PetSafe Smart Feed, Electronic Pet Feeder for Cats & Dogs, 6L/24 Cup Capacity, Programmable Mealtimes, Alexa, Apple & Android…
PetSafe
Best for
Best for power-outage reliability
Amazon rating
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Based on 1 trusted source
Current price
$120.69
Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
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The PetSafe Smart Feed is the longevity champion in the reviewers we read. An r/Catownerhacks owner reports the same unit working flawlessly for over 10 years, and an r/homeautomation (high-trust) comparison thread describes it as solid and easy to program after years of use. The standout feature called out across retailer listings and Amazon's product page is the backup-battery system that keeps meals dispensing during power outages, which no other feeder in this pool matches as cleanly.
What reviewers liked
- Battery backup keeps meals dispensing during power outages, per retailer listings
- r/Catownerhacks owner reports 10+ years of flawless operation
- Alexa and app support plus 6L/24-cup hopper
- r/homeautomation high-trust thread praises ease of programming
Where it falls short
- Lowest Amazon rating in the top five (4.1) suggests inconsistent unit quality
- r/homeautomation users note food can go stale in the hopper over time
- No camera, RFID, or wet-food capability
- r/Pets discussion flags tip-over risk with large dogs when the hopper is light
The PetSafe Smart Feed is the longevity champion in the reviewers we read. An r/Catownerhacks owner reports the same unit working flawlessly for over 10 years, and an r/homeautomation (high-trust) comparison thread describes it as solid and easy to program after years of use. The standout feature called out across retailer listings and Amazon's product page is the backup-battery system that keeps meals dispensing during power outages, which no other feeder in this pool matches as cleanly.
The disagreement to surface honestly: the Amazon rating is the lowest of the top five at 4.1, and r/homeautomation owners note food can go stale in the hopper between refills. r/Pets discussion raises tip-over risk with large dogs when the hopper runs low. Reviewers consistently describe the design as utilitarian rather than slick, and there is no camera or RFID gating here.
For shoppers who prioritize reliability over features, the trust-weighted consensus is that this is the closest thing in the category to a buy-it-for-life appliance.
- 2020 PET INNOVATION AWARD WINNER - Received the award for “Electronic Feeders/Waterers Product of the Year” for its innovative design to ensure your pet is fed on time every time
- Ask Alexa to Feed Your Pet A Snack
- Ask your Amazon Echo device to feed your pet a snack, from anywhere in your home; best for cats and small to medium sized dogs
- Amazon Dash Replenishment
- Save yourself a trip to the store and use Amazon Dash Replenishment to automatically reorder your pet’s food when it’s running low
- Smartphone Notifications
- The pet feeder will send a notification to your smartphone when the feeder is running low or empty, or if there is an error with the feeder
- Feed Your Pet with Our App
- Use the My PetSafe app to monitor your pet’s meals from anywhere; app requires an iPhone or iPod device iOS 12.0 or later or a compatible Android smartphone 9.0 or later
- Great for Pets Who Eat Too Quickly
- Slow Feed setting dispenses meals larger than 1/8 cup in small amounts over 15 minutes
- Flexible Portions
- Schedule up to 12 meals daily that can be dispensed from 1/8 cup to 4 cups to fit your pet's needs; If you need to temporarily stop the feeder from dispensing you can turn off the schedule in the app
- Top-Rack Dishwasher Safe
- Lid, hopper, bowl and bowl holder are top-rack dishwasher-safe for convenient cleaning
When filled with food, the device benefits from the weight of the food. Even still, I do not think that would stop of large dog knocking it over ...
I've used the PetSafe Healthy Pet feeder for years for my cats, it's pretty solid and easy to program. My only complaint is that food seems to go stale or off ...
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“Petsafe Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder Review” · YouTube
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