89
Lab ScoreA feeder and a pet camera in one. Schedule precise portions, watch the bowl on 1080p, and talk to your cat at mealtime. The most complete feeder for the price.
Home / Automatic Feeders
Automatic Feeders
Automatic feeders keep meals consistent whether you are home or not. We look at portion accuracy, capacity, power backup, and whether you need microchip access for a multi-pet home.
What matters most: Portion accuracy, power backup, and multi-pet control.
89
Lab ScoreThe Lab's Verdict
Best overall: PETLIBRO Camera Feeder
A feeder and a pet camera in one. Schedule precise portions, watch the bowl on 1080p, and talk to your cat at mealtime. The most complete feeder for the price.
The picks
See the full guide →88
Lab ScoreSolves the multi-cat problem: it opens only for the pet whose microchip it recognizes, so no one steals anyone else's food. Essential for prescription diets and pets on different meals.
84
Lab ScoreA reliable, app-controlled feeder with a big hopper and backup batteries so meals still drop during a power cut. No camera, just dependable scheduled feeding at a fair price.
Compare them side by side
| Product | Lab Score | Best for | Camera | Wifi | Food | Access | Model | Capacity | Power | Control | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETLIBRO Camera Feeder PETLIBRO | 89 | Best overall | 1080p HD, night vision | 2.4 and 5GHz | Dry, single tray | — | — | — | — | — | Amazon |
| SureFeed Microchip SureFeed | 88 | Best for multi-pet homes | — | — | Wet and dry | Microchip or RFID tag | MPF001 | — | — | — | Amazon |
| PetSafe Smart Feed PetSafe | 84 | Best value | — | — | — | — | — | 6L / 24 cups | Mains plus battery backup | App, Alexa | Amazon |
Frequently asked
- What if the power goes out?
- Choose a feeder with battery backup so scheduled meals still drop during an outage.
Modern Pet Lab is reader-supported. We may earn a commission from the verified links above, at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.