PETKIT Automatic WiFi Pet Feeder, 3L, app control, dual power

Meals can be set from the PETKIT app, where this automatic pet feeder holds a plan of up to 10 meals per day at 1 to 5 portions each, with one portion measuring 1/10 cup. The 3 L (12 cups) hopper is estimated to store about 1.33 kg (2.9 lbs) of pet food, which the brand estimates covers around 15 days for an adult cat. It is built for indoor use with cats, dogs and small animals, and the bowl is stainless steel.

Checks before you set it up

The feeder takes dry, air-dried or freeze-dried food, and kibble has to be smaller than 12 mm; larger pieces do not pass through the dispensing parts. Wi-Fi is needed for app control, and the connection works on the 2.4GHz band, so a 5GHz-only network is not covered.

The app runs on iOS and Android smartphones. Power comes from two sources, a charge and a battery, and the unit measures 32.5 x 27.8 x 18.5 cm (12.8 x 10.9 x 7.3 in), so the surface it stands on should be at least that size.

Remote control, portioning and the food path

• The feeding plan is arranged in the app, where up to 10 meals per day can be scheduled and each one set between 1 and 5 portions.
• A rotor sits in the base of the tank and moves food toward the exit, which shuts automatically after dispensing.
• Feeding records are kept in the PETKIT app, so past meals can be reviewed there.
• A manual feed can be started without using the schedule.
• A desiccant bag sits inside and a sealing strip closes the lid area.

What comes with the feeder?

• One PETKIT automatic feeder, model P570, in white
• One stainless steel bowl
• One built-in desiccant bag

Charge and battery as two power sources

The feeder runs on dual power, a charge plus a battery, and the manufacturer lists both as part of the setup. The 2.4GHz Wi-Fi link carries the app commands from the phone to the unit, and the same link shows the feeding records back in the app.

Questions about the PETKIT feeder

How much food does the 3 L hopper hold?

The tank holds 3 L, or 12 cups, which is estimated at about 1.33 kg (2.9 lbs) of pet food.

How many meals can I schedule in a day?

Up to 10 meals per day can be scheduled, each with 1 to 5 portions of 1/10 cup.

What size kibble does it take?

It takes dry, air-dried or freeze-dried food with kibble smaller than 12 mm.

Which Wi-Fi band does the app need?

The connection works on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and the app runs on iOS and Android phones.

What is in the box?

The box holds the automatic feeder in white, a stainless steel bowl and a built-in desiccant bag.