1.6 gal (6 L) Automatic Pet Feeder with Steel Bowl and Timer

This feeder holds 6 liters of dry food and releases it on a schedule, so your pet is fed even when you are out. The food tank lifts off and the stainless steel bowl comes out, which makes cleaning simpler, and desiccant packs go in with the food to help keep it dry. The body is ABS plastic, and the tank is described as BPA-free.

You choose how to control it. The Key version has no WiFi: you set timed, measured meals with the buttons on the front and can record a short voice message. The App version connects to a 2.4 GHz WiFi network, and you set meals, record a call to your pet and add a meal from your phone using the Smart Life app on iOS or Android. The Video version adds live video and a night vision camera. All three can run on batteries or plug-in power.

It measures 12.6 by 8.3 by 7.5 inches (32 by 21 by 19 cm), so check your counter space. Colors are white, dark green and peacock blue, and you can choose a set with three or four desiccant packs. The app versions need a 2.4 GHz network, not 5 GHz, so check your router before you set one up. Always check that your pet is eating and that the food is flowing.