Product Review · Pet Feeders · #5 Ranked
PetSafe Smart Feed (2nd Gen)
Automatic feeders · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 78
24-cup capacity; Up to 12 meals/day; Portion control 1/8-4 cups. Value is the standout at 82; Warranty trails at 55.
What you're getting
- 24-cup dry food hopper capacity
- Schedules up to 12 meals per day
- Portion control from 1/8 cup to 4 cups per meal
- Wi-Fi app control with Alexa voice compatibility
- Low-food sensor sends alerts before the hopper runs out
- Slow Feed mode dispenses meals gradually for fast eaters
- Dishwasher-safe removable parts for cleaning
ViperScore breakdown
Should you buy the PetSafe Smart Feed?
The PetSafe Smart Feed (2nd Gen) is a large-capacity dry-food feeder for a household with a dog or multiple cats and an Alexa speaker in the kitchen. A 24-cup hopper, twelve meals a day, and portions from an eighth of a cup to four cups cover everything from a kitten to a big dog. It is a safe, familiar choice from a long-standing brand. If you want to know exactly how much was eaten, the PETLIBRO Granary 2 adds a gram scale for a few dollars less.
Where it earns its score
- Value ties for the top factor score. At 82, value matches reliability as the strongest number, which is fair for 24 cups of capacity at $120.99.
- Portions for any size pet. From 1/8 cup up to 4 cups per meal, one of the widest ranges in the category.
- Slow Feed mode. Dispenses a meal gradually for a dog that inhales food and then brings it back up.
- Alexa and low-food alerts. Voice control plus a sensor that warns before the hopper runs empty.
What to know first
- Kibble only. Dry food, nothing wet or semi-moist.
- Features score 78. No scale, no camera, no per-pet identification. It schedules and dispenses, and that is the list.
- Big footprint. A 24-cup hopper takes up real counter or floor space; measure before you order.
- Warranty is the weakest ViperScore factor. The 55 score is the lowest on the card and the main gap between this and the Granary 2.
Our verdict
The PetSafe Smart Feed (2nd Gen) scores 78, Fair Buy, ranked #5 of 7 pet feeders. It is a dependable dry-food scheduler for a dog or a multi-cat home that wants Alexa control. For roughly the same money, the PETLIBRO Granary 2 at 84 adds portion logging and a longer warranty, which is why it ranks higher.
PETLIBRO Granary 2
Questions buyers ask
How much food does the PetSafe Smart Feed hold?
The hopper holds 24 cups of dry kibble, and it dispenses portions from 1/8 cup to 4 cups per meal.
Does the PetSafe Smart Feed work with Alexa?
Yes. Alongside the Wi-Fi app you can trigger feeds by voice through Amazon Alexa.
Can the PetSafe Smart Feed dispense wet food?
No. It is designed for dry kibble only.
Ready to check it out?
PetSafe Smart Feed (2nd Gen) · ViperScore 78 · Fair Buy · $120.99
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