet feeder that can be video or voice controlled, and can also capture pets, which will be more fun.
