Philips thinks of our four-legged friends with its new range. Called Pet Series, it is composed of two products: a kibble dispenser and a water fountain. This range is designed for the comfort of cats and dogs in the absence of their owner or to better manage their food intake.
Cats and dogs fed and monitored by camera
The Series 5000 kibble dispenser is not a bowl like the others. Obviously, if the device takes care of feeding our little pet thanks to its 4.5 l tank, it does not stop there. The Series 5000 is equipped with an HD camera to monitor activity with your four-legged friend when you are away – a bit like the Aqara Smart Pet Feeder C1 which records a video after each distribution. Indeed, through the Philips application, it is possible to monitor it and interact with it thanks to a two-way audio system. Alerts are also sent to the owner’s phone as soon as he has eaten or as soon as the animal is near the Series 5000 kibble dispenser.
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Like the Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder, the Philips dispenser is programmable using the mobile application. The user can plan the portions distributed on a given day, at a given time. A notification also warns them when to distribute the right amount of kibble. And to ensure they don’t miss any meals, the level of food available in the dispenser is shown in the app, so they know when to refill it.
The Philips kibble dispenser is equipped with a camera.
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More commonly, an airtight seal keeps the kibble away from moisture and prevents bad odors. A “anti-lock technology” makes sure to distribute the food without it getting stuck in the distribution circuit; for this reason, Philips recommends buying kibble measuring between 2 and 12 mm. To ensure that it remains upright in its boots and is not knocked over by the animal, the Series 5000 dispenser covers its base with rubber. Finally, for better hygiene, the bowl is dishwasher safe.
To program your pet’s meals or leave home with peace of mind, the Philips kibble dispenser is available on the manufacturer’s website for around €160.
A first water fountain that detects the presence of the animal
Philips Pet Series Water Fountain
Introductory price €45
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Amazon44,99 € Nine
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To accompany the kibble dispenser, Philips also offers a water fountain. This one is much more basic: it is neither connected nor equipped with a camera. With a capacity of 2.2 l, it automatically recycles water every 30 minutes or 2 hours to filter and refresh it. As such, the filtration system is composed of an activated carbon filter and an ion exchanger.
The Philips water fountain detects the presence of the animal.
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Sensors detect the presence of the pet and activate the Philips only when the pet is nearby. When the water level is too low, the Philips water fountain automatically stops to prevent damage to the pump.
Finally, rubber feet also prevent the device from tipping over.
Like the kibble dispenser, the water fountain is already available at the price of €45.
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