Automatic Cat Feeders, Timed Cat Dry Food Dispenser with Desiccant Bag, Dual Power Supply, Programmable Portion Size, 6 Meals, 20 Portions Per Day, Auto Pet Feeder for Cats and Small Dog, White

I needed a auto feeder for our outdoor cat as we are traveling for a few days. We have had some in the past that the raccoons have gotten a hold of and destroyed so I wanted one with a flat top to weigh it down and prevent that. This one fit the bill and was priced right so i grabbed it. The instructions were clear and the setup was easy. I was able to program several feedings a day into it to ensure the cat gets food during the day as the raccoons will also take advantage of it at night. The hopper holds quite a bit of food, more than we need to add for the 2 days we are gone and the feeder is working as intended. I was able to weight it down on top with several bricks and there is no way a raccoon can drag it off now. I won't need it all the time but its nice to have the peace of mind when we are out of town and to know the cat is getting fed (As well as several stray cats in our area). So far its durable, easy to clean as the feeding tray pops off and the quantity of a meal is programmable so I can ensure the cat is fed without over feeding her or every animal within a mile. I have it undercover on a back porch so the weather won't affect it so I can't speak of outdoor durablilty yet but it seems to be solidly built. Im happy with the purchase and prefer this one over the way more expensive one I had in the past

I purchased the IMIPAW 3L Automatic Cat Feeder to automate a strict calorie management routine for my adult domestic shorthair while I travel for weekend trips. Automated pet feeders can sometimes fail due to food jams or clever pets breaking into the hopper. After three weeks of continuous deployment, this dispenser has proven to be an exceptionally reliable, secure, and precise appliance, though its battery compartment requires specific attention during setup.Physical Footprint & Build SecurityThe Hopper Size: The 3-liter capacity is the ideal footprint for a single cat or a small dog. It holds roughly 12 to 14 cups of standard dry kibble, providing about 2 to 3 weeks of hands-off feeding without letting the food go stale.Pet-Proof Locking Lid: The top lid securement mechanism is excellent. The lock prevents determined cats from knocking the unit over and scavenging food early.Freshness Engineering: The inclusion of an integrated desiccant bag slot inside the lid is a fantastic touch. It noticeably prevents moisture buildup and keeps the kibble crunchy even in humid kitchen environments.Programming Flexibility & Portion CalibrationThe built-in LCD interface allows you to schedule 1 to 6 meals per day, which is perfect for micro-feeding patterns that prevent feline vomiting.Portion Precision: The portion sizing is highly programmable. I tested the distribution consistency using 0.35-inch circular kibble. The internal rotor dispensed the exact same volume across every single cycle with zero jams or double-drops.Audio Functionality: The 10-second voice recording feature is clear and sufficiently loud without sounding overly distorted, serving as an effective auditory cue for mealtime.Dual Power Supply & Mechanical SafetyThe Backup System: The dual power setup is a non-negotiable safety feature for anyone who travels. The unit runs on a standard 5V wall adapter but instantly switches over to 3 D-cell backup batteries if your home experiences a power outage.The Cord Layout Warning: While the appliance functions flawlessly, the physical cord channel on the bottom base of the unit is a tight fit. If you use a braided or heavier aftermarket USB cable, it will struggle to route flush through the built-in guide path, causing the feeder to sit slightly unevenly on hard floors. Stick with the included factory power cord for a completely flat setup.Hygienic Maintenance: The stainless steel feeding bowl sits securely in its plastic cradle and pops out instantly for quick dishwasher cleaning, preventing the buildup of oils that cause feline acne.Final VerdictIf you need a reliable, jam-free, and highly customizable automatic feeder that keeps food fresh and secures it against mischievous pets, the IMIPAW 3L is an exceptional mid-range choice. Just ensure you utilize the original factory cord and install backup batteries for total peace of mind. Light weight and looks great in the kitchen

This is easy to set up and clean. Clean and sleek. Battery back up when moved for cleaning or during power outages more than sufficient. Could easily relocate feeding for several hours without cord. Durable plastic outer and rubber impeller for dispensing food. Portable using batter for 1-2 days.

We really like that you can set the amount of food, how many times a day etc. one fail is that the directions don't actually measure out to what it says. We set it to 1/4c and when the first feed came, it was abour 2 tablespoons. So after we ran through a few measurements we found what what actually the size we needed. But other than that it' great. There are batteries in the event of a power outage so it's a great backup. Decent size, sturdy material, quiet.

Great product! This feeder was super easy to assemble and set up, the canister holds much more than I expected it to which is super helpful if you need pets to be fed for longer than a day or two, I also like that the lid has a push-down "lock" which is super sturdy and helpful if your pets try to open it up. The dispensing worked perfectly, exactly as marketed, the meal time and portion set-up process seems more complicated than it actually is and it's a very forgiving system if you need to go back and make any adjustments, don't be intimidated by the instructions!! Overall super happy with this and

(my own manual instructions below) Review: This little gadget has been perfect for keeping my fur baby fed on the weekends I’m out of town. I had no issues using it for his dry food, Meox mix. After playing around with the buttons, you’ll realize that you have to hold down the lock button to unlock the screen, & if you mess up while setting the numbers- you have to start all over again (as there’s no back button). This is literally the only con. The eating dish is detachable and smooth to clean. I keep it plugged in as well. GUIDE: 1) hold lock button to unlock 2) press set & you’ll see what you’re changing will blink 3) the first set should be the number of meals. It’ll show as “1 2 3 4-“ and then after you set how many. It’s unto the next step, time and portions. 4) now, you are setting the time of the meals. As you’ll see, it shows “1” & blinks the time. After selecting the time for meal one, you’ll “set” and move on to repeat those steps if you put mult. meals in the previous step. If it does NOT show a number for “M” (meal), you are setting the time! 5) The portion! They provide a grid showing portions, but I played around with it to get a visual of how much food would be released. So, basically- I did a test run where I only set one meal for a few mins in real time (you could do the same before setting the 2-3+ meals. Enjoy!

