Leaving a pet at home for an extended period of time is simply not an option for some people. There are many things to worry about, but the most basic problem is feeding the pet without actually being home. Automatic pet feeders are not a new invention, but the Petnet SmartFeeder takes them to the next level.
What makes the SmartFeeder shine is its sensors and smartphone integration. The bowl can track portion size and calorie intake, and the food bin will send an alert when it needs a refill. All of this data is accessible through the smartphone app. The app also allows you to create a schedule for feedings or do it manually from anywhere in the world.
The smartphone app is currently in beta and only available for iOS, but it will soon work with Android too. The Petnet SmartFeeder is still listed to arrive in Q4 2014 (which has obviously been missed), but you can still reserve yours for just $199 from their website. When the SmartFeeder does eventually go on sale it will cost $250, so act now to save $50.