What Our Research Found
The question we wanted answered wasn't "does it dispense food". Almost every $60 feeder does that. It's whether the camera on this $119.99 model works as a real remote-monitoring tool or as a novelty that makes you pay for a worse feeder. Adding a camera means adding WiFi, a cloud account, a power dependency and a second thing that can fail. That trade has to earn its keep.
The camera is genuinely useful, but the feeder underneath it is the part that has to be reliable. The single biggest predictor of whether owners are happy turns out to be kibble shape, not the app.
The numbers are decent for the money. An 8L hopper holds roughly 34 cups of dry food, which is around a month of feeding for a 10 lb cat and closer to 10 to 12 days for a 50 lb dog on 3 cups a day. The 1080p sensor with IR LEDs gives you a usable night view of the bowl area, enough to confirm your pet ate and not enough to read a collar tag across a dark room. Portion granularity is typically one dispense unit of roughly 10 to 12 g, with up to 10 meals a day programmable. That's more scheduling flexibility than most cat owners will ever use. Where things get thinner: the listing skips cloud storage terms, subscription pricing for video history, and the exact battery backup runtime. Battery backup on this class of feeder almost never powers the camera; it only keeps the clock and motor alive. The radio is 2.4GHz only, standard for the category but still the number one setup complaint across public reviews of camera feeders. And the augur-style dispenser is happiest with round-ish kibble between about 2 mm and 15 mm. Flat, triangular or oversized pieces are what cause the bridging and jams owners report.
Bottom line
For $119.99 you're getting an 8L feeder plus a competent 1080p night-vision camera in one plug. Buying those separately costs more and takes two outlets. It's a good deal if your kibble is a friendly shape and your router does 2.4GHz, and a frustrating purchase if either of those isn't true.
Buy it if you're gone 10 to 14 hours some days and want visual proof the bowl got filled. Skip it if you feed wet food, need a feeder for two pets in one room, or want local-only recording with no cloud account.
How we assessed it
We didn't run a lab test, and we won't pretend otherwise. Our assessment is built from the manufacturer's published specifications, the mechanical realities of augur-style dispensers, the pattern of recurring themes across public owner reviews at a 4.4/5 aggregate, and the regulatory paperwork any WiFi device sold in Canada has to carry. A product with a 2.4GHz radio sold here needs an ISED certification number and, for the US-market variant, an FCC ID. Those are searchable public records, and worth checking on the box before you keep a unit. We also weighed what the listing does not say. Cloud retention policy, encryption details, backup battery runtime, and camera field of view are all undisclosed at review time.
The Good & The Bad
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Camera and feeder in one plug
A standalone 1080p pet cam runs $40 to $70, and a decent 6L feeder runs $80 to $100. Getting both for $119.99 in one device, on one outlet, is genuinely good value.
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Real scheduling flexibility
Up to 10 meals a day with adjustable portion counts covers everything from a post-surgery cat on six tiny meals to a two-meal dog routine. Manual dispense from the app also works for treat-time check-ins.
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The 8L hopper actually reduces work
Smaller 3L and 4L feeders need refilling constantly. This one holds about a month for a cat, which means less lid-opening, less humidity exposure and fewer chances to knock the unit out of alignment.
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Two-way audio with a recorded call
The pre-recorded meal-call clip is more useful than it sounds. It conditions pets to come to the bowl on the sound instead of the motor, and it lets you confirm they showed up on camera.
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2.4GHz-only pairing is the top failure point
On modern mesh routers that merge both bands under one name, setup can fail repeatedly until you split the SSID or shut off 5GHz for a few minutes. Nothing in the box warns you about this clearly.
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Cloud video terms aren't disclosed up front
The listing never spells out whether video history requires a subscription, how long free clips are retained, or where footage is stored. Assume some paid tier exists and check inside the app before you commit.
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Jams are real with the wrong kibble
Augur dispensers bridge on flat, triangular or oversized pieces. A jam means a missed meal with no reliable alert unless you happen to open the camera, which is the exact scenario the product is supposed to prevent.
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Dry food only, and one bowl
No wet food, no refrigeration, no splitting between two pets. A second cat in the same room means the fast eater takes both portions, and the camera will show you it happening without stopping it.
Technical Breakdown
Hopper capacity
8 L / ~34 cups dry food
Camera
1080p with infrared night vision
Connectivity
2.4GHz WiFi only (no 5GHz, no Ethernet)
Battery backup
Backup cells supported; runtime undisclosed
Kibble compatibility
Roughly 2-15 mm round or oval pieces
How It Works
Setup takes about 20 minutes, and most of that is the WiFi pairing. Do the network step before you fill the hopper. Moving an empty feeder next to the router is far easier than moving a loaded one.
Assemble and place it
Snap the hopper onto the base, seat the bowl, and put the unit on a hard, level floor against a wall. Carpet lets the feeder rock when a dog pushes the bowl, and that rocking is a common cause of missed dispenses.
