The DOGNESS Automatic WiFi Feeder for dogs and cats is fraught with problems, especially related to the app and reliability. Many users report issues with the feeder going offline, faulty design in the internal spinner, and app malfunction. Overall, the device shows signs of decline in both quality and functionality.
Feeder stops functioning after a period of time.
Prevention: None identified
The app allows for remote control of feeding times and portions.
The built-in camera allows users to check on their pets when away from home.
Users found the initial setup process straightforward.
The wifi connection is reliable some time.
The connected app frequently does not work, rendering the feeder useless.
The feeder stops feeding consistently and may stop altogether over time.
The subscription for DOGNESS still doesn’t have an easy solution.
The new spinner design spoiling the kibbles for smaller pets.
users note a decline in functionality and reliability, especially with the app and feeder mechanism
positive with some minor issues
strongly negative
Factors: Frequency of app updates, Wi-Fi signal strength, Type of pet food used
No, the new design seems to have issues with small, flat cat kibble getting stuck in the feeder.
The Wi-Fi connection is spotty and often fails completely after some time.
Yes, the feeder can be controlled remotely via an app, but the app functionality is often unreliable.
"I have had my feeder and treater for a little over a year now – the best decision of my life. Easy to control feeding portions and times. I have the feeders facing each other so I can check to see if the pan is empty or not. Sometimes the Wi-Fi stops working on them, but it still feeds them when t..."
"I have three of these, each time the app update throughout the years resulted in more features not working, first the feeding record stopped, and then the timer was feeding at random times usually within ±15 minutes before the program time if at all, then stopped feeding altogether. I DO NOT RELY o..."
Due to the numerous issues with the app and the frequent reports of the feeder malfunctions, it would be advisable to consider other options for automated pet feeding solutions.
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