# Intelligent Pet Feeder Appliances The PETKIT Smart Pet Feeder is Suitable for Cats or Dogs By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petkit-smart-pet-feeder References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/smart-pet-feeder/) & [amzn.to](https://amzn.to/2oNkzCB) The [PETKIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petkit) Smart Pet Feeder is a connected solution for the home that provides pet owners with an effective way to ensure their furry companion is always well-fed, even if they are spending extended periods away from their house. The unit works by being set up with a [feeding schedule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feed-my-pet) that suits your cat or dogs needs, while the accompanying app will enable users to activate it from anywhere. This ensures that pets will always maintain optimal nutrition when owners are away at work or traveling for short periods. The PETKIT Smart Pet Feeder also boasts an integrated desiccant box on the interior that will absorb excess moisture and help to keep dry pet food as fresh as possible for up to a month. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 Feeding:** Developing more intelligent appliances for pet feeding can enhance pet owners' lives by ensuring their companion is well fed and happy while they are away. - **Connected Home Solutions:** As more IoT devices become available, connected home solutions will see increasing innovation in areas such as pet care. - **Pet Wellness Technology:** Integrating technology into pet wellness products will continue to grow as pet owners prioritize their pet's health and well-being. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Care:** The demand for pet wellness and technology is driving innovation in the pet care industry. - **Iot:** Pet feeding appliances, such as the PETKIT Smart Pet Feeder, show how IoT technology continues to make inroads in the home automation market. - **Home Appliances:** Developing smart pet feeding appliances provides new opportunities for innovation within the home appliances industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artificial Intelligence-Powered Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-pet-feeder.md) - [Portion Control Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-automatic-pet-feeder.md) - [Programmable Feline Feeder Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-dry-food-feeder.md) - [AI-Powered Pet Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petkit.md) - [Fridge-Free Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bistrocat-feeder.md) - [AI-Assited Pet Feeding Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-feeder1.md) - [AI-Powered Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petlibro-granary.md) - [Remote Pet Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rca-smart-pet-feeder.md) - [Self-Chilled Automated Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-pet-feeder.md)