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PawSync Smart Pet Feeder
Best for Portion TrackingPetlibro Granary Smart Camera Feeder
Best OverallPrice
$70-$80
$107-$160
Summary
The only feeder with a built-in scale that weighs food by grams, tracks intake over time, and skips meals automatically if food remains in the bowl. CNET's pick for best automatic dry food feeder.
Top pick across multiple expert outlets for its 1080p HD camera, user-friendly app, and reliable scheduling. Works for cats and small-to-medium dogs with up to 6 meals per day and battery backup.
Pros
- Built-in scale dispenses food by weight (as little as 9g per portion) for precise control
- Automatically skips scheduled meals if food remains in the bowl
- App tracks eating history with weekly, monthly, and yearly graphs
- Customizable by breed, age, and weight for tailored feeding recommendations
- Battery backup (3 D-cell batteries) and feeder tank level indicator
- 1080p HD camera with night vision and two-way audio
- Highly customizable app with individually labeled meal slots (up to 6/day)
- 5-liter capacity with battery backup for power outages
- Works on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks
- 2-year warranty
Cons
- Only supports 4mm–15mm kibble — not suitable for large-breed kibble
- Needs recalibration when switching food types
- App eating graphs are described as confusing by some users
- Slightly more expensive than comparable feeders unless on sale
- Compact size best suited for small-to-medium dogs, not large breeds
- Requires micro SD card (sold separately) to replay video footage
- Some users report motion-triggered camera doesn't always activate reliably
- Audio message feature reported to have static issues by some reviewers
Our take
If your dog has weight issues or a vet-prescribed diet, PawSync is in a class of its own. The scale-based portion control and meal-skipping logic are features no other feeder at this price offers.
If you want one feeder that does everything well — camera, app, scheduling, backup power — this is it. Wired and Good Housekeeping both named it their top pick, and the Petlibro app is consistently praised as the most intuitive in the category.
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