Very much so. Impressed and appreciative.

I would've given this 4 starts if the lid wasn't so easy for my dogs to open. They should have more rings in the cap to twist on to keep it locked. My two dogs aren't even the brightest, but they easily get the lids off to easily gobble down their food or let rodents get the rest. And no, they are not hungry. They're just dogs and try to eat everything. I feed them more than their vet recommends just in case (not overweight though). Also, the bowls detatches waaaaay too easily. But, it is nice if you want to put a different bowl under, which I'll probably end up doing bc when my dogs eat it spills over bc it's small and shallow. This unit was made for small dogs and cats. So, i didn't subtract any points for this. Though I wish they did have a larger version. (I got the largest they offer). I use duck tape to keep the lid on and we will build some type of box or strap to keep the lid on once they figure out they can chew off the tape. I also strap them to the wall so that my dogs can't knock them over, which they've done. obviously the food doesn't come out when it's titled or fully knocked over. But, I do like these feeders because they are good for my offgrid property. I have to be careful about what I connect to my small solar system so it doesn't get overwhelmed. So, I opted to use rechargeable D cell (or whatever the big cylinder ones are that you use for these feeders) batteries to power these feeders. The power lasts a long time on these batteries. It's been a month and theyre not even halfway out of power. I brought 6 rechargeable batteries for each feeder. So, when the current ones get close to being dead, I'll swap them and recharge them so that I can continue swapping them out. I expect the batteries to last 2-3 months based on how well they're doing now after one month. I keep these feeders inside a little shed to prevent them from getting wet (but a diy waterproof box should work fine as well). Note, where I live it does reach freezing temps of about 25-35 at night. But no snow so idk how it operates if it gets too extreme and it is not protected in shelter. I have two feeders for each dog. That's simply because I do not want to have to constantly fill them up. I get about 1 week for my 40-50 lb dogs. So, I have both set on the highest feeding amount of 20, and then 5 because the highest amount isn't exactly the right amount to fill my dog. (We are using dog chow right now and sometimes it seems to clog with the large bits, so we are going to try crushing them a little before we switch brands. For now we just give it a gentle shake and it resumes). Example Breakfast (feeder 1) 6:30am set to 20 6:32am set to 5 (25 is the amount of food my dog needs) Lunch (feeder 1) 12:00 set to 10 (My dog doesn't need this extra, but I just give it to him bc I hoped he would be overly full and would stop opening trying to open it) Dinner (feeder 2) 5:30pm set to 20 5:32pm set to 5 So, overall I like these feeders. I'm considering using them for my chickens as well bc it helped with the rodents in my dog area. We still get some, but not as many. The food also stays fresh. The gravity fed automatic feeders were cutting it and the food went to the wild rodents and there were droppings in the food. Disgusting. So, I like these feeders bc at least there's none in the food. They pretty much just get what my dogs drop and can't reach. I will see if I can left the feeders and put a larger wider bowl under to prevent food from falling and hopefully help. The company just needs to work on better lids because what's the point if all the food gets in in a single setting?

de desprograma el reloj muy rápido, alrededor de cada dos semanas se tiene que ajustar porque se retrasa, para mí es importante porque tengo 2 gatos y 2 comederos y estos deben funcionar sincronizados

Do not spend money on this piece of garbage. Their customer service is non-existent. I can’t believe Amazon is actually allowing for this product to be sold. I bought this product because I wanted a basic feeder for my cat to replace the feeder I had for years that got worn out. I had no trouble programming this machine. But from the first time this feeder dispensed food, it dispensed 4 times the amount of food it was supposed to (I had it programmed for 1 serving), then it beeped loudly and an error message showed up. This is what happened every single time the feeder went off. I tried to contact the company by email twice to get some help to troubleshoot my issue I was having, but they did not respond. They make it clear that there are no returns, which is fine but very unfortunate when the machine had a problem right out of the box.

This product has been working consistently for a few months. I am using it plugged in (with battery backup). It also worked consistently with the battery (no issues with short-changing the cats on food). I think it uses a proper mechanical dispensing system, not one that relies on a rubber band, so dispensing seems to be quick and consistent. In the digital age, it would be lovely if there was a low level warning. The only think I don't really like is the very loud beep with every push of the buttons to adjust clock, time, meal sizes, etc. Otherwise it is easy to use. The instructions that came with it were helpful. The best benefits: the cats don't wake me up early anymore (unless I let it run out of food). I am using one feeder for three cats. It holds food for more than one week but I now make a habit of filling it weekly. When I am on holidays, this gives my cat sitter more flexibility on when she comes to check on the cats. Side note on battery only: years ago I used an automatic cat feeder that ONLY had a battery option and found it ran perfectly for months at a time before needing to change batteries, so I expect the same for this one.

Still going strong after months of use. You do need to invest in dessicant packs as it holds moisture inside, but the battery and power functions work flawlessly and my cat no longer begs for food or regurgitates!

My cat love It. I did have some issue with the clock at the beginning but after enterring the time a second time everything fixes itself.