PETKIT Fresh Element Solo Automatic Feeder
By Arina Nikoliukina · Reviewed · Updated · Prices and recalls checked 10/14/2026
9.5OF 10
Outstanding
- Hopper
- 3 L
- Meals/day
- 10
- Type
- Dry-food feeder
- App required
- Yes
- Subscription
- No subscription
- First-year cost
- not enough data (shipping)
Real cost, first year
10/14/2026| Device | $69.99 | $69.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | shown at checkout only | |
| Plan (12 months) | $0 | no plan needed |
| Consumables (12 months) | $0 | |
| First-year cost | — | Not enough data for a first-year total (shipping not measured) |
| Each year after | $0 | plan and consumables at the vendor's intervals |
Specs and sources
Checked 10/09/2026 · source under each valueSize & pets
Footprint6.6 x 11.7 x 12.4 in (manual p.15: 167mm*296mm*316mm); Walmart height 11.65 ininstructions.petkit.com · 10/09/2026
Power & connectivity
PowerManual p.15: rated voltage 6VDC, rated power 6W/1000 mA; power adapter listed in box (p.5)instructions.petkit.com · 10/09/2026
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz (Amazon B0CQXLY5H9 bullet: 'Connected via Wi-Fi(2.4GHz) and Bluetooth'); manual p.15 says only 'Wi-Fi'instructions.petkit.com · 10/09/2026
App & subscription
App privacy labeliOS (developer-reported): Data Linked to You — not shown; Data Not Linked to You — Identifiers (Device ID), Usage Data, Diagnostics, Coarse Location. Google Play Data safety: 'This app may share these data types with third parties: Photos and videos' · 'No data collected' · 'Data is encrypted in transit' · 'You can request that data be deleted'.apps.apple.com · 10/09/2026
Without a planManual p.14: if home internet drops 'the feeder will continue to operate as normal, but the App will not be able to track your feeder's status'; on power loss it runs on batteries if installed. Manual p.11: manual feed button on the device. Schedules are set in the PETKIT App (manual p.10). No camera, so Care+ video plans do not apply.instructions.petkit.com · 10/09/2026
Consumables
Feeder desiccant pack (silica gel)5 packsvendor support page
Safety & recalls
Buying
Returns30 days · No restocking fee named; return shipping cost may be deducted from refund for non-quality returnspetkit.com · 10/09/2026
Supportsupport@petkit.com (warranty policy). Manual lists a China service number 400-087-0203.vendor support page
Brand page or manualRegulator database (CPSC)
Where to buy
Prices checked 10/14/2026petkit.com · official$69.99checked 10/14/2026
Walmart$54.99checked 10/09/2026 · Was/list $69
Prices as printed on the store page on the date shown, before sales tax; stock and bundles differ by store.
Compared with similar automatic dog feeders
All 15 automatic dog feeders →| Model | Score | Price | Subscription | 1st-year cost | Hopper | Meals/day | Warranty | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PETKIT Fresh Element Solo Automatic Feeder | 9.5/10 | $69.99 | No subscription | not enough data (shipping) | 3 L | 10 | 1 yr | |
 PETLIBRO Granary Smart Feeder | 9.5/10 | $71.99 | No subscription | not enough data (shipping) | 5 L | 10 | 2 yrs | See specs → |
 PETLIBRO Air Smart Feeder | 9.25/10 | $59.99 | No subscription | not enough data (shipping) | 2 L | not listed by PETLIBRO | 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 |
What owners say
Checked 10/09/2026Owner reviewsMostly positive
10owner reviews read on Walmart
Not enough owner reviews read yet (10 read on Walmart), so no Owner Complaint Index for this model: we publish it from 50 reviews.
An independent store shows at least 25 ratings averaging 4.3 or higher, none below 4.0. In our score this is 2 of 2 points. How we score
Praise that comes up again
- repeat buyers (2-3 units) in 3 of 10 Walmart reviews read
- portion control reduces messy eating / overfeeding
Praise
“Less mess, less noise, less thinking. I barely notice it running, which is kind of the best part.”
Complaint
“Portions are not coming out in correct quantities. App shows one has dispensed, while the other one has not.”
Praise
“Such a simple but effective auto feeder, this is the third one I have. Its just that good”
Complaint
“This is actually my second PETKIT feeder since first one broke a little bit over two years (so past their warranty).”
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.