Catit PIXI Smart Automatic Feeder

Very easy to set up and control with the app. Sturdy. Looks great. I'm really happy with this purchase for my two cats.

This could have been a good device, but one of the rubber parts tore quickly, which makes the dispensing unpredictable because it bunches up and blocks the outlet. I asked for support, but the answer was that it's no longer under warranty and, in any case, there are no spare parts available. So, you buy a device for over 100 euros and less than 18 months later, you end up throwing it in the bin. There you go!

In my experience, it works well, you can set the schedule and the food is served on time. The problem is that it jams quite often, especially if the kibble is larger. They recommend kibble smaller than 9mm, but even with 8mm, it happens a lot. If you're away travelling, your pets can end up without food.

The product looks good, but unfortunately, when put to the test, it’s really unusable if you need controlled feeding. I ran some tests with the same type of kibble: one time it dispensed 4g, another time 5g, then 8g, then 6g. I went for a competing product which, although just as inaccurate in dispensing, has a scale that tells me how many kibbles were given out while I was away, so I can make up for it with the other meals.

After two years it’s stopped being able to dispense, the food just gets stuck in the dispenser and it doesn’t spin anymore. Not reliable after two years of use.

Super device. Very nice and stylish. You can schedule feedings for the whole week, plus always add more if needed. Works great with the phone app. The cats come running at the sound of the kibble dropping. Highly recommend!