So now I have a factory reset unit that won’t dispense what it’s supposed to because I can’t connect to fix to the proper feeding amounts, and I’m leaving town for three days in an hour.

My only complaints are that the for amount to doesn't seem consistent once the tanks are low, and it seems as though the machine thinks the feeding was completely successful as long as SOMETHING falls in the bowl

It does a large enough feeding for a dog that size.

The PetSafe Smart Feed does not allow that at all

I was always worried that the Smart Feed's thin plastic ring would break

I can ensure she gets the proper feeding everyday

He needs fed at the exact same time every day, 3 times a day or he vomits bile

Happily, since this syncs with your phone, the time updates on the Smart Feed itself, no need to change anything.***************I

Five wasted hours of my life trying to receive this "Smart Feed"er, clean it and ultimately trying to get the horribly engineered "Smart" Feeder to connect.

Advantages of the Smart Feed over the previous model:

An explanation of 'Slow Feed', other than the obvious, would be helpful.

She has gotten used to the automatic schedule and the slow feeding setting

So I picked up the PetSafe Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder

The PetSafe Smart Feed Automatic Feeder is NOT reliable

My cats tend to get too competitive when fed by me and this leads to eating too fast and throwing up.

No more feeding wounds

Unlike the Simply Feed, the Smart Feed includes an a/c adapter so you can plug it into the wall

My only complaint is that slow feeding isn’t really slow

Second, great feeding system

I was always worried that the Smart Feed's thin plastic ring would break

There is also a “Slow Feed” option, so the food amount will drop in a slower paced manner

Also - if you have a PetSafe Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder, Smartphone, 24-Cups, Wi-Fi Enabled App for iPhone and Android, it will think this feeder is a Roomba.

We have been using the PetSafe Smart Feed for our two cats, and we love it so far.

so I do not like free feeding as she over eats

If you've had the Smart Feed model, you'll be pleased to see that the holder for the bowl is much more substantial

It can only send two types of notifications - notify on errors, and notify on successful feeds

The PetSafe Smart Feed is a fantastic, albeit, expensive addition to managing the dietary needs of your pets

Enter: PetSafe Smart Feed

My biggest concerns were feeding consistency, jamming, and the number of feedings you could program in a day.

The slow feeding feature is perfect

When setting this up:Go to Google Play Store and download the Smart Feed app

The cats WILL BE FED.The PetSafe Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder is a godsend

Works well for slow feeding throughout the day.

so I do not like free feeding as she over eats