Power it and add backup cells
Plug in the DC adapter. It's the primary power source and the only way the camera runs. Install the backup batteries, typically 3 D-cells sold separately, so the schedule survives an outage even though video won't.
Pair to 2.4GHz WiFi
Download the manufacturer's app, create an account, and scan the QR code. If your router uses one merged name for both bands, split the SSIDs or disable 5GHz during pairing. This is the step that generates most one-star reviews.
Calibrate portions with a kitchen scale
Dispense one portion into a bowl and weigh it. Don't trust the app's cup conversion, because kibble density varies a lot. Map your pet's daily grams to a real portion count before you set the schedule.
Set meals, record a call, and fill the hopper
Program up to 10 meals a day, record a 10-second voice clip that plays at feeding time to bring your pet over, then fill the hopper and drop the included desiccant pack in the lid to keep the food dry.
How It Compares
| Feature | Automatic Dog & Cat Feeder with Camera, 8L/34 Cups, 1080P Night Vision WiFi | Typical Alternative (PetLibro Granary Camera Feeder, ~5L) |
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| Price (CAD) | $119.99 | Typically $160-$200 |
| Hopper capacity | 8 L / ~34 cups | About 5 L / ~21 cups |
| Camera | 1080p, IR night vision | 1080p, IR night vision, wider lens on some models |
| WiFi bands | 2.4GHz only | 2.4GHz only |
| Meals per day | Up to 10 | Typically up to 10 |
| Backup power | Battery backup; runtime undisclosed, camera off on battery | Battery backup; camera also off on battery |
| Video history | Terms undisclosed; assume optional cloud plan | Optional cloud plan, some models take a microSD card |
| Best for | Largest hopper for the lowest price | Buyers who want local microSD recording and more polished app support |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this automatic feeder with camera worth it at $119.99?
Yes, for most single-pet dry-food households. An 8L hopper plus a 1080p night-vision camera at $119.99 costs roughly what a good feeder alone costs, and the scheduling covers up to 10 meals a day. Wet food, two pets sharing one room, or a local-only recording requirement all push you elsewhere.
Does it work with 5GHz WiFi or mesh routers?
It connects on 2.4GHz only, so mesh systems and dual-band routers that broadcast one merged network name usually need their SSIDs split, or the 5GHz band switched off long enough to finish pairing. Once connected, it generally stays connected. That single setup step drives more returns than any hardware fault.
Does the camera keep working during a power outage?
No. Backup batteries keep the clock and the dispensing motor alive so scheduled meals still drop, but the camera, WiFi and app control all need the DC adapter. The manufacturer publishes no battery runtime figure, so treat the cells as protection for a short outage rather than a full off-grid mode.
What kibble size does this feeder handle without jamming?
Roughly 2 mm to 15 mm round or oval pieces. The rotating augur bridges on flat, triangular, oversized or very oily kibble, which is what sits behind most of the missed-meal complaints in public reviews. Measure a few pieces of your current food before ordering. Swapping food is often easier than swapping feeders.
Is there a subscription for saved video recording?
Undisclosed on the listing. Live viewing and two-way audio work without a plan on feeders of this type, but saved video history usually sits behind an optional cloud tier. Open the pricing screen inside the app during your return window, so you know what you're committing to before the 30 days run out.
How does it compare to the PetLibro Granary camera feeder?
Capacity and price go to this one; app polish and local microSD recording go to PetLibro on some models. You get 8L here against about 5L there, for roughly $40 to $80 less. Pick PetLibro if you want footage sitting on a card in your own home instead of a manufacturer's cloud.
library_booksReferences & Further Reading
Our reviews are informed by peer-reviewed research and authoritative health organizations. These sources provided context for this review:
- linkFCC Equipment Authorization Search (verify a wireless device's certification)
- linkInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada — Radio Equipment List
- linkU.S. FDA — Tips for Safe Handling of Pet Food and Treats
Editorial note: Links to external sources are provided for informational purposes. ReviewHubNow is not affiliated with these organizations and does not receive compensation for linking to them.
At $119.99 this is one of the better value plays in camera feeders. An 8L hopper is bigger than most rivals that cost $5...
Based on our research and analysis, Automatic Dog & Cat Feeder with Camera, 8L/34 Cups, 1080P Night Vision WiFi scored 7.6/10. See the full verdict above for who it suits — and who should pass.
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Recurring themes we found across public owner reviews.
Owners repeatedly say the hopper size is the standout: a single fill lasts a cat most of a month, and the recorded voice call reliably brings pets to the bowl at meal time.
The most common negative theme is WiFi setup on mesh and dual-band routers, where the 2.4GHz-only requirement forces buyers to split their network name or temporarily disable 5GHz before pairing succeeds.
A steady minority report occasional jams or partial dispenses tied to kibble shape and size, and note that a missed meal isn't clearly flagged unless you check the camera yourself.
Amazon Canada's standard 30-day return window applies to most electronics of this type. Manufacturer warranty length isn't clearly stated on the listing — check the store page and register the product if a warranty card is included.