# Affordable Dog Treat Dispensers The Petcube Bites 2 Lite Flings Treats at Pets By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-07-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petcube-bites-2-lite References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/petcube-bites-2-lite-annoucement-120031409.html?src=rss) & [youtu.be](https://youtu.be/PJ-seNwO4xY) The Petcube Bites 2 Lite comes in at half the price of its predecessor, Bites 2 with [Amazon's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petnessgo) voice-activated assistant. This new and more affordable way for pet owners to dispense treats to pets is packed with features, since it can be used as a [smart speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petlibro-scout-smart-camera) and it comes with a Petcube-specific Alexa skill for slinging treats at a pet. With this cost-conscious version of the [pet treat dispenser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-feeder1), the brand is scaling back on some features, including a camera with a narrower field of view and no support for 5GHz WiFi connectivity. Boasting an 1080p camera, automatic night vision and eight times digital zoom, the Petcube Bites 2 Lite can be customized with colorful treat containers. There's also the option to enhance the device with a Care subscription and Vet Chat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable Pet Tech:** The Petcube Bites 2 Lite represents a trend towards more affordable pet tech that includes useful features such as treat dispensing and smart speaker capabilities at a lower price point. - **Multifunctional Pet Products:** The Petcube Bites 2 Lite's additional features, including its use as a smart speaker and its Alexa skill for treat dispensing, represent a trend towards multifunctional pet products that provide convenience and usefulness beyond their primary purpose. - **Customizable Pet Technology:** The Petcube Bites 2 Lite's colorful treat containers and subscription options, such as the Care subscription and Vet Chat, represent a trend towards customizable pet technology that can be tailored to the specific needs of pet owners and their pets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Technology:** As the Petcube Bites 2 Lite demonstrates, there is a continued need for innovation and disruption in the pet technology industry to create affordable and useful products that address the needs of modern pet owners. - **Smart Home Technology:** The Petcube Bites 2 Lite's inclusion of smart speaker capabilities highlights an opportunity for disruption in the smart home technology industry, particularly in creating products that address the needs of pet owners and their pets. - **Subscription-based Services:** The Petcube Bites 2 Lite's subscription options, such as the Care subscription and Vet Chat, demonstrate an opportunity for disruption in the subscription-based services industry, particularly in creating tailored services for pet owners and their pets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Treat-Launching Pet Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufy-dog-camera-d605.md) - [All-in-One Remote Pet Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petcube-1.md) - [Wearable Dog Treat Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ez-treat.md) - [Artificial Intelligence-Powered Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-pet-feeder.md) - [Remote Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rola-petpal.md) - [Remote Pet Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rca-smart-pet-feeder.md) - [Pet-Sensing Smart Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petnessgo.md) - [Dog Enrichment Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightkins.md) - [Tech-Driven Pet Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-pet-feeder.md)