The smart pet feeder is a convenient machine that can feed the pets automatically when the owner is at home or out. Besides its key feature of automatic feeding, there are various smart features to bring welfare to both pet and pet owners, such as app-controlled remote feeding, and camera monitoring. Beardpet has launched two smart pet feeders: the 4L timed cat feeder FD-01 and the 5L pet feeder with camera FD-02. Here we will introduce various considerate designs in our feeders and the basic knowledge about the structure and maintenance of the pet feeders.
The structure and operation of smart pet feeder
Let’s first have an understanding of the structure and operational principle of smart pet feeders. Our two pet feeders are mainly feasible for dry food. Here we take our 5L pet feeder with a camera as an example.
1. Components of Smart Pet Feeder
The above-displayed photo has demonstrated the key components of most smart pet feeders.
The grain bucket is the food reservoir. Food falls from the reservoir when the machine operates. It is designed with different capacity and appearance for storage and aesthetics.
The host, the brain of the whole feeder, mainly includes a motor and a screen. The motor in it is the core of the host which supports the whole machine’s operation. The screen indicators can show and control the intended feeding portion and time directly, while those without the screen only have the button to dispense the designated food.
The feeding bowl is used to put food from the reservoir. Here, the feeder has two dividable basins: one for supporting the feeding bowl and the other for putting food and convenient frequent cleanliness.
The cover is to seal off the grain bin. Our covers are divided into buckets. There are different designs for anti-moisture. Such as the built-in desiccant box, rotary lock lid, silicone sealing, and so on.
2. The operation of the smart pet feeder
After assembling the auto cat feeder and connecting the power, we can download the app, connect the wifi if the feeder supports it, and try to set the discharging portion and time by the app or the button. Accepting the order, the motor will motivate the operation of the pusher to push the set food into the bowl and discharge at the next designated time. Then, you can schedule meals for your pets by their sizes.
9 Considerate designs of Beardpet’s smart pet feeders
Besides the above-mentioned four basic components, there are various detailed designs that make smart pet feeders more considerate and convenient, such as the anti-moisture, capacity, battery life, and more. Here, we will introduce some designs for you.
| Designs | Timed pet feeder FD-01 | Pet feeder with camera FD-02 |
| Anti-moisture | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anti-jam | ✓ | ✓ |
| Camera with night vision | ✗ | ✓ |
| Double power source | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adjustable feeding portion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Large capacity | 4L | 4.5L |
| Visible bin | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stainless steel bowl | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anti-insect | ✓ | ✓ |
1. Anti-moisture
Moisture is a big enemy for storing dry food, especially those feeders with large capacities. To keep fresh, Beardpet’s FD-01 feeder has a closed grain outlet and rotary lock to form an upper and lower sealed granary. Our FD-02 camera feeder has a sealed bin and a built-in desiccant box to prevent food from getting moisturized.
2. Anti-jam
The machine is likely to be blocked if the grain is too big. Our FD-02 camera feeder has an advanced anti-jam system that rotates and pushes the food onto the spacious outlet to deter food blockage on the reservoir. Our FD-01 pet feeder has a 45° sloped channel which allows the food to fall through the channel smoothly. Freeze-dried food or uneven granules, those large grains are also feasible to our feeders with smooth and unobstructed feeding.
3. Camera with night vision
Catering to different needs, we also designed a camera in the feeder FD-02. With the camera, pet owners can monitor their pets in real-time. It offers pet owners peace of mind on business or a trip and a window to observe their pets at any time. Regardless of darkness and weak light, night vision gives you a clear view.
4. Power source
The classic pet feeder is generally dependent on the plug-in or the replaceable battery. Our pet feeders are compatible with the battery and the USB interface. With the back of the battery, pet owners don’t need to worry about power outages or internet disconnected. A double power supply guarantees continuous and reliable operation of the auto cat feeder.
5. Feeding portion
The feeding portion of each meal may be different for different brand feeders. Each discharge of our FD-02 pet feeder is about 10g and you can choose to dispense how many times. For example, you can choose to feed 4 times for one meal and the feeder will dispense about 40g grain. This makes precise feeding unavailable to every pet. The Bearpet’s 4L timed cat feeder can designate 1 to 9 portions every meal and each portion can dispense food of 6 to 10g, helping your pet develop a good eating habit.
6. Large capacity
The capacity is related to the frequency of refilling food. The larger it is, the longer you can use it. Our 4L and 5L feeders can be used both for both dogs and cats. The 5L feeders can support a monthly schedule for your grown cat or small dog.
7. Visible granary
The visibility of the reservoir is a signal for pet owners to refill food in time. Some feeders are designed with transparent windows for pet owners to monitor the food, and our feeders hold a translucent granary. The translucent appearance allows pet owners to monitor grain remains in real-time. It also reduces light exposure, so as to prevent food oxidation and spoilage. Of course, our paired app will also notify you of the food shortage.
8. Feeding bowl
Considering the safety, our feeding bowls are made of stainless steel or ABS plastic which are secure and do not black your cat’s chin. Moreover, Beardpet has two parts of the feeding bowl, one is the plastic basin connected with the host, and the other is the feeding bowl for putting food. The separated design is conducive to the ease of daily cleaning. Another point is that we have designed the double automatic cat feeder for multi-pet families.
9. Anti-insect
The appealing smell of grain is prone to allure the invasion of insects like cockroaches or ants. They may climb into the granary from the outlet channel and pollute food. Our feeders can block the grain outlet after dispensing the food to prevent insects.
Maintenance and cleanness of smart pet feeder
Regular cleanliness and maintenance are essential to the machine’s functionality and hygiene and your pets’ health.
Daily cleaning needs pet owners to clean the feeding bowl and basin every 1-3 days. Daily cleanliness is important because the food debris always falls down with the food when discharging, messing the feeder and the floor; on the other hand, the remains and debris may lure ants and other insects, polluting the food. Beardpet’s food bowl is made of easy-cleaning stainless steel and ABS plastic, making it more convenient for pet owners.
What’s more, pet owners had better disassemble the feeder and clean up the reservoir cover and other washable components every 1 to 2 weeks. Beardpet’s feeders are accessible to the dishwasher except for the host. Before refilling the food, the feeder should be thoroughly dried, or the food will be moisturized.
Regular maintenance includes battery replacement and charging. Our feeders are powered by both the battery and the pluger. If you only use the battery, it is a long-term task to change the battery. If you use the pluger and battery together, it is necessary to sort out the power wires and preclude your pets from chewing them.
Conclusion
Now, you must have had a full understanding of our considerate designs and the structure and maintenance of smart pet feeders. Beardpet’s two smart pet feeders have been behaving well. Multiple good comments from our customers just prove it. Their fabulous designs and functionality can fulfill almost all your requirements. If you want to know more about it, just contact us!
