Petlibro’s new AI-powered feeder is a game changer for multi-cat homes

The ability to track individual cat food intake and habits automatically becomes available for under $200.

Petlibro has launched its Granary 2 series of automatic dry food feeders, with models ranging from $129.99 to $249.99. The key innovation across the series is a built-in scale that measures food in the tray, allowing for precise tracking of how much a pet actually eats, not just how much is dispensed. The Granary 2 Vision ($189.99) and Vision Duo ($199.99) models feature AI-powered cameras capable of recognizing up to 10 cats and tracking individual eating habits, crucial for multi-cat households or pets with specific dietary needs. The most advanced model, Granary 2 X ($249.99), uses this AI recognition for individualized portioning based on dietary requirements. The companion app provides detailed daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly views of eating patterns, helping owners notice changes in appetite or routine. The feeders offer Smart Refill Mode for grazing pets and Scheduled Mode for traditional feeding, with backup power and app alerts for issues like low food or battery.

The Granary 2 series introduces a significant leap in pet feeding technology by integrating a scale and AI-powered camera to precisely monitor individual pet consumption. This moves beyond simple timed dispensing to provide actionable data on eating patterns, which can alert owners to potential health issues or dietary needs. The AI's ability to differentiate between pets is particularly valuable for multi-cat homes where managing individual diets is complex.

While the advanced tracking features are impressive, their full potential is gated behind subscription services for health monitoring and cloud storage. This tiered access model means that the most comprehensive insights into a pet's health and eating behavior will require an ongoing financial commitment beyond the initial hardware purchase, potentially limiting the appeal for some budget-conscious consumers.