Catit PIXI Smart Feeder
By Arina Nikoliukina · Reviewed · Updated · Prices and recalls checked 10/09/2026
9.25OF 10
Excellent
- Hopper
- 2.9 L
- Meals/day
- 12
- Type
- Dry-food feeder
- App required
- Yes
- Subscription
- No subscription
- First-year cost
- not enough data (shipping)
Real cost, first year
10/09/2026| Device | $111.80 | $111.80 (retail) |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | shown at checkout only | |
| Plan (12 months) | $0 | no plan needed |
| Consumables (12 months) | $28 | Catit PIXI Desiccant Pack (3 pads) $7.02, every 30 days |
| First-year cost | — | Not enough data for a first-year total (shipping not measured) |
| Each year after | $28 | plan and consumables at the vendor's intervals |
Specs and sources
Checked 10/09/2026 · source under each valueSize & pets
FootprintVendor: 12.5 x 7.5 x 13.4 in (32 x 19.1 x 34.2 cm). PetSmart: 7.5 x 12.5 x 13.5 in. Amazon: 7.48 x 7.48 x 13.39 inchescatit.com · 10/09/2026
Power & connectivity
PowerInput DC 5V 1A via USB cable + adapter; vendor: idle ± 0.4 W, ~1 W while dispensing; backup 4x C/LR14 '± 58hrs' ('Average result using four C/LR14 batteries')catit.com · 10/09/2026
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz (vendor: 'Built-in Wi-Fi (Only supports 2.4 GHz)'; manual PDF p.17: 2412-2472 MHz)catit.com · 10/09/2026
App & subscription
AppCatit® (Catit PIXI) · App Store 2.1 (94 ratings) · Google Play 2.5 (459)apps.apple.com · 10/09/2026
App privacy labelApp Store: 'The developer does not collect any data from this app.' Google Play Data safety: 'No data shared with third parties'; collected: Device or other IDs (Analytics); 'Data is encrypted in transit'; deletion can be requested. No in-app purchases listed on App Store; Catit says app is free with no in-app purchases.apps.apple.com · 10/09/2026
Without a planCatit says: 'The app is completely free to use, no in-app purchases required'. Schedule is set in the app (Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz). Manual PDF p.17: if Wi-Fi/internet is down, 'The feeder will continue to operate according to the feeding plan that was set in the app while the connection was still working.' Front 'cat nose' button dispenses food instantly without the app (can be disabled in app).catit.com · 10/09/2026
Consumables
Safety & recalls
Buying
SupportUS phone 1-888-41-CATIT (22848); contact form https://www.catit.com/us/contact/customer-support/ ; hours not listed (https://www.catit.com/customer-service/, 2026-10-09). US distributor: Rolf C. Hagen (U.S.A.) Corp., Mansfield, MA (manual PDF p.29).vendor support page
Brand page or manualRegulator database (CPSC)
Where to buy
Prices checked 10/09/2026amazon.com · official$111.80checked 10/09/2026
Amazon$111.80checked 10/09/2026 · sale price
Petsmart$179.99checked 10/09/2026 · 'Catit PIXI Programmable Smart Cat Feeder', item 5307818
Prices as printed on the store page on the date shown, before sales tax; stock and bundles differ by store.
Compared with similar automatic cat feeders
All 16 automatic cat feeders →| Model | Score | Price | Subscription | 1st-year cost | Hopper | Meals/day | Warranty | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PETLIBRO Granary Smart Camera Feeder | 9.5/10 | $139.99 | Subscription optional | not enough data (shipping) | 5 L | 10 | 2 yrs | See specs → |
 WOpet Patrol Pro Automatic Pet Feeder | 9.25/10 | $79.99 sale / $99.99 list | No subscription | not enough data (shipping) | 6 L | 15 | 1 yr | See specs → |
 PetSafe Healthy Pet Simply Feed | 9.25/10 | $95.99 | No subscription | $96 | 24 cups | 12 | 1 yr | |
 Catit PIXI Smart Feeder | 9.25/10 | $111.80 | No subscription | not enough data (shipping) | 2.9 L | 12 | 2 yrs | See specs → |
 PetSafe Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder, 2nd Generation | 9.25/10 | $134.99 | No subscription | $135 | 24 cups (6 L) | 12 | 1 yr |
What owners say
Checked 10/09/2026Owner reviewsMixed
18owner reviews read on Amazon
Not enough owner reviews read yet (18 read on Amazon), so no Owner Complaint Index for this model: we publish it from 50 reviews.
- Amazon13 read · 10/09/20264.2/5713 reviews
- Amazon5 read · 10/09/20264.0/5159 reviews
- PetSmart10/09/2026220 reviews
- App Store10/09/20262.1/594 ratings
Mixed, or too few independent ratings to call. In our score this is 1.75 of 2 points. How we score
Praise that comes up again
- Easy setup and simple app (several of 18 reviews read)
- Small, predictable portions with dense kibble (US, 2026-09-06)
- Reservoir lasts 2-3 weeks for one cat (US 2026-01-11, Italy 2026-09-02)
Praise
“I feed dense kibble like Dr. Elsey’s, and the PIXI consistently dispenses small, predictable amounts.”
Complaint
“Less than a year old and it’s been severely over dispensing for no reason.”
Praise
“connecte to wifi was super easy compared to other brands”
Complaint
“It does occasionally misfeed but a message lets me know in the catit application if the food did not dispense correctly.”
Complaint
“My cat tries to reach his paw inside to pull kibble out and will sometimes get a piece or two.”
Quotes are word for word from the linked pages, and we pick praise and complaints alike. Reviews on the brand's own site and reviews written for a free product are not counted. Store ratings change over time; the date shows when we checked.