VOLUAS Automatic Cat Feeder, 4L Timed Dry Food Dispenser for Cats & Dogs

EDIT: Still no complaints, and it's been over a year. These feeders are super dependable and have still not been broken into by my hungry hippo of a cat. For people who need to feed different amounts, here's what I do. My siamese needs 7 portions while my tabby only needs 5. My siamese is also a voracious tank who cannot be stopped once food hits the bowl, so I just make sure his feeder goes off first by having the timing on each be a little off (eg: his feeder says 4pm a minute before my tabby's). As long as his goes off first, everyone gets their proper portions and there are no problems. Cheers, folks. ORIGINAL: I've never had an automatic feeder before. But, a trip out of town necessitated it for my two cats, so I finally bit the bullet and bought this one. Here's what I needed most: -The right portion sizes -Feedings twice a day -No-fail operation (battery backup, no jamming) -A bowl that stayed put I carefully combed through the reviews before deciding on this brand. I will admit, programming was a pain in the butt. With two cats, the feeders need to go off at the same time or else my fat siamese will absolutely eat half of his, then when my other cat's feeder finally goes, he'll go eat hers, leaving her with half a meal while he got one and a half. I had to very carefully set the time on this. Be warned - it uses military time - there's no am/pm switch. Don't overlook that fact like I did! Second, the portion sizes are trial and error. I have a specific amount I feed these fatties, so I had to really measure out what "1 potion" was. Currently they're set to "5 portions" twice a day. According to Mochi, my perpetually hungry flamepoint siamese, this isn't nearly enough food. This brings me to a pleasant surprise about this product: The locking lid feature. When I first saw that, I thought, "oh well whooptee-doo, seems like overkill." Wrong. The second picture is of his bite marks all around the lid because he figured out where the food is stored in there and he desperately wants it. Both feeders are covered in his bite marks. So locking lid: absolutely essential. Also, the bowls lock in place, which is a must for desperate cats who will lick bowls across the floor (or in my case, laundry room counter). And, these feeders have battery backup in case the power goes out. Super handy for my part of California! Overall, we love these. They're set to feed at 7am and 4pm. When the food hits the metal bowl, the entire house knows it. Mochi peels out, running into walls and leaping face-first into the cascade of food coming out of the chute. It never gets old. :) My female cat is a bit more dignified; she prefers to wait for the food to stop pelting the bowl before she starts eating. We've had these for about a month now (maybe 2?) and have no complaints. Once I got the interface sorted out (save the instruction manual, lol), they've worked flawlessly since. As a first time automatic feeder owner, I'm very happy with my purchase. Will update if there's a problem, but I don't foresee that happening. Cheers, folks.

I don’t write a lot of reviews, but this feeder deserves a great one. I purchased this last summer to feed my cats while I vacationed. I had someone coming in to care for them twice daily but the cats are used to getting small meals, 4 times a day. This feeder is easy to program and has several portion control options, but the main reason I came back to write this review is its durability. We left this feeder on our screened porch for our outdoor cat and we had TWO raccoons break in to try to raid it. Our camera revealed that they rolled it, drug it around by the cord, jumped on it, and clawed at it for over two hours but they were not successful in opening it. It has a few scratches here and there but it’s working perfectly! The battery backup even kept all the settings for two days. Impressive feeder!

