Automatic Lid Cat Food Bowl with Removable Steel Bowl

This bowl keeps a cat's food covered between meals. A sensor opens the clear lid when your cat approaches, and the lid closes again about 30 seconds after the cat leaves, so dust, hair and flying insects have less chance of landing in the dish. The sensor reaches a short distance, so it is meant for a cat standing right at the bowl rather than passing across the room.

The food sits in a removable stainless steel bowl that lifts out for washing, set inside an ABS plastic body in a pale mint color. A small control panel sits on the front. The unit has a built-in 2000 mAh battery (3.7 V) that charges through a Type-C port, so there is no cord to trip on once it is charged. The body measures 7.9 x 6.7 x 3.6 in (202 x 170 x 91.85 mm) and weighs about 1.5 lb (700 g).

It is made for cats, so check that the opening suits your pet's face before relying on it. Charge it fully before first use, use dry or wet food in the steel bowl and rinse the bowl after each meal. A battery-powered lid can fail to close if something blocks it, so keep the hinge area clear of kibble.