# Communicative Pet Feeders The Pawport Remote Pet Feeder Concept Features Two-way Communication By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-06-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-pet-feeder References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/pawport-app-enabled-smart-pet-feeder.htm) & [quirky](https://www.quirky.com/projects/5115) Pawport is an [app-connected remote pet feeder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-automatic-pet-feeder) that helps you interact with your pets when you're not able to physically be at home. The hi-tech pet feeder concept is designed with remote feeding and remote treat-dispensing capabilities, as well as a [camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petlibro-scout-smart-camera), plus a [two-way audio communications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuya-smart-aura) and speaker system. The design resembles a miniature trash can with a face on it, which is a cute way to disguise the tech components of the feeder. As well, it gives dogs a friendly face to look at while communicating with their owner. For young pets, this is a clever way to deal with pets who are anxious of being alone for too long. The concept pet feeder has been submitted to Quirky and with enough interest, it could go into production. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Remote Pet Feeders:** Opportunity to develop innovative remote pet feeding solutions that incorporate two-way communication and treat-dispensing capabilities. - **Two-way Audio Communication:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the development of audio communication systems that facilitate interaction between owners and pets remotely. - **Hi-tech Pet Feeders:** Opportunity to create technologically advanced pet feeders that include cameras and app connectivity for remote monitoring and interaction. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in integrating pet feeders with smart home systems to provide seamless control and monitoring of pet feeding remotely. - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the development of pet feeders that leverage advanced audio and video communication technologies. - **Pet Care:** Opportunity exists to introduce novel pet feeding solutions that address the anxieties of pets being left alone for extended periods of time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remote Pet Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rca-smart-pet-feeder.md) - [Tech-Driven Pet Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-pet-feeder.md) - [All-in-One Cat Care Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teendow-xlym.md) - [RFID-Enhanced Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-rfid-pet-feeder.md) - [Vacuum-Sealed Automatic Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petlibro-space.md) - [All-in-One Remote Pet Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petcube-1.md) - [AI-Assited Pet Feeding Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-feeder1.md) - [Musical Instrument Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-piano.md) - [AI-Powered Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petlibro-granary.md)