Recently after getting my cat Milo fixed, he’s grown a bigger appetite and wants to eat more than ever. He’s started waking me up SUPER early in the morning for food and won’t let me go back to sleep until he’s fed, no matter how much I try to ignore him. I also tend to have to go out of town frequently for business trips and since my partner accompanies me since they help me run my business, we have to rely on available friends and family to watch him. So an automatic feeder sounded like a good idea between being woken up before the sun and having the added bonus of making sure he gets fed while we’re away in case whoever watches him does not have time to stop by 3 different times throughout the day. I am an older Gen Z cat dad who treats my pets as most people treat their children. I only want the best for my son, Milo, and I’m very picky on quality of things when buying him anything (food, treats, toys, etc.) so I spent awhile trying to find a good cat feeder. I was a bit iffy about spending so much on a cat feeder but I decided to trust the reviews. The quality of everything so far has been excellent. I appreciate the locking mechanism as it’s easy to use but is cat proof so I don’t have to worry about him breaking into the food. I like that the stainless steel bowl is removable so it’ll make future washes a lot easier. My cat has had some minor cat acne on his chin from plastic bowls harboring bacteria and fats and because of this, it was important to me that his next bowl was steel and not plastic. I didn’t really understand the setup at first, but once you realize you need to press AND hold the lock button to set it up, the rest is really easy. I think the voice feature is cool, and though I haven’t used it myself yet, I like that it’s there in case I want to use it especially if I’m gone on a trip I can pre-record a message for him. It’s pretty quiet, doesn’t make a whole lot of noise when dispensing food, only a small whirring noise and the food clinking the bowl while it pours out. I especially enjoy the battery option as a back up in case the power were to ever go out, this is again something important to me as someone who has to go out of town relatively frequently. My very small minor complaint is I wish the manual said how much food is dispensed per portion, as you kind of just have to test it. Please be sure to test the portions using the “hand”/“feed” button before setting up portions per meal to ensure you’re feeding your cat the proper amount as I can guarantee you 1 portion is not as much as you might think it is. As far as value for money goes, I did get this on sale and while I think it was still a little pricey compared to other options, I personally don’t mind spending a little extra to ensure my cat has a good quality product especially for something as important as being fed. Overall, my cat is still learning and understanding exactly what it is and how it works, but he’s slowly starting to understand it and starting to enjoy it. I have peace of mind knowing that once he’s used to it, I will no longer be woken up at unreasonable hours for food and have peace of mind knowing that his care while we’re away is a little more ensured when it comes to making sure he’s fed properly. The setup is relatively easy and the design is nice and has a lot of features I find to be important and beneficial. If you’re looking for an automatic cat feeder but are iffy about spending the money, I think the money is well worth it for a good product.

I have it set to go off four times a day with various amounts (I account for treats and one meal of wet food). I can't remember exactly but I think a single portion of dry food on the machine equals 7.5 grams. Its on their website which you'll find 8n the package on a card. Now this thing goes off when it wants. The last meal is supposed to go off at 10pm. The first at 7am. Ive heard it go off at 12 am and like 5 am. It still gives the correct portions and only goes off 4 times a day so its fine really but does go off at random times. Is it worth cintacting and getting a replacement? Not really, mostly because its plugged into an extension cord and electronics in general can become wonky if not plugged directly into a power source. Im also too lazy to plug it directly into a wall to see if thats the problem lol She still eats so thags all I care about. The two middle meals go off at the proper times, which is another reason why I believe it to be a power issue, at night and early morning the AC is on and devices are being charged. Its very easy to use and put together (its literally like a few pieces that stack and slide together) and recording the message was very easy. Love that it can use a battery which I suggest because I've had a random power outage and knowing my baby didnt get to eat until the power came on sucks. Bowl quality is fine if you don't put ANY liquids in it. No medicine, no water and no chicken broth. By a seperate little small bowl for that. This bowl isnt made for liquids, as the metal wore down after I put my cats liquid supplement in the bowl. I knew better but was in a rush. At least wipe it down IMMEDIATELY if you have to. Despite my issues I still recommend it. Sure you can find better and MAYBE cheaper options but this is fine and does what its supposed to.

I wish I had bought this feeder much sooner. Our beagle mix has to be fed three small meals a day to prevent bilious vomiting. With our busy schedules, it is hard to keep to the exact same feeding time daily, and when we don't, she vomits. This feeder reliably feeds the same amount every day, every time and it has been life-changing. Side effect - her weight is well-maintained because there is no more confusion about when/if/how much she has been fed. It is also super easy to clean and program. Highly recommend!

