# Smart App-Free Pet Toys The Cheerble 'Wicked Ball' Keeps Cats and Dogs Busy for Extended Periods By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-04-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheerble-wicked-ball References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/smart-automatic-pet-toy/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1847607923/wicked-ball-your-pets-first-automatic-companion-by/description?ref=xi0wno&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) Leaving a pet alone for an extended period is a requirement for many consumers who spend time out at work or running errands, so the Cheerble 'Wicked Ball' pet toy has been created to help offer a way to keep them busy and entertained. Suitable for cats and dogs alike, the toy boasts a [100% automatic functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enor-e1) that doesn't require an app to be used for a smart experience that isn't bogged down by connectivity. The ball can be set to one of three reaction modes, has an IP67 standard for durability and is finished with a replaceable outer shell for improved product longevity. The Cheerble 'Wicked Ball' pet toy is crafted from [safe materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsafe) and also features a snack hole to further entice pets to play. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Pet Toys:** App-free and automatic smart pet toys to keep pets entertained. - **Connected Pet Accessories:** The rise of connected pet accessories offering convenience and improved functionality. - **Pet Entertainment:** Innovations in pet entertainment to improve pet well-being and alleviate separation anxiety. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Care:** The pet care industry can develop app-free smart toys and other connected accessories to cater to pet demands and increase convenience for pet owners. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronic companies can create more innovative and automatic smart pet toys and other connected accessories. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage innovations in pet entertainment to tap into the growing trend of pet-centric content and improve pet owner engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shelled Smart Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ball-air.md) - [Self-Moving Smart Dog Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ball-rolly.md) - [Responsive Egg-Like Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-pet-toy.md) - [Automated Canine Fetch Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gofetchr.md) - [Remote Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rola-petpal.md) - [Interactive Canine Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-canine-toy.md) - [Instinct-Stimulating Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flevo-bowly.md) - [Dog Enrichment Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightkins.md) - [AI-Assited Pet Feeding Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-feeder1.md)