PetSafe Smart Feed 2nd Gen: App, 24 Cups, 12 Meals

Why it matters

Smart Feed adds app control to the 24-cup hopper: schedule up to 12 meals a day in portions from 1/8 to 4 cups and feed remotely. It needs a 2.4 GHz router and runs on an AC adaptor, with optional D-cell backup.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Good fit if

Remote control
Small to medium dogs
Changing schedules

Look elsewhere if

Long absences without a sitter
Wet food (unless supported)
Dogs that break into hoppers

Pros and cons

Pros

App
24 cups
Battery backup option

Cons

Wi-Fi needed
Price
No camera

Limitations to weigh

Automatic feeders can jam or lose power; test for a few days before you travel, keep a backup plan, and never leave a dog alone for days with only a feeder.
Check portions against your dog's feeding guide; 'cups' on feeders are rarely a true 8 oz measuring cup.

Specifications

Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.

Price	$134.99	Maker
Model number	PFD00-16828	Maker
Dog fit (maker)	Cats and small to medium-sized dogs	Maker
Capacity	24 cups	Maker
Meals per day	12	Maker
Portion range	1/8 to 4 cups	Maker
App	Yes	Maker
Wi-Fi	2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) router required	Maker
Power source	AC adaptor; optional 4 D-cell backup	Maker

Alternatives worth comparing

PetSafe Healthy Pet Simply FeedNon-app version.

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Final verdict

A strong app feeder.

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Questions buyers ask

Does Smart Feed need Wi-Fi?

Yes, 2.4 GHz.

How many meals a day?

Up to 12.

PetSafe Smart Feed (2nd Generation)