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Petlibro Air Wi-Fi Automatic Dog & Cat Feeder, Black, 2-L

Petlibro Air Wi-Fi Automatic Dog & Cat Feeder, Black, 2-L

9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
4.9 /10
Quality
4.0
Value
5.0
Design
4.0
Function
3.0
Durability
4.0
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In a Nutshell

  • Feeder is easy to use and control via app for scheduling and monitoring food levels
  • Most reviews mentioning consistent issues with malfunctioning feeding mechanism
  • Delays and failures in dispensing typically noted with all kibble sizes
  • Reduced size of the feeder is not meant for heavier or multiple pets
  • High customer satisfaction with customer support

Quick Verdict

The Petlibro Air Wi-Fi Automatic Feeder is generally well-loved for its convenience and app functionality. However, users report issues with food dispensing, ease of setup, and reliability, which can be a significant drawback. Some users find it too confusing to set up and experience frequent malfunctions.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 67%
Would Buy Again 33%
Avg Lifespan 6-8 months

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

Feeding mechanism is unreliable and may not dispense food correctly even after attempts to troubleshoot.

Prevention: users can try to manually dispense food or reset the feeder

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Convenient Design (2)

    The feeder is great for assigning feeding schedules, and keeping track of the cat’s food intake is easier too.

Cons

  • Reliability Issues (3) critical

    The most common issue reported is that the feeder frequently fails to dispense the correct amount of food or does not dispense at all.

    Tip: Users have been forced to manually feed their pets and confirm any real feed.

Quality Trend: Declining

There have been more negative reviews about reliability of the device over time.

Older Reviews Said:

mixed

Newer Reviews Say:

Who Is This For?

✓ Best For

  • • Occasional travelers with pets — The feeder’s app control can be practical for people who travel frequently and need to ensure their pet's regular feeding.
  • • Busy pet owners — The Wi-Fi control allows busy owners to keep their pets fed without having to worry about manual feeding times.

✗ Skip If

  • • Owners of larger pets or multiple pets — The small size of the feeder and the malfunctioning feeder mechanism are not suitable for feeding larger pets.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 3 months to 12 months

Factors: Frequency of use, Kibble size, Maintenance

Cleaning Methods

✗ Machine wash
✓ Hand wash
✓ Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Set up the feeder with less kibble before petting the final kibble size

Floor Compatibility

✓ Hardwood
✓ Tile
✓ Carpet
✓ Vinyl
✓ Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.3
9 reviews
5★
67%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
22%
1★
11%
app works easy (5) Petlibro Vault (2) Auto Feed (3) Notifier (3) Rating (2) malfunctions (4) inconsistent (3) no notificaiton (2)

Common Questions

What size pets does this feeder work for?

This feeder is best for smaller pets and may not be suitable for larger pets or those with bigger kibble sizes.

How reliable is the dispensing mechanism?

The feeder has reliability issues as reported by users that will interfere with daily usage.

Is there a manual override option?

No, there is no manual override button which can be inconvenient if the app is not accessible.

Highlighted Reviews

— Kay

"These have been so nice to have! Keeps my cats on a feeding schedule without me having to worry about my work schedule. I got one for each cat. I don't have to fill them often, they can't get in them, and it keeps the food fresh! The app is pretty easy to use and sends notifications when the food or..."

— Jessica

"This feeder has given me nothing but problems. I’ve given it multiple chances to redeem itself with the resets and the troubleshooting but now it is saying that the feeding was successful when kibbles didn’t even come out to feed my cat. This is being returned now and I need to find a new one th..."

Bottom Line

The Petlibro Air Wi-Fi Automatic Feeder is a good option for tech-savvy pet owners who need a convenient app-controlled feeder but aware of unreliable dispensing issues.

4.9 /10
— Below Average

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