REVIEW: Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder saves time

With the advent of the revolution provided by the internet, we entered the age of the internet of things, and among them we have the Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder. With it, it is possible to do a series of things to keep our beloved pets always fed, and save us the headache of having to remember to put their food.

Design

The body of the Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder is all white and made of rigid and resistant plastic. In addition, the part where the feed is deposited is completely removable, connected to the main body through a very competent and powerful magnet, and it is not any bump that will cause a possible decoupling.

The lid is easily removable, and if it's not connected perfectly, we get a notification on our cell phone. One thing that I really liked was a part that came separately and needs to be changed from time to time, the moisture absorber. Its validity is 30 days and ensures that the feed is always fresh for your pet. After this period, it is necessary to exchange it for a refill, and the duration information can be viewed in the application.

It is possible to pour feed into the pot in two ways: by pressing a button located on the top of the device, or using the settings available in the application, more on that below. Each serving is approximately 5 grams, so you need to keep an eye on your pet's needs. Finally, another cool thing is the possibility of using batteries in the Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder, and ensure that food is available even in the event of a power outage.

In terms of cleaning, as the material used in the Feeder is great, just wipe it down with your favorite product and everything will be as good as new. The tray where the feed is placed is made up of two parts, one made of plastic that is attached to the body of the appliance and the other made of stainless steel that can be easily washed in the sink.

Usage and features

The great function of the Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder is to ensure that our pets receive food even if we are not at home. The capacity of the compartment is about 1,8 kilos, and it can last something close to 15 days, with 120 grams of feed per day, an amount indicated for cats weighing up to 5 kilos or dogs weighing up to 10 kilos, according to information from the creator of the product.

It is possible to connect the Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder with Wi-Fi and use the application to program at what times the portions will be released, but with a limit of up to 30 of them at a time. If your pet has a specific diet, it is possible to schedule multiple feed releases per day, or all at once, depending on your needs. Now, if you don't have any of that, and your pet doesn't have a schedule to eat, you can release food whenever you want.

One of the things that need special attention is the type of feed used. The size of each grain must be between 5 and 12 millimeters and only in circle and oval formats, as any other can disturb the compartment that separates the portion and lock the device. That is, star, bone or larger shapes are not recommended, and the type of feed used may have to be adequate. Check before use.

Price and availability

The Smart Feeder for Pet Xiaomi can be found in the main online stores in the country and also purchased at the Showmetech store for BRL 1.079,99 in cash or BRL 1199.99 in up to 10 installments of BRL 120,00 without interest. The humidity absorber refill kit, also purchased at Showmetech store, costs BRL 134,99 in cash or BRL 149.99 in up to 3 installments of BRL 50,00 without interest.

Conclusion

On the whole, the Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder can be a powerful ally for those people with pets, but who end up forgetting to put their food. If your animal is small, just schedule when the portions will be served and replenish stock from time to time. That simple. As we have to change the moisture absorber, it is yet another sign to clean the device and ensure that your puppy or kitten always has the best quality food.

The only problem is the lack of support for rations with other types of formats other than the circular or oval, quite common in cat food. This can cause a little inconvenience if the animal is used to a brand that has these different shapes. The Feeder is slightly heavy, that is, even with children at home it will be difficult for them to play with the device, and it is possible to deactivate the button that releases food to avoid nervous little fingers.

Technical specifications

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Text proofread by: Pedro Bomfim