This was the best money we spent last year! We got our first family pet last March and found out quickly that feeding him twice daily with four antsy little kids wanting to help with the food was not going well. He was probably getting over fed and food was getting everywhere. I looked into automatic feeders and settled on this one and I am so glad I did! It’s exceeded our expectations. We ended up programming it to feed the cat 3 times a day and it totally cuts out the need for the kids to handle the food and spill it everywhere. We got the 4 liter capacity feeder and with our cat that is 1 year old, the food lasts just over 2 weeks. I have a reminder on my phone to refill the tank every other Friday afternoon so there’s no letting it go empty by accident. I love that it comes with the ability to power it with batteries in case there’s a power outage or anything goes wrong with the power cord. We keep batteries in it as a backup power source. I found it to be pretty simple to program but it does only run on a 24 hour time clock and not an AM and PM, so you have think about it a second if you’re not used to reading military time. I recorded my daughter’s voice calling his name and that recording goes off each time the automatic feeder goes off. It comes with a metal bowl that sits down in the base of it so the bowl can’t get knocked out of place. Between the sound of the food hitting the metal bowl and the voice recording calling his name, our cat comes running for his food every time! We’ve had no issues with the feeder after over 6 months. The metal bowl is removable so that makes washing it easy. I like that it has a button to press for just a little handful of food to come out at a non-feeding time. I press that to reward him or entice him to come inside. You do have to press and hold the unlock button for a few seconds in order to get the food to come out with the press of the button but that’s good so a pet can’t learn to bump it and get food on demand! This has also been very handy for the days where we are away for longer periods of time or get home late and don’t have to worry about the cat missing a meal. We haven’t traveled with the feeder yet but it’s very lightweight and compact so I’m sure it would travel well. The feeder is great quality. We love this automatic feeder and would 100% recommend!

This product works great-works well enough that I am purchasing 3 more for other cats. When first setting up practice with how much food gets dropped, do not follow the feeding guide in the instructions, as all foods are different sizes.

This automatic pet feeder is a nice, straightforward option for either cats or dogs. Setup and assembly were both really easy, and I didn’t have any trouble getting everything ready to use. The design is pretty basic with a simple white finish, but I actually like that because it blends into the room without standing out. It’s also compact enough to fit nicely into smaller spaces, which is helpful if you don’t have a lot of extra floor space around your pet’s feeding area. The construction feels durable and sturdy enough for regular use, and overall it seems well made for the price. Pros: * Suitable for cats and dogs * Easy setup and assembly * Compact and space-saving * Simple white design * Durable construction * Easy to use * Good value for the money Overall: There’s nothing overly complicated or fancy about this feeder, but that’s part of what makes it convenient. It’s easy to set up, doesn’t take up much room, and feels durable enough for everyday use. Overall, it’s a practical automatic feeder at a reasonable price.

I am amazed at how wonderful this feeder is. My cat came from a shelter with some bad habits. Whenever I went into the kitchen she begged for more food and got louder and louder. This feeder has cured the habit of calling for food. When she hears the kibble falling in her bowl she runs to the kitchen. Peace and quiet in the home now. I found the instructions difficult and would suggest you google it first. I followed the recommended amount of kibble on the package to feed my cat. Weighed the 1/2 cup and divided it by 3 as I choose to feed her 3 times a day. Do several quick feeds to see which program delivers the right amount for you. Mine was program 4.

We chose this cat feeder as it fit all the requirements that we were looking for in an automatic cat feeder. It is very easy to operate, and to leave a message on the audio. Straightforward filling the container with dry cat food, timers set for specific amounts of food throughout the day. Our cat runs to the feeder when the dry food starts dropping into the bowl, and he sits back, politely, until the portion has stopped and then he will politely proceed to eat. We have had the feeder operating for several weeks now and it seems to be working out fine, and we are all pleased with it.

I absolutely love this. It's a huge relief to be able to leave this for my cat when we go on holidays. It's never had any issues, never gotten jammed, nothing. I've had it for quite a few months now and it's perfect. I also appreciate that it doesn't have an app, but it's all programmed on the feeder's interface.

Excelente calidad, los gatos se acostumbran rápido al dispensador, cumple su propósito

So far so good. Easy to install and understand the setting even without looking at the manual. Lets see how long this item will serve my furrbabies! 😻