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Arf Pets Feeder with HD Camera Review: Reliable automation with a genuinely useful cam

John Carter Doe

September 3, 2025

8.4

Good

Our Honest Take on the Arf Pets Feeder

What's the bottom line?

If you want a smart feeder that just works and you like the idea of peeking in at mealtime, the Arf Pets Feeder with its HD camera is an easy choice. Setting schedules is simple. And once you dial in the portion sizes, they're consistent. The camera adds real peace of mind—it's for verifying dinner was served, not for making movies. It's a great fit for cats and most small-to-medium dogs. It's probably not the one for you if you use very large kibble, or in a multi-pet house where you need to be strict about who eats what. But if you're looking for dependable feeding you can control from your phone, this one delivers.

Our Honest Take on the Arf Pets Feeder

What we really liked

The best thing about it? It's just reliable. You set the schedule and it keeps on going, no hand-holding needed. The HD camera really earns its keep by letting you see that food actually dropped and your pet is eating. Believe me, that's hugely reassuring when you're away. Being able to trigger a snack or change the schedule from anywhere with the app is obviously a huge plus. And there's a manual feed button on the unit itself, which is a nice touch for pet sitters. We used standard small kibble and didn't run into any jams. After a quick calibration—which you should do with any smart feeder, really—the portions were spot on every time. It makes a little noise, but it's more of a 'dinner's ready!' sound than a real disturbance.

Just a few things to keep in mind. Like most smart feeders, it runs on a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, so you'll want to double-check your router. It doesn't really connect to other smart-home systems in any deep way. The camera is great for meal checks, but it's not going to replace a dedicated pet cam; its night vision is just okay. And it's best to stick to small or medium kibble, as really large pieces can throw off the portions and might cause a jam. Oh, and here's the thing about the battery backup: test it before you actually need it in a power outage. If you have more than one pet, you'll still have to play referee to make sure the right furball gets the